Shields Township encourages residents to take an active role in assisting neighbors in need. Please consider making a donation to one of the social service agencies that serve Shields Township residents (see our Social Services page for links). We also welcome donations of food, money, or volunteer hours to our Food Pantry. Contact the Supervisor's Office for more information.

Fifth-grade work trip participants from the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest help to pack shopping bags for clients at the Shields Township Food Pantry.

Lake County, in the northeastern corner of Illinois, consists of 18 townships. Shields Township is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan and comprises approximately 18 square miles. It includes all or a portion of Lake Forest, North Chicago, Lake Bluff, and unincorporated Knollwood and Arden Shores.

Not sure if you live in Shields? Click here to use the Lake County MAP IT tool. When you enter your address, it will show all your taxing districts as well as locations of local schools, police stations, and more. (Tip: If you live in an unincorporated area, you will need to enter your 5-digit county grid address.)

Township government is the oldest form of government in the United States. Here in Shields Township, we carry on our proud tradition by providing a host of services, including voter registration, property assessment, general assistance, emergency assistance, road maintenance, and programs for seniors, children and families.

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our community in a fiscally sound and responsible manner.

We are always happy to discuss our services and to help you learn more about your local Township government and the services we provide.