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February 3, 2023

Mike Pakosta Named Village's 10th Fire Chief
Mayor Johnson Proclaims February as Black History Month
Libertyville Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance
MainStreet Libertyville Let's Wine About Winter
Public Works Project Notices
Adler Arts Center Youth Art Month Exhibition
Senior Center Chicago Wolves Hockey Trip
Now Recruiting Businesses for Heritage Month Recognition
Share the Love and a Meal in Libertyville!
Employment Opportunities

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Mike Pakosta Named Village's 10th Fire Chief

Acting Fire Chief Mike Pakosta was sworn in and formally appointed as the new Libertyville Fire Chief at the January 24, 2023 Village Board meeting. Chief Pakosta has been serving as Acting Fire Chief since July of 2022 following the retirement of Fire Chief Rich Carani.

Chief Pakosta has been a member of the Libertyville Fire Department for 21 years. He began his career in Libertyville as a Firefighter in January 2002. He was promoted to the position of Lieutenant in May 2014 and Deputy Fire Chief in 2016. He has a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine from Iowa State and a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University. Chief Pakosta has also served as the Fire Department’s Medical Officer, a diver on the dive team, a swift water technician, and a wildland firefighter. To learn more about the Libertyville Fire Department, click here.

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Mayor Johnson Proclaims February as Black History Month

In recognition of history and culture, Mayor Johnson has issued an official proclamation for the record regarding Black History Month. Started in 2022, this is part of an effort for continued recognition of heritage months in Libertyville.

To read the Mayor's proclamation and view a list of events, click here.

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Libertyville Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance

Dance the night away at the Libertyville Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 11th! Doors open at 6:30 pm at the Canlan Sports Complex, 1950 N. Hwy 45, for an evening of entertainment and fun from 7 pm to 9 pm.

Youth ages 3-12 are invited to this special event. To register, click here.

MainStreet Libertyville Let's Wine About Winter

One of MainStreet Libertyville's most popular events is back for 2023! On Saturday, February 18th, stroll through downtown with Let's Wine About Winter and indulge in shopping and in-store wine tastings.

Tickets are $40 each and include a commemorative wine glass. To purchase tickets, click here.

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Public Works Project Notices

A number of construction and improvement projects are active in the Village. Click the project link to view details.

Adler Arts Center Youth Art Month Exhibition

Know a budding artist in grades K-12? The Adler Arts Center is now accepting submissions for its Youth Art Month Exhibition! The show is open to any and all students who would like to showcase their work and participation is free.

To sign up for the exhibition, click here.

Senior Center Chicago Wolves Hockey Trip

Join the Libertyville Senior Center for a day game on February 15th! Bus leaves at 10 am and will return by 3 pm. Tickets are $30 and include game entry, a hot dog and soda, and transportation.

To register, visit the Libertyville Senior Center at 135 W. Church St. or call at 847-247-7659. Space is limited!

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Now Recruiting Businesses for Heritage Month Recognition

Are you a Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx, or Indigenous-owned or operated Libertyville business? We want to feature you! The Village is again recruiting for business recognition during 2023 heritage months. Features will be shared across Village social media and in the weekly e-News. There is no cost for this program.

For details or to participate, email Erin Baynes, Management Analyst, at ebaynes@libertyville.com.

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Share the Love and a Meal in Libertyville!

Whether you're celebrating with your valentine, galentines, or pal-entine, there's something special for every taste in Libertyville.

Find your perfect spot at www.LibertyvilleDining.com!

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Employment Opportunities

The Village is currently hiring for the following positions:

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

Upcoming Meetings

Tuesday, February 7th
Parks and Recreation Committee - 6:00 pm
Committee of the Whole - 7:00 pm