e-Blast - November 10, 2023

Honoring and Remembering
Initially meant to celebrate world peace and the end of World War I, Veterans Day has evolved into a holiday honoring current and former members of the United States Armed Forces. The true Warrior fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free. Start today by recognizing all those among us who have been a part of the great brotherhood and sisterhood we call the U.S. Military - our veterans, active-duty service members, guardsmen and reservists. It is their service and sacrifice that has kept our country safe and free. Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. Veterans. Wishing you a Happy and Safe Veterans Day from President Ed Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. 

Holiday Magic 2023 (Mark your Calendars & Register)
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. Residents wishing to participate in the parade must register their vehicle, float or non-highway vehicle with the Village by December 5, 2023. 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 Parade Registrations which can be submitted at the Village Hall during regular business hours or emailed and payment via IL ePay – Misc.

Johnsburg Post Prom Committee 
The Johnsburg Post Prom Committee has two great opportunities to help with your Holiday shopping. They are partnering with Wild Hunny Boutique (4415 Beck Ln., Ringwood, IL) for a fundraising event, November 30th from 4p.m. - 7p.m., December 1st from 4p.m. - 7p.m., and December 2nd from 10a.m. -2p.m. During these 3 days, 30% of sales will be donated to Post Prom. JHS students will be at Wild Hunny with a free gift bag/tag table. Post Prom also has their winter Johnsburg gear sales going on. Click here to order. Money from every sale goes to JHS Post Prom. Through the fundraising efforts, the Post Prom Committee will be able to provide every JHS student attending prom a FREE, FUN, and SAFE after prom experience. Thank you for your support! Click here for further Donation Opportunities.

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 adjusted look ahead schedule (weather permitting); today November 10^th Sunnyside Beach Dr roadway specific work includes Milling operations until Tuesday (11/14/2023). This will be followed by cement stabilization process; this process involves spreading a thin layer of a cement-like material on the roadway and utilizing specialized machinery to mix. They will begin at both Sunnyside Beach Dr points (1300 Block and 1800 Block) meeting at Church St intersection. Awarded Contractor (Lenny Hoffman Excavating, Inc.) will be making sure that traffic can move in and out of the neighborhood as they go, process does involve a moving road-closure. What this means is that for about an hour, as the crew is moving, access to either your parking spot or driveway will be limited or closed. There will be lots of signage, caution tape, and contractor notification, when this is going to occur. While this is an invasive process, it is only anticipated to take 1-2 days to complete (Wednesday 11/15 and Thursday 11/16). All that is asked is that while driving and you see the gray power on the ground, please don’t drive on it. Once the cement is mixed in and the ground; regraded and compacted, you will be able to drive on it like normal. This will be by the end of the day. First layer of asphalt next Friday (11/17/2023). Most likely will be working on Saturday for storm sewer structure adjustments in the roadway for Monday and/or Tuesday (11/20 and 11/21) should have surface course. 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. Click here for further information and temporary alterative parking available.

2023 Road Resurfacing Program
The 2023 Road Resurfacing Program project look ahead includes striping and markings, along with shoulder gravel and landscaping stabilization. Construction activities will be occurring throughout the allocated project location (approx. 2.5 miles), completion which is anticipated in Mid-November 2023. The Contractor (Peter Baker & Son Co.) is currently scheduled to work Monday – Friday between the hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm. The alternative route at 1100 block of River Terrace gate will be open for access and traffic flow.

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
Landscape waste (burning of grass is prohibited at all times) may be burned from dawn through dusk during Fall months of October and November. 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.

Johnsburg Lions Club Wreath Pre-Sale
Pick-Up scheduled for Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at Val-Mar Center (4000 N Johnsburg Rd). All proceeds raised go to aide those in our Community, click here for further information.

Friendly Reminders from Village of Johnsburg
Blowing Leaves into the Roadway - Prohibited! The Johnsburg Public Works Department has noted an increase in residents blowing leaves from their yards into the roadway. Please note that depositing leaves in the roadway creates a public safety hazard and negatively impacts the Village's roads and stormwater systems. Depositing and burning leaves in ditches and along the road is also prohibited. These activities are a violation of both local and State regulations and violators will be cited. Click here Ch.12.02(B)(11) for further information.

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