On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the Village of Sugar Grove Police Department will host a prescription drug take back event as part of the National DEA-sponsored Drug Take Back Day. The event will be held at the Police Department, 10 S. Municipal Drive, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. To learn more, visit https://www.dea.gov/takebackday#psas

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. STATE OF THE VILLAGE 2024 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.

As part of the Village’s ongoing environmental effort, and in order to increase the number of trees in town, the Village is offering a 50/50 Cost Sharing Program for parkway trees. The Village will contribute 50% of the cost of the trees, with residents providing the remaining 50%. The cost includes the tree, delivery, installation, and mulch. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary, is limited to owner-occupied homes, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Trees can be placed only within the parkway. Residents may suggest locations for their trees, but locations will be reviewed for suitability and utility conflicts. The final location will be at the discretion of the Public Works Department. The Village will plant the trees in late May to early June (as weather permits) and will monitor the health of the tree during the initial growing season. Orders and payments are due by April 19, 2024. 2024 Spring Parkway Tree Program Form

The Village of Sugar Grove Public Works Department will be performing hydrant flushing April 1st thru April 12th. The Public Works Department performs hydrant flushing twice a year as part of the regular maintenance to the Village water distribution system. By simply flushing hydrants to allow water to flow rapidly through them, water quality is improved and mineral build-up in the water mains is minimized. Hydrant flushing also ensures that hydrants are ready for emergency use. Please note that hydrant flushing could temporarily cause rusty-looking water, even for homes outside the particular flushing area. The discoloration is caused by minerals that get stirred up in the water mains. Residents are encouraged to refrain from washing laundry when flushing is done in or near their neighborhood as the temporarily discolored water may cause laundry staining. Public Works crews will flush hydrants from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday according to the following schedule:

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For Immediate Release: February 7, 2024 Sugar Grove, IL - The Village of Sugar Grove's Village Board advanced recommendations to enhance intersection safety and traffic flow at Park Avenue and IL 47 by submitting their recommendations to IDOT. “With these long-awaited safety improvements, this project makes this area safer for everyone on the roads,” said Village of Sugar Grove President Jennifer Konen. “We are happy to see these improvements moving forward at this busy intersection and we remain committed to evaluating and advocating for increased safety on our roadways.” The recommended improvements include measures such as prohibiting through movements across IL 47 and left turns from Park Avenue, installing raised medians or islands on Park Avenue, and enhancing signage and pavement markings to encourage safer driving behavior. These proposed changes aim to improve safety and traffic flow by reducing certain high-risk movements while encouraging more controlled and safe driving behavior. The recommendations stem from a Traffic Study conducted by HRGreen, which studied the history of serious crashes at the intersection and determined most crashes involve vehicles from Park Avenue crossing or turning left onto IL 47. It found the heavy traffic volumes and high speeds on IL 47 make entry gaps infrequent, causing driver frustration, which can lead to unsafe decisions. This also creates long delays on Park Avenue, causing congestion and poor traffic conditions. Should IDOT approve the recommendations, the project’s next phase would involve the preparation of detailed engineering to support a construction permit. Given that IL 47 is a State Highway, the project will require a permit from IDOT's Bureau of Traffic. The estimated budget for engineering and construction is approximately $235,000. For more information on the plan and HRGReen’s study, visit our website www.sugargroveil.gov. ### Media Contact: Meredith Krantz (630) 947-2385 meredith@krantzstrategies.com

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