Founded in 1850, Thornton Township is one of the largest townships in Illinois. It offers accommodation for a range of residential and commercial establishments. The township provides a variety of municipal serves to more than 180,000 residents. It operates through transportation, senior services, community development and highway departments. The township also maintains a special services department that serves disabled individuals. It conducts diabetes education workshops and provides various home medication programs. The township s transportation department offers various transportation programs for senior citizens. It provides counseling and youth development services. Thornton Township s highway department offers repair and maintenance services for roads and streets.

Shields Township, located in Lake Bluff, IL, covers an area of approximately 18 square miles and encompasses Lake Forest, North Chicago, Lake Bluff, Knollwood, and Arden Shores. The township office offers a range of services, including voter registration, property assessment, general assistance, emergency aid, road maintenance, and various programs tailored for seniors, children, and families. Generated from their available business information