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Long Grove E-Newsletter Edition 50 August 22, 2019
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In the newsletter below, you will find information about two road projects causing traffic delays in and around Long Grove. Now that school is back in session, motorists are reminded of the laws relating to school buses and school speed zones. The Long Grove Park District has opportunities for Eagle Scout projects, and is hosting an educational presentation on Sandhill Cranes. Please remember to support our downtown Long Grove businesses for the duration of the RPC Road project, and during Irish Days, which will take place on August 31 - September 2 over Labor Day weekend. SWALCO is hosting their annual Recycle-O-Rama event this coming Saturday, and the Village's upcoming meetings can be viewed in the calendar below. Please also 'save the date' for the Long Grove/Kildeer/Hawthorn Woods Rotary Club's Oktoberfest celebration!
Thank you!
Village of Long Grove
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Asphalt Resurfacing on Rt. 22 Causing Traffic Delays
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Asphalt resurfacing work has begun, and is being managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on Rt. 22 between Quentin Road and Old McHenry Road. This project is expected to last until the end of September, weather-permitting. Significant traffic delays are occurring and are anticipated to continue through the end of this project; work will begin at 7:00 a.m. and end at 7:00 p.m. Motorists are advised to utilize detours.
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Alternating Road Closures on Rt. 53/Old Hicks Road
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has begun construction on Rt. 53 and Old Hicks Road. Due to periodic lane closures between Old McHenry Road and Lake Cook Road, traffic delays are expected. To help ease traffic congestion, lanes will be open during peak travel times from 6:00 - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed prior to Thanksgiving. Watch for further updates in upcoming E-newsletters.
Any questions pertaining to this project can be directed to the IDOT Project Manager Jonathan Shumacher at
847-705-4260
or
Jonathan.Schumacher@illinois.gov
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Opportunities for Eagle Scout Projects
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The Long Grove Park District has a variety of opportunities for Eagle Scout projects. For additional information, please call the Park District at
847-438-4743
or email
syoung@lgparks.org
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Long Grove Receives Bike Path Funding
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The Village of Long Grove was recently awarded a $105,748 bike path grant for .31 miles of pedestrian bicycle crossing improvements, ADA compliant crosswalks and traffic control devices on Robert Parker Coffin Road from the east side of Route 83 to near Archer Road. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources awards these grants, and funds are aimed at helping to create and improve bike paths throughout Illinois. Funds come from a percentage of the State of Illinois' motor vehicle title fees.
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Nature Presentation on Sandhill Cranes
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The Long Grove Park District is hosting a one-hour nature talk on Sandhill Cranes at Reed-Turner Nature Center. Learn about crane biology, habitat requirements and where you can find Sandhill Cranes in Lake County. This prehistoric bird has been around for more than two million years! Through restoration of their nesting and feeding habits, the cranes' population has increased in Lake County. This educational program will take place Tuesday, September 10 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. and the program fee is $5. Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center is located at 3849 Old McHenry Road in Long Grove.
These programs are suggested for ages 16 years of age and up.
For more information, call the Long Grove Park District at
847-438-4743
or email
syoung@lgparks.org
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Village of
Long Grove
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
847-634-9440
Village Administration
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Please email
to provide feedback or comments on Village communication efforts.
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Village Hall Closed on Labor Day
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Village Hall will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 2, 2019. The Village will reopen for its normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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Back to School Bus Safety
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Most area school districts are now back in session, and that means school buses are again on our roadways transporting precious cargo - our children. Residents are strongly reminded of laws relating to school buses on the roads in order to keep our young people safe.
All vehicles are required to stop before meeting or passing a school bus that is loading or unloading children (unless the bus is traveling in the opposite direction on a 4-lane roadway). There is a $150 fine for failure to comply with this law, and a 3-month driving suspension for a first offense; a second offense will lead to a 1-year suspension of driving privileges and a $500 fine.
In school speed zones, and when children are present on school days between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., motorists must abide by a 20 mph speed limit. Failure to do so will result in a minimum $150 fine and a mandatory court appearance. Additional violations come with minimum $300 fines. Please remember to drive safely around school buses and in school speed zones!
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RPC Project Update
Support Downtown Businesses!
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The first phase of the Robert Parker Coffin (RPC) Road project - the installation of a water main from Archer Road west towards Old McHenry Road - is complete. All of the downtown Long Grove properties now have access to Lake Michigan water. Construction on RPC Road continues with the installation of the storm sewer, which will run from the RPC Bridge to Old McHenry Road; this stretch of road will be closed with a detour utilizing Rt. 53 in effect. Traffic on RPC Road, between Archer and Old McHenry Roads is one way heading westbound with periodic road closures.
Other planned improvements include
abutment repairs and painting of the RPC Bridge, as well as replacement of the Bridge's wooden cover.
Residents are encouraged to support downtown Long Grove businesses during this improvement project.
Parking is available at the Stempel Parking Lot, in addition to the Village Tavern parking lot. Directional signs for all of the downtown shops and restaurants are posted throughout the downtown. For store listings,
click here, and for dining options, click here. For additional information and questions about the RPC Road project, please visit the Village website here or call
847-634-9440
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SWALCO Recycle-O-Rama Event
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Help keep items out of landfills by participating in SWALCO's Recycle-O-Rama event! SWALCO is partnering with Fremont Township to host this event Saturday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Fremont Township, 22376 Erhart Road in Mundelein. Individuals are asked to enter off of Erhart Road, and reminded that only household items will be accepted. For a full list of acceptable items, please visit
this link
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Irish Days is August 31-September 2
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All eyes will be smiling over Labor Day weekend when Historic Downtown Long Grove presents its annual Irish Days festival, the 3-day family-friendly celebration of Irish culture, music, food and beer that runs from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2019. Cobble-stone streets get painted a fresh shade of green with bagpipers, folk bands, and Irish dancers performing non-stop throughout this outdoor event. In addition to authentic Irish food, drink and entertainment, festival fun includes the Irish Dog Beauty Contest and the Best-Looking Men's Legs in a Kilt Contest! A Gaelic Tent promoting Irish cultural awareness and merchants hawking Irish-themed foods and goods round out this one-of-a-kind St. Patrick's Day on Labor Day experience! Please visit this link for additional information and the fest schedule.
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Click on the meeting below for additional information.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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Economic Development Commission
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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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Village Board
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Monday, September 16, 2019
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View all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings,
agendas and minutes,
here
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