October 2023

Village Hall Expansion Plan Takes Shape

Your Village Board of Trustees and staff have been conferring with Wold Architects of Palatine to plan the expansion of Village Hall. The overarching plan involves adding a new wing to the existing structure, extending the hall eastward. The additional space will include a new boardroom, staff offices, and meeting spaces. Construction will be done in phases, first, building the new structure, followed by moving the staff to new quarters, and lastly, renovating the existing offices as a final phase. Exterior landscaping will take place during the final phase.

Our team is working closely with the architects, Army Corps of Engineers and the Long Grove Historical Society, to retain the old world feel of the structure and historic buildings. Planning also includes mindfulness of the wetlands and foliage on the property.



Additional details will be shared in the December issue of the Bridge newsletter, our social media channels, and the Village website.

Train Horn Quiet Zones Temporarily Suspended

During Track Improvements 

Neighborhoods on the east side of Long Grove will be impacted by additional train horn noise for the remainder of 2023. An inspection by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) along the CN/Metra rail line, which is home to the Lake County Quiet Zone, was deemed in need of improvements at several crossings. 

Until improvements are completed at all locations, a temporary suspension of the entire Quiet Zone has been put in place. All trains are expected to sound their horns when approaching crossings. Crews are working swiftly to complