The Bridge
November 19, 2020
Governor Announces New Mitigations to
Slow Spread of COVID-19
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday that Tier 3 resurgence mitigations will be in place throughout the state starting tomorrow (Friday, November 20) to slow the increasing spread of COVID-19. While residents are urged to stay at home other than for essential trips such as going to the grocery store, pharmacy or to be tested for COVID-19, new guidelines include reminders that families should only host Thanksgiving gatherings with household members. Indoor recreation, including museums, movie theaters, zoos and others, should also close to the public. Employers are additionally urged to allow employees to work from home if possible. For additional information, please click here.
Village Hall Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
The Village of Long Grove wishes all residents a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. All Village departments will be closed in observance of the holiday on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2020. As a reminder, Village operations are continuing remotely due to the pandemic, and will resume for normal business hours on Monday, November 30 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Waste and refuse pick up: Due to the holiday, residents who normally have waste and refuse pick up by Waste Management on Thursdays will instead have their pick up occur on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and normal Friday pick ups will take place on Saturday during this holiday week.
In-Person Turkey Trot Canceled,
Event Will Take Place Virtually
The organizers of the Long Grove Turkey Trot announced Monday that the event will now be entirely virtual this year. Therefore, road closures previously communicated by the Village will not be occurring on Thanksgiving day. For additional information, please visit the Turkey Trot website here.
South Gateway TIF
Public Hearing
The Village Board recently revised the public hearing date for the proposed South Gateway Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, which will now take place Tuesday, December 15, 2020, starting at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and learn more about the proposed TIF district, and ask any questions. Information on how to attend the public meeting virtually can be found here. Plans for the proposed South Gateway TIF District include the redevelopment of properties north of Lake Cook Road on the east and west sides of Route 53. Additional information on the proposed TIF District is available at this link.
RPC Bridge
Protections Planned
Repair work on the RPC Bridge that was recommended after an inspection was recently completed. The work involved mending portions of the bridge's underside and adding reinforcement plates and bolts to its four corners. The Village will be pursuing another project to repair damages to the wooden cover, caused by several oversized vehicles that struck the bridge. These incidents occurred since it was renovated and reopened in August. The Village is also planning to install new signage along the roads leading to it, in order to help protect it from further damages. Updates will be provided in subsequent communications.
Weiss Properties Donates Hand Sanitizer
to Local Businesses
The pandemic has brought many challenges to businesses. Long Grove-based company Weiss Properties, a real estate investment firm and the owner of The Reserve at Salem Lake (formerly CF Industries), recently extended a helping hand to our local businesses. With the advent of COVID-19, Weiss Properties, which owns a distillery, began manufacturing hand sanitizer as a personal protective equipment (PPE) product. The company contacted the Village and offered to donate hand sanitizer to businesses in Long Grove. The Village coordinated the distribution of more than 90 gallons of hand sanitizer to local businesses that opted to participate. The Village wants to thank Weiss Properties for their generous donation and is extremely appreciative of their support during these challenging times.
Park District Recognizes Real Estate Organizations
for Donation to Buffalo Creek Park
Left Photo - left to right: President of the Long Grove Park District Kent Tinucci with Linda Dressler, President of Mainstreet Organization of Realtors. Right Photo - left to right: Village Trustee and Realtor Rita O'Connor, Village President Bill Jacob, Kent Tinucci, Village Trustee and Realtor Bobbie O'Reilly, Linda Dressler, North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors (NSBAR) representative Joel Raynes and NSBAR CEO Jeff Lasky.
The Long Grove Park District recently presented a plaque to members of the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors and North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors (NSBAR) in recognition of a $12,000 grant earlier this year. The donation was used by the park district to pay for enhancements to Buffalo Creek Park, and included repairing and staining the wooden gazebo, arbors and benches. Kent Tinucci, president of the Long Grove Park District, said the restoration of the park structures could not have happened in 2020 without the grant. Bobbie O’Reilly, owner of Weichert Realtors/McKee Real Estate in downtown Long Grove and a Long Grove Village Trustee, successfully applied for this grant to benefit the park, which is owned and maintained by the park district.
Vintage Holidays Are Here!
Organized by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association (HDLGBA), Vintage Holidays 2020 features traditional and new attractions with classic vintage charm. The HDLGBA is following State and local safety guidelines for all events by requiring social distancing, mask/face covers, and by providing hand sanitation stations. Vintage Holidays will run every weekend now through December 20, with a new Virtual 5K scheduled in January. Take a break from online shopping and safely rediscover the magic of the holiday season with these highlights:

  • Merchant Open Houses: Restaurants and shops feature decorations, sales, and specials on merchandise, food, drinks and more.
  • Holiday Music: Festive music sets the mood throughout downtown on weekends.
  • Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides: Starting November 21 each weekend, groups of up to 10 (family & friends only) can enjoy vintage carriage rides on a new route that includes iconic holiday characters and decorations. Group reservations are available online.
  • Selfie-Station: A decorated setting at the Farmside building, across from the Visitor’s Center, to take photos and create instant fun.
  • Tree Lighting: On December 5 from 4 - 5 p.m., celebrate the lighting of the inaugural Town Traditions Tree outside Paddy’s on the Square, 228 Robert Parker Coffin Road. The occasion will be rung in with a visit from Santa, holiday stories and sing-a-longs. 
  • Virtual New Year’s Day 5K Race: A new event for participants to complete anytime between January 1 to 31, 2021. Event and registration details here. 

Due to recent orders and new mitigations announced by the Illinois Governor, please visit the HDLGBA website for any updates relating to downtown Long Grove events.
Upcoming Village Meetings

Village meetings continue to be held virtually until further notice. Information on how to participate remotely is included in meeting agendas - found under 'View Details' below.

For more information on the Village's commissions and committee meetings, click here.
EDC


November 24
Village Board


November 24
PCZBA


December 1
CSCC


December 2