In This Week's Edition:

Rockland Road Construction Update
Non-Home Rule Sales Tax Referendum
Winter Recreation Program Guide
Shop Libertyville 

Rockland Road Construction Update 

As of December 3, 2019, all lanes are open to traffic on Rockland Road as construction has ended for the winter season. The project consists of construction on Rockland Road between Milwaukee Ave. (IL Route 21) to St. Mary’s Road.  Work will be completed in two phases (the project does not include the section at the bridge over the Des Plaines River). It is anticipated that the roadway pavement reconstruction work for both segments will be completed in 2020. In order to complete the pavement reconstruction traffic will be shifted to one-way eastbound. Westbound traffic will be detoured via IL Route 176.  Replacement of the bridge carrying Rockland Road over the Des Plaines River will be part of a future project. It is anticipated that the replacement of the bridge will occur no sooner than 2022. To learn more click here.

Non-Home Rule Sales Tax Referendum

On the March 17, 2020 Presidential Primary Ballot, the residents of the Village of Libertyville will have the opportunity to answer a question regarding  imposing a non-home rule local sales tax of 1%. The tax is equivalent to a penny per dollar on general merchandise. The local sales tax would NOT apply to medicines, titled goods, such as cars and trailers, and most groceries. If approved by voters, the additional sales tax is projected to generate approximately $2,000,000 in new revenue annually after the repeal of the Places for Eating tax. To learn more click here. 

Winter Recreation Program Guide

The winter recreation guide is now available! Registration for Libertyville residents is open for winter programs now, while nonresident registration will begin Tuesday, December 10th. Copies of the registration guide are available at the Libertyville Sports Complex, or browse the digital version here.  

Shop Libertyville

Shop Libertyville this holiday season! You can find custom invitations, hair products, gourmet foods and spices, fine cuts of meat, beautiful flower arrangements, trendy bracelets, Libertyville Wildcat gear, clothing, dance apparel, gift cards, spa certificates, groceries, and so much more. When you shop Libertyville you deal with knowledgeable, helpful business owners, and you keep your dollars in the Village. So remember to give the gift of supporting your community this holiday season! You can find hundreds of local businesses listings here. 

Upcoming Village Meetings (all meetings at Village Hall unless noted)

December 9, 2019-Board of Fire and Police Commissioners- 5:00 p.m.
December 9, 2019- Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals- 7:00 p.m.
December 10, 2019- Committee of the Whole- 7:00 p.m.
December 10, 2019- Board of Trustees Village Board- 8:00 p.m.