e-News - September 2021

Happy & Safe Labor Day – Offices Closed for Labor Day weekend
Wishing you a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend from President Ed Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. Village offices are closed and will re-open on Tuesday, September 7th at 8:00a.m. in observance of Labor Day weekend.

COVID-19 UPDATE - Statewide Face Mask Mandate
Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents (Executive Order 2021-20 (COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 87)), regardless of vaccination status, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalization rates continue to increase. The masking requirements are in effect. Click here for more information and to read the full press release. 

Garbage & Recycling Service Delay - Next week after Labor Day
Due to holiday scheduling (Labor Day Sep. 6, 2021), garbage & recycling services will be delayed by one day next week. Residential garbage and recycling pickup will occur on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Contact Waste Management at 800-796-9696 with any questions. 

Alternatives to Landscape Waste Accumulation
Landscape Burning is Prohibited until October. 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.

Saufen und Spiel 2021
The Johnsburg Community Club, Inc, the Johnsburg Community Men’s Club and the Johnsburg Lions Club present Saufen und Spiel 2021! Starting Friday evening, September 10th thru Sunday, September 12th, Johnsburg is the place to be for food, music, games and good old fashion fun! A treasured tradition for many years, the weekend honors Johnsburg's German heritage and proudly displays the spirit of our hometown. Featured events include the Black Light Bean Bag Tournament on Friday night, Banjo Beer Night on Saturday night, the Parade on Sunday afternoon and Cow Drop Raffle. Visit the Johnsburg Community website for all the details. To Register for the Parade spot, a donation of $25.00 per parade spot is requested and your completed parade entry form. See you there! 

Fall Brush Pick-Up
The Village's Fall Brush Pick-Up will begin Monday, September 20, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. All brush must be placed by the road no later than 7:00a.m. on September 20th and no earlier than September 12th. Please follow the guidelines outlined in the Newsletter or contact Village Hall (815) 385-6023 with any questions.

Johnsburg Road Bridge (at Johnsburg Road/Riverside Drive)
In response to ongoing deterioration of some of the beams supporting the Johnsburg Road bridge at Riverside Drive, the McHenry County Division of Transportation will be instituting additional lane shifts for both east and westbound traffic and the left turn lane onto Riverside Drive to mitigate stress on the impacted beams. When implementing the lane modifications, additional delineators and a “tuff curb” will be installed to help direct traffic through the affected area.  The work has been delayed due to supply shortages of the pavement marking material but is expected to be done in the near future.  The McHenry County Division of Transportation has slated the bridge for rehabilitation, however the engineering/approval process can be lengthy and construction may not occur for several years.  Until that time, adjustments will continue to be implemented when necessary to reduce the stress on the bridge’s support structures and insure the public’s safety. Contact McHenry County Department of Transportation at 815-334-4960 with any questions.

Chapel Hill Golf Course Now Hiring
The Chapel Hill Golf Course is seeking to hire seasonal employees to cut grass and perform general maintenance at the course. The position provides a competitive wage, flexible hours and an opportunity to earn free golf. Interested persons can apply at Chapel Hill Golf Course 19th Hole or click here for further information.  

Celebration in the Park 2021 (Mark your calendars)
The Village of Johnsburg and the Johnsburg Community Affairs Committee are busying making arrangements for this year’s Celebration in the Park event. If you are not familiar with this celebration you are missing one of Johnsburg’s most popular events, enjoyed by all ages! Invite your family, friends and neighbors for a fun filled evening with live music from LOL Chicago Band, delicious food, face painting and cold beverages. There will also be games with prizes, hayrides and FIREWORKS! This is truly a community celebration! This year’s Celebration in the Park event will take place on Saturday, October 2nd at Hiller Park (5500 Skyhawk Lane, Johnsburg, IL 60051) beginning at 5:00 p.m. We are very grateful to all of the generous contributors who make this event possible. Donations, in any amount, from individuals, groups or businesses are needed and would be greatly appreciated. For more information or to contribute to this event, please contact Village Hall at (815) 385-6023.

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.