Legislation Details

File #: 26-1121    Version: 1 Name: Winchester Road: Right-of-Way Dedication
Type: resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 9/9/2026 In control: Public Works and Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Resolution authorizing the dedication of property owned by Lake County along Winchester Road in Libertyville, Illinois to the Lake County Division of Transportation for public roadway purposes.
Attachments: 1. 26-1121 Parcel Plat, 2. 26-1121 Location Map
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Title
Resolution authorizing the dedication of property owned by Lake County along Winchester Road in Libertyville, Illinois to the Lake County Division of Transportation for public roadway purposes.

Staff Summary
Lake County owns property at the northwest corner of Winchester Road and Illinois Route 21, commonly referred to as the Libertyville Campus.
The existing Winchester Road right-of-way along the Libertyville Campus was never formally dedicated.
The Lake County Division of Transportation installed a shared-use path on the north side of Winchester Road along the frontage of the Lake County Libertyville Campus.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has an upcoming project to improve ADA accommodations at the intersection of Winchester Road and Illinois Route 21 that requires additional right-of-way from the Libertyville Campus.
This dedication will formally dedicate the existing 40-foot right-of-way along the Libertyville Campus property and dedicate an additional 20 feet to accommodate the bike path and IDOT’s upcoming project.

Body
RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County is the owner of record of certain real property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Winchester Road and Illinois Route 21 in Libertyville, Illinois, commonly referred to as the Libertyville Campus; and

WHEREAS, Winchester Road, County Highway 69, is a designated route on the county highway system; and

WHEREAS, the existing Winchester Road right-of-way along the Libertyville Campus property was never formally established and needs to be dedicated; and

WHEREAS, the Lake County Division of Transportation installed a shared-use path on the north side of Winchester Road along the frontage of the Libertyville Campus; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has an upcoming project to improve ADA accommodations at the intersection of Winchester Road and Illinois Route 21 that requires a portion of Libertyville Campus property at the northwest co...

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