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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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LINDENFEST 2008
Thursday, August 7th -
Sunday, August 10th

Preparations are currently underway for the 2008 Lindenfest Celebration.

To view the 2008 Lindenfest
Schedule of Events click HERE.

Click HERE to download a
booth  application.

Click HERE to download a
parade application.

Click HERE to download a
copy of the parade route.

2008 Battle of the Bands Contestants:

The Allies
Black Widow Stew
Crete
Fanore
Full Throttle
The Revision Plan
Stone Blue
Whiskey Sin

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RESIDENTIAL ELECTRONICS COLLECTION
Lindenhurst Public Works Facility
2301 East Sand Lake Road

Saturday, October 18 - 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Accepted Items:  personal computers, monitors, computer drives, keyboards, modems, mainframes, scanners, printers, PDA organizers, cellular phones, televisions, stereos, MP3 players, CD players, DVD players, VCR's, cameras, video games, fax machines, shredders, and small household appliances.

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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

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County has scheduled Public Drop-Off Days in our area to help residents dispose of their chemical wastes safely and conveniently.

Village of Wauconda
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Wauconda High School
555 North Main Street

You may also schedule an appointment for Public Drop-Offs at the Gurnee Facility on certain specified dates.  To schedule an appointment at the Gurnee Facility
(1131 N. Estes) click HERE.

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 2007 Eligibility List for the
Lindenhurst Police Department
is now available.  To view the list,
please click HERE.

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*** PRESS RELEASE ***

Plans Revealed for a New $100 Million Vista Medical Center in Lindenhurst

At a press conference Tuesday, November 21, 2006 plans were revealed for the development of a new 140-bed acute care hospital in Lindenhurst.

Click HERE to view the full press release.

Letter of support can be sent to:

Barbara Martin, CEO
Vista Health
1324 North Sheridan Road
Waukegan, Illinois   60085

Click HERE for a listing of ideas for
writing a Letter of Support along with
a sample letter.

You can also sign an online petition and view updated information about the proposed hospital at www.thefutureofvista.com

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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.

Click HERE to learn more information

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

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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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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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