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November 18, 2022

Business Spotlight: The Tribal Connection
Administrative Offices Closed for Thanksgiving
2022 Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Libertyville Santa Parade Returns for 2022
Cram the Cruiser with Libertyville PD
Fall Leaf Pick-Up Reminder
Register for MainStreet Libertyville's Victorian Tea

Libertyville Historical Society History Matters
Senior Center Trip to Elf the Musical
Small Business Tools at Cook Memorial Library
Book Your Holiday Events and Catering in Libertyville 60048!
Employment Opportunities
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Business Spotlight: The Tribal Connection

As part of National Native American Heritage Month, the Village is proud to recognize a local Navajo and Apache-owned business!

Located at 133 E. Cook Avenue, The Tribal Connection is a gym created for friendship, family, community, and a desire to achieve whole body health. They offer both low- and high-intensity classes that focus on mobility, strength, cardiovascular, flexibility, and core stability. Every class is programmed to meet the needs of an elite athlete or someone who is brand new to training. Tribal focuses on the health and happiness of the whole you with their experienced team of professionals and the community of the gym family they have created.
Learn more about the gym at www.TribalConnectionLibertyville.com!
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Administrative Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Village administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, November 28th. As always, emergency services will still be available.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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2022 Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, November 25th! Festivities begin at 6:30 pm in Cook Park with Santa lighting the Village tree at 7:00 pm!

Spend your time in Libertyville at the Ansel B. Cook House and downtown merchants - both offering extended hours for the occasion! For details, click here.

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The Libertyville Santa Parade Returns for 2022

The Santa Parade is returns on Saturday, December 3rd! Beginning at 2 pm, follow Saint Nick as he travels throughout the Village - decorated trucks in tow! Route details and a special Santa Tracker are available here.

Weather date is Sunday, December 4th.

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Cram the Cruiser with Libertyville PD

Get a head start on holiday giving with the Libertyville Police Department on Sunday, November 20th! From 10 am to 2 pm, fill the cruiser with non-perishable goods at Sunset Foods to benefit St. Joseph's Food Pantry.

For details, click here.

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Fall Leaf Pick-Up Reminder

Leaf pick-up is provided through the Village's garbage contractor, Groot. Options include subscription landscape waste collection or yard waste stickers for yard waste bags. For details, pricing, and locations, click here.

Residents and landscapers should avoid raking leaves into the street as these leaves clog storm drains and blow into other yards. In addition, street sweepers cannot pick up leaves and may impede street sweeping services.

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Register for MainStreet Libertyville's Victorian Tea

Experience an authentic tea time experience with MainStreet Libertyville! Catered by Gerri's High Tea, this event is fitted with finger sandwiches and pastries, Victorian silverware, vintage linens, and English tea.

Seatings are available for the December 10th event. For details and to register, click here.

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Libertyville Historical Society History Matters

Explore the history of your home with the Libertyville Historical Society History Matters Series! This virtual program takes place at 7 pm on Monday, November 21st. Walk through how to research Libertyville properties with Local History librarian Jenny Barry.

To register, click here.

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Senior Center Trip to Elf the Musical

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear"...and sing you will at Elf: The Musical! Join the Libertyville Senior Center for a day of holiday music and magic at Drury Lane Theater.

Tickets are $100 and include a three-course lunch, transportation, and a ticket to the show. Bus leaves at 11 am and will return by 5 pm. To register, visit or call the Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., at (847) 247-7659.

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Small Business Tools at Cook Memorial Library

Looking to boost your business with 3D printing, vinyl designs, or green screen video? Look no further than Cook Memorial Public Library! The Workshop, a technology center housed in the library, features a number of tech devices to put your small business on the map. Curate your presence in a digital studio to take your tech to the next step! Appointments are required.

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Book Your Holiday Events and Catering in Libertyville 60048!

Check the hosting duties off your list with holiday catering and party orders in Libertyville!

Book ahead for holiday events with your favorite local vendors at www.LibertyvilleDining.com.

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Employment Opportunities

The Village is currently hiring for the following positions:

  • Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics and Operations
  • Police Officer (Entry Level)
  • Community Service Officer

Interested in a career in community service ? Get alerts for future job postings with the Village at Notify Me > Government Jobs!

Upcoming Meetings


November 21st
Appearance Review Commission/Historic Preservation Commission - 5:00 p.m.

November 22nd
Committee of the Whole - 7:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Village Board Meeting - 8:00 p.m.



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