Lake Bluff Letter
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Village and Community Updates
IN MEMORIAM. William Joseph Gallagher passed away last Sunday morning at Lake Forest Hospital. He served for twelve years as Lake Bluff's Chief of Police after retiring as an Army Captain and serving on the Winentka police department for 31 years. He was interred with military honors today at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery. Click to read the obituary.
HELP WANTED. Are you a Lake Bluff local with free time on your weekdays? Many of our local restaurants may need to consider reducing their hours or services due to labor shortages. During the month of August, we will advertise openings at Bluffington's, Lake Bluff Brewing Company, and other hometown favorites to help keep our small businesses open. Click here for more information.
TREE TRUTH. It may have rained this morning, but our region is still in a drought. Landscape trees depend on homeowners for water during dry weather. Soak beneath the entire tree canopy up to a few feet beyond the dripline (outer canopy edge), but don't water directly around the trunk. Water the soil for an extended period of time - the goal is to wet the top six to nine inches of soil. Do this overnight; remember, irrigation restrictions apply between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the Village during this time of year.
JUST A DRILL. There will be a nationwide emergency notification test at 1:20 p.m. this Thursday, August 11. The test will activate emergency alerts on radio, television, and cell phones to ensure these systems will work in the event of an emergency or disaster.
THE BLUFFINIA CONCERT SERIES continues this Sunday at 6 p.m. on the Village Green. The Brewery's next block party is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, August 14 starting at 5 p.m.
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are increasing in Illinois and throughout the country due to the introduction of the more contagious Delta variant. Remember:
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Everyone should wear masks in indoor public places in areas with substantial or high transmission, which now includes Lake and Cook counties. At this time, there are no state or local emergency orders that require the use of face masks while in public.
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Fully vaccinated people exposed to COVID-19 should be tested: Seek a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after exposure. Wear a mask indoors in public until you receive a negative result. If you are not tested, wear a mask indoors until 14 days after exposure.
- If you are feeling ill, you should isolate at home and seek testing for COVID-19.
Vaccinations are the best way to keep our families, schools, and businesses safe from COVID-19. Over 160 million Americans have been safely vaccinated. You can obtain vaccinations free locally through Lake County, Walgreens, and Jewel-Osco. Appointments are typically available on the same day.
Board and Committee Actions
Recent Sustainability and Community Enhancement Meeting (Monday, August 2, 7 p.m.). The SEC:
- Recommended approval of a backyard chicken application for Lauren Towle, 349 E. Woodland Ave.
- Discussed a community proposal for a native gardening demonstration project on public property.
- Received informational updates regarding: new solid waste agreements; a grant for beautification of the Route 176 Corridor; electricity aggregation; and an upcoming energy efficiency webinar.
Recent Architectural Board of Review Meeting (Tuesday, August 3, 7 p.m.). The ABR approved a new ground identification sign for the Lake Bluff Middle School, 31 E. Sheridan Place.
- A waiver of fees for Lake Bluff School District #65 for a new ground identification sign at the Middle School.
- Appointing Anne Sorensen to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Variations to allow expansion of a detached garage at 502 MacLaren Lane.
- A special use permit for a liquor store (Wine Brokers) at 42 Sherwood Terrace, Suite #2. The store is relocating from a different tenant space on the same property.
- Expanding the number of available liquor licenses to allow Wine Brokers to serve wine to customers on premise.
- Appointing a new Village delegate to the Village's risk management pool, the Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (IRMA).
- A new animal / rabies control agreement with Lake County.
- Waiving competitive bidding and awarding a construction contract for landscaping and storm sewer improvements at the Public Safety Building, 45 E. Center Ave.
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 11 is cancelled.
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