Insights and Full Video from the Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation’s 2024 State of the Village Event
From community connections to new opportunities in the Village of Sugar Grove, watch Jennifer Konen share her insights on the community’s vision for 2024 and beyond. This video captures the full State of the Village event hosted by the Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation.
The sold-out breakfast was moderated by Jonathan Meagher, Vice Chairman of the Sugar Grove EDC and General Manager of Rich Harvest Farms. It also featured remarks by Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Brian Knetl and brought together over 150 residents, local business owners, elected officials, investors, and stakeholders.
Key highlights and accomplishments include:
- Celebrating Success: President Konen showcased notable wins from the past 12 months, including a historic 0% property tax increase, the arrival of new dining destinations like Burnt Barrel and Primos Tacos, strategic staff additions, advancements in the Commercial Property Enhancement Program, and collaborative efforts to bolster public safety like the placement of a new school resource officer at Harter Middle School.
- Growing Opportunities: The Village is moving closer toward its vision of being a community where residents can get everything they need right here, with new additions like Starbucks, Cold Stone Creamery, and Cilantro Taco Grill coming soon.
- Driving Force: Sugar Grove’s driving force for the future is Connection, which includes linking residents with businesses, collaborating across governmental bodies, supporting education and recreation, fostering non-profit partnerships, nurturing community connections, organizing community events, and recognizing the power of collective impact over individual efforts.
- Investments in Infrastructure: Updates on new infrastructure projects in the community, including a new pedestrian bridge and crosswalk at IL Route 30 to enhance connectivity and safety within the Village.
- Updates on Crown Community Development: President Konen also shared more about the Village's ongoing work with Crown Community Development, emphasizing that it’s more than new restaurants, shopping, and opportunities to gather; it's about economic stability, diversifying our tax base, attracting even more businesses, and enhancing support for essential community services.
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to continue visiting sugargroveil.gov for the latest community updates.
Letter from the President
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If you'd like to see the presentation in person, President Konen will deliver it at the Sugar Grove Public Library at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25. A Q&A will follow the presentation. We hope to see you there! Click here to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7d6ch8g
The Village of Sugar Grove has released its Budget at a Glance for Fiscal Year 2025. This document provides an overview of key financial information, offering residents a clear and concise look at the Village’s budget. Learn more at: https://www.sugargroveil.gov/transparency
Referendum Fact Sheet Approved January 21, 2025.
All YouTube Live streams from the Village, including the Village Board and Planning Commission meetings for The Grove and President Konen's Virtual Townhall , are available on the Official Village of Sugar Grove YouTube page .
The Village received a petition referendum: advisory question of public policy on December 26th.
The Village of Sugar Grove has received various questions from residents regarding the new development project, The Grove. For answers to frequently asked questions regarding project scope, infrastructure, and financial considerations click the link below. The Grove Development Our goal is to ensure transparency and provide the community with precise information about what to expect from this development project.
