COVID-19 Updates
PHASE THREE. Our region continues to stay in Phase 3 of Restore Illinois, the statewide five-phase public health plan to reopen. While we are safer than we were at the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 is still being actively transmitted in our region. You should continue to take precautions, especially by keeping a six foot distance from others and by wearing a face covering while in public.
FREE TESTS. ou can get COVID-19 testing without symptoms, insurance, a prior appointment, or a doctor's referral at any IDPH community-based testing site. The closest site is at 102 W. Water St. in Waukegan and is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or while daily supplies last.
TAKE NOTE: IDPH urges anyone who recently attended rallies, protests, or other mass gatherings to get tested for COVID-19 five to seven days after participating (even if asymptomatic) or immediately if symptoms develop. It is critical that any new cases be identified early before they promote community spread.
LIBRARY UPDATE. Start placing your hold requests: Curbside Pickup will be available to Lake Bluff Library cardholders beginning June 15th. What makes June 15th even better? The Library’s new autorenewal policy starts the same day. More information about both of these services is available on the Curbside Pickup page on the Library website. Curbside Pickup is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Bluff Library.
PARK DISTRICT UPDATE. The Lake Bluff Park District began outdoor group fitness and indoor personal training on Monday, June 8. Summer camps and tennis lessons will begin Monday, June 15.
Village and Community Updates
ROAD PROGRAM BEGINS. Resurfacing doesn't just make for a smooth drive - it helps slow the rate of road damage and saves money in the long run. Road resurfacing begins next week in these areas:
| Street |
From |
To |
| Circle Drive |
N/A |
| Forest Hills Road |
N/A |
| Glen Avenue |
North Avenue |
Ravine Park |
| Kohl Avenue |
Forest View Drive |
Campbell Court |
| Rockland Avenue |
West Scranton Avenue |
Washington Avenue |
| East Witchwood Lane |
Moffett Road |
Newman Court |
West Witchwood Lane
& Sunset Terrace |
Hawthorne Court |
MacLaren Lane |
| Wimbledon Road |
N/A |
VEHICLE STICKER renewals are due by July 31. You can renew your sticker online, by U.S. mail, or postage-free using the white dropbox across from Village Hall. (Village Hall remains closed to the public.)
FARMERS MARKET. The Lake Bluff Farmers Market continued today with another sellout crowd. We'll be back next Friday from 7 a.m. to noon.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED. WIth COVID-19 public health concerns, this year's Farmers Market requires more help than ever before to produce. Volunteers are provided PPE and stationed at a market entrance for shifts of 2-3 hours to help educate visitors on safety precautions. If you are interested, e-mail farmersmarket@lakebluff.org with your name and availability.
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, no physical meetings will occur. Village business will be conducted virtually. Click here for details on the format and how to participate.
Recent Finance Committee Special Meeting (June 8, 6 p.m.) The Finance Committee continued to discuss changes to Village revenues and expenses due to COVID-19.
Recent Village Board Meeting (June 8, 7 p.m.). The Village Board:
- Extended the Village's declaration of emergency.
- Approved a site plan for the Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest (999 Sherwood Drive).
- Approved a site plan for alterations to the courtyard at Carriage Way Shopping Mall (201-235 Waukegan Road).
- Approved a license agreement to allow private improvements to be installed in the right-of-way in front of 19 E. Blodgett Ave.
- Approved updates to the intergovernmental services agreement with the City of Lake Forest.
- Approved a new payroll processor for the Village.
- Approved a change order for the Village's sanitary sewer lining project.
- Approved first reading of an ordinance to dispose of surplus construction escrows and bonds, including clarifications to the Village Code regarding right-of-way permits.
Upcoming Police Pension Fund Meeting (June 15, 5:30 p.m.) The Police Pension Fund will conduct its regular quarterly meeting.
Upcoming Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting (June 17, 7 p.m.) The PCZBA will hold public hearings to consider:
- Residential bulk variations at 709 Sheridan Road (Ragsdale) to allow construction of a ~590 square foot master suite on the second floor.
- Zoning relief to allow the following changes to the Center Avenue Partners development (28-38 E. Center Ave. and 53-91 E. Scranton Ave.):
- Relocate the "BONK” fast casual concept to 77 E. Scranton Avenue.
- Convert some of the dining area in Inovasi into an area for the sale of food and package liquor.
- Create Cache, a speakeasy concept, in the basement of Inovasi.
- (The PCZBA may also consider changes to other components of the property's prior relief, or any zoning code changes necessary to allow for the requested liquor sales area.)
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