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Long Grove E-Newsletter Edition 44                                 May 23, 2019

In this newsletter, you will find information about when to schedule E-waste pickups through Waste Management on the first Monday of the month, safety information about ticks and the diseases they carry, and updates on the many road construction projects - including the Old McHenry Road project and the upcoming Robert Parker Coffin Road project in the downtown area. Residents are invited to participate in a survey about Bike Path Wayfinding and Signage in Lake County, to attend a free outdoor sketching event at Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, and to mark the calendar for Strawberry Fest, which is coming up June 21-23! Please also see the Community Calendar below.

Thank you!
Village of Long Grove
Across the Board
A brief look at items recently voted on or discussed by the Long Grove Village Board. For additional information on any of these items, click  here.

1.  Newly Elected Board Members Oaths Of Office
2.   Resolution Accepting Proposal For Plan Review & Building Inspection Services With Village of Mundelein
3.  Ordinance Establishing No Turn On Red Restrictions At Old McHenry Road & RPC Road Intersection
4. Discussion of Road Projects, Bridge Repairs and Funding, Patching and Resurfacing of Rt. 22
IN THIS ISSUE
Road Construction Season is Here
Spring and summer are when road construction projects pick up again for the construction season. In addition to the ongoing Old McHenry Road project and the upcoming Robert Parker Coffin Road project in Long Grove, residents and visitors may encounter other projects in nearby towns. To learn more about the upcoming Lake Cook and Weiland Road construction projects in Buffalo Grove, click here. To learn more about additional road construction projects happening throughout Lake County, click here. Contact Village Hall at 847-634-9440 for questions about Long Grove road construction projects.
Free Outdoor Sketching Event 
Image created by Beverly Behrens.

Spend a morning inspired by nature while learning about botanical art! The Reed-Turner Botanical Artists are hosting their third annual Outdoor Sketching Day on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Preserve, 3849 Old McHenry Road in Long Grove.  Botanical art is a great way to connect with nature. No previous art experience is necessary to attend - just a desire to observe and create. Professional artists will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate techniques. This event is open to all ages, so adults are welcome to come sketch with their children. Just bring a sketchbook and a pencil, or any other preferred drawing materials, such as pens or colored pencils. In the case of inclement weather, the group will meet inside the historical nature center. Questions? Please email
reedturnerbotanicalartists@gmail.com.
Village of 
Long Grove 

Office Hours 
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.

  Main line   
847-634-9440

Village Website Address 

Village Administration
Village Manager 
David Lothspeich

Elected Officials

Village President 
Bill Jacob

Trustee 
Chris Borawski

Trustee 
Anne Kritzmire

Trustee 
Chuck Nora

Trustee 
Rita O'Connor

Trustee 
Bobbie O'Reilly

Trustee 
Michael Sarlitto

Village Clerk 
Amy Johns Gayton

Please email
to provide feedback or comments on Village communication efforts.
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Enjoy Beautiful Downtown 
Long Grove!

Despite the road construction projects currently underway (or soon to begin) in Long Grove, residents and visitors can still enjoy the downtown! Once completed, these projects will have created a wide variety of aesthetic improvements and attractive streetscapes that will only enhance the charm of the downtown area. Click here for more information on all of the downtown festivals coming up this year - and please remember to support the downtown merchants during this period of construction and ultimate improvement.
 
First Monday E-waste Pickup -Schedule Ahead!
Waste Management (WM) refuse and recycling services for Long Grove residents now include a once per month  E-waste pickup on the first Monday of the month. Residents are require to schedule these pickups, ahead of time and are strongly encouraged to contact WM five (5) business days in advance of the collection - by calling 800-964-8988.

Before recycling a computer or other electronic device, residents are reminded to remove or erase the hard drive and then place the apparatus at the curb. Smaller items can go in a box, and larger items, such as televisions, can be loose. WM will accept up to 10 items, including one (1) television OR one (1) monitor and nine (9) smaller items. For questions, please visit wm.com.
Beware of Ticks This Season
According to the Lake County Health Department (LCHD), contracting a tick-borne disease can happen to anyone, but especially to people who spend a considerable amount of time outdoors in tick-infested environments, such as forest preserves and areas with tall grasses. Among the more common ticks are deer ticks, which carry Lyme disease. Other diseases that ticks carry include Ehrilchiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. 

