eBlast - April 5, 2025

Easter Egg Hunt 2025 - Mark your Calendars & Save the Date
The Village of Johnsburg along with the Community Affairs Committee and other volunteer organizations are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th at Sunnyside Memorial Park (1515 Channel Beach Ave) beginning at 11:00a.m. (sharp), we have candy filled eggs thanks to some generous sponsors (6,000 eggs). There will be 3 separate hunts broken down by age group and start times. Bring your own basket to collect your eggs, enjoy some warm beverages from Johnsburg Area Business Association (JABA) and watch for a Hoppy Visitor! Come join your neighbors for some Spring Fun! Click here, additional information will be provided and updated as the event approaches.

McHenry County Department of Health to offer reduced-cost water testing in April
The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) encourages private well owners to test their water supply at least once a year for coliform bacteria and nitrates. To support this effort, the MCDH is offering reduced-cost water sample analysis throughout April. During this month, residents can have their water tested for total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, and a nitrate screen for $25. Participating Township Drop-Off Locations: McHenry Township at 3703 N Johnsburg Road Monday - Friday (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) and Return samples Wednesdays (9 a.m. - Noon). 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 2025 opportunity to recycle is Saturday, April 19, 2025 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 2025 Memorial Day Parade (Monday, May 26th @ 8a) and ending 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 4, 2025.

Non-Highway Vehicle Permit 
Make sure to get out and renew your Non-Highway Vehicle Registration. Golf carts and other qualified non-highway vehicles may be driven on streets within the Village’s corporate boundaries where speed limit posting is 35mph or less with the exception of Johnsburg Road and Ringwood Road. They are also NOT permitted on any County Roads or State Roads. Signs have been posted on streets where golf carts are allowed, mapping is developed and will continue to be  updated as additional designated routes and paths are approved. License plates and yearly registration are required for all non-highway vehicles at a fee of $75.00 (vanity) or $60.00 (automatic numerical issue) shall be assessed for all new registrations, late fee(s) apply after March 31st and September 30th. Once the vehicle is plated, the renewal and/or transfer fee of $25.00 will be charged for the same vehicle each year thereafter, click here for further information.

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
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.

Troop #455 – Johnsburg; Recruiting Now #AdventureOn
If you are interested in learning more about Scouting with Troop 455, have your parent/guardian contact them, click here for further information how. Through their doors have emerged 115 Eagle Scouts, will you be next!

REAL ID Clarification! Do You Need a REAL ID?
To accommodate the recent surge in demand, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced a new designated “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website ilsos.gov.
This enables Illinoisans to determine:

  • if they need a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement period begins; and
  • how to find a walk-in location or schedule an appointment near them.

*REAL ID Saturday DMV Facilities

If you have any questions, please reach out to outreach@ilsos.gov for more information. To accommodate the recent surge, Secretary Giannoulias introduced a new designated “Get A REAL ID” portal at realid.ilsos.gov. 

Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
The current number of EV Rebate Program applications that have been received by the Illinois EPA has surpassed the amount of available Fiscal Year 2025 funding appropriated by the General Assembly. As specified in the law, program rules, IEPA EV Rebate Program website, and FAQ, rebate applications are subject to the availability of funds. Applicants that qualify as “Low-Income” per the program guidelines will continue to be prioritized for rebate issuance. Click here for further information.

To keep up-to-date on the latest Village events and stories, stay in touch:
Visit www.johnsburg.org
Bookmark our blog.
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. #JohnsburgLife
March 2025 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.

  • Printer-friendly version