e-Blast - December 8, 2023

Holiday Magic 2023 - (Tomorrow)
The Holiday Magic Parade is almost here. The event, being held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. will be traveling a new route. Click here for parade route details. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE, entries not registered will not be permitted to participate in the parade. The total number of entries is needed in advance to ensure that provisions for adequate staging are made. All entries must be decorated in a holiday theme or with holiday lights. Alcohol is prohibited in the staging area and through the parade route and no candy or freebies can be thrown along the parade due to limited visibility. Click here for details at the end of parade route. We kindly ask if you are not part of the parade and only attending for the tree lighting and children activities following the parade, you arrive prior to street closure and park in the JES/JJHS (west or east) parking lots so we can avoid congestion along Church St, accommodation will be available for handicap arrivals in the immediate St. John the Baptist cemetery lot.

Coat Drive – Requesting your help
It's that time of year again, and FloorsMD is thrilled to announce that they’re gearing up for their annual coat drive in collaboration with Saint Vincent DePaul and the Knights of Columbus. The Coat Drive is just a fraction of the support the Knights of Columbus offers during the Holiday Season. FloorsMD is committed to continuing the Coat Drive in 2023, bringing warmth to families. If you can help in anyway, it would truly be appreciated. You can send gently used or new coats, books, a small toy, games or puzzles to their address. The coat drive is on 12/18/23, and FloorsMD plan on shopping on 12/12/23. The deadline to receive any type of donation is 12/08/23. You can also donate your time to help bag and prepare items. Further information can be obtained from Michelle DeLuco at (815) 575-4779 or email.

Church Street Realignment Project - East of Johnsburg Rd - (1716 - 1814 Block)
Church Street (between N. Johnsburg Road and Sunnyside Beach Drive) is currently open, final surface paving is complete along with shoulder gravel and landscaping stabilization. Anticipated look ahead involves striping, crosswalk installation and minor concrete work (weather permitting).

Sunnyside Beach Road Improvement Project
Anticipated look ahead schedule for next week beginning Monday (12/11) will be shoulder gravel stabilization and landscape restoration (weather permitting). We ask you kindly avoid or remain off the shoulder gravel with parking and/or maneuvering until it has reached its compaction settlement. They will be making sure that traffic can move in and out of the neighborhood as they go, process does involve a moving road-closure. As the crew is moving, access to either your parking spot or driveway will be limited or closed. We kindly request some further patience as we are reaching the end of substantial completion. This may cause residents to have ingress and egress via the N Riverview Dr. or Church St. access points for residents along Sunnyside Beach Dr. 

Road Construction Announcement
During construction hours please expect dirt, dust and noise from the construction operations. Minor delays and inconveniences may be experienced. Signage will be in place to guide ingress and egress. Please proceed cautiously when traveling through the construction zone. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the Village Hall at 815-385-6023. Watch for more updates as more information becomes available.

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.

Open Burning of Landscape Waste - Prohibited!
Keep in mind that the burning of landscape waste is not permitted at this time, violators will be fined. Landscape waste can only be burned during the months of April, May, October and November provided that setbacks and other requirements can be met. 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. 

JBBL Ball (Registration is Open)
Johnsburg Boys Baseball League (JBBL) Spring season registration is open! Save $20 with early registration now thru January 5th. Registration closes February 15th! Click here for JBBL website for registration and more information.

‘Winter Weather – Get it Together,’ plan ahead for snow and ice...
Now is a crucial time to begin practicing basic winter driving skills and preparing for even routine trips to take longer to complete, though temperatures are above freezing during the day and roads appear clear. As part of the “Winter Weather – Get it Together” campaign, travelers are encouraged to follow these simple guidelines. Asking drivers to help us protect them by slowing down during storms and increasing their distance from other vehicles, especially snowplows and emergency responders. If they become stranded along the road, drivers should dial *999 for assistance and remain with their vehicles because even during severe weather, help is only a phone call away.

ComEd – Snow Reminder
ComEd is planning for the winter months. In preparation, they have provided the following guidelines: ComEd transformers and/or switch gear on your property that may need to be accessed in the winter. Occasionally after a snowstorm, snow removal efforts will result in buried or blocked access to critical ComEd equipment. If there is a need to access ComEd equipment, at least ten feet of open space in front of the equipment’s cabinet doors is required. Additionally, at least one (1) foot of clearance on the remaining three (3) sides of the equipment is necessary. If you do lose power, call 1-800-EDISON-1 to start the restoration process.

Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Click here for more information and registration details, registration online beginning January 24th.

Friendly Reminders from Village of Johnsburg
Snow and ice removal operations are a battle against inclement weather. The Johnsburg Public Works Department takes whatever steps it can to keep our roadways safe and passable. During and after inclement weather, the following guidelines shall apply: Primary roads and bus routes are plowed first. Secondary subdivision roads shall be addressed next. Cul-de-sacs and private roads shall be plowed once all other roadways are addressed. Salt application will be focused on primary roads, intersections, hills and curves. On street parking is prohibited between the hours of 2:00a.m. and 6:00a.m. Additionally, parking of any vehicle on any public street in the Village after two (2) inches of snowfall is prohibited. Failure to remove any such vehicle shall constitute a violation and such vehicle will be towed at the owner’s expense. Click here for further information regarding Snow Removal and Ice Control.

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