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Long Grove E-Newsletter Edition 48 July 18, 2019
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In this newsletter, you will find information about a variety of road projects, including the start of the RPC Road project, and the final phases of the Old McHenry Road project. The Lake County Board and the Tollway Authority recently and publicly moved their support away from the Rt. 53 extension proposal. There is a vacancy on the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, and residents are invited to apply for this opening. There are also events coming up this weekend in the Village, including the annual Sidewalk Sales and the Cars & Cigars fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Please also see the Village's meeting calendar below.
Thank you!
Village of Long Grove
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Lake County, Tollway Move Support Away from
Proposed Rt. 53 Extension
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The Village of Long Grove has officially opposed the extension of Route 53 to Route 120 for several decades, due to environmental concerns, financial impacts as well as the fact that the extension had the real potential to exacerbate current congestion problems instead of solving them. Another reason was that this type of highway extension would diminish the rural character and open space that makes the Village so unique.
Last week, the Illinois Tollway Authority announced that the $25 million Environmental Impact Study (EIS) - touted as an initial phase of this nearly $3 billion proposed project - has been terminated. Just days before this announcement, the Lake County Board also unanimously announced it was moving its support away from the proposed project. Instead, the Lake County Board announced that as part of its future transportation plans, it would remain focused on protecting open space, with an emphasis on improving infrastructure for existing roadways, including the widening of Route 22. The Route 22 improvement has been, and continues to be, supported by the Village of Long Grove as a way to address traffic issues and resulting congestion in our area and throughout Lake County.
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New Book Drop at Sunset Foods
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The Vernon Area Public Library recently installed a book drop, located at Sunset Foods in Long Grove. The book drop is located to the right of the front doors and next to the bike rack. Materials will be picked up every other day until it is used more frequently by residents who utilize the library.
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Sidewalk Sales
July 19-21
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July is called the
Month of Giving
in Long Grove, where local merchants across town partner with local charities to support good causes. The highlight of the month is the annual Sidewalk Sales, organized by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association (HDLGBA), where businesses in the historic district come together for a 3-day weekend dedicated to local retailers and giving back. Sidewalk Sales will take place Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, and
participating merchants will display their merchandise on the sidewalks (weather-permitting) and feature discounts and specials in a festive setting. Portions of the weekend's proceeds, and those from pop-up lemonade stands, will be donated to the business's local charity of choice.
Look for sidewalk street chalk designs by area artists, and pop up vendors too! Click here to visit the HDLGBA website for more information.
Neumann's Cigars & More will be hosting the Cars & Cigars fundraiser (more information below) with the Kildeer Police Department on Sunday, July 21. There is a $20 donation to Special Olympics for each Car Show entry.
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Special Olympics Fundraiser Sunday
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A fundraiser benefiting the Special Olympics of Illinois - Cars & Cigars - will take place on Sunday, July 21 from noon until 4:00 p.m. in downtown Long Grove at 445 Robert Parker Coffin Road. The Car Show will include People's Choice Awards, prizes, a silent auction, food, music, cigar specials and more. This event is sponsored by the Kildeer Police Department and Neumann's Cigars and More. Please visit
soill.org for more information.
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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
Village Manager
Elected Officials
Village President
Trustee
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Village Clerk
Please email
to provide feedback or comments on Village communication efforts.
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Long Grove Plan Commission Opening
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The Village of Long Grove has an opening on its Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. This commission reviews plans for new development and decides on issues relating to the Village's zoning or proposed zoning changes. Residents who serve on the commission are appointed by the Village President, with consent from the Village Board.
Individuals interested in applying for this opening should call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.
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Gilmer Railroad Crossing Closed
July 22-26 for Improvements
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The railroad crossing on Gilmer Road south of Midlothian Road will be closing on Monday, July 22 beginning at 6:00 a.m. and is scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 26 in the late afternoon. The railroad crossing will be closed to all traffic. The closure will allow for improvements to be made in this area, including replacing the rail crossing surface, asphalt and concrete milling, repaving and striping.
Detour Route:
The detour route to utilize during this closure is Midlothian Road to Rt. 83 to Diamond Lake Road. Local traffic will be allowed on Gilmer from Diamond Lake Road to the railroad crossing, and on Gilmer Road from Midlothian Road to the railroad crossing. Click
here
to view a detour route map.
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After months of planning, the Robert Parker Coffin (RPC) Road project, which also includes improvements to the RPC Bridge, began in mid-July.
Westbound RPC will be closed during the reconstruction of the road, while eastbound RPC will have periodic lane closures. Signage for work and directions to stores and parking lots is also in place.
The first phase of the project will be the extension of the public watermain down RPC Road. Once completed, all downtown properties will have access to public water; the overall goal is to attract new businesses, including restaurants, to the downtown district.
Other planned improvements include streetlights, benches, ADA accessible sidewalks, new landscaping and storm sewer improvements. As part of this project, the RPC Bridge's timber cover will be replaced, along with painting and abutment repairs. The anticipated date for completion of the RPC project is the end of November, prior to Thanksgiving (weather-permitting). During this project, businesses in downtown Long Grove will remain open and signage will direct shoppers to access points. For more information, please call Long Grove Village Hall at
847-634-9440
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Nicor to Install Communication Devices on
Natural Gas Meters
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Nicor Gas will be installing two-way communication devices on all business and residential natural gas meters in the Village over the next several weeks. This project will allow the company to more accurately gauge usage in order to eliminate estimated bills. Services will
not be disrupted. and for properties that have an accessible meter, no action is needed.
Residents or businesses with meters that are not accessible will be contacted by Nicor to schedule an appointment so the device can be installed. For more information, please call Nicor at
855-333-4347 or click
here.
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Old McHenry Road Project Update
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| Striping work looking south on Old McHenry Road. |
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The long awaited completion of the Old McHenry Road project is expected by the end of this month! Final asphalt surface has been completed and pavement markings have been striped. Crews have placed the aggregate shoulder and excavating work, along with shaping ditches outside the downtown area. The electrical contractor plans to complete the street lighting/traffic signal work, clean up work and complete punch list items, which are the final parts of this major improvement project. Please note that all work is weather-dependent.
Traffic Impacts: Watch for workers and flaggers as daily lane closures will be utilized. Watch for trucks coming in and out of the jobsite.
For real-time information, and to sign up for project updates, please visit the
LCDOT website
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Road Construction in Lake County
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In addition to the ongoing Old McHenry Road project and the newly started Robert Parker Coffin Road project in Long Grove, residents and visitors may encounter other projects in nearby communities. To learn more about the upcoming Lake Cook and Weiland Road construction projects in Buffalo Grove, click
here, and for more about additional road construction projects throughout Lake County, click
here.
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Click on the meeting below for additional information.
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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PCZBA Meeting
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
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Monday, August 19, 2019
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Architectural Commission Meeting |
View all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings,
agendas and minutes,
here
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