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ONE-TWO PUNCH. Lake Bluff's very own Prairie Espresso + Wine Bar and Lake Bluff Brewing Company took first and second place in a statewide competition to recognize "the places that foster social connection, a sense of community, and participation in civic life." Congratulations!
WHAT'S UP AT RT. 176 EAST OF RT. 41? Underground utilities are being relocated to accommodate a new IDOT storm sewer scheduled for construction in 2020. These upgrades are part of the drainage improvements necessary for the interchange reconstruction.
ONE, TWO, THREE... Hiring for the 2020 Census is picking up in our area and jobs are available now. You can work where you live and make sure that our community receives important federal funds. For more information, visit 2020census.gov/jobs.
Marijuana Legalization
It is now legal for adults over the age of 21 to purchase, possess, and consume cannabis (aka marijuana) for recreational purposes in Illinois. Here are some important facts to keep in mind:
- Cannabis may only be legally sold at licensed dispensaries. Like alcohol, it is illegal to sell to minors under 21.
- Possession of cannabis by persons under 21 remains a Class A misdemeanor and can be grounds for revoking a minor’s driver’s license.
- It is still illegal to consume cannabis in any public place, including parks, sidewalks, restaurants, bars, and any other place where smoking is prohibited under the Smoke Free Illinois Act.
- Adults are allowed to consume cannabis in their own residences, although landlords will be able to bar the smoking of cannabis in rental properties.
- It is still illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis.
- Cannabis may only be transported in a car if it is in a sealed package that is inaccessible to the driver. Violation of this law is a Class A misdemeanor.
Although the law has changed, marijuana remains a powerfully intoxicating substance.
Calling All Creative and Advertising Professionals...
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Proactive communities, such as Lake Bluff, have branded themselves to be distinctive and to be destinations of choice. While the Village continues to make its mark through a variety of marketing initiatives, we want to our keep branding efforts fresh and forward thinking. We are creating a Branding Steering Committee to help with this important work. If you're a creative or advertising professional who wants to help your home town, this is your chance! For more information, contact Drew Irvin, Village Administrator.
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Recent Board and Committee Actions
For more information, visit the Village's meeting packets and videos page. Agendas and meeting materials are typically available the Friday before a meeting; videos within a week after the meeting; and minutes after they are approved at the next meeting of the public body. Not all meetings are recorded on video.
See an agenda item that interests you? Attend a meeting! Or - send your thoughts to vlb@lakebluff.org.
The Monday, January 6 meeting of the Sustainability and Community Enhancement Ad Hoc Commitee meeting is cancelled.
Upcoming Architectural Board of Review Meeting (January 7). The ABR will:
- Conduct a site plan review for the Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest (999 Sherwood Drive).
- Conduct a site plan review for the Lake Bluff Library (123 E. Scranton Avenue). Specifically, the Library is proposing to install metal flashing covering the beams extending above and behind the History Museum roof.
The Wednesday, January 8 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission is cancelled. The HPC will conduct a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 30 to conduct an advisory review conference concerning the proposed demolition of the Stonebridge property (aka 136 Green Bay Road).
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