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2025 Shred Event

Annual Shred & Recycling Event: June 7, 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025

SB2504 FAQs

Posted on April 14, 2025

Q: What is SB2504? A: SB2504 is a bill introduced in Springfield which seeks to consolidate or eliminate townships.  It calls to immediately close all Township Assessors offices with a county population of under 50,000.  Additionally, it calls for reducing the petition threshold currently in place to force a township wide referendum to eliminate townships...
Call to Action

Call to Action! Save Townships in Illinois!

Posted on April 9, 2025

Recently, during his State of the State, Governor Pritzker announced his budget initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year.  These initiatives included language seeking to consolidate Townships.  Since his address to the state numerous bills have been introduced in Springfield with that goal in mind.  One such bill, SB2504, includes some of the most aggressive Township...
Pickleball Courts Open

Pickleball Courts are Open

Posted on April 1, 2025

Important Notice

Early Trash Pick-Up for Township Residents: February 12, 2025

Posted on February 11, 2025

Due to the impending snow storm tomorrow, February 12, 2025, Waste Management has notified the Township that they will begin trash pick up early, starting at at 6 a.m. for Unincorporated Residents of Ela Township with Waste Management waste hauling service. Please make sure your trash containers are curbside prior to 6 a.m., thank you.
2024-2025 Winter Newsletter Cover

Check Out our 2024-2025 Winter Newsletter!

Posted on November 20, 2024

Forest Preserve Referendum 1

Lake County Forest Preserves Referendum

Posted on October 1, 2024

 
Under Construction

Indian Trails & Forest Lake Road Resurfacing

Posted on July 3, 2024

2024 Road Resurfacing Projects are anticipated to start the week of July 15th in the following locations: Indian Trails Subdivision: N Eagle Dr, N Arrowhead Dr Forest Lake Subdivision: N Garden Ln, W South Rd, N East Rd, W Willow Rd Please visit our Facebook page facebook.com/elatownshiphighway/ for updates.
Aqua Illinois Public Forum

Aqua Illinois, Inc. Public Forum

Posted on June 27, 2024

Solar Energy Current Site Location Map

Commercial Solar Energy System Public Hearing: April 3, 2024

Posted on March 13, 2024

Ela Township has received notice of a proposal before the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals seeking a conditional use permit to establish a Commercial Solar Energy System located at 25428 N. Fairfield Road Hawthorn Woods, IL. The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals will host a public hearing on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at...

MS4 Compliance 2024 (Year 21)

Posted on February 9, 2024

  Ela Township MS4 Presentation Year 21
Closed due to weather

Ela Township Closed Due to Weather

Posted on January 16, 2024

Ela Town Hall, including the Administration, Assessor, and Health & Wellness departments, as well as the Ela Township Community Center will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, due to frigid temperatures.  Ela Township transportation services have also been suspended for the day. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, January 17th at 8:00 a.m.
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