About Shields Township
Shields Township is responsible for property assessments, assistance for seniors and low-income residents, and road maintenance for unincorporated areas.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our community in a fiscally sound and responsible manner and are always happy to discuss your local township government and the services we provide.
Lake County is located in the northeastern corner of Illinois and consists of 18 townships.
Shields Township sits upon the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan, just north of Moraine and West Deerfield Township. Encompassing approximately 18 square miles, Shields includes Lake Bluff, Lake Forest north of Route 60, North Chicago south of 18th Street, as well as the unincorporated communities of Knollwood and Arden Shores.
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