e-Blast - June 14, 2024

3rd Annual Fishing Derby
The Village of Johnsburg and Community Affairs Committee along with generous donations from our sponsor, the Johnsburg Lions Club, are hosting the 3rd Annual Fishing Derby at the Lion's Park and Fishing Pond (Hickory Way & Berwyn Ct) on Saturday, June 15, 2024 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (participants can arrive as early as 9:15 a.m.) with prizes available for four (4) age brackets announced after 12:00 p.m. All proceeds will go back into the Fishing Pond improvement Fund. Click here for further information.

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, June 15, 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.

Fox Waterway Agency - June Junk Challenge 2024
The Fox Waterway Agency "June Junk Challenge 2024" started June 1, 2024 and runs 24/7 through June 30th. A photo is worth a thousand words (or maybe a prize!). Post pictures of your haul on your favorite social media platforms and use hashtag #fwacleanup2024 and get noticed! Those not on social media can send pictures to 2024foxchainvol@gmail.com. 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.

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  - Not Permitted at this time
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.

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.

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 
    • Road Closed from Johnsburg Rd to Running Brook Farm Blvd (Northbound & Southbound)
  • Bay Road & Spring Grove Road Resurfacing
  • Sunnyside Beach Road Improvement
  • Church Street Road Realignment Project
    • Project Closeout 
  • 2024 Road Program
  • Sewer River Extension
    • Projected Start Date TBD, delayed 1-2 weeks (weather permitting)
  • Johnsburg Road Soil Borings
  • Public Works Road Maintenance

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.

To keep up-to-date on the latest Village events and stories, stay in touch:
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June 2024 proposed Committee, Zoning and Board meetings can be found here.
Contact us for more information about community events and life in our village, or call (815) 385-6023.

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