Engineering Division staff have begun performing survey work on this section of roadway and will be working in the area for several weeks using surveying equipment, opening manholes, and spray painting dimensions. There are no plans at this time to perform any construction work, this operation is for gathering information only.

 The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) recently released their 2011 schedule for household chemical waste collection events.  Drop-off events will be held on the second Saturday and fourth Monday of each month at SWALCO's Gurnee facility (1311 Estes).  Residents will need an appointment in order to drop off the chemicals they wish to dispose.  To schedule an appointment for any of these dates, visit SWALCO's website.  Mobile collections will take p

The Village receives frequent questions from residents about where they can take items that are not able to be thrown out or recycled through Waste Management.  Fortunately, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) has an excellent guide of local resources that can take various items that cannot be disposed of through regular methods.  Everything from aluminum to helium tanks and wine corks can be found on this list.  See the list and accompanying resources on