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e-Blast: November 24, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving from President Ed Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. Village Offices will be closed Thursday & Friday and will re-open on Monday, November 29th at 8:00a.m. in observance of Thanksgiving weekend.
Holiday Magic (Mark your Calendars & Register)
The Holiday Magic Parade is almost here. The event, being held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. will be traveling a new route. Click here for parade route. Residents wishing to participate in the parade must register their vehicle, float or non-highway vehicle by December 2, 2021. To date the Village has only received three (3) registrations. 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 insure 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. Click here for Parade Registrations which can be submitted at the Village Hall during regular business hours or emailed.
Residential Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Service
Beginning December 1, 2021, Lakes Disposal Services, Inc. will provide residential garbage, recycling and yard waste services to all single family homes and townhomes in Johnsburg. Under the new contract, residents will receive a 95-gallon recycling toter and a 95- garbage toter delivered to their home. Toters were and will continue to be delivered to residents this upcoming week. Refuse and recycling toters may be delivered by separate trucks and therefore may not be received on the same day. NOTE: The new toters are not be to utilized until after Saturday, November 27, 2021. Questions regarding toter delivery and other optional garbage toter sizes can be directed to Lakes Disposal Services at (815) 675-0400 / (847) 366-8582 or emailing customerservice@lakesdisposal.com.
Waste Management’s last pickup day is Saturday November 27th (due to the Thanksgiving holiday). If you currently rent containers from Waste Management, please make sure to leave your container(s) at the curb following the November 27th pick. Waste Management will arrange to pick up your containers on November 27th or shortly thereafter. Click here for further information.
Open Burning of Landscape Waste - Last weekend
Landscape waste may be burned on Saturdays and Sundays from dawn through dusk during the 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.
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.
Johnsburg Public Library
The Johnsburg Public Library is now open until 9:00 p.m. again during the week, except Saturday until 3:00p.m. Please note masks are required to enter the library per Illinois mandate. Click here for further information and Holiday hours. Also, please note they are a collection site for Toys-for-Tots through December 9, 2021
The Lake House on Pistakee
The Lake House on Pistakee is seeking to hire employees at the bar and in the kitchen. The position provides a competitive wage and flexible hours. Interested persons can apply at The Lake House on Pistakee (614 W Bald Knob Point) or click here for further positions and information.
Johnsburg Lions Club Annual Wreath Sale - Pick Up Date Change
The pick-up date for wreaths sold by the Johnsburg Lions Club has been changed to Sunday, November 28, 2021 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.
Low Income, Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP)
Energy efficiency and emergency assistance tips to help you save money and energy. With the start of fall and cooler nights, you will soon be noticing higher heating bills. From Now through May, income-eligible residents can apply for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds, if you are having trouble paying for heating costs. For information on more energy-saving or energy assistance programs, click here.
ComEd – Snow Reminder
This seems like an unusual early message to receive in the fall, but ComEd is already planning ahead for the winter months. Reminding you may have ComEd transformers and/or switchgear 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. In order to be able to safely access their equipment if necessary, they need to ensure that there is at least ten feet of open space in front of the equipment’s cabinet doors. Additionally, they need a foot of clearance on the remaining three sides of the equipment. Click here for further.
Department of Public Health Issues Updated Holiday Season Guidance
As we head into the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance to help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for further information.
Village Board Meetings
During the construction and expansion of Village Hall; all Village Board and public hearing matters will be held at the Whispering Hills Community Center; 4708 Jeffrey St, Johnsburg, IL 60051 until further notice. Click here for further details.
