eBlast - December 13, 2024

Holiday Magic Parade and Event (Fireworks @ Tree Lighting) – CANCELED
Due to predicted/forecast weather anticipated for Village's Annual Holiday Magic 2024, the Parade and Event has been CANCELED. There is ongoing discussion and planning efforts for an alternate event for families to still participate with meeting Santa, holiday crafts, etc... However, no confirmation details available at said time. Please mark/save the date with for Friday, December 20th with possible modified/alternate Holiday Magic Event. We apologize in advance to all the registered participants and families looking forward to this Holiday event; however, Santa and Holiday elf's will be sending further communications via all North Pole networks. Click here for further information.

Cocoa Crawl - JABA and Local Businesses, Mark your Calendars
Join the Johnsburg Area Business Association (JABA) and Local Businesses for their first Cocoa Crawl. Saturday, December 14th 12:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. Embrace the magic of the season with Johnsburg’s first Hot Cocoa Crawl through the Johnsburg Business District. Follow the map trail to visit local businesses for a tasty treat and festive activities. Click here for further information.

No-Left Turn - Fairview Avenue & Chapel Hill Road
Vehicles are prohibited from turning left off of Fairview Avenue onto Chapel Hill Road. Despite the restriction being in place for several years, we continue to see travelers completely disregard the many signs instructing them not to turn left. Pavement markings were added as an additional reminder. The site distance at the intersection is limited and the restriction was put into place to avoid accidents. In the interest of public safety, our police department will be actively enforcing this regulation and citations will be issued so please adhere to the restriction.

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 - Prohibited!
Keep in mind that the burning of landscape waste is not permitted at this time, violators will be fined. Landscape waste can only be burned during the months of April, May, October and November provided that setbacks and other requirements can be met. 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.

Johnsburg Take Steps to Become EV Ready
The Village of Johnsburg is pleased to announce we are teaming up with the @MayorsCaucus and @ComEd to expand EV access in our community! By joining the first-of-its-kind #EVReadinessProgram, our community will take part in training designed to build safe and effective policies that will help more of our residents enjoy the environmental and cost savings benefits of zero emission vehicles. Click here for further information.

Public Works Projects
As you know, Illinois has two seasons - Winter and Construction Season. We are pushing to complete the following projects below for substantial completion or full scope completions before the snow fly’s. Brief summary of construction projects itemized below. As the projects proceed, be prepared for delays and seek alternative routes whenever necessary.

• Sewer River Extension - Project is 95% complete. Substantial completion is expected in December. Base course & final surface patching is complete. Restoration of the surrounding area is ongoing. Remaining work includes mechanical controls, pump activation & testing first of the year.  
• Sunnyside Beach Dr Road Improvement – The Village approved Ordinance 24-25-09 accepting the Roadway Commonly Known as Sunnyside Beach Drive in the Village of Johnsburg.
  • Gate Panel (12’w) installation at the 1300 Block of Sunnyside Beach Dr will continue into the following weeks, posts and side panels limiting access are complete. Fog lane markings are complete delineating the roadway.

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.

ComEd – Snow Reminder
ComEd is planning for the winter months. In preparation, they have provided the following guidelines: ComEd transformers and/or switch gear on your property that may need to be accessed in the winter. Occasionally after a snowstorm, snow removal efforts will result in buried or blocked access to critical ComEd equipment. If there is a need to access ComEd equipment, at least ten feet of open space in front of the equipment’s cabinet doors is required. Additionally, at least one (1) foot of clearance on the remaining three (3) sides of the equipment is necessary. If you do lose power, call 1-800-EDISON-1 to start the restoration process.

ComEd Tariff Updates
ComEd has submitted several filings with the Illinois Commerce Commission over its; (1) Rider CFRA; (2) Rider PEA; (3) Rider ECR; (4) Rider DSPR; and (5) Rider EDITA, which will impact rates. Information on the filings can be found at Recent Rate Change Filings | ComEd - An Exelon Company

Johnsburg Oldtimers Club – Save the Date
The annual “Hit and Run” Sports banquet from Johnsburg Oldtimers Club is proposed for January 24, 2025 at 5:00p.m. The event will be held at the Johnsburg Community Club (2315 W. Church St). As always, the annual banquet will include dinner, a raffle, a silent auction and presentations by former and current professional athletes. For more information, please email.

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January 2025 proposed Committee, Zoning and Board meetings can be found here.
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