Labor Day Weekend 2023

Meet Art Osten Jr.

New Interim Village Administrator

The village board recently approved the hiring of Art Osten, Jr. to serve as Interim Village Manager, after former Village Administrator Greg Jackson resigned to take another position.

Art, has extensive experience is government leadership, spending 14-years of his career as the administrator at the Village of Fox River Grove. In recent times Art has also served as interim manager at Indian Head Park, Oak Brook and Genoa. Mr. Osten holds a master’s degrees in public policy and administration and urban regional planning from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He will be managing daily operations until a permanent administrator is brought aboard.

Aptakisic Road Construction Is Ramping Up

Construction has been moving forward as Aptakisic Road from IL 83 to Buffalo Grove Road is being expanded to a 5-lane roadway, and gaps in the bike path and sidewalk are being filled.

Crews are currently grinding and removing pavement, and installing storm sewers. A temporary concrete barrier has been installed. Roadway excavation and grading will begin soon. Work to relocate communications cables is ongoing.

Motorists are urged to drive carefully and be aware of daily lane closures, flaggers working, and trucks entering and exiting the job site. Motorists should expect delays throughout this project. Learn more.

The Osage Road Drainage Improvement Project includes the installation of a 24” diameter storm sewer pipe from 7057-7051 Osage Road. This project is partially funded by a Stormwater Infrastructure Grant from the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission. Village Engineer Geoff Perry added, “The project has been designed to reduce flooding in the rear yards of the properties on the northerly side of Osage Road, which has been a long-standing issue. We anticipate the work taking about 2 weeks; however, the start date is to be determined, based on material delivery and utility resolution.”

As these projects take shape, we'll post updates on the Village's social media channels and website.

Holiday Trash Collection Delayed One Day

Due to the Labor Day holiday trash collection will be delayed one day, taking place on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Village Hall Closed for Labor Day Holiday

Village hall will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 4, 2023. We will reopen for business on Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.

Safety on the Roads as School Begins

With schools now back in session, you will note increased traffic on our roadways. We all need to be mindful of children crossing streets to board and leave buses or cars. Some children ride a bicycle to school, prompting the need to remain alert and provide ample space for young riders to navigate.

As fall approaches, daylight hours decrease making it very important to:

• Watch and stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk

• Obey red flashing lights and the extended stop arm indicating the school bus is stopping to load or unload students Reminder- Illinois law requires motorists in both directions to stop when approaching a school bus. Passing a school bus that is loading/unloading can carry a mandatory driver’s license suspension

• Follow crossing guard instructions. Disobeying a crossing guard in Illinois is considered a moving violation.

Stay Connected With Your Village Board of Trustees

Our board of trustees are a civic minded group of volunteers who devote their time ensuring the seamless operation of our community. Many important local and state topics are discussed at their meeting every other Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. at the Long Grove Village Hall. If you can’t attend, each meeting is recorded and available for on-demand viewing on our You Tube channel



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