ComEd has begun tree trimming work along several routes within the Village, as marked on the above map. The pruning project is performed annually to maintain power lines and electrical service reliability, because trees and other vegetation can lead to power outages if/when they come in contact with power lines. The project is expected to take three weeks to complete; residents are asked to use caution when passing crews along the roadways. For more information, please visit https://www.longgroveil.gov/2022-tree-trimming.

As part of the ongoing management of the community and delivery of public services, the Village Board and Staff recently participated in a Strategic Planning Workshop. Topics discussed included quality of life in the community, management of open space, residential development and ways to support economic development through business retention.

The 2022 Garden Learning Series continues Wednesday, April 13 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. with a virtual class on vegetable gardening, presented by SWALCO and the University of Illinois Extension. Master gardeners will share their expertise on growing vegetables, how to identify common insects, treat pests and diseases, and more. Learn about this free series and how to register here.

Village Board Trustee Rita O’Connor and Village Engineer Geoff Perry recently attended an awards ceremony held by the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) to accept the 2022 Project of the Year award and plaque for the Robert Parker Coffin Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The project was completed in August of 2020, and won the APWA award in the category of ‘Historical Restoration/Preservation - Less than $5 Million’. The project was also an APWA award winner at the Lake Branch level, which will be received at an upcoming ceremony, and was submitted by the chapter for a national award, which will be announced later this year.

Lake County and Pace Suburban Bus are launching a countywide, shared-ride paratransit service starting May 1, which will be available for seniors ages 60 and up and individuals with disabilities. The public service will run daily from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., excluding holidays. Registration is now open to schedule trips in advance to any area of Lake County for work, shopping, groceries, medical appointments and more. Riders can call the Pace Call Center at 800-201-6446 to arrange for curb-to-curb and wheelchair-accessible transportation from desired pickup and drop-off locations. One-way fare costs will vary between $2 to $6 depending on the distance traveled. For more information, click here.