Cuba Township Services

Go to www.cubaroads.com for services offered by the Cuba Township Road District.

Handicapped parking card applications are available at the Township office. Once approved by a physician, the Township can provide a temporary parking card for up to 90 days. If a permanent parking card is required, obtain a temporary from the Township, then mail the application to the Secretary of State's office.

R.T.A. applications for passes for senior citizens and disabled citizens are available at the Township office. Proof of age is required, a driver's license or state identification card is acceptable. the pass is good for half fare on trains and buses.

The Township will take the required picture, complete the application and mail it to the R.T.A. The R.T.A. will then complete the application, then mail the card to you. There is no charge for this service.

Half fare taxi program is available for Township residents who are 65 years of age or older. The Township will pay half of your taxi fare up to $5.00. Please stop in the office to complete the necessary paperwork. Proof of age is required.

The Cuba Township Food Pantry is available to any resident indicating a need. Please call the Township office for more information.

KidCare is a State of Illinois sponsored health insurance program for children and pregnant women not covered by other insurance. A rebate program is also available for those on employee sponsored plans. Qualifying income guidelines apply. Please call the Township office for more information or if you would like to apply.

The General Assistance and Emergency Assistance programs offer limited financial assistance to Township residents. Income guidelines determine eligibility. Additionally, limited financial assistance is available through the Township from the Salvation Army. Please call the Township office for more information.

LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance program) and Sharing applications are available at the Township office. These programs provide financial assistance, based on income, for heating and electric bills. Funding for these programs will begin again in late October/early November. Please call the Township office at that time formore information.

Township vehicle stickers are available at no charge. They are provided for Township residents living in unincorporated areas.

A drop-off box for used eyeglasses is in the Township office foyer. Eyeglasses are collected by the Lions Club and given to health care professionals for distribution to the needy.

Warning sirens are located throughout the Township to warn residents of dangerous weather conditions. These sirens are intended to be heard outside to warn residents to take cover.

Mosquito abatement services are provided by Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. Larviciding is done throughout the Township to prevent the hatching of mosquito eggs. Please call Clarke's hotline at 800-942-2555 with your questions.

White Memorial Cemetery is owned and maintained by Cuba township. Grave sites are still available. Please call the Township office for more information

Voter registration is available at the Township office for any Lake County resident. Two forms of identification are required, one must have your current address. Please note that voter registration closes 28 days prior to any election.

Early and Absentee voting is available at the Township office approximately two weeks prior to any election. You must be a Cuba Township resident to vote at the Township office.

Updated: 05/10/07 URL: http://www.cubatownship.com/services.htm