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July 28, 2023

Get Ready for the 42nd Annual Festival of the Arts 
Last Call for Nominations for Business Excellence Recognitions 
IDOT Winchester Road Closure
IDOT Railroad Crossing Repair Detour
Tasty Thursdays with Libertyville Recreation
MainStreet Libertyville's MainSweet Dessert Walk
Learn the Game of Mahjong with the Libertyville Senior Center
Crane and Rockland Road Closure
Keep the Fun Going with the Festivals of Libertyville
Save the Date: Hire Lake County Job Fair
Take a Vacation with Your Tastebuds in Libertyville!
Park. Dine. Shop. Explore!
Employment Opportunities
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Get Ready for the 42nd Annual Festival of the Arts

Mark your calendars! The 42nd Annual Festival of the Arts returns to Cook Park on August 5th and 6th. The event is a 2-day juried art and music festival with an emphasis on the visual arts, live music performances, children's activities, food vendors, and a beer garden.

This event is presented by the Adler Arts Center and GLMV Chamber of Commerce. For details, click here.
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Last Call for Nominations for Business Excellence Recognitions

Has a Libertyville business left an impact on you, your organization, or the community? Have you seen an outstanding development or renovation project? Has a local business reinvented itself for success? The Libertyville Economic Development Commission is seeking nominations of businesses for their local contributions to the community and economy! 

Nominations close on July 31st. To submit a nomination, click here.
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IDOT Winchester Road Closure

The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has closed Winchester Road to through traffic from Butterfield Road to IL-21.  The closure is necessary for a box culvert replacement in Bull Creek as part of the resurfacing of Winchester Road. Reopening is expected the afternoon of Friday, September 8th.

For details and a map of the detour, click here.
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IDOT Railroad Crossing Repair Detour

IDOT is repairing a railroad crossing at Milwaukee Avenue and south of Gregg's Landing. The full road closure will last through July 30th.

Southbound traffic is being detoured east via IL-176 to St. Mary's Road, where southbound traffic may head back westbound to Milwaukee Avenue at IL-60. A map of the detour is available here. The detour will be removed as soon as the Illinois Department of Transportation completes the necessary repair work.
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Tasty Thursdays with Libertyville Recreation

Libertyville's newest event continues! On Thursday, August 3rd, grab a plate from Pizzeria Deville, Coop's Fresh Chicken, or Tropical Chill Ice Cream, groove to tunes by Uncle Pigeon Unplugged, and play bags and giant games!

Events are held from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Crawford House on Butler Lake, 817 W. Lake St. For details about the events, click here.
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MainStreet Libertyville's MainSweet Dessert Walk

Satisfy your sweet tooth and passion for the arts (and shopping!) with MainStreet Libertyville! The 10th Annual MainSweet Dessert Walk will be held in conjunction with The Festival of the Arts from 12 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, August 5th.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event, subject to availability. Get your ticket before they sell out! Visit MainStreet Libertyville's website here to secure your spot today!
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Learn the Game of Mahjong with the Libertyville Senior Center

Curious about the Chinese game of tiles? Head to the Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St.! Lessons begin on Wednesday, August 2nd from 1 pm to 3 pm and continue each Wednesday through August 30th.

Register online here or by phone at 847-247-7659. All levels invited!
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Crane and Rockland Road Closure

The Highlands Subdivision Flood Reduction Project has advanced into the next phase of sewer installations and requires an extended road closure of Crane Blvd and Rockland Rd (between Dymond & Garfield). The closure and detour route are anticipated to remain in place into August.

A map of the detour route is available here. For more information, visit the project’s website here.
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Keep the Fun Going with Festivals of Libertyville

Mark your calendars for the Festivals of Libertyville! With carnival rides, food tents and beer gardens, dog shows, live music and entertainment, and fine arts, there's something for everyone.

For details, visit www.FestivalsofLibertyville.com.
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Save the Date: Hire Lake County Job Fair

Local employers and job seekers are invited to the 3rd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair! Network and build out your team from 11 am to 1:30 pm on September 26th at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire.

Registration is now open here through September 11th.
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Take a Vacation with Your Tastebuds in Libertyville!

Forget an expensive European summer getaway - find flavors from all over the world in Libertyville!

No airfare required at www.LibertyvilleDining.com.
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Park. Dine. Shop. Explore!

Libertyville residents are invited to use resident-only parking spots at the Libertyville Metra Station and Newberry Avenue parking lots! Parked vehicles must have a current Libertyville sticker.

Check out all of Libertyville's parking options at www.libertyville.com/parking. 
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Employment Opportunities

The Village is currently hiring for the following positions:

  • Part-Time Fire Prevention Inspector


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

Upcoming Meetings


No meetings for the week of July 31st
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