e-Blast - November 3, 2023

Johnsburg Lions Club Wreath Pre-Sale
Last Chance to order your Holiday wreath through the Johnsburg Lions Club 33rd Annual Wreath Pre-Sale. Order deadline scheduled for Sunday, November 5, 2023 and 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.

Johnsburg Post Prom Committee 
The Johnsburg Post Prom Committee is hosting a Meat Raffle on November 5th starting at 12:00 p.m. at Oak Park Lounge (801 Oak Grove Road). With their upcoming Meat Raffle, they hope to meet the fundraising goal of over $10,000 to aid in helping keep ALL Johnsburg High School Students safe on prom night. The Meat Raffle will include raffle baskets, 50/50, and more! Click here for more information on the event. Click here for further Donation Opportunities.

Johnsburg District 12 Family Expo
Johnsburg District 12 and its staff are excited to host their second Family Expo on Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Johnsburg Elementary School. The expo is geared toward families with children ages 3-12. This is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your organization and share how you help our families, students, and community. Please complete the attached registration form, RSVP by October 20, 2023.

Johnsburg Police Department
SafeSitter program offers Safe @ Home class (Grades 4th - 6th) designed to prepare students to be safe when they are home alone. Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students also learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. Taught by CSO J. Jones from the Johnsburg Police Department Saturday, November 11th, at the David G. Dominguez Municipal Center (1515 Channel Beach Ave) from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Click here for additional information and cost, this is a fundamental course to keep our younger generation alert and safe.

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); on Monday, November 6^th Sunnyside Beach Dr roadway specific work includes Milling operations until Wednesday (11/08/2023). 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 11/08 and Thursday 11/09). 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. 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 early-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.

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.

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