Inverness E-Newsletter - June 10, 2022

Message from Mayor Jack Tatooles

This spring/summer, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CCDOTH) will be rehabilitating Roselle Road, from Palatine Road to Baldwin Road and Roselle Road, from Palatine Road to Euclid Road as two separate projects.

The projects include asphalt grinding of pavement, pavement patching, finishing the pavement surface by overlaying with asphalt, removing and replacing shoulder or curb and gutter, drainage adjustment, detector loops replacement, and new pavement markings. CCDOTH expects the project to be completed by October.

Throughout the duration of the project, traffic will be maintained via flagging and the use of other forms of traffic control and protection. Residents and motorists should expect delays.

Make sure to slow down when entering a work zone and watch for road workers.

Questions about this Cook County project should be directed to the County at 312-603-1601 or via email at [email protected].

Jack Tatooles

Mayor

Inverness 2022-2023 Vehicles Stickers and Dog Tags Now Available

The 2022-2023 Village of Inverness vehicle stickers and dog tags are currently available for purchase.

The cost for each vehicle sticker is $10.00, if purchased on or before June 30. The fee increases to $25.00, when purchased on or after July 1, 2022. Failure to display the current sticker is subject to a citation.

All dogs within the Village are to be registered and licensed with the Village. The cost of a dog tag is $5.00.

Vehicle stickers and dog tags may be purchased online at inverness-il.gov, or at the following locations:

Village Hall or Police Department

Monday – Friday

9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Police Department

Saturdays, June 4 through June 25

9:00 am to Noon

Inverness Vacation Watch Program

The Inverness Police Department offers a free Vacation Watch program for residents who will be away from home. Officers will check your house daily for any signs of suspicious activity. The vacation Watch form can be downloaded here or you can stop by the Police Department or Village Hall to pick one up.

Before leaving on your summer trip, the Inverness Police Department suggests that you:
Have your mail forwarded to you, held at the post office, or arrange to have it picked up daily.
Cancel your newspaper delivery.
Avoid announcing that you will be away from home on social media.
Leave a phone number where you can be reached with one or more neighbors so you can be notified of an emergency.
Give your home that "lived-in" look by using timers for your lights and a radio. Vary the times they switch on and off. Never leave mail in a single central location, such as the kitchen table or countertop, where it can be seen and taken as an obvious sign that you are gone.

Septic Tanks: What to Put In, What to Keep Out

Here are some friendly pointers to help prevent overtaxing your septic field.

Put all wastewater from your home into the septic tank. This includes all sink, bath, shower, washing machine and dishwasher wastewaters, and toilet flushings.

Keep roof drains, basement sump pump drains, and other rainwater or surface water drainage systems away from the absorption field.

Do not use caustic drain openers for a clogged drain. Instead, use boiling water or a drain snake to open clogs.

Use potentially system-damaging commercial bathroom cleaners in moderation. Consider cleaning toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs with a mild detergent or baking soda.

NEVER put grease, disposable diapers, plastics, latex paint, pesticides, solvents, oven cleaners, degreasers, or any hazardous chemicals into your system.

Gubernatorial Primary Election - June 28, 2022

The 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election is on Tuesday, June 28.

The following are key dates and information as you get ready to vote. Please visit the Cook County Clerk’s Office for more information.

Voter Registration: June 12 is the last day to register to vote online.

Early Voting: Early voting begins on June 13 and runs through June 27. Early voting locations will be available on the County Clerk’s website.

Vote by Mail: Registered voter may request a mail ballot. June 23 is the last day to request a mail ballot and they must be postmarked by June 28.

Electronics and Document Destruction Recycling Event

On Saturday, July 23, 2022, the Village of Palatine will host an Electronics and Document Destruction Recycling Event at Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Residents from Inverness and other SWANCC communities are eligible to participate. Materials will not be accepted from non-SWANCC residents, businesses, schools, or institutions. IDs will be checked for verification of residency.