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Dear Residents,

It is this time of the year again. The leaves are covering our yards, curbs and streets. The good news is that  we are expecting good weather this weekend. President Fahnestock and staff are asking all residents to please remember to collect the leaves off the curbs and streets when you are clearing your yards of leaves. Please help the Village keep our storm water clear of leaves and working properly this fall and winter. From President Fahnestock and staff happy Veterans Day and God bless our troops everywhere!

Leaves that are in storm drains can cause problems for your house and many others.  Make sure to keep storm drains and streets clear of leaves.  If leaves remain in the storm drains, this can cause street or potentially home flooding.  This could also cause hydro-planing while driving.

Waste Management will be picking up yard waste through November 29th.  All yard waste must be placed at the curb for collection no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled waste pickup day for collection.  Yard waste must be in biodegradable Kraft paper bags or rigid sided containers with handles specifically labeled “Yard Waste”.  The containers cannot exceed 32-gallons in size and 50 pounds.  Twigs and branches can be bundled with biodegradable twine or string in four foot long by two foot diameter bundles, tied and left at the curb for pick-up.  Branches must be less than three inches in diameter.

The Maple Avenue Pavement Project is completed!  The work on Maple Avenue went better than anticipated.  President Fahnestock would like to thank you for your patience!  There is no longer a need to remove vehicles from your driveway during the day.  Waste Management will resume pickups starting after 7 AM.  Thank you!

Leaves that are in storm drains can cause problems for your house and many others.  Make sure to keep storm drains and streets clear of leaves.  If leaves remain in the storm drains, this can cause street or potentially home flooding.  This could also cause hydro-planing while driving.

Waste Management will be picking up yard waste through November 29th.  All yard waste must be placed at the curb for collection no later than 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled waste pickup day for collection.  Yard waste must be in biodegradable Kraft paper bags or rigid sided containers with handles specifically labeled “Yard Waste”.  The containers cannot exceed 32-gallons in size and 50 pounds.  Twigs and branches can be bundled with biodegradable twine or string in four foot long by two foot diameter bundles, tied and left at the curb for pick-up.  Branches must be less than three inches in diameter.

The Maple Avenue Pavement Project will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1^st, 2023.  President Fahnestock is reminding all residents that live on Maple Avenue to please be patient during the next three weeks when the street is being constructed and restored. She also asks everyone to use caution coming in and out of their drive ways.  Please park on the designated streets of Broadway Street, Walnut Avenue, or Settlement Drive. Please note that Waste Management will be working to pick up on Wednesdays, but starting at 6:30 AM, through the length of the project. Please have your toters out early to ensure they are able to pick up.  We have designated a 24-hour emergency contact phone number for you to call in the event of any emergency, the number is (815) 901-3244.  For non-emergency calls between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, please contact the Village Office at (815) 827-3309.  Thank you for your patience.

The Civic Center Gym will be open for walkers starting Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  The hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, Monday – Friday (excluding all Village Holidays) from November 1st to April 30th.  Below are the Gym Walker Procedures.

• CHANGE SHOES BEFORE WALKING
• NO STREET SHOES IN GYM 
• DO NOT ADJUST THERMOSTATS
• STAY OFF STAGE
• REPLACE EQUIPMENT WHERE FOUND
• NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES IN GYM
• NO SMOKING IN OR AROUND BUILDING

In order to keep the gym floor clean from salt and water that can damage the floor, please bring an extra pair of shoes and change before you walk.