Village of Lindenhurst, IL

Monday’s Village Board meeting begins 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include:

New Business
A. Ordinance 23-12-2277: Approving a Second Amendment to a Development Agreement for Part of Heritage Park Subdivision
B. Ordinance 23-12-2278: Approving a Final Plat of Resubdivision and Amended Site, Landscaping, Architectural, and Signage Plans for the Development of a Portion of the Heritage Park Subdivision
C. Approval: Second Amendment to the Assumption Agreement – CalAtlantic, LLC d/b/a Lennar Homes
D. Ordinance 23-12-2279: 2023 Property Tax Levy
E. Resolution 23-12-2280: Amending the Village’s Employee Handbook for Compliance with the State of Illinois’ Paid Leave for All Workers Act
F. Approval: Economic Development Specialist Agreement
G. Approval: 2024 Village Public Meeting Schedule

Please visit our website at www.lindenhurstil.org/vbagendas for the full agenda and packet.

At the Village Board meeting on November 27, the Village approved a Lindenhurst Economic Assistance Program (LEAP) Grant to Three Legged Brewing. Three Legged Brewing is an up-and-coming cold brew coffee company. LEAP program money will help Three Legged Brewing establish the first cold brew coffee brewery in Chicagoland at the Lindenhurst Center to can their cold brew and operate a retail store front. Learn more about Three Legged Brewing's founders, their mascot Mogwai, and their philosophy by visiting their website at https://3legged.com/. Learn more about the LEAP Program by visiting www.lindenhurstil.org/incentives .

The Lindenhurst Police Department is now hiring qualified applicants for the position of Community Service Officer (Part-Time). 🚔🚨

Under the supervision of the Patrol Commander or Patrol Sergeant, assists with general police operations involving a wide range of duties, including performing clerical tasks, enforcing ordinances, and delivering service to the public. For more information on the job posting and how to apply, please visit the Village website at www.lindenhurstil.org/jobs .

✨🎄 Get in the festive spirit by participating in the Village's Holiday Lights Tour 🏡✨ Residents are encouraged to share their festive lights and decoration displays with the community by submitting their house to be added to the Holiday Lights Tour Map. Submissions to the Holiday Lights Tour are due no later than December 8th. The Village will share a map of all entries during the week of December 11th for residents to do a self-guided tour of decorated homes during the holiday season.

➡To submit your house for the holiday lights tour, please visit the Village website at www.lindenhurstil.org/holidaylights.

And we’re off for the 2023 Santa Parade! 🎄🎅Gather around Santa's Routes to see Santa and his elves! Santa will be starting Route 1 from 2:00- 4:00 pm. Don't forget to join Santa at the Lindenhurst Park District Tree Lighting at 4:00 pm! Santa will hop back on his sleigh for Route 2 of the Santa Parade from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. For the complete routes and estimated time of Santa's arrival, please visit www.lindenhurstil.org/santa

Santa's workshop is in overdrive, and his elves are 'sleigh'-ing it to get everything ready for the Village of Lindenhurst Santa Parade tomorrow, December 2nd! Gather around Santa's Routes to see Santa and his elves! Santa will be starting Route 1 from 2:00- 4:00 pm. Don't forget to join Santa at the Lindenhurst Park District Tree Lighting at 4:00 pm! Santa will hop back on his sleigh for Route 2 of the Santa Parade from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. For the complete routes and estimated time of Santa's arrival, please visit www.lindenhurstil.org/santa 🎅🎄

The State of Illinois has announced a grant opportunity for new businesses launched in 2020 or 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brick-and-mortar and home-based businesses may apply. Applicants are eligible for up to $30,000 in grants. The application goes live TODAY, November 30th. Learn more about the application and requirements by visiting www.b2bnewbiz.com. If you need assistance in the application process, please email [email protected].

🎄✨Get ready for the holiday season with the Village of Lindenhurst! 🏡✨ The Village is organizing a Holiday Lights Tour, and we invite our residents to share their festive lights and decoration displays with the community. Residents are asked to submit their address by no later than December 8th. The Village will share a map of all entries during the week of December 11th for residents to tour during the holiday season.

➡To submit your house for the holiday lights tour, please visit the Village website at www.lindenhurstil.org/holidaylights.

