COVID-19 Updates
 RESTORE ILLINOIS. On May 5th, Governor Pritzker released Restore Illinois, a five-phase regionalized public health plan to reopen the state. Our region is currently in Phase 2, and restrictions may relax based on public health criteria including the rate of positive COVID-19 tests, hospital admissions for COVID-19, and the availability of surge capacity for hospitals. Click for more information.
STAY HOME CONTINUES. The Stay at Home order continues through May 29. You should continue to stay home as much as possible and not socially gather; wear face coverings when outside the home; and maintain at least six feet of distance from members of other households. We're all getting a little restless, but following the rules is critical to stop COVID-19 and make sure we can safely resume businesses and public life in June.
GROOT RESTORES BULK PICKUP. Beginning Monday, Groot will once again collect bulk items, white goods, and e-waste starting next week. Residents should continue to securely bag waste in their garbage containers.
DON'T GET STUCK ON STICKERS. New and renewal vehicle stickers are postponed. No household has been mailed a renewal application. You will not receive a ticket for displaying an expired sticker.
METRA SCHEDULE CHANGES. Metra will reduce weekend service due to continued ridership reductions from COVID-19.
Village and Community Updates
 LAKE BLUFF STRONG. Local residents write at LakeBluffStrong.com to provide our community with local news and information related to COVID-19.
MEMBERS ONLY. Starting tomorrow, May 9, the Park District will require Sunrise Beach visitors to present a current beach pass or valid Lake Bluff state ID card.
2020 ROAD PROGRAM. The Village's annual road maintenance program starts May 18. Affected households will receive more information by mail.
NEW BUSINESS RELIEF. The Village Board has authorized sales tax rebates of $500 to $5,000 for local businesses affected by COVID-19.
FAMILY MATTERS. Lake Bluff School District #65 requests donations of $10 and $20 Jewel Osco and Heinen's gift cards for District families in need. Donations may be delivered to the Lake Bluff Elementary School cafeteria door between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
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.
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, advisory board and committee meetings are cancelled and no physical meeting will occur. Village business will be conducted virtually; click here for details on the format and how to participate.
Upcoming Village Board Meeting (May 11, 7 p.m.)
The Village Board will:
- Hear reports regarding the 2020 Lake Bluff Farmers Market and the Police Pension Fund.
- Consider approval of:
- Extending the Village's state of emergency concerning COVID-19.
- Minor technical revisions to parking regulations in the Village.
- Updating the Village's employee handbook.
- Alternative reviews of backyard chicken and beekeeping pilot applications during the COVID-19 emergency.
- A license agreement to allow a decorative fence to be installed in the right-of-way in front of 751 N. Moffett Ave.
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