Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Inaugural Craft Brew Festival

September 17

Join the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove for for the inaugural Craft Brew Festival coming to Cary Lake at Rotary Park in Cary, IL on September 17th. This highly anticipated event will feature over 20+ unique craft brews (craft beer, hard cider and seltzers), music, food trucks and beer games! Guests will have an opportunity to sample and learn about new and exciting brews from local, regional and national craft breweries. This event is for ages 21+. It will take place from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

This event benefits the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove, a not for profit 501(C)(3) organization. Rotary funds raised from the festival will support a variety of charities, provide local scholarships and club projects.

Check out The Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Facebook page for the latest fest news and participating breweries. Tickets can be purchased at RCCCBF.eventbrite.com. 

Touch-A-Truck

August 20

The Algonquin Township Road District will host a free Touch-A-Truck event on August 20th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. A sensory-friendly hour will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The event will be held at Algonquin Township, 3702 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake, IL. For more information, call Algonquin Township at 847-639-2700, ext. 6.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

Do you know someone interested in joining Girl Scouts? All kindergarteners through 5th graders are welcome to attend a fun and informational event. Please come see what Girl Scouts is all about! Any questions, please email aztec.su653@gmail.com.

Date/Time/Location:

August 29, 6-7pm, Fox River Grove Village Hall

August 30, 6-7pm, Cary Area Public Library

Click here for a printable flyer. 

Commuter Parking Lot Pavement Removal Update

A revised start date for the paving work will be released as soon as the contractor receives their final approvals.

The Village of Cary thanks you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact our resident engineer from HR Green, Brian Griffin, at bgriffin@hrgreen.com.

Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive

September

From September 9th - September 11th and September 16th - September 18th, the Knights of Columbus will be conducting a charity drive to support the intellectually and physically disadvantaged, both in the local community and on a national level. This fund raising effort, which is known around the country as the “Tootsie Roll” drive, collects funds to support numerous groups. Nationally, the organization supports the Special Olympics. Locally, the drive supports, NISRA, Family Ideas Network for Downs Syndrome and the Pioneer Center. These organizations have benefited greatly from the support of individuals and businesses throughout Cary.

Cary Lake at Rotary Park Pavilion - Donation Opportunities

Cary Lake at Rotary Park was opened to the public in September of 2019. The 190-acre site includes a 70-acre lake and over 3 miles of trails. The Village plans to continue to develop the site adding amenities for visitors to enjoy. The Village is working in partnership with the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove to raise funds for the construction of an outdoor pavilion. This is one of the most requested improvements by Cary residents.

The Village is accepting donations for the construction of the outdoor pavilion. Residents are able to donate to the Village through the Community Foundation for McHenry County. To learn more about the Community Foundation or to donate, visit their website at www.thecfmc.org/donate.

To learn more about the pavilion or other possible projects to donate towards, visit the Village's Donation Opportunities webpage, https://caryillinois.com/629/Village-Donation-Opportunities.

Reminder - No Wipes in the Pipes

The Village would like to remind residents that many common household products may be labeled 'flushable', but they can cause major problems at our wastewater treatment plant, in the Village's sewers and within the plumbing of your own home. These items include, but are not limited to:

• Baby wipes
• Medicines
• Feminine products
• Toilet roll tubes
• Q-tips
• Cleansing pads
• Diapers
• Facial wipes
• Disposable mop pads
• Cigarettes

Both motorists and pedestrians share responsibilities related to avoiding conflicts regarding the use of a roadway. This is important because any conflict between motorists and pedestrians will result in injury or death of the pedestrian. For purposes of this discussion, bicyclists or pedicyclists, share the same restrictions and privileges as a pedestrian.

Pedestrians must obey traffic signals directed to them, unless directed otherwise by a police officer. [625 ILCS 5/11-1001] If there are no traffic signals, a motorist shall stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is on the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so close from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. However, no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a moving vehicle which is so close as to constitute a hazard. A motorist that is stopped and yielding to a pedestrian crossing a roadway, within or not within a crosswalk, may not be passed by a motorist approaching from the rear. [625 ILCS 5/11-1002] Pedestrians crossing roadways at other than crosswalks have an obligation to yield to motor vehicles, even if the pedestrian is physically disabled. [625 ILCS 5/11-1003] The Village of Cary Municipal Code prohibits anyone from crossing a street in a business district at anyplace other than a crosswalk. [Title 10 - Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10.44 - Pedestrians, Section 10.44.050(b) - Crosswalk] Drivers must exercise "due caution" to avoid colliding with a pedestrian or person operating a bicycle. [625 ILCS 11-1003.1] This indicates that both pedestrian and motorists share a role in traffic safety.

