Village of Elk Grove
Recent News About Village of Elk Grove
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ONCC sends Fly Quiet recommendations to FAA for testing
Since last fall, the Fly Quiet Committee has been involved in a series of meetings with the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), discussing criteria for a proposed overnight runway rotation to be used for O’Hare Airport.
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Elk Grove Village no longer mandates pet licensing
There’s good news for pet owners in Elk Grove Village.
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Schaumburg property owners have until Jan. 8 to appeal valuations
Schaumburg residents and other property owners have been informed that they have until Jan. 8, 2016, to submit any appeals on the assessed value of their property. If a property owner believes an assessed value is too high, he or she can appeal through the Cook County Board of Review Office.
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Study offers recommendations to reduce noise from O'Hare
The Suburban O’Hare Commission (SOC) recently presented the results of a study, conducted by JDA Aviation Technology Solutions, seeking technical recommendations on how to reduce noise pollution coming from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in response to concerns from surrounding residents and businesses.
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Elk Grove newsletter details effects from state's pension-fund mandate on taxes
The Village of Elk Grove recently published a special newsletter for residents and businesses to detail several issues related to the pension-funding problems being faced by the village and other Illinois communities.
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Love Street water-main project in Elk Grove running ahead of schedule
The Village of Elk Grove said this week that the Love Street water-main project has been progressing ahead of schedule.
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Work hours extended to expedite Elk Grove water-main project's completion
Construction continues on Elk Grove Village's Love Street water-main replacement.To complete the project in the most time-efficient manner and to maximize daylight, village officials have authorized the contractor to start work on the project at 6 a.m. daily and to work Saturdays.
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DuPage County plans biking, walking paths near Elgin-O'Hare Expressway
Along with support from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, DuPage County has a development project in place to create a plan for assessing and improving conditions and facilities for biking and walking in the areas surrounding the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway.
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Elk Grove receives 2015 Small Business Advocate Award
Elk Grove Mayor Craig Johnson recently accepted the 2015 Small Business Advocate Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
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Oakton Street closures to begin this week
Long-term lane closures on Oakton Street in Elk Grove Village are scheduled to begin this month.
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Four Elk Grove residents receive Fire Chief's Award
Elk Grove Deputy Fire Chief Lance Harris presented four civilians with the Fire Chief's Award at the Aug. 18 village board meeting.
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Elk Grove conducting extra traffic enforcement activities
The Elk Grove Village Police Department said Monday it is conducting extra traffic enforcement activities related to the Labor Day Holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket enforcement campaigns through Sept. 7.
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Greenleaf and Morse avenues set for closure next week
Greenleaf and Morse avenues will be closed west of Busse Road to all traffic beginning Aug. 24.
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Elk Grove delivers O'Hare comment cards to FAA
Village of Elk Grove officials recently joined residents in delivering nearly 2,000 comment cards collected by the village and volunteers to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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FAA to hold public meetings next month on O'Hare environmental impact statement
The Federal Aviation Administration will host four public meetings in August to solicit comments on the draft re-evaluation of the O'Hare Airport modernization Environmental Impact Statement.
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Elk Grove celebrates 60th anniversary with Camaro raffle
In honor of the 60th anniversary of Elk Grove, Castle Chevrolet is donating a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro to be raffled off at the 60th anniversary picnic this Sunday.
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Elk Grove continues nighttime spraying for mosquitoes
The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District (NWMAD) will resume nighttime spraying for nuisance mosquitoes within Elk Grove, Illinois, as conditions permit.
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Elk Grove begins ad campaign to better market village
Mayor Craig B. Johnson of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, announced a plan to increase village brand awareness to draw in businesses and retain existing businesses at the State of the Village Address on May 7.
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Elk Grove Village adopts bike plan
The Elk Grove Village Board adopted the village bike plan at its March 24th meeting after gathering public input and recommendations through the bike plan task force, consisting of representatives from Elk Grove Village, Elk Grove Park District and Friends of Cycling in Elk Grove.
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Elk Grove police turn up heat ahead of St. Pat's Day
The Elk Grove Village Police Department is beefing up traffic enforcement activities through March 22. The activities are tied to the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaigns, as well as St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday.