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August 4, 2022
Day for Waste Collections Changed to Wednesday
Recently, all households in Long Grove received a postcard from Waste Management (WM) announcing a change beginning August 1 in the service day for waste collection. In the past, refuse and recycling were picked up on Mondays or Fridays, depending on location in the Village. Rather than two separate pickup days, residents will now have weekly service on Wednesdays. As a reminder, WM suggests waste containers be set out by the roadside on the day of collection by 6 a.m. For residents who have yard waste pickup, the final service date this year is November 30.

Please note: As part of the agreement between Long Grove and WM, all households are automatically enrolled and billed for collection services – no exceptions are granted.  WM provides residents with useful guidelines on trash collection and recycling of various materials, including yard waste and bulky items. For any questions, or to request a waste container repair or replacement, call WM at 800-964-8988.
Road Rejuvenation Project Planned
The Village Board recently approved a project to use an asphalt sealant on several Village roads to help extend roadway life by five to seven years. This sealant prevents moisture from penetrating the asphalt and helps to preserve durability. The process involves preparing the road surface, applying the sealant, applying a thin layer of sand to prevent the sealant from tracking on vehicles, and sweeping the sand away after the sealant is dry. The project is expected to be completed later this year, and will include the following roads: Indian Creek Road, Schaeffer Road, Roanoke Court, Dawn Court, Arlington Heights Road, Robert Parker Coffin Road and Cuba Road. Timing, schedules and other information on this project will be provided in future communications.
Volunteer on a Village Commission or Committee
The Village is seeking residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on a Village commission or committee, and especially those who have skill sets in the fields of architecture, engineering, building trades or historic preservation. More information on the various Village commissions and committees can be found here. Individuals interested in applying should complete the online Volunteer Profile. Please call Sherry Shlagman at 847-634-9440 or email with any questions.
10-Day Tax Savings for Back-to-School Shopping
Starting tomorrow, August 5, sales taxes will be temporarily reduced by 5% for certain purchases until August 14. A new Illinois Family Relief Plan lowers the tax rate from 6.25% to 1.25% for clothes, footwear and school supplies, which can help families with back-to-school shopping costs. Information on qualified items can be found here. Other tax relief includes the sales tax on groceries being suspended until July 2023, and the motor fuel tax will remain the same for the rest of this year.
SWALCO Events in August
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) has three residential waste collection events this month at their Gurnee facility. On Wednesday, August 10, the facility is collecting latex paints, single-use propane cylinders and fire extinguishers; please note this service is fee-based. On Saturday, August 13 and Saturday, August 27, the facility is open for free household chemical drop offs. Click this link for a list of accepted items. Visit SWALCO to schedule your appointments and find information on the range of recycling and disposal programs, including the clothing and textiles collection bin in the Archer Parking Lot that is accessible 24/7.
Summer Festivals Continue!
Vintage Days: The annual Vintage Days festival returns this weekend on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, August 7 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Organized by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, this fun-filled, throw-back celebration bridges yesterday with today, featuring all things vintage, reclaimed, hand-made, upcycled, antique and repurposed in an open-air marketplace. The free family-friendly event gives everyone from the vintage collector to the vintage admirer a plethora of enduring products, along with timeless games, live music from top area musicians, along with food and beverages. Visitors are invited to explore the range of unique shops and restaurants, and discover the charms of downtown Long Grove!

Irish Days: Irish eyes will be smiling over Labor Day weekend for the Irish Days festival from Saturday, September 3 - Monday, September 5. The historic downtown is hosting the family-friendly celebration that features Irish culture, music, merchants and cuisine. Entertainment includes top musicians, dance troupes, and the Irish Dog Competition.

Visit longgrove.org/events-festivals/ for more information.
Upcoming Village Meetings

To view all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings, agendas, and minutes, learn more about the various commissions and committees, or the 'Get Connected' webpage, visit the Village website.
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