Village of Third Lake Illinois

Village of Third Lake Illinois Third Lake is a quiet residential community with commercial businesses along the Route 45 corridor. Third Lake has two lakes, Druce Lake and Third Lake.

Both lakes are used for fishing, boating, swimming and skating.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan Commission of the Village of Third Lake, Lake County, Illinois, shall conduct a pub...
09/02/2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan Commission of the Village of Third Lake, Lake County, Illinois, shall conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 pm, at the Third Lake Village Hall, located at 87 North Lake Avenue, Third Lake, Illinois, to consider:

An application for a text amendment to Section 32-206, entitled “Specialized Vehicle Parking in Residential Districts,” of Chapter 32, entitled “Zoning,” of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Third Lake by adding to Paragraph a) 2) as follows c: “One specialized vehicle is permitted at a setback distance equal to that of any enclosed permanent structure contained partially or wholly within the required street yard.”

All persons desiring to be heard in support of or opposition to the matter to be considered shall be afforded an opportunity, and may submit their statements verbally or in writing, or both. Written comments shall be provided no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026, to Butch Buckley, 87 N Lake Ave., Third Lake, IL 60030, [email protected]. The hearing may be recessed and continued to another date as may be necessary if not concluded on the scheduled date, without further notice.

BY ORDER OF THE PLAN COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF THIRD LAKE, ILLINOIS

08/25/2026

Election Packets are available at the Village Hall.

Role of the Village President/Mayor (4-year term)
The Village President is the chief executive officer of the Village & is an elected position for a term of 4 years. The Village President has primary accountability, in partnership with the Board of Trustees, for ensuring that all municipal, state, & federal laws & ordinances applying to the Village of Third Lake are faithfully executed. The president is the direct manager of, & works closely with, the Village Clerk & staff to carry out all Village business. The day-to-day operation of the Village is run by the staff & contract services, but the Village President is responsible for:
• Governance of the Village.
• Oversight of Village operations.
• Coordination with outside agencies.
• Oversight & management of the operating budget.
• Oversight of Public Works services.
• Filling the role of Village Liquor Commissioner.
• Acting as contact person in the event of any Village emergency outside of normal business hours (i.e., emergency calls for JULIE locates, fire alarms of Village property or security alarms for the Village Hall or any other emergency that needs a Village representative).

Role of Trustees (3 @ 4-year term) (1 @ unexpired 2-year term)
• Attend Board & Committee Meetings (Minimum twice a month).
• Express opinions & solutions for happenings in the Village.
• Special projects at the request of President.
• Vote on ordinances, budgets, & other Village business.
• Act as liaison with other entities.
• May be asked to represent the Village in the absence of the President.
• Act as contact person for residents in the Village.

Election Timeline
• August 25—Candidate application packets available for pick up
• November 16-23—Packet turn in dates
• April 6, 2027—Election Day

06/29/2026

Waste Management will be out one hour earlier this week due to predicted high temperatures. Please put your carts out in time for the early pickup.

06/26/2026

FYI Clarke will be performing the first truck-mounted adult mosquito control application on Sunday evening, June 28, 2026, continuing overnight into Monday, weather permitting.

There's still time to sign up for the Fishing Derby!
06/10/2026

There's still time to sign up for the Fishing Derby!

05/28/2026

Trustee Linda M is stepping down midterm after many years of dedicated service to our community. Linda will be missed and will be a hard act to follow, but if you are interested in serving your community please contact the staff at the village hall. The village is looking for a resident that is willing to fill the vacancy until the April 2027 elections. Linda's last meeting will be the June 1st Committee meeting. Please join us and wishing her a wonderful retirement.

04/24/2026

Wisconsin Lake & Pond will be treating both Third and Druce Lakes Monday, April 27.
Third Lake - NO restrictions for use of treated water for fishing, fish consumption, swimming, animal watering, and irrigation.
Druce Lake - NO restrictions for use of treated water for fishing, fish consumption, swimming, animal watering. Please allow ONE FULL DAY before using treated water for irrigation.

Address

87 N Lake Avenue
Third Lake, IL
60030

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

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