Stempel Parking Lot: Construction is underway and expected to be complete by November 4, weather permitting. The parking lot will be repaved and restriped to improve maneuverability and provide more parking spaces. It will be closed during construction and opened on the weekends.

Robert Parker Coffin Road Pathway: Construction started last week and is expected to be complete by November 24, weather permitting. The project includes an 8-foot wide asphalt path and pedestrian crossing, with pedestrian signals, across Route 83.

Free Daffodil Bulbs Available Starting Week of October 11

This fall, the Village is giving away free daffodil bulbs for residents to plant along public roads and right-of-ways. Planting bulbs is a way to pitch in and help maintain Long Grove’s beauty, while continuing the yearly tradition started by former Village President Robert Parker Coffin and his wife, Betty. Two types of bulbs are available; Dutch Master, a yellow bloom, or Fragrant Meadow, a mixture of yellow and white flowers. If you would like a bag of bulbs, email the Village’s Administrative Assistant Sherry Shlagman or call 847-634-9440 and provide your name and choice of bulbs. A bag will be marked with your name and set outside near the entrance to Village Hall to pick up at your convenience.

Sustainability and protecting our planet is something each of us can take some responsibility for, which includes doing what we can to reduce the amount of plastics that end up in recycling bins. Experts say while we are well-intentioned in recycling them, most plastics end up in landfills. A simple step would be to bring reusable bags when shopping anywhere that uses plastic bags. For more tips on how to ‘quit plastic’ to help our environment, click here.

The Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association is hosting its annual Halloween Town! Following pandemic safety guidelines, organizers will provide a safe and fun way to celebrate the season. Visit LongGrove.org to stay updated and to register in advance.

This Do It Yourself activity is being held at Brothers’ Field and is an afternoon of family fun. Groups can reserve a time to build their own custom scarecrow. Participants are encouraged to register in advance and bring scarecrow clothing and accessories. A $10 fee per scarecrow earns each group a wood base, hay for stuffing, and building guidance from a team of volunteers.

Downtown businesses will be open late for grown-up witches and warlocks to enjoy shopping, sipping, and dining! Merchants will feature specials, discounts, giveaways and more. If you register in advance you will be entered to win prizes throughout the night.

Pets are invited to don their best Halloween duds and howl at the moon at the annual Pet Costume Parade and Best-Dressed Pet contests! It’s free to enter or watch, but all dogs must remain leashed. To register your pet, or for more information, click here.

Click the 'View Details' links below the meetings to view agendas and information on how to participate. To view all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings, agendas and minutes, please click here. Visit the new Get Connected web page to review the different ways you can connect with the Village.