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Yard Waste Clean-Up Week of April 13

The Village of Grayslake yearly yard waste clean-up service will take place during the week of April 13th. Residents may set out an unlimited amount of yard waste for this one-time pick-up, and there is no extra cost to residents for this service.

When putting out yard waste, residents are asked to follow these guidelines:

• Yard waste (up to 50 pounds) must be placed in brown paper yard waste bags or plastic garbage containers (up to 32 gallon) clearly marked “yard waste”.
• All bran...

Special Message from Mayor Taylor

Thank you for all the efforts you are making to shelter in place. The number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise in Illinois. Please continue to make every effort to shelter in place so that we can reduce transmission and return to normal activities as...

Seasonal Public Works Crew Member Employment

The Village is seeking qualified candidates for Public Works seasonal positions working from approximately May 15th to August 15th.

The positions are for 40 hours per week starting at $12.00 per hour with the opportunity for overtime. Typical duties for these positions include landscaping, painting, litter removal, tree trimming, and other general maintenance.  Applications a...

Basement Flood Prevention Tips

• For basements that use a sump pump, it is a good idea to have an extra battery powered pump in the event of a power outage.
• If the location of the floor drain permits, an uncapped standpipe may be installed in the floor drain.  Never cap a standpi...

Volunteers Needed: PADS Lake County

PADS Lake County is looking for volunteers. PADS Lake County is a community-based organization that provides support, resources and shelter to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis.

If you are interested in volunteering please call 847-689-4357, 847-223-8131 x17, email pads_at_upc@hotmail.com or visit the Contact Us section on www.padslakecounty.org.

Smart 911 Services

Make sure that your family is safe in every situation. New Smart 911 services are now available to all Grayslake residents.

This is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online and create a profile that provides key information to 911 call takers during any emergency situation.  Information that can be included on the safety profile includes h...