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Long Grove E-Newsletter Edition 43 May 2, 2019
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In this newsletter, you will find information about the Robert Parker Coffin Road project, which is being moved back slightly due to unforeseen construction delays, allowing Strawberry Fest (June 21-23, 2019) to continue at its normal location in downtown Long Grove. Items voted upon by the Village Board at the most recent meeting are included in the 'Across the Board' section, along with updates on other road construction projects in Long Grove and throughout greater Lake County. A new business, Irons & Woods, has been approved by the Village Board, and the Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club invites area residents to join. Chocolate Fest and the CERT Pancake Breakfast are both coming up soon, and please also check the Village meeting calendar below.
Thank you!
Village of Long Grove
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A brief look at items recently voted on by the Long Grove Village Board. For additional information on any of these items, click
here.
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Special Use Permit for outdoor seating and to allow video gaming for "Irons & Woods LLC".
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Amendment of the Village Code regarding the current number of Liquor Licenses, adding New Class "A" Tavern & Class "V" Video Gaming Liquor Licenses for Irons & Woods.
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Proposal submitted by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP for three years of auditing services.
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Service agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates for the operation of the Village water supply system.
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Reduction of the Performance Bond for Long Grove Senior Living (Arboria).
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Road Construction Season is Here
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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.
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You Don't Need a Green Thumb to Join the Garden Club!
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There is no need to have a green thumb to join the Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club - because membership is open to anyone interested in gardening. The club has gardeners of all ability levels who are from the Chicago suburbs all the way up to the Wisconsin border. The culture of the club is casual and friendly, and members enjoy a camaraderie based on a shared interest in gardening, landscaping and nature.
Expert speakers present informative programs on a number of gardening topics at select meetings, while others consist of field trips to garden walks, centers and exhibits. You're sure to learn something new, including how to create your own beautiful holiday planter or how to fend off garden pests, among other interesting and informative topics.
The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Reed Turner Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road in Long Grove. Interested in learning more about the club? Please contact Penny Fulkerson at
pennysgarden@att.net.
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Robert Parker Coffin Road Project Delayed
Until After Strawberry Fest
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Photo Credit: Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association.
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The upcoming Robert Parker Coffin (RPC) Road project, previously set to begin in mid-June (which would have temporarily moved Strawberry Fest to Stempel parking lot), will be pushed back roughly a week due to unanticipated delays with the construction schedule. This means Strawberry Fest, which is set for June 21-23, 2019, will occur at its normal location in the heart of downtown Long Grove on RPC Road and Old McHenry Road. The RPC Road project is now tentatively scheduled to begin the last week in June.
Design plans for the RPC Road project have been finalized, and the Village will be requesting bids from contractors. A contract will be awarded by early June.
The RPC project is expected to last through the end of November and, once completed, will provide aesthetic improvements and attractive streetscapes that mirror those planned for Old McHenry Road in the downtown area. These improvements will include new landscaping, street lights, benches, and ADA accessible sidewalks. The RPC Bridge's wood cover will also be replaced as part of this project, along with structural improvements for the Bridge. Water and storm sewer drainage improvements will be incorporated into this project, in addition to extension of the public watermain to promote additional economic development in the downtown. For more information, call Village Hall at
847-634-9440
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Old McHenry Road Construction Project
End is Nearing
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In recent weeks, installation of the stone veneer for the wall in front of the Long Grove Visitor's Center was completed. Crews also began the installation of street poles and lighting along the sidewalk areas.
This week, the contractor resumed grading and cleanup work around the sidewalks to prepare the area for restoration and landscaping. Construction crews also began prepping driveways for asphalt paving.
Once completed, the project will include a variety of upgrades to Old McHenry Road, including new ADA accessible sidewalks, landscaping, period street lighting, benches, and a traffic signal at Old McHenry Road and Robert Parker Coffin Road.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of this summer. For real-time updates and to sign up for the Old McHenry Road project's mailing list, click here.
Traffic Impacts:
Motorists are advised to watch for workers and flaggers due to daily lane closures. Trucks will also coming in and out of the jobsite, so please remain alert at all times.
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Traffic Delays Continue at
Route 53 and Old Hicks Road
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Traffic delays persist as road crews on Old Hicks and Route 53 continue utility relocation work within the State of Illinois Right of Way (ROW) between Lake Cook Road and Old McHenry Road. Motorists are advised to choose alternative routes during non-peak hours such as Lake Cook Road and Arlington Heights Road, to bypass these delays. Once this work is completed, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans to begin its road project in this area in June, which is expected to run through the end of the construction season (weather-dependent, but normally at the end of November).I
ntermittent lane closures and traffic delays are expected to continue; lane closures will not be permitted during 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
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For questions, call IDOT Project Manager Jonathan Shumacher at
847-705-4260
or email
Jonathan.Schumacher@illinois.gov
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New Entertainment Option Coming Soon: Irons & Woods
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Credit: Google Maps.
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Irons & Woods, a proposed new business in Long Grove, was approved by the Village Board at the most recent meeting.
The business will be an entertainment and recreation facility, including indoor multi-sport golf simulators, with a full bar, and food area. ESports and video gaming are also activities that will be offered at the business, which will be located at the former Geimer Greenhouse property, 2727 Route 53, just north of Mendards. The facility is expected to open this summer.
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Chocolate Fest is May 17-19
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For more information, visit the event webpage
here
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Chocolate Fest is coming up soon!
This sweet festival will be held Friday through Sunday on
May 17, 18, 19, 2019 in downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Road. The cost is $5 per person, and children under 12 are free all three days!
Festival Hours:
Friday
12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sunday
10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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Monday, May 20, 2019
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View all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings,
agendas and minutes,
here
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