Seasonal Reminders

Leaf Burning
Remember by ordinance, there is no leaf burning in the Village.

Yard Waste Stickers
Stickers are required for all yard waste paper bags or cans. 
Residents not using the yard waste pickup subscription service, must purchase stickers for yard waste bags or cans.  Stickers are available at the Lindenhurst True Value or the Walgreen's on Sand Lake Rd.  The cost is $1.33 per bag or can.
Stickers must be adhered to each bag or can.  Cans must be labeled yard waste.  No plastic bas will be picked up.  Place yard waste curbside by 6:30 a.m. the day of your pickup (50 lb. weight limit).

Pickup for yard waste continues until November 24th.

Holiday Closings
The Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

During the Holiday season, the Village Hall will be closed one-half day on Christmas Eve, December 24, New Year's Eve, December 31, closed all day on Christmas Day, December 25, and New Year's Day, January 1.

Christmas Tree Recycling
Recycle your Christmas trees on Monday, December 29 and Monday, January 5.  Groot will pick them up curbside.  Please make sure all decorations and tinsel have been removed.  Do not place them in plastic bags.

Holiday Stamps
Holiday stamps are now available at the Village Hall. 

Use of Lakes
Remember ice is never safe. 
Use of lakes during the winter season may be unsafe.  Please use caution.

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*** PRESS RELEASE ***

The Village of Lindenhurst is recruiting applicants for the position of "Census Taker" for a special census.  Applications are available at the Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 East Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst, IL.  Candidates must be:

* At least 18 years old
* Have a valid drivers license
* Be physically able to climb stairs
and do extensive walking
* Able to write legibly and
understand instructions
* Available to attend a three-day
training session
* Available for day, evening
and weekend work

Wages for this temporary position
are as follows:

Enumerators:  $14.50 per hour
Crew Leaders:  $16.00 per hour
Clerical Staff:  $11.00 per hour

This census differs from the decennial census, as the questions are briefer, taking only seven minutes to answer six questions.

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LINDENHURST VILLAGE GREEN*

******** Most Recent Updates ********

Click HERE to view the
Transportation Summary
(dated December 4, 2007)

November 13th Informational
Meeting  Presentation
Click HERE to view in PDF format.
(This is a large file and takes a
few minutes to download)

Click HERE to view the Land
Development Plan, a Three Anchor Site Plan and an Alternate Site Plan.

Information about Village Green and OliverMcMillan can be found at: 
www.lindenhurstvillagegreen.com

* Lindenhurst Village Green is a
trademark of OliverMcMillan

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SWALCO
Household Chemical Waste Collections

SWALCO has recently expanded their HCW program to include Public Drop-Offs at the Gurnee Facility on an appointment basis and certain specified dates. 
To schedule an appointment at the
Gurnee Facility:  1131 N. Estes
click HERE.

In addition, the following Long-term Facilities can be used by Illinois residents for disposal of Household Chemical Waste:

Naperville:  1971 Brookdale
(half mile south of the intersection of Hwy 59 and I-88, behind the fire station)

LATEX PAINT IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED AT HCW COLLECTIONS
Latex paint can be safely disposed of by adding materials such as kitty litter or
Oil-Dry to solidify it.  The cans
of paint can then be disposed of with
the rest of your normal trash. 

A variety of common household materials can be brought to a HCW collection day, including:

oil-based paints, used motor oil, driveway sealer, solvents, paint remover, antifreeze, aerosol products, metal polishes, insecticides, old gasoline, hobby chemicals, pool chemicals, weed killer, fluorescent bulbs, household cleaners, household batteries, mercury, unwanted prescriptions, medicines and supplements.

If you have any questions please call SWALCO at 847-336-9340 or visit their website at www.swalco.org

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Fighting Foreclosures

The Lake County Housing Authority is a HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agency.  If you (or someone you know) are facing foreclosure please call them at
847-223-1170 ext. 223 to discuss what the situation may be and see if the housing department can help work out a plan with the mortgage company.  There is no charge for this service.

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The Lindenhurst Environmental Activity and Education Commission

The Lindenhurst Mayor and Board has created a commission to plan and undertake various projects related to the environment and beautification of the environment of the Village.  They will provide educational opportunities for Village residents to learn more about the environment and natural beauty of our area and work with the Village Board in furtherance of the policies and procedures approved by the Board.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Environmental Activity and Education Commission, please call 847-356-8252.

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New Transportation Option for
 Seniors & Disabled in
Antioch, Grant & Lake Villa Townships

TOWNSHIP TRANSIT

Tuesday & Thursdays
Super Wal-Mart - Antioch
Butera - Lindenhurst
Aldi's - Fox Lake

Dial - 1-847-265-RIDE (7433)
$2.00 round trip
Curb-side pickup from your home

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From the Mayor's Desk

Click HERE to see a message
from the Mayor

Employment Opportunities

Click HERE to view a listing of
job opportunities for the
Village of Lindenhurst.

  Contact the Village of Lindenhurst

Phone: (847) 356-8252

Fax: (847) 356-8270

E-mail: mail@lindenhurstil.org

Mailing Address:

2301 East Sand Lake Road
Lindenhurst, Illinois   60046

Village Officials E-mail Addresses:

Mayor Susan Lahr
Trustee Patrick Dunham
Trustee Dominic Marturano
Trustee Fred Messmer
Trustee Renee Metzelaar
Trustee Timothy A. Wayne
Trustee Carol Zerba
Clerk Patty Chybowski

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Click HERE to view
The Village of Lindenhurst's
Fiscal Year 2008/2009
Operating Budget.

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LINDENHURST
VETERANS MEMORIAL

The memorial is a tribute to those
members of the Armed Services
who have served the United States
in the past, are currently serving
and who will serve in the future.

We are now seeking support from
both individual and corporate
sponsors who wish to be part of this
exciting and unique opportunity.

Click HERE to download
a brochure which outlines the
donation opportunities.

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The Village is currently undergoing revisions of the Village of
Lindenhurst Emergency Operations
Plan.  This plan helps to insure that
this Village will be prepared to and
will adequately deal with a multitude
of disasters, preserve the lives and
the property of the people of this
Village and protect public peace,
health and safety in the event of
a disaster.

Click HERE for additional information regarding disaster readiness.

If you have any questions or
need any information please
contact our Emergency Services
Coordinator, Richard Cohen.
He can be reached at:
lindenhurst.ema@comcast.net

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The Village has released the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
for 2007.

Click HERE to view the report

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VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
CODE OF ORDINANCES IS
NOW ONLINE!

It is now easier to find any Village
Code that you are looking for.
Click HERE and you will be directed
to our online code website.  The
website is very simple to use and
is full of useful information.

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SEASONAL REMINDERS
There are some common ordinances
that we should be aware of during
the spring/summer months.  If there is
a question that you cannot find the
answer to here please call
847-356-8252 and the office
staff will assist you.

Please click HERE for
more information.

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Carbon Monoxide Detector Act
in force beginning January 1, 2007

Click HERE for more information.

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Looking to purchase a Brand New Home
in Lindenhurst...

The following is a list of  websites for Developers who are currently building in Lindenhurst.

Preserves at McDonald Woods
(Beck Road)
Grand Pointe Homes
Click here to view this website

Grants Grove (Gelden Road)
Pulte Homes
Click here to view this website

Heritage Park
(Route 45 & Country Place Road)
Pulte Homes
Click here to view this website

Woodland Preserve (Munn Road)
Urbina Architects, Inc.
Click here to view this website

Providence Ridge
(Country Place Road off of Route 45)
&
Providence Woods (Grass Lake Road)
Landmark Homes, Inc.
Click here to view this website

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