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December 9, 2022

The #LibertyvilleGrinch Has Returned
Register for Winter/Spring 2022 Recreation Programs
Drop Your Letters to Santa's Mailbox
Winter Programming Open with Canlan Sports
Visit MainStreet Libertyville's Dickens of a Holiday
Small Business Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Libertyville Historical Society's Victorian Christmas Open House
Celebrate the Season in Libertyville 60048!
Employment Opportunities
A photo of the Grinch in a Santa hat behind jail bars reads "Wanted: #Libertyville Grinch"

The #LibertyvilleGrinch Has Returned

After a year of calm in Whoville, the Grinch is back to his old ways and has again chosen Libertyville as his playground! Details are available in this special press release from Deputy Chief Goze.

Can you help us find the #LibertyvilleGrinch? Use the first clue to tag his location for your chance to win a prize! The first clue is available here. Happy sleuthing!

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Register for Winter/Spring 2022 Recreation Programs

Resident registration for Winter/Spring 2022 Recreation Programs is now OPEN! Non-resident registration will begin on Wednesday, December 14th.

Stay warm during the colder months with indoor pickleball, ice skating, and dance! To view the brochure and register, click here.

Santa is in front of a green background with snowflakes. He is pointing around a white divider at a photo of a decorated mailbox. Text reads "Santa's Mailbox - Two mailbox locations! Village Hall and Riverside Park."

Drop Your Letters to Santa's Mailbox

Santa's mailbox is officially open for letters! Now through December 20th, drop off your note to Santa at one of his mailboxes at Village Hall (118 W. Cook Ave.) or Riverside Park (870 Country Club Dr.). Make sure to include a return address so he can send you a personalized response!

No postage required - Santa's elves will pick up his deliveries.
A bright blue background has a white rectangle in the center. In bright blue test is a zig-zag logo with font beneath that says "Canlan Sports."

Winter Programming with Canlan Sports

Canlan Sports winter basketball leagues for ages K-8th grade are now open! Work on shooting, dribbling, footwork, and teamwork January through March.

To register, click here.

The background is dark green and holds a green logo that reads "MainStreet Libertyville Illinois." Beneath it is a dark blue rectangle with a star-filled design that reads "Dickens of a Holiday."

Visit MainStreet Libertyville's Dickens of a Holiday

The holiday season marks the return of MainStreet Libertyville's Dickens of a Holiday! Special events will be held from 10 am to 3 pm on December 10th.

Enjoy photos with Santa, visit the Children's Holiday Shoppe, and indulge in the spirit of the season! For details, click here.

Blue stripes on a red background read "Small Business Training and Tools."

Small Business Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Are you compliant with mandated Illinois sexual harassment prevention training? The Illinois Small Business Development & International Trade Center is offering this training at no cost to small businesses!

Two virtual sessions will be held in December. For details and to register, click here.


A taupe square with a grey/blue border says "Victorian Christmas - Ansel B. Cook Home Open House."

Libertyville Historical Society's Victorian Christmas Open House

Continuing an over-fifty year Libertyville tradition, the Libertyville Historical Society welcomes visitors to experience a Victorian Christmas at the Ansel B. Cook Home.

Both floors of the Cook Home will be open on Saturday, December 10th. Suggested donations for the tour are $2/adults, $1/seniors and youth ages 5-18.

A table dressed in blue and white is behind an overlay of a blue ornament that reads "Shop Not Ship."

Celebrate the Season in Libertyville 60048!

CELEBRATE the spirit of the holiday season with table settings, custom glassware, and curated wine and spirits from Libertyville!

Let our local vendors guide you through the hustle and bustle of the holidays so that you can focus on making memories with those you love most. Plan your visit at www.Shop60048.com.

In the center is a dark blue rectangle that says "Now hiring." There are scenic photos of Libertyville in each corner surrounding the rectangle.

Employment Opportunities

The Village is currently hiring for the following positions:

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

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

Upcoming Meetings


December 12th
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals - 7:00 p.m.

December 13th
Bicycle Advisory Commission - 5:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole - 7:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Village Board Meeting - 8:00 p.m.


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