There are steps that can be taken to help avoid getting bitten by a tick, including wearing long pants, long-sleeve shirts, socks and hats when outside. Apply insect repellent with DEET to clothing only, and avoid tick-infested area (listed above). For more information on ticks, visit the LCHD website. Click here to view a video on how to remove a tick if you are bitten by one. 
Utilize Alternate Routes During Roadwork at Old Hicks and Route 53 
Motorists who utilize Old Hicks Road and Route 53 are encouraged to find alternate routes as roadwork continues in this area between Route 83 and Lake Cook Road. Traffic delays continue due to utility relocation work within the State of Illinois Right of Way (ROW).  Alternate routes include Lake Cook Road and Arlington Heights Road to bypass these delays. This work is expected to be completed by June, when the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin its road project in this area. The IDOT project is expected to continue through the end of the construction season in November (weather-dependent). L ane closures will not occur during the peak hours of 6:00-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6:00 p.m. More information on this project can be found  here . For questions, call IDOT Project Manager Jonathan Shumacher at  847-705-4260  or email Jonathan.Schumacher@illinois.gov . 
Old McHenry Road Project Update
Asphalt paving in front of the Visitor's Center.  Credit : Lake County
Topsoil and sod installation were completed the week of May 13, 2019 for the Old McHenry Road project. Crews also paved asphalt from the Long Grove Fire Protection District station to Rt. 53, and from the Village Hall drive to Cuba Road. Miscellaneous cleanup work was completed to prepare for Chocolate Fest this past weekend.  This week, the contractor plans include finishing the last corner of pavement intersection work at Robert Parker Coffin Road and Old McHenry Road. For real-time updates please sign up for the project's email list here. Traffic Impacts: Watch for workers, flaggers and daily lane closures, in addition to trucks coming in and out of the jobsite. This project is expected to be completed by the end of this summer. 
Robert Parker Coffin Road Project to Begin in Late June
The upcoming Robert Parker Coffin (RPC) Road project is scheduled to begin the last week in June after Strawberry Fest (June 21-23, 2019).  This project will provide a variety of improvements in the downtown area that will mirror those that are currently being completed on Old McHenry Road. They will include new landscaping, street lights, benches, and ADA accessible sidewalks. Structural improvements will also be completed for the RPC Bridge, and its wood cover will be replaced as part of this project. Water and storm sewer drainage improvements, and extension of the public watermain will also be included as part of the project, which is expected to continue through the end of the construction season in November (weather-dependent). For more information, please call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.
Lake County Bike Path Wayfinding & Signage Survey
Credit: Lake County.
Lake County Department of Transportation (LCDOT) officials are conducting a Bike Path Wayfinding and Signage Survey to help develop and establish guidelines and signage to enhance bikeways that are located throughout Lake County.  Opinions and ideas are currently being sought by the general public, and Long Grove residents are invited to participate in this survey. Objectives include determining popular destinations, if there are sufficient paths leading to them, and how to best direct path users. Lake County is interested in learning what needs to be done to increase pathway use. Please click this link to take this survey. 
Strawberry Fest Coming Up Soon
Mark your calendars for three consecutive days of sweet, summertime fun at Strawberry Fest, which is coming up on Friday, June 21, Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2019!  

Attendees at this annual festival will experience everything from strawberry-infused creations such as prime rib sandwiches lathered in strawberry salsa to classic strawberry pie-eating contests. While Strawberry Fest begins and ends with the almighty strawberry, in no way is it an exclusive berry party! For those who like to mix it up, chef-driven barbecue and other decadent local treats offer something for every taste bud. Entertainment will include a classic carnival, multiple live music stages, and the Kids Zone featuring family activities at no charge - including Medieval Times Jr. Knight training, bags, spin art coloring, face painting, performances from local children's groups and more. For additional information and festival times, click here.
Community Calendar
Don't miss the spring wildflowers at Reed-Turner Woodland!

Click on the events below for more information.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
View all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings,  agendas and minutes,  here .