January 2024

2024 is off to a snowy start! With the upcoming snowfall forecasted this weekend, please keep in mind the following reminders when it comes to preparing for snowfall:

• Remove all cars from Village streets so the roads can be fully plowed. As a reminder, on-street parking is prohibited any time after 2” of snowfall and between 2:00 am and 6:00 am every day.
• Inspect your mailbox to ensure the post is in good condition and is set properly. If your mailbox gets damaged during snow operations, please submit a service request by visiting www.lindenhurstil.org/servicerequests.
• Remove hazards to plows, including basketball hoops and garbage/recycling cans, from the end of the driveway to prevent plow damage.
• When shoveling or snow blowing your driveway or sidewalk, do not deposit the snow in the roadway. Depositing the snow in the roadway increases the chance of the snow bonding to the roadway and increases the time spent cleaning the roads with the addition of deicing agents.
• Clear snow around fire hydrants.

Along with predicted snowfall, the weather forecast also calls for extremely cold temperatures and wind chills of -10 to -30 from Sunday, January 14, through Wednesday, January 17. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions during this period of extreme cold.

• The Village Hall Village Board Room will serve as a warming center. Please contact the Police Department at 847-356-5400 to arrange access.
• Severe weather may impact the pipes in your home. If your home has a crawlspace that isn't insulated, please keep an eye on your pipes because they are exposed to cold air. Similarly, pipes aligned with an exterior wall or in a non-heated area of your home, such as a kitchen or a bathroom sink, are also at risk of freezing. If temperatures fall below zero, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to reach the pipes. Additionally, residents can leave a faucet on a slow drip to prevent freezing.
• Wear multiple layers of clothing, a hat, and gloves to protect against cold temperatures and wind.
• Check your car's battery, fluids, and tires before traveling. Make sure to have an emergency kit in the car that includes blankets, a flashlight, snacks, a first aid kit, and jumper cables.
• Do not leave pets outdoors or in vehicles for extended periods. Similar to people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia.

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Join the Elderly Residents In Need (E.R.I.N.) Program Volunteers! The E.R.I.N. Program is seeking volunteers to help with snow removal this winter. Volunteers are also needed for minor home repairs, yard maintenance, well-being checks, and other activities. To volunteer to help with the E.R.I.N. Program, please email splitt@lindenhurstpd.org or complete the volunteer form on the Village website at www.lindenhurstil.org/erinvolunteer.

Over the holiday season, Lindenhurst Police Department officers delivered holiday meals to Shop with a Cop families and E.R.I.N. program participants. All meals were donated by Jewel-Osco in Gurnee.

NIXLE is a community notification alert system the Village uses to alert residents in real-time via text or email. Examples of a NIXLE alert include closed streets, traffic crash investigations, and water main breaks. Sign up for NIXLE alerts by visiting www.lindenhurstil.org/nixle. To sign up, residents can also text Lindenhurst's zipcode, 60046, to 888-777.

Are you looking to get rid of a pair of new, gently used, or worn shoes? Donate your shoes to the Reuse-A-Shoe drop box in the Village Hall Lobby. The Reuse-A-Shoe Program is offered to Lindenhurst residents in partnership with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). Participating in the Reuse-A-Shoe Program helps divert thousands of pairs of shoes from ending up in landfills.

Shoes must be matched up in pairs by tying the laces together or using a large rubber band to group them together.

The Village of Lindenhurst looks to celebrate all that our business community has to offer through our #businessspotlight feature. The business spotlight feature is a rotating social media post designed to build Lindenhurst's business presence in the community. If you’d like your business to be featured during our #businessspotlight series, please contact Village's Economic Development Specialist, Anita Archambeau, at 224-643-7013 or at aarchambeau@lindenhurstil.org.

Village Hall Closure- MLK Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Village Hall will be closed to the public on Monday, January 15, for an employee in-service day where staff will be giving back by volunteering in our community. The Village will reopen on Tuesday, January 16.

All meetings are at 7:00 pm and are located at Village Hall. Agendas and packets are located on the Village website.