e-Blast - March 1, 2024

Easter Egg Hunt 2024 - Mark your Calendars
The Village of Johnsburg along with the Community Affairs Committee and other volunteer organizations are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th 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. Come join your neighbors for some Spring Fun! Bring your own basket to collect your eggs and watch for a Hoppy Visitor! Click here, additional information will be provided and updated as the event approaches.

Johnsburg H.S. Baseball Dugout Club Fundraiser
Johnsburg High School Baseball Program is hosting a Meat Raffle, Sunday March 3^rd at  Raymond's Bowl & Entertainment Center (3960 N. Johnsburg Rd) starting at 12:00p.m. Click here for further information.

McHenry Township Fire Protection District Siren Maintenance
McHenry Township Fire Protection District will perform annual maintenance of the tornado sirens next week on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at approx. 10:00a.m. You may hear a momentary sounding of the siren during testing.  No specific continuance or reoccurrence are available at this time. Questions can be directed to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District at (815) 385-0075.

Nicor Gas Virtual Energy Assistance Fair – Free
Nicor Gas believes every family deserves reliable and affordable energy. As part of their ongoing commitment to empowering their customers with options that promote affordability and efficiency, Nicor Gas is hosting a FREE Virtual Fair on Thursday, March 7th from 5:00p.m -7:00p.m. to educate customers about available energy efficiency and assistance tools. The first 100 people to register and attend will receive a Nicor Gas gift. Register today at Nicor Gas Virtual Energy Fair - March 7, 2024 (swoogo.com). 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. The Village of Johnsburg will not provide warnings to property owners violating burning regulations - citation will be issued. 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, ceremonial fires are exempt but may not be larger than 3’x3’x3’ and cannot contain leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings. Additionally, special circumstances greater than 500’ from any habitable structure and when all other applicable regulation can be met. Click here for the requirements.

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.

McHenry County Lead Safe Homes Program
The mission of the program is to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in all low and moderate income privately owned rental and/or owner occupied housing populations throughout McHenry County. This goal will be achieved using identification and control of lead-based paint hazards. They are committed to making healthy homes and safe environments available to all children aged 5 and under in the county by addressing a multitude of hazards in area homes where children are or can be present. Click here for further information regarding residents with their homes’ lead contamination which will result in happier, healthier children. 

Non-Highway Vehicle Permit 
With the warmer weather quickly approaching, make sure to get out and renew your Non-Highway Vehicle Permit. 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 developed as additional designated routes and paths are approved. License plates are required for all non-highway vehicles and a fee of $75.00 (vanity) or $60.00 (automatic numerical issue) shall be assessed for all new registrations. 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.

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March 2024 proposed Committee, Zoning and Board meetings can be found here.
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