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eBlast - May 16, 2025
Honoring Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Johnsburg is a patriotic event like no other. Gather your family and join fellow friends and neighbors to honor veterans, both past and present on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th. At the Memorial Day ceremony since September 11, 2001 they also honor our first responders, fire fighters, police officers and paramedics for their courage and sacrifices. Opening ceremony at 9:00a.m. with comments and introductions by the Village President Edwin P. Hettermann, after the events conclude, a parade will proceed to the Johnsburg Community Club’s Armed Forces Memorial (2315 W. Church St) for a concluding ceremony. Click here to register for parade entry. Antique and military vehicles will also be on display. Stick around for the Johnsburg Lions Club picnic, food and donations that are being provided by Johnsburg Residents and Business Owners. Further information will be updated as it develops, stay tuned. Special Thank you for all the donation businesses and residents are contributing. Anyone wishing to donate to this patriotic event can do so by dropping a check off at the David G. Dominguez Municipal Center, 1515 Channel Beach Ave (Attn: Village of Johnsburg - Memorial Day Donation).
Alternatives to Landscape Waste Accumulation
There are other alternatives to burning your landscape materials. For more information, click here. The Health Department encourages more environmentally sound alternatives to burning of landscape waste and recommends composting, mulching and native landscaping as possible alternatives to reduce/reuse landscape waste, click here for further information. The Village's residential refuse and recycling service includes the removal of up to 8 bags or cans of landscape waste per week. For more information visit LRS - Johnsburg.
Open Burning of Landscape Waste
Landscape waste may be burned on Saturdays and Sundays from dawn through dusk during Spring months of April and May. The burning of landscape waste is permitted only when winds are less than 10 mph. The burning site must be a minimum of 100’ from any principal structure and supervised at all times by an individual at least 18 years of age. A fire extinguisher, garden hose or water source must be available at the burning site. Prohibited at all times is the burning of manure, garbage, construction materials, litter, grass clippings (eff. 10/5/2021) and etc...on any property. We have seen and received multiple complaints of residents not complying with the ordinance, please be advised violators will be cited. Recreational fires and ceremonial fires are exempt but may not be larger than 3’x3’x3’ and cannot contain leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings. Click here for the requirements.
Electronic Waste Recycling & Brush Drop Off
The McHenry Township Road District is again partnering with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County to offer recycling programs for McHenry Township residents. Your 2025 opportunity to recycle is Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be NO drop off of recycling items during the week. Drop off is located in the township employee parking lot at 3703 N. Richmond Road. Click here for further information or click here for Green Guide.
Johnsburg Police Department Friendly Press Release Reminders & Alerts
With warmer weather here now, more pedestrians are out and about. Whether you're driving through work/construction zones, neighborhoods/subdivisions, or busy intersections, STAYING ALERT SAVES LIVES!
- Slow down - Watch for people crossing the road, especially in crosswalks & work zones.
- Eliminate distractions - Put the phone down and stay focused.
- Obey signs & signals – Roadway signage and Traffic patterns shifts in work zones.
Let’s work together to keep our roads, residents, crews, and community safe!
- JBPD Press Release "Prohibited or Unlicensed Motorized Recreational Vehicle" Alert; No Pedals, No Play on a Public Way!
- JBPD Press Release "Crosswalk Safety" Alert
Please note with summer break approaching; Safe@Home is designed to prepare students to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The Instructor-led class is filled with videos, fun games and role-playing exercises. Students will learn safety skills, child care skills, first aid and rescue skills (CPR and Choking), and life & business skills. Taught by CSO J. Jones, from the Johnsburg Police Department, on Saturday June 14, 2025, at David G. Dominguez Municipal Center (1515 Channel Beach Ave). Please contact CSO Jennifer Jones, at jjones@johnsburg.org for further questions or to register.
Johnsburg Jr. Skyhawk’s Football (Registration is Open)
Start your Jr Skyhawk Football adventure with JJSF (incoming 1st graders-8th grade)! Registration is now open and will run through for flag registration and tackle through May 31, 2025. Click here for further information.
Johnsburg Jr. Skyhawks Cheerleaders
Start your Jr Skyhawk Cheerleading Adventure with JJSC (incoming 1st graders-8th grade)! Registration is now open. Click here for further information.
6th Annual Operation Dropbox Donation
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH), along with community partners, is excited to launch the 6th Annual Operation Dropbox donation drive to support local veterans. The month-long drive will run from May 1 to May 31, taking place across McHenry County at participating businesses, churches, and organizations. The following items (new and unexpired) will be accepted at participating drop site locations. Click here for further information.
Spring Brush Pick-Up - Mark your calendars Notice, but No Staging earlier than permitted
The Village's Spring Brush Pick-Up will begin Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. All brush must be placed by the road no later than 7:00a.m. on June 2nd and no earlier than May 24th. Crews will make one pass through each subdivision; therefore, any branches that are not placed by the road when they go by will NOT be picked up at a later time. All branches must be a minimum of six (6) feet in length (longer limbs travel safely through chipper) and no greater than 6 inches in diameter. They must be placed with their cut ends pointed towards the road in a neat, orderly and manageable pile. Please stack brush into multiple manageable piles; avoid making one large pile. Branches that cannot be put through the chipper safely will not be taken. Evergreen cuttings must be kept separate from other tree branches and will be picked up separately. This service is being provided for larger branches generated from trimming or storm damage and is NOT intended for disposal of whole trees that have been removed. Please follow the guidelines or contact Village Hall (815) 385-6023 with any questions.
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May 2025 proposed Committee, Zoning and Board meetings can be found here.
2025 Park Improvements Underway/Road Resurfacing Soon To Begin!
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