Village Receives Tree City USA 10 Years in a Row

Governor JB Pritzker announced easing restrictions on the statewide mask mandate for indoor settings, to be effective February 28, 2022.  Read Governor Pritzker’s press release, click here. For up-to-date information on the COVID -19 Pandemic, click here

The Village Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals currently has one vacancy. The PC/ZBA hears variance requests, holds public hearings for input from residents, and serves in an advisory capacity to the Village Board of Trustees. This Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. If you are interested in serving your community…

Please view the Fox Waterway Agency website for up to date information on the state of the Fox River. www.foxwaterway.com Please be sure to view our particular stretch of the river for conditions in our area. Another great source for flood predictions and what to do before, during or after a flood can be found…

Sandbagging is one method to protect your property during flood events. It is imperative to sandbag correctly to save on time, energy and resources. Trustees John Grothendick and Keith Vogeler recently held a demonstration on how to sandbag correctly. Their presentation can be viewed here There are currently sand and bags available in the Village…

McHenry County is 100% dependent upon groundwater for its source of drinking water, which is why it is essential to be proactive and make water well maintenance part of annual home maintenance during Groundwater Awareness Week, March 6 to March 12.   For household water well owners, how they manage their well systems and property can…

as winter melts into spring, residents may see an increase in ground saturation and standing water in some areas over the next few months. Since the ground is expected to stay wet through the spring and possibly longer, there is a considerably higher risk for flooding. Now is a great time to learn more about…