Motorists entering a crosswalk at a stop intersection, that is an intersection controlled by a stop sign, must stop before entering a crosswalk and yield to any pedestrian entering the crosswalk on either side of the roadway. Additionally, the motorist must also yield to any other pedestrian crossing the roadway in any other crosswalk at the intersection. [625 ILCS 11-903]

When it comes to pedestrians crossing at crosswalks with flashing lights, the color of the light matters. Whenever a crosswalk has red flashing lights installed, motorists must yield to the pedestrian. [625 ILCS 5/11-1002(e)] However, crosswalks equipped with yellow flashing lights only require the motorist to exercise caution as they approach or pass the signal and not necessarily stop. [625 ILCS 5/11-309(2)]

When instructing children to cross roadways, it is important to emphasize that although laws exist to protect pedestrians, the best strategy is to act defensively and assume a vehicle hasn't seen the pedestrian or will not stop. Only until the vehicle has stopped, or the driver acknowledged the pedestrian, should anyone attempt to cross a roadway. By adopting this simple philosophy, it is easy to apply to all situations and assures the safety of the pedestrian.

Bicycle Safety Tips

The Village would like to provide safety tips related to bicycling. This link is a recently released brochure from the State of Illinois: https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a170.pdf.

Always wear a bicycle helmet and follow the rules of the road when riding your bike in the street. We hope you safely enjoy your bike rides! 

Cary Cruise Nights take place every Wednesday, June through August from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 24 is 70's, 80's & 90's Night.

For more information on the event, contact the Cary-Grove Chamber at 847-639-2800 or visit their website at:

https://business.carygrovechamber.com/events/details/cary-cruise-nights-2022-13254

The Downtown Social District is in effect from March 1 to December 15 between the hours of 6:00AM to 11:00PM. There are four participating establishments: Cary Alehouse, Orchard Prime Meats, The Tracks Bar & Grill, and 750 Cucina Rustica. Visitors may purchase an alcoholic beverage from a licensed establishment. Only beer, wine, or mixed drinks may be purchased for consumption in the Downtown Social District. If you intend to drink within the Downtown Social District boundaries, please let the establishment know and you will be provided with a specific cup for this purpose. Sidewalk signs are placed along the District's boundaries indicating when a visitor is leaving the defined area. 

Click here to see the Downtown Social District Map.

The MCHELP app is available to provide immediate access 24/7 to licensed medical health professionals via voice or text. MCHELP is quick and confidential. Anything you need to talk about, licensed mental health professionals are ready to listen and help. For more information and to scan the QR code, click on the following flyers:

MCHELP - English

MCHELP - Spanish

Recent Village Board Actions

This past week the Village Board took the following major actions at the August 16, 2022 Village Board Meeting. For a complete listing of all past Village Board actions and minutes, go to www.caryillinois.com. Minutes are posted after they are approved.

Approved the Temporary Closure of First Street from Park Avenue to Three Oaks Road for Cary Grove High School Homecoming Parade on September 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Approved a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute an Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc., McHenry, IL, in an Amount Not to Exceed $32,690.00 for Engineering Services Associated with the Source Water Protection Plan (SWPP) and Authorize the Village Administrator to Approve a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Changes in Scope for a Maximum Project Budget of $35,959.00

Approved a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc., McHenry, IL, in an Amount Not to Exceed $46,041.00 for Construction Services Associated with the Well #10 Treatment System Replacement and Authorize the Village Administrator to Approve a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Changes in Scope for a Maximum Project Budget of $50,645.10

Approved a a Resolution Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute a Contract for the Emergency Replacement of the Pump and Motor Equipment at Well #10 with Municipal Well & Pump, Waupun, Wisconsin, in an Amount Not to Exceed $34,196.00 and Authorize the Village Administrator to Approve a 10% Contingency for Unforeseen Changes in Scope for a Maximum Project Budget of $37,615.60

Approved a a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Sign an Agreement with Midwest Kayak Rentals for a Kayak Rental Pilot Program for the Remainder of this Recreational Season at Cary Lake at Rotary Park

Approved a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Proposed Redevelopment Agreement with True North Properties for Village-Owned Property at 441 W. Main Street Subject to Final Review by the Village Attorney and Conditioned Upon the Village’s Acceptance of a Bid to Purchase this Property from True North Properties and Approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with True North Properties

Approved a Waiver of Certain Application Requirements for a Planned Development Application Related to the Development of the 441 W. Main Street Property