🎅🎄Santa's gearing up for the big day on December 2nd – he's checking his sleigh twice and making sure his suit is 'claus' for celebration at the Village of Lindenhurst Santa Parade! Santa will be starting Route 1 from 2:00- 4:00 pm. At 4:00 pm, Santa will stop at the Lindenhurst Park District tree lighting. Santa will hop back on his sleigh for Route 2 of the Santa Parade from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. For the complete routes and estimated time of Santa's arrival, please visit www.lindenhurstil.org/santa .🎅🎄

Monday’s Village Board meeting begins 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include:
New Business
A. Presentation: Redwood USA – Conceptual Residential Development Plans on Grass Lake Road
B. Approval: Hawthorn/Sprucewood/Lake Shore Drive Road Reconstruction Project Temporary Easement Acquisition (Easements #0006, 0009)
C. Approval: Economic Incentive Agreement with Three Legged Brewing
D. Approval: Economic Incentive Agreement with Lindenhurst Animal Hospital
Please visit the Village website at www.lindenhurstil.org/vbagendas for the agenda packet.

In observance of Thanksgiving, Village Hall will be closed today, Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24. Village Hall will reopen for regular business hours Monday, November 27, from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm.

Monday, November 27th is the last day for free leaf and yard waste collection. Other yard waste items, such as grass, brush, and branches, require a yard waste sticker. Yard waste stickers can be purchased at Village Hall (2301 E. Sand Lake Road) and CVS (2020 E. Grand Avenue).

Check out our November 2023 e-news!
This edition includes:
🎅2023 Santa Parade Routes
📰Village Approves Economic Incentive Agreement with Linden Plaza LLC
🌳Tree Trimming Begins End of November

And more! Please click the link below to read our e-news and subscribe.

The Latest News From Us November E-Newsletter November 2023 Village to Host Santa Parade on December 2nd It's back and better than ever! Join the Village and the Lindenhurst Park District for the annual Santa Parade and Tree

The Village of Lindenhurst joins more than thirty suburban cities and villages across the region in standing united behind the core shared value of the unequivocal condemnation of all acts of hate. The following joint message was issued this afternoon: United Against Hate, Cities and Villages Collaborate to Protect Our Communities in Times of Strife

For the complete release, please visit the Village website at https://www.lindenhurstil.org/news_detail_T20_R47.php

This Village features Camp Bow Wow Lindenhurst , located at 2975 Sand Lake Road.🐾 Camp Bow Wow offers dog daycare, boarding, and grooming services. For more information on Camp Bow Wow and their paw-fect services, please visit https://www.campbowwow.com/lindenhurst/.

Is your business interested in being featured in the Village's series? Contact the Village's Economic Development Specialist, Anita Archambeau, at [email protected].

🌎♻️ Happy America Recycles Day! Let's make a difference together by reducing, reusing, and recycling. Every small action counts. Check out www.lindenhurstil.org/sustainability to discover additional sustainability initiatives and practices. Learn more about the America Recycles Initiative and how you can contribute to a greener and cleaner future by visiting https://kab.org/our-signature-programs/america-recycles-day/. 🌱🌍

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the Season of Giving Food Drive in partnership with First American Bank ! Together, we’ve made this holiday season a little brighter for those in need in our community. All donations collected will be distributed to local food banks.

At the Village Board Meeting on Monday, October 23rd, the Village Board presented a proclamation to the Hindu American Foundation for Diwali Awareness Day on November 12th. Diwali is a festival of lights where participants light small oil lamps around the home and pray for knowledge, peace, and universal well-being.

On this Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering dedication and courage. The Village of Lindenhurst will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:00 am today, November 11, inside the Village Public Works Garage behind Village Hall at 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.

Monday’s Village Board meeting begins 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include:

New Business
A. Bid Award: Lift Station Controls and Equipment Upgrades – Connelly Electric Company - $267,000
B. Approval: Hawthorn/Sprucewood/Lake Shore Drive Road Reconstruction Project Temporary Easement Acquisition (Easements #0002, 0003, 0005, 0007, 0008)
C. Approval: Economic Incentive Agreement with Linden Plaza Lindenhurst, LLC - $80,000
D. Approval: 2023 Property Tax Levy Determination
Please visit the Village website at www.lindenhurstil.org/vbagendas for the agenda packet.

The Village of Lindenhurst Veterans Day Ceremony will take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 11, inside the Village Public Works Garage behind Village Hall at 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. The keynote speaker for this year's Veterans Day will be Paula Carballido, Executive Director of the Lake County Honor Flight. We hope to see you there!

After 40 years of service, the Village will stop operating as a postal substation and move to a stamps-to-go service effective close of business on November 22. The stamps-to-go service will be a user-friendly option for residents to purchase stamps because it allows the Village to now accept credit/debit cards instead of only accepting cash and check. For more information on this transition, please visit the Village website at www.lindenhurstil.org/postofficeupdates.

The November/ December edition of the Village Voice Newsletter is now available! 💻📰This edition includes:
• Road Resurfacing Wrap- Up
• Citizens' Academy Recap
• Winter is Coming! Tips for the upcoming snow season.
And more! Please visit www.lindenhurstil.org/communications to read the new Village Voice Newsletter.

