Village President Bill Jacob spoke during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony that took place on September 11, hosted by the Village and the Long Grove Fire Protection District. First responders, elected officials and area residents were in attendance.

BSA Girls Troop 1490 posted the colors at the Remembrance Ceremony held outside the Long Grove Fire Protection District station. The event included the ringing of the fire bell in honor of those who were lost and never found resulting from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The project to build a multi-use pathway along Robert Parker Coffin Road is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 28. The pathway will run from Old McHenry Road to Route 83 and includes installing a crosswalk to connect the downtown with Sunset Grove Shopping Center. The project is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving, weather permitting.

The Stempel Parking Lot rehabilitation project is scheduled to begin Monday, October 4 and expected to be completed by early November, weather permitting. The project includes resurfacing the entire parking lot, creating two-way traffic in both entrances, increasing the number of parking spots and installing underground conduits for future electric vehicle charging stations.

As it does every year, the Village is giving away free daffodil bulbs to residents for planting along the public roads and right-of-ways. Planting bulbs is a fall tradition that was initiated by former Village President Robert Parker Coffin and his wife Betty, and is a way for residents to pitch in their time to help maintain Long Grove’s beauty for years to come.

There are two types available: Dutch Master, a yellow bloom, or Fragrant Meadow, a mixture of yellow and white flowers. If you would like a bag of bulbs, please email Sherry Shlagman or call 847-634-9440. Please indicate your name and your choice of bulbs. The bag will be marked with your name and set outside near the entrance to Village Hall for you to pick up at your convenience.

Visit downtown Long Grove this Friday through Sunday to enjoy one of the largest Midwestern tributes to apple season. This event is hosted by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association and features countless apple delicacies, from fresh apple cider donuts to apple wine, and exciting activities including family fun in Fountain Square, a classic carnival, and live music playing on multiple stages. Headliner bands include Sixteen Candles, 7th Heaven and ARRA. Apple fest is an ideal opportunity to explore the newly renovated historic downtown area and enjoy one-of-a-kind, family-owned shops, boutiques, restaurants, wine bars, breweries and small-town hospitality. Organizers are following State and local guidelines for outdoor events, and providing extra hand washing and sanitizing stations throughout the festival grounds. Click here for tickets and more information.