e-Blast - August 9, 2024

Johnsburg Junior Skyhawks Football Steak Fry and Auction Fundraiser - Tomorrow
Don't miss out on the 10th Annual Johnsburg Junior Skyhawks Steak Fry and Auction fundraiser, Saturday, August 10, 2024, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Johnsburg Community Club (2315 Church St). Tickets are $30 per person and include steak, potatoes, salad, bread/butter and two beverages. Come out and join family and friends in support of the Johnsburg Junior Skyhawks, click here for further information. Donations and gift baskets appreciated, please reach out to JJSF Board.

Pistakee Palooza - Tomorrow
The Community Sailing School @ Pistakee is hosting Pistakee Palooza on Saturday, August 10th from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Pistakee Yacht Club.  The event will feature complimentary sailboat rides, a live auction, music and games. Craft cocktails and food from food trucks will be available for purchase.  For more information and to purchase advance tickets, click here.

GenComm Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Event
GenComm is pleased to announce the grand opening of their brand-new facility at 2510 Hiller Ridge in Johnsburg. Come out and join them in celebrating this milestone on Wednesday, August 14th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event includes facility tours, lunch and an opportunity to win prizes.  A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 11:15 a.m.  Click Here for more information.

McHenry County Division of Transportation
McHenry County has now expanded its transportation options for eligible McHenry County residents. MCRide Connect is a new on-demand, user-side subsidy program using transportation network (commonly known as rideshare) companies, like Uber and UZURV, to provide a new affordable transportation option for eligible residents in McHenry County. Click here for further information.

Bands, Brews & BBQ
Three (3) Days of GREAT Music, Food and Drinks at Petersen Park August 16-18, 2024. Fireworks at dark Sunday! McHenry Area Rotary's premier fundraising event of the year. 100% of the event's proceeds are donated to a variety of local, regional, national, and international organizations who help those in their greatest time of need. Click here for further information.

Johnsburg Police Department
CPR/AED taught by CSO J. Jones, from the Johnsburg Police Department, on Saturday August 17, 2024, at David G. Dominguez Municipal Center (1515 Channel Beach Ave). Cost is $20 per person. Please contact CSO Jennifer Jones, at jjones@johnsburg.org for further questions or to register.

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 next opportunity to recycle is Saturday, August 17, 2024 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 Lions Club 6th Annual NonHighway Vehicle Cruise for Charity
The Johnsburg Lions Club is hosting the 6^th Annual NonHighway Vehicle Cruise for Charity Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Sunnyside Tavern (4206 N Johnsburg Rd). Golf carts / UTV must be registered, permitted vehicles. More info will follow. The Johnsburg Lions Club will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets and 50/50 drawing will take place at the end, Sunnyside Tavern. Click here for further information as it develops.

Saufen und Spiel 2024
The Johnsburg Community Club, Inc, the Johnsburg Community Men’s Club and the Johnsburg Lions Club present Saufen und Spiel 2024! Starting Friday evening, September 6^th thru Sunday, September 8^th, Johnsburg is the place to be for food, music, games and good old fashion fun! A treasured tradition for many years, the weekend honors Johnsburg's German heritage and proudly displays the spirit of our hometown. Featured events include the Black Light Bean Bag Tournament on Friday night, Banjo Beer Night on Saturday night, the Parade on Sunday afternoon and Cow Drop Raffle. Visit the Johnsburg Community website for all the details.

McHenry Township Fire Protection District - Life Jacket Loaner Program
MTFPD, in partnership with BoatUS Foundation, loans life jackets for a day or weekend. Fill out the form, or stop by the station at 3610 W. Elm Street, McHenry. Look for the entrance with the "Borrow Life Jackets Here" poster. Click here for further information. IDNR and Illinois Conservation Police urge life jacket use, sober boating ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend on the water.

Open Burning of Landscape Waste  - (Not Permitted)
Open Burning of Landscape Waste is not permitted at this time. Violators will be fined. 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.

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.

Boat Launch & Voluntarily Vehicle Stickers
Boat launch stickers are available at the David G. Dominguez Municipal Center. Anyone wishing to use the Village’s boat launch on Riverview Drive (Alfred May Park & Boat Launch) is REQUIRED to purchase a sticker and display it on the vehicle used to launch the boat. The sticker cost for Village residents is prorated (2^nd year) $10 and non-residents may purchase a sticker for prorated (2^nd year) $50. Launching is NOT RECOMMENDED for boats greater than 24 feet. Although the Village no longer requires the use of vehicle stickers, we do have them available for residents who wish to display one. Stickers are now available and can be purchased at the Village Hall for a cost. Click here for further information.

Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) - 2023 Now Available
The annual Consumer Confidence Report includes basic information on the source(s) of your drinking water, the levels of any contaminants that were detected in the water during that calendar year, and compliance with other drinking water rules, as well as some educational materials. Click here for further information and reports.

2024 Public Works Projects
As you know, Illinois has two seasons - Winter and Construction Season. Along with the warmer weather comes the inconveniences that occur with road construction. To help you prepare, below is a summary of construction projects that will be taking place in Johnsburg. As the projects proceed, be prepared for delays and seek alternative routes whenever necessary.

• Riverside Drive Improvement Project - Approximately 68% complete
  • Road Closed from Johnsburg Rd to Running Brook Farm Blvd (Northbound & Southbound)
• Bay Road & Spring Grove Road Resurfacing
  • Grouse Tr & Church St
  • Lane Closures, click here for updates
• Sunnyside Beach Road Improvement
  • Project Closeout 
• Church Street Road Realignment Project
  • Project Closeout 
• Sewer River Extension
  • Projected Start Date; August 2nd (Tree Clearing) followed by Mobilization, August 5th 
• Public Works Road Maintenance
  • Sunnyside Dr & Riverview Dr; possible lane closure anticipated Monday, August 12th (weather permitting). Public Works Department will have Sunnyside Dr, one-lane closed to accommodate restoration from recent cross-road culvert replacement. Residents on Sunnyside Dr will continue to have access to their homes, we request patience and apologize for any inconvenience. 

Click here for further information and to each specific project. Note that timelines related to all projects are weather permitting and subject to change. Watch for eBlasts for project impacts and scheduling changes. Please pay close attention to flaggers and construction signage, obey posted speed limits, and proceed cautiously while traveling in and around the work zones.

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August 2024 proposed Committee, Zoning and Board meetings can be found here.
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