Congratulations to the participants of the 2023 Lindenhurst Citizens Academy! The Citizens’ Academy Program educates participants on the inner workings of Village departments, including Administration, Police, and Public Works. Through a series of informative workshops over eight weeks, residents had the opportunity to gain insights into the policies and procedures of each department. This initiative aims to foster a deeper understanding of the Village’s daily operations among its residents, ultimately promoting greater transparency and community engagement. The Citizens’ Academy takes place once a year from September- October. For more information on the Citizens’ Academy, please visit www.lindenhurstil.org/citizensacademy.

Back and better than ever! Join the Village of Lindenhurst and the Lindenhurst Park District for the annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting on December 2nd!🎄🎅 As the event approaches, details on Santa’s travel route will be posted on the Village website.

The first-ever Lindenhurst business meeting was a success! Local businesses had a chance to network and learn about economic development resources in the Village. The Village is excited to hopefully continue to offer this event in the future and help our local business community thrive!

🎃🚓 Chilly and snowy weather? No problem! The Lindenhurst Police Department didn't let the weather scare us away from participating in Halloween festivities. We had a "ghoul" time keeping everyone safe and building relationships with our community! 👻🍬

Happy Halloween!🎃👻 As a reminder, Lindenhurst Trick or Treating hours are today, October 31st, from 4:00- 7:00 p.m. The Lindenhurst Police Department would like to remind residents of some safety tips before heading out for Halloween trick-or-treating.

👻Plan Ahead- Set a designated route for your trick-or-treaters to follow. Be sure to select a meeting point within the route if someone gets separated. Make sure trick-or-treaters have a list of emergency contacts, including parents' phone numbers.
🎃Road Safety- Always use crosswalks and obey traffic signals. Trick or Treaters should look both ways before crossing the street and walk on sidewalks when possible. If driving, please drive slowly and be alert!
👻Costume Safety- Ensure costumes fit well to prevent tripping or falling.
🎃Trick or Treating Supervision- An adult or a responsible older sibling should always accompany young children. If older kids are trick or treating, establish a curfew and check-in times.

The Village of Lindenhurst is now hiring qualified applicants for a full-time Maintenance Operator I or Laborer (depending on qualifications) in the Public Works Department. 🦺💧⚙️

This position is a member of a work crew performing semi-skilled and unskilled labor work within the Public Works function to repair and maintain Village infrastructure that includes streets, water distribution, sanitary collection, and wastewater systems, including a 2.0 MGD treatment facility. Additionally, the position will assist in snow removal operations on Village streets. The Maintenance Operator I/ Laborer is a full-time position Monday- Friday from 7:00 am- 3:00 pm and is available for on-call status on rotating shifts during weekends. For additional information and application, please visit www.lindenhurstil.org/jobs.

Welcome to Lindenhurst, it's been waiting for you! The Village of Lindenhurst is ready to enter our new Era by Shaking It Off to Taylor's Version of 1989, so we've done our own take to celebrate!

Bio-Solids Removal And Land Application will begin on Monday, October 30. This removal by Stewart Spreading occurs annually and will not cause any disruption in service to the residents. Any questions or comments may be addressed by calling the Village Hall at 847-356-8252. For the complete press release, please visit www.lindenhurstil.org/communications.

Update: Fairfield Road is now open to normal traffic flow.

Please avoid Fairfield Rd. between Ridgeland Dr. and Burr Oak Ln. due to a structure fire.

Please avoid Fairfield Rd. between Ridgeland Dr. and Burr Oak Ln. due to a structure fire.

This holiday season, Lindenhurst Police Department is "cracking down" on hunger with First American Bank during the Season of Giving Food Drive to make the holidays brighter for those in need.🥫🚓 The Season of Giving Food Drive will collect non-perishable food items through November 11. All donated items will be collected and distributed to local food banks. Donations can be dropped off at First American Bank (1906 E. Grand Avenue), Lindenhurst Police Department (2300 E. Grand Avenue), and Lindenhurst Village Hall (2301 E. Sand Lake Road).

Monday’s Village Board meeting begins 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall. Agenda items include:

New Business
A. Proclamation: Diwali Awareness Day on Behalf of the Hindu American Foundation
B. Bid Award: Contractual 2023 Parkway Tree Trimming – Advanced Tree Care
C. Approval: Stamps-to-Go Agreement
D. Ordinance 23-10-2276: Amending the Liquor License Regulation of the Village Code to Create a New Special Event Liquor License Classification

Please visit our website at www.lindenhurstil.org/vbagendas for the full agenda and packet.