e-Blast - May 17, 2024

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
  • Lane Closures, click here for updates
• Sunnyside Beach Road Improvement
  • Project Closeout 
• Church Street Road Realignment Project
  • Project Closeout 
• 2024 Road Program
• Sewer River Extension
  • ​​​​​​​Projected Start Date June 1st
• 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.

Brush Pick-Up - Mark your calendars
The Village's Spring Brush Pick-Up will begin Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. All brush must be placed by the road no later than 7:00a.m. on said Monday (06/03/2024) by 7:00 a.m. and no earlier than Saturday May 25, 2024. 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 (example); avoid making one massive unmanageable 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, pruning or storm damage and is not intended for disposal of whole trees or limbs/branches from tree removal that have been removed. Each resident collection is allotted twenty (20) minutes max, please aid in the collection process. Please follow the guidelines or contact Village Hall (815) 385-6023 with any questions.

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, May 18, 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.

Honoring Memorial Day - Sunnyside Tavern Float for Parade
Sunnyside Tavern would like to recognize and honor the memories of our community’s past Servicemen & Servicewomen for their great courage and sacrifices. In doing so, they are inviting Johnsburg area families and friends to please submit pictures of their Servicemen & Servicewomen, along with a short biography, to be displayed on their float in the Memorial Day Parade and at the Johnsburg Community Club (2315 W. Church St). Please click here for further information or contact Sunnyside Tavern (Attn: Karen Kunz or Amy Hodges)  at  815-385-4460. Pictures and biography may be sent via email or dropped off at Sunnyside Tavern, 4206 N. Johnsburg Rd. Please submit all photos no later than Sunday May 5, 2024.

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 27th. Plan to be on the bridge sidewalk by 8:30a.m. to enjoy the patriotic performances. 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 at the Waterfront Hotel & Marina (3309 N Chapel Hill Rd) riverfront patio by the Chapel Hill Bridge. After the events conclude at the Waterfront Hotel & Marina, a parade will proceed to the Johnsburg Community Club’s Armed Forces Memorial (2315 W. Church St) for a concluding ceremony. Click here for further information. The concluding ceremony will take place immediately following the parade. 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. 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).

Sealcoating Project - Tuesday (05/21/2024)
Please be advised the Village of Johnsburg will be beginning our annual seal-coating maintenance to the following sites Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at approx. 7:00a.m. (weather permitting due to reschedule):

- Rescue Squad Park (2410 W. Johnsburg Rd)
- Running Brook Farm Path (along Running Brook Farm Blvd, between N. Richmond Rd and Riverside Dr)
- Remington Grove Parking Area (4200 Block Jay St)

All vehicles must be moved from each site location before 6:00a.m. (if applicable). Any cars not moved will be towed at your expense. No exceptions. Please do not park, use or walk on the seal-coating sites as it is being allowed curing time for approx. 24 - 48 hours. We understand that this project is going to present a certain amount of inconvenience and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions, please call the Village Hall at (815) 385-6023.

Annual Business Registration - Late -- due by April 30th
Please be advised that, Chapter 7 of the Johnsburg Municipal Code requires all businesses with buildings, premises or operating from a residence (Zoning Sec. 7.5 Home Occupations) in the Village to register with the Village Clerk no later than April 30th of each year. The Business Registration Form along with an annual registration fee of $25.00 must be submitted to the Village Clerk by April 30th. The fee shall be waived for not-for-profit businesses, please make certain to submit supportive correspondence with your application.

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.

Scam Alert
There is an increase in email, text and phone solicitation messages by potential criminals posing as contractors, government officials, officers of the law, government entities, etc…Helpful tips include; Gift cards and/or Bitcoin CANNOT be used to pay ANY Government Agency. NEVER share your bank account or credit card information with anyone you meet online, and do not send money by wire transfer, money order, gift card or cryptocurrency. Report incidents or suspicious incidents PRIOR to Johnsburg Police Department non-emergency number 815.385.6024. Click here for more information from the Illinois Attorney General's website regarding scams.

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.

5^th Annual Operation Dropbox Donation
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH), along with community partners, is excited to launch the 5th 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.

Chapel Hill Golf Course - Now Hiring
The Chapel Hill Golf Course is seeking to hire seasonal employees to cut grass and perform general maintenance at the course. The position provides a competitive wage, flexible hours and an opportunity to earn free golf. Interested persons can apply at Chapel Hill Golf Course 19th Hole or click here for further information.  

Help Raise Funds for Johnsburg Boys Basketball - Donate Your Shoes
Donate your gently worn, used or new shoes today! Shoes can be dropped off at all Johnsburg school offices and the David G. Dominguez Municipal Center (Village Hall; 1515 Channel Beach Ave). Funds2Orgs will take collected shoes to be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise.

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 February 29, 2024 and tackle through May 31, 2024. 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.

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.

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