Please reach us at contact@knollwoodneighbors.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Police
Knollwood receives police protection through the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff's office provides emergency response and a basic level of patrol, along with several other services for unincorporated residents.
Fire protection/EMS
Knollwood is in the Rockland Fire Protection District, which contracts for service with the Libertyville and Lake Forest Fire Departments. For emergencies, residents should call 911 and give their location; the appropriate department will be dispatched. Learn more at rocklandfpd.com.
The Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control program (AC&C) is designed to prevent the spread of rabies through vaccinations and education, support a database of registered dogs and cats, and maintain a lost and found network. AC&C staff are responsible for enforcing county ordinances and state laws pertaining to animal-related complaints. The program staff investigates:
In an effort to help control the unwanted pet population, the AC&C program provides spay and neuter assistance to low-income residents of Lake County. For more information on any animal control issue, call 847-949-9925 or visit the AC&C website.
No. Fireworks are prohibited as per Illinois state law.
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There are three parks convenient to Knollwood residents:
See the Park District's website for information on their many other facilities and offerings. Most of Knollwood is in the park district's boundaries and pays resident rates for programs and facilities. Check with the Park District about your specific location.
Lake Bluff Park District
355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff
847-234-4150
The Lake Bluff Park District provides many recreational and fitness opportunities for Knollwood residents, including a public swimming pool, a golf course, a health and fitness center, free access to Sunrise Beach on Lake Michigan, many neighborhood parks, and a wide array of recreational programming.
The Lake County Forest Preserves also offers several nearby preserves as well as golf courses. One nearby forest preserve is Independence Grove; call the Forest Preserve District or visit their website for other locations.
Serval volunteer organizations, such as Lake Bluff Open Lands and Lake Forest Open Lands help with the maintenance of other local public natural areas.
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In most cases, no. Most of Knollwood is not in a library district - that means we don't pay taxes to any library and don't automatically receive library cards. We can, however, purchase library cards from the Lake Bluff Public Library for a fee equivalent to what Lake Bluff residents pay through their taxes (the library's tax rate multiplied by the assessed value of the resident’s property). This card must be paid for and renewed annually and can be used at most libraries in the state. Call or visit the library to find out your fee.
Those who reside in the far northwestern part of Knollwood (in Libertyville Township) can apply for a card at Cook Memorial Library in Libertyville, as their taxes support this facility.
Yes. Per Lake County, IL law, all dog, cats, or other animals being walked publicly must be on a leash.
The Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control program (AC&C) is designed to prevent the spread of rabies through vaccinations and education, support a database of registered dogs and cats, and maintain a lost and found network. AC&C staff are responsible for enforcing county ordinances and state laws pertaining to animal-related complaints. The program staff investigates:
In an effort to help control the unwanted pet population, the AC&C program provides spay and neuter assistance to low-income residents of Lake County. For more information on any animal control issue, call 847-949-9925 or visit the AC&C website.
Contact us with an image, description, and last known location of your pet, and we'll be happy to get the word out to the community.
The Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control program (AC&C) is designed to prevent the spread of rabies through vaccinations and education, support a database of registered dogs and cats, and maintain a lost and found network. AC&C staff are responsible for enforcing county ordinances and state laws pertaining to animal-related complaints. The program staff investigates:
In an effort to help control the unwanted pet population, the AC&C program provides spay and neuter assistance to low-income residents of Lake County. For more information on any animal control issue, call 847-949-9925 or visit the AC&C website.
Coyotes, foxes, and skunks are common across the Knollwood area.
Knollwood residences are served by LRS Waste Management Services under a contract administered by Shields Township. LRS provides weekly trash and recycling pickup as well as seasonal yard waste pickup and bills residents directly.
Learn more at www.lrsrecycles.com or call 844-NEEDLRS. When making inquiries, identify your location as Shields Township.
Wednesday is the service day in Shields Township. All garbage, recycling and yard waste should be curbside by 6AM on the collection day.
Learn more at www.lrsrecycles.com or call 844-NEEDLRS. When making inquiries, identify your location as Shields Township.
LRS will provide seasonal yard waste collection with either stickers or an annual subscription program, from the first full week in April through the second full week in December.
Learn more at www.lrsrecycles.com or call 844-NEEDLRS. When making inquiries, identify your location as Shields Township.
Bulk items are items that are too large to fit into your waste cart, and weigh less than 50lbs. Residents will be allowed to put out one bulk item per week curbside at no additional charge for removal. Beyond this, a sticker will need to be affixed to each item
Learn more at www.lrsrecycles.com or call 844-NEEDLRS. When making inquiries, identify your location as Shields Township.
Disposal of chemicals, electronics, and other special materials is coordinated by the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). They hold special collection days for dropoff of household chemical waste, and they can refer you to the appropriate agency or company for disposal of many different kinds of household items. See SWALCO’s website for more information.
SWALCO 847-336-9340
www.swalco.org
Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65
Administrative offices: 900 North Shore Drive, Suite 220, Lake Bluff
847-234-9400
www.lb65.org
Lake Forest Consolidated High School District 115
Administrative offices: 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest
www.lfhs.org
18 N. County St., Room 101
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-377-2400
The Lake County Clerk's office is responsible for administering elections and maintaining voter registration records. If you move to Knollwood from elsewhere in Lake County, you must notify the County Clerk's office of your change in address.
You may register as a new voter in Lake County at the Clerk's office in Waukegan or through any certified voter registrar. To find a local registrar, contact the League of Women Voters of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Area (contact@lwv-lflb.org).
See the Lake County Clerk's website for information on election dates, voting locations, and candidates.
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Check the Shields Township website for the latest board meeting information. We also provide recordings of Shields Township meetings whenever possible on our facebook page.
Responsibility for maintenance of roads in the unincorporated area lies with the township (Shields Township in most of Knollwood; Libertyville Township west of Bayonne Avenue).
Each township is responsible for repairing and maintaining the road surfaces as well as maintaining ditches and drainage, and providing snow removal.
For a road question or concern in Shields Township, call 847-234-0802.
For a road question or concern in Libertyville Township, call 847-816-6800.
Building permits are required for new construction, additions, alterations, garages, sheds, fences, signs, plumbing or electrical work, etc. See the Lake County Planning, Building, and Development website for information.
If you are unsure whether your project or activity requires a permit, please call the County at 847-377-2600.
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