Long Grove Welcomes New Village Manager |
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Gregory G. (Greg) Jackson of Highland Park, Illinois has been appointed as Long Grove’s next Village Manager, effective July 6. Mr. Jackson served most recently as Village Administrator and Chief Financial Officer in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois; he also served as City Manager in Highwood, Illinois and as County Administrator in Woodford County, Illinois. Mr. Jackson has a B.A. in Political Science from Northeastern Illinois University, an M.P.A. from Roosevelt University and a Ph.D. from Walden University in Governmental Management. He also proudly served with the United States Marine Corps. The Village welcomes Mr. Jackson to his new position! |
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Village Businesses and Restaurants Fully Reopen |
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In addition to Village Hall reopening to the public, businesses and restaurants in Long Grove are now fully open with no capacity limits as the State is now in Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. For additional information on Phase 5 guidelines, click here. |
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Buffer Planting Approved at Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve |
The Village passed a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement that allocates funds to plant a buffer screen in Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve along a section of Lake Cook Road near the Country Club Estates subdivision. The landscaping project will be jointly funded by the Village, the Lake County Forest Preserve, Lake County Division of Transportation and Country Club Estates.
The need for the enhanced landscaping resulted from prairie restoration work that removed vegetation which previously served as a visual buffer for residential properties in the Village. The Village is contributing $15,000 toward the costs of the buffer screen. Click here for more information. |
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Attempted Car Thefts and
Ruse Burglaries Alert!
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports most thefts occurred in unlocked vehicles with a key fob inside. Please remember to lock your car, remove your car keys, house keys and other valuables, turn on exterior home lights at night, and report suspicious activity.
Also beware of ruse burglaries where offenders use scams to distract residents and enter homes to steal cash and other valuables. Call 9-1-1 immediately if someone you are not expecting comes to your door asking to get inside. Report suspicious vehicles in your neighborhood to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 847-549-5200 - or call 9-1-1 if you witness an incident in progress. C lick here for more.
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Strawberry Fest Runs June 25 - 27 |
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The annual Strawberry Festival returns to downtown on Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27! Hosted by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, the event will follow new CDC and State reopening guidelines. Attendees of all ages can enjoy strawberry-infused foods and beverages, family entertainment and live music on multiple stages, including headline bands each day. Popular restaurants, chefs and vendors will serve unique strawberry-centric foods, including BBQ sauces, popcorn, kabobs, jams, fudge, smoothies, donuts, sundaes and much more. Local merchants, restaurants and other vendors will offer a range of delicious summertime delights throughout the weekend. Click here for more information.
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Celebrate the Fourth with Live Music from
the Lake County Symphony Orchestra!
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The Village is sponsoring a free concert performed by the Lake County Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the Fourth of July! The ‘ American Salute’ concert will take place Saturday, July 3, at 12 p.m., on the lawn at Buffalo Creek Brewing, and the rain date is Sunday, July 4. Guests are invited to bring blankets, picnics and lawn chairs - and food trucks will also be available. For additional information, click here. |
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Park District Offers Shade Gardening Class |
Are you new to shade gardening and wondering what plants (other than hostas and lily-of-the-valley) would do well in your garden? The Long Grove Park District is partnering with the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program to bring you a zoom presentation on shade gardening Wednesday, July 14 at 1 p.m. The presentation will help you determine the best plants to use for shady garden areas, including ground covers, ferns, annuals, perennials, vines, grasses, shrubs and trees. To register, email or call the Park District at 847-438-4743.
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Upcoming Village Meetings
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. View the new Get Connected web page to see the various ways to connect with the Village.
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IL 83/Downtown TIF Joint Review
June 21
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Village Board Meeting
June 22
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Village of Long Grove | 847-634-9440
3110 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, Illinois 60047
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