The Bridge

July 2, 2020

Village Closed Friday, July 3, 2020 in Observance of

July 4th Holiday

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, Village staff will be off on Friday, July 3, 2020. Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, July 6 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The Village of Long Grove wishes everyone a safe and happy

July 4th holiday!

Bi-Monthly Newsletter Will Be Digital for

July/August Edition

Due to changing guidelines related to the Restore Illinois Plan, The Bridge bi-monthly print newsletter (normally mailed to all residences) will again be published in a digital format for the July/August edition. This edition will be live on the Village website July 15, 2020. While the newsletter will not be mailed to all homes in the Village, Long Grove residents can request a printed copy be mailed to them. To make this request, call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.

Village to Access Lake Michigan Water Through IGA

An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Village of Long Grove and the Village of Buffalo Grove to access Lake Michigan water has been approved by both villages. As part of this IGA, the Village of Long Grove has committed to investing $10,001 toward the project, in order to qualify for a State of Illinois grant that would cover the remaining project cost of $2,949,585.78. The announcement of grant recipients is expected to be made within the next 90 days. The Village chose to investigate connecting to Lake Michigan water due to a number of benefits, including a reduction in operating costs, increased water capacity for fire protection, and to preserve the Village's water allocation. Lake Michigan water would be provided to the downtown area, along with properties around downtown, which is expected to help provide economic development opportunities. Please click  here for additional information.

The Village of Long Grove would like to extend its sincere thanks and appreciation to Long Grove Economic Development Commission (EDC) members Minah Hall and Pam Brown . Both individuals lent their professional expertise and many volunteer hours to assist the Village with preparing its grant application, which will assist with the immense cost of this project.

Restore Illinois Phase 4 - What it Means for You

On Friday, June 26, 2020, the State of Illinois moved to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Some of the changes are that groups of 50 or less can now gather, and indoor dining at restaurants/bars is permitted with capacity limits in place. Indoor/outdoor recreation options including youth sports, museums, theaters, zoos and more have also opened up, with specific safety guidelines. Illinois residents should continue to wear face covers in public, practice safe social distancing, and good personal hygiene through regularly washing hands and disinfecting commonly used areas/surfaces. For a more detailed breakdown of what Phase 4 means to you, click here. To view a video that provides an overview, click here.

Despite this change, Village Hall remains closed to the public at this time. Staff continues to work remotely, and Village services will continue to be provided to residents and businesses. Please click here to reach a member of the Village staff if you have any questions.

Want to reach out to the Village? Please visit this link if you have questions or comments for Village staff members.

Long Grove Live-Music Town Takeovers on the Weekends!

This summer, the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association (HDLGBA) is drawing area residents back to what’s been called the cutest town in the state by presenting Long Grove Live – music town takeovers on weekends! On most Saturdays and Sundays through August from noon until 5:00 p.m., free live music will echo throughout downtown Long Grove. Peruse the village and visit merchants while discovering the musical genre that suits them best - including country, rock, jazz or blues. Original acts and cover bands will set the tone at four venues throughout town. The HDLGBA will be following recommended State of Illinois guidelines for social distancing, including hand washing, mask-wearing, and the implementation of hand sanitation stations. Food and drink will be available for purchase at Long Grove restaurants. Visit LongGrove.org for more information. Weekly music schedules can be found on the HDLGBA social media sites, and links to these pages can be found here .

A recent movie night that occurred on Robert Parker Coffin Road in downtown Long Grove.

Upcoming Village Meetings

Click the links below the meetings for more information and to view the agendas. For more information on the Village's commissions and committees, click here .

Village meetings continue to be held virtually until further notice. Information on how to participate virtually is included in meeting agendas, and can be found under

' View Details ' below.