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Shields is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 949 at the 2010 census. Shields is located within Waukegan Township and contains a mix of residential and commercial properties.

History

Shields was incorporated in 1959. The village was named for General James Shields, a politician and United States Army officer who was born in Ireland and immigrated to the United States. He served as a legislator for three different states, and was a Senator from Illinois at one point. Learn more about the history of Shields on Wikipedia.

Population

As of the 2020 census, the population of Shields was 982. This is a 3.5% increase from the 2010 population of 949. Shields is currently the 16th most populated place in Lake County.

Attractions and Landmarks

Waukegan History Museum

The Waukegan History Museum highlights the history of Waukegan and nearby communities like Shields. Exhibits feature the area's early settlers, industries, and culture. The museum is located at 1917 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087. Phone: (847) 336-1859. Website: Waukegan Historical Society

Huebner Tower

Huebner Tower is a historical water tower in Shields located at 2980 N Lewis Ave. It was built in 1912 and stands at 125 feet tall. The tower was named after August Huebner, who donated the land for the tower. It is one of the oldest remaining water towers in the county. The coordinates are 42.387812, -87.869935. Here is the tower shown on Google Maps:

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Independence Grove Forest Preserve is a large forest preserve with recreational activities including camping, boating, hiking trails, fishing, and swimming. It is located at 16400 W Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048. Phone: (847) 968-3400. Website: Lake County Forest Preserves

Local Government

Shields is located in Lake County. The Lake County government website is https://www.lakecountyil.gov. The address is 18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085. Phone: (847) 377-2000.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Shields is provided by Pace Bus. Bus routes serve connections to nearby communities. Learn more at the Pace Bus website or call (847) 364-PACE for route information.

Major Employers

Some of the largest employers located in or near Shields include:

School Districts

Shields is served by Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. Visit the district website at wps60.org or call (847) 336-3100. Shields is also served by the College of Lake County. Visit clcillinois.edu or call (847) 543-2000.

Facebook

Follow the latest news and events happening in Shields by liking the village's Facebook page at facebook.com/Shields-IL.

Sports

The Lake County Fielders baseball team plays home games at Shields Field located at 626 S Green Bay Rd in Waukegan. Check schedules and get tickets at the team's website lakecountyfielders.com or call (847) 249-9387.

Additional Local Resources

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