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Long Grove E-Newsletter Edition 42 April 18, 2019
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In this newsletter, you will find information about the ongoing construction at Old Hicks Road and Route 53 and an upcoming informational meeting relating to it and other improvements on Monday, April 22, 2019. The recently approved Village budget is also outlined, as well as information about a $10,000 grant awarded to the Long Grove Arts & Music Council. Beautification Weekend is coming up April 27-28, a prescription drug takeback day will take place on April 27, and there are two upcoming SWALCO events (April 27 and May 18) where residents can dispose of Household Chemical Waste. The Village has qualified for a stormwater grant that will cover nearly 50% of the cost of drainage improvements on Chickamauga Lane, and the Village calendar is also provided below.
Thank you!
Village of Long Grove
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Village Board Approves Long Grove Budget
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The Village of Long Grove 2019-2020 Budget was approved at the Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Village Board meeting. The budget is balanced, and includes $1.8 million for capital improvements in the downtown area, through the Robert Parker Coffin (RPC) Road improvement project, which includes replacing the RPC Bridge's cover, as well as other structural improvements. The Village will be utilizing $786,000 in reserves while still maintaining one-year operating reserve levels. To view the Long Grove Village Budget, click
here.
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Village Awards $10K Grant to LGAMC
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The Long Grove Arts & Music Council (LGAMC) was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Village Board at the April 9, 2019 Board meeting. The amount was based on a request submitted by the LGAMC, which will help to cover the costs of presenting four summer concerts and paying the performers.
Normally, the LGAMC presents eight concerts over the summer, but due to the ongoing road construction, this year its leaders have chosen to present four summer concerts instead. These concerts will include Corky Siegel with Will Tillson & Friends on July 14, Don Stiernburg Quartet on July 21, Vance Gilbert on August 4 and Sons of Never Wrong on August 11, 2019. The concerts are free and presented at Towner Green (open area across from the Village Tavern on Old McHenry Road). For more information, please visit the LGAMC website
here.
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Caring Women's Connection Micro Marathon
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Caring Women's Connection will be hosting its first Micro Marathon on Saturday, May 4, 2019 in downtown Long Grove. This family-friendly event - where pets are welcome, too - will wind through a .262 mile course. Please click
here
to learn more! There are sponsorship opportunities for businesses still available. For questions about sponsorships, or on how to register, email Paula Hoerner at paula@caringwomensconnection.com or call 847-525-9746, or email Ronna Streiff at rstreiff@jamesonsir.com or call 847-337-6809.
The Caring Women's Connection (CWC) is a 501[C]3 not-for-profit organization with a mission to build connections with its members, the community and local organizations, by raising funds through events to assist charities serving women and children, as well as other Lake County community programs for those in need. Learn more here.
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Village of Lo
ng Grove
Office Hours
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8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
847-634-9440
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Old Hicks Road and Route 53 Utility Relocation and Road Improvements
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Utility relocation work continues within the State of Illinois Right of Way (ROW) at Old Hicks Road/Route 53 between Lake Cook Road and Old McHenry Road. Once this work is completed, planned roadway improvements by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are expected to last through the end of the construction season, which is normally in November, but is weather-dependent.
Residents should continue to expect intermittent lane closures and resulting traffic delays due to this work; lane closures are not permitted during peak hours of 6:00-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-6:00 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to use Lake Cook Road and Arlington Heights Road to bypass these expected traffic backups. Despite the Village's best efforts to save as many trees as possible located in the ROW, IDOT was unable to modify their tree removal plans. The Village will continue to work with IDOT on plans to replant trees and bushes - not only to replace important screening for the residents along Route 53, but also to improve roadway aesthetics once work is completed. 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
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An informational meeting will be held at Village Hall on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. regarding ongoing construction and improvements in this area. Please click
here
to learn more.
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Participate in Beautification Weekend April 27-28, 2019
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Long Grove residents are encouraged to take part in the yearly Beautification Weekend and Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 2019, which occurs just after Earth Day, on April 22 (learn more about Earth Day
here
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During these two clean up days, any trash or other refuse picked up by residents around the community can be left at the roadside in garbage bags. The bags will then be collected by Waste Management during the week of April 29. For questions, please contact Village Hall at 847-634-9440.
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Stormwater Management Grant Covers 50% of Project Costs
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The Village of Long Grove applied for a Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) Grant to help cover costs for drainage improvements in the road right-of-way on Chickamauga Lane. The work to be completed will address the ponding of stormwater and resulting runoff that has presented drainage issues for the road and pavement, in addition to work completed by utility companies, such as ComEd. The total estimated cost to correct existing drainage problems is estimated to be $61,828, and the grant will reimburse the Village up to $30,000. The funding for this project is included in the 2019-2020 Village Infrastructure Budget.
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Ongoing Old McHenry Road Project
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Long Grove residents have likely become accustomed to the ongoing Old McHenry Road project. As work continues, so do the improvements along Old McHenry Road and its aterial streets. Residents are encouraged to continue to support the downtown Long Grove merchants during the remainder of the project, which is expected to be completed this coming fall.
Traffic Impacts:
Motorists should watch for workers and flaggers as daily lane closures will be utilized. Also, please watch for trucks coming in and out of the jobsite. The LCDOT website, which provides ongoing updates, can be found here.
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SWALCO Solid Waste Drop Off Events
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On Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., residents can bring Household Chemical Waste to the Antioch Public Works Facility for a mobile event sponsored by SWALCO. Click
here
for more information.
An additional event where Household Chemical Waste can be dropped off will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Vernon Hills Metra Station, Route 45 and Ranney Avenue in Vernon Hills. Please click
here
for more information on this event.
Appointments are required for all drop off (not mobil) events. Click here to schedule your appointment, and for a list of accepted HCW items.
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Monday, April 22, 2019
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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Saturday, April 27, 2019
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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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View all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings,
agendas and minutes,
here
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