Contact Info
3702 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Township Supervisor: Randy Funk
Phone: (847) 639-2700 X7
Fax: (847) 639-4529
Email: rfunk@algonquintownship.com
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Assessor: Richard S. Alexander, CIAO
Phone: (847) 639-2700 X5
Fax: (847) 829-9222
Email: rsalexander@atasr.org
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Highway Commissioner: Danijela Sandberg
Phone: (847) 639-2700 X6
Fax: (847) 639-4529
Monday–Friday: 6:30 am–3:00 pm
Township Clerk: Maureen Huff
Phone: (847) 639-2700 X7
Fax: (847) 639-4529
Monthly Township Meetings Are Open to The Public
Where: Algonquin Township Office
3702 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
When: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm
About Us
Algonquin Township Overview
Townships are the oldest form of local government in the country, brought by settlers from New England in 1636. Townships began operating in Illinois in 1849 to accommodate the needs of their local communities before municipalities were formed. Township government is the most effective form of government for the needs of its population—as it serves its local constituents both geographically and philosophically. Illinois townships are mandated to provide 3 services: property assessment, assistance to the needy, and road maintenance.
Algonquin Township is the largest township in McHenry County with a population of over 87,000 residents, covering 48 square miles. The Township includes the communities of Algonquin, Barrington Hills, Cary, Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Lake In The Hills, Port Barrington, Lakewood, Oakwood Hills, and Trout Valley. The Algonquin Township provides a high quality of life for its residents by providing road maintenance, General Assistance, and property assessment in a fiscally responsible manner.
Services
Shred Event October 23, 2021!
Shred event and food drive from 9am-11am at Algonquin Township. Paper documents accepted for destruction, limit 2 grocery size bags or 2 banker sized boxes per vehicle. All bags and boxes will be returned. Spiral bindings, metal strips and large clips must be removed. Items must be in trunk and you must remain in your vehicle, as a staff member will remove items from your trunk for you. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for local food pantries.
AARP Tax Preparation
By appointment only, watch website for January signup date.
Brush Drop-off
Please submit request online or call 847.639.2700 X6.
Click here for more info.
Brush Pick-up
Please submit request online or call 847.639.2700 X6
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Recycling – Year- Round
Cell phones, glasses, hearing aids, retired flags, broken down cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, tires-nominal fee, shoes, clothes, aluminum, and metal cans.
Call 847.639.2700 X6 or click here for more info.
Recycling - Special Recycling
Dates for 2021 are the last Saturday of each month from April thru October, 8am-12pm. Items accepted include paint, one TV or monitor per household, small appliances, oil.
Call 847.639.2700 X6 or click here for more info.
Free Mulch, Sandbags, and Sand
Call 847.639.2700 X6 or click here for more info.
General Assistance
Emergency Assistance
Provides financial aid to help alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or help pay for work related expense necessary to obtain or maintain employment, call 847.639.2700 X7... more info
Notary Service
Notary Public Services are available on site Monday – Friday 8am-4pm during business days. Closed on Holidays.
- No Charge for Service.
- Please bring a picture State ID.
Bus Transportation Within the Township for Those in Need
Call 847.639.2700 X6 for reservations or click here for more info.
Activities: Free & Open to All
Bingo, Chair Yoga, Computer Classes, Bridge, TOPS Weight Loss Group, SWAT (Striders, Walkers and Talkers) and more!
Check our calendar for details.
Hall Rental
Free, max capacity for tables and chairs is 164. Call 847.639.2700 X7 for reservations.
Sign Reservation: Advertise Your Message on Route 14!
Click here to download our Sign Reservation form.
Maintained Cemeteries
Lake Avenue Cemetery
Although the modern sign hanging at the entrance proclaims this to be the Lake Avenue Cemetery, that unimaginative name is almost as new as the sign. ln 1836 Ziba Beardsley honored the clarity of the lake near his home by dubbing it Crystal Lake and the cemetery adopted the same name. However, Lake Avenue certainly played a prominent part in its history.
Chunn’s Burying Ground
T.R. Chunn & Joshua M. Stevens were partners and the original settlers and owners of this property. Chunn died the day after Christmas in 1843 and was buried here on his property, hence the name of the cemetery. His partner Joshua Stevens also died shortly thereafter. The cemetery came back into Chunn ownership in 1860 when C.C. Chunn bought it for $25.
Property Tax Homestead Exemptions
Call 847-639-2700 x5 or visit the Assessor's page for more info.
Senior Tax Exemption
Call 847-639-2700 x5 or visit the Assessor's page for more info.
Senior Tax Freeze
Call 847-639-2700 x5 or visit the Assessor's page for more info.
Water Test Kits
Test kits available through PCD Lab, Inc., kits need to be returned to PDC labs.
Rules of the Road Books
Click here to download the Illinois Rules of the Road book via PDF.
AARP Driver Safety Classes
Coming Spring 2022.
Free Coast2Coast Discount Prescription Card
Save up to 75% on prescriptions. Cards may be picked up at the Township office. Click here to create your free prescription card.
RTA Sr. Permit Application
RTA Sr. Permit applications may be completed at the Township office.