The Bridge
December 23, 2021
Village Holiday Closures and Christmas Tree Disposal
The Village of Long Grove wishes all residents a safe and happy holiday season! All Village departments will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24. Village operations will resume on Monday, December 27 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Village Hall will also be closed on Friday, December 31 for New Years and will reopen for normal business on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Waste Management will pick up Christmas trees on regular waste pickup days during the first two weeks of January (January 3 - 14, 2022). All trees must be clean, and should not include tags, lights or tinsel. Trees longer than 6 feet should be cut in half. Visit this link for information on recycling tree lights and properly disposing of other holiday items. Regular weekly pickup schedules will not be affected by the Christmas or New Year's holidays.
Preserving Greenspaces Within Route 53 Corridor
The Village has established a budget of $40,000 in support of efforts to protect greenspaces along the Route 53 corridor, and has approved a $10,000 request from the Midwest Sustainability Group (MSG) for related activities. A task force is currently reviewing various ways to manage the corridor lands, which were to be used to build a proposed tollway joining Route 53 with Route 120 before the project was abandoned. MSG is engaging various stakeholders and corridor municipalities to ensure the protection of environmentally sensitive areas, and to keep the corridor non-motorized with outdoor amenities such as trails, parks and community gardens. Learn more about the project here.
Village Showcased in New Holiday Movie
The new holiday movie ‘Christmas with Felicity’ is streaming on AMC+ and features many Long Grove businesses and locations, including Paddy’s on The Square, the Village Tavern and other downtown spots. Get out in the downtown and reenact your favorite movie moments in the Village! View the video trailer and learn how to watch the entire movie on the streaming service here.
Home Fire Safety Reminders
Candles can present fire hazards when burned outdoors on decks and patios, as well as inside your home. Protect you and your family from the dangers of using candles this holiday season with the following safety tips:

  • Keep burning candles within sight at all times.
  • Remember to leave a 1-foot circle of safety around any burning candle.
  • Do not leave children or pets unattended in a room with an open flame candle.
  • Always extinguish candles before leaving the home. When you go out, blow it out!

View additional tips to stay safe here.
Winter Sports in the Preserves
When the snow flies, it’s a great time to discover the range of winter outdoor activities offered at the Lake County Forest Preserves! The Lakewood Forest Preserve has a dedicated winter sports area that features a sledding hill and ice skating rink which is lit at night until 9 p.m. for extended winter fun. For cross-country skiers, there are nearly 200 miles of challenging and scenic skiing trails within the preserves that await beginners and skilled enthusiasts. Trails are open daily from 6:30 a.m. until sunset, and Lakewood Forest Preserve features solar-lit trails that remain open until 9 p.m. Click this link to view maps and hours of operation, and to learn about other winter sports options - including ice fishing and snowmobiling within the County's several preserves.
Registration for Park District Winter Programs
The Long Grove Park District is offering a variety of winter programs for youth, adults and seniors. Youth sports and programs include horseback riding, hockey, gymnastics, fencing, figure skating, tumbling, tennis and Taekwondo, along with nature and history Zoom presentations on birds, reptiles and Potawatomi lifeways.

For adults, programs offered include yoga, pickleball and tennis, plus a virtual presentation on ‘Discover Fort Sheridan’. There are also a number of virtual programs for seniors on everything from balance and Tai Chi to owls and the Civil War. For complete information, visit lgparks.org and click on ‘Programs and Registration’ to download the brochure. For assistance or for any questions, contact the Park District at 847-438-4743.
Shop Small/Local This Holiday Season & Beyond!
With its variety of shops, restaurants and services, historic downtown Long Grove makes an ideal destination for a memorable winter day or night out with friends or family for the holidays and through the winter season. Looking for some new winter threads? Check out Long Grove’s wide array of shopping here. For a handmade meal or a freshly spun cocktail, view offerings at this link. Save the date for the annual Cocoa Crawl on Saturday, February 5, 2022 - which is a great way to warm up to Long Grove this winter with a wide selection of hot chocolate-y treats doled out by Village merchants. The full 2022 Long Grove events lineup will be announced soon on LongGrove.org.
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. Visit the new Get Connected webpage to review the many ways you can connect with the Village. Learn more about the Village's different commissions and committees here.
Economic Development Commission

January 6
Village Board
Meeting

January 11
Architectural
Commission

January 18
Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals
(Special Meeting)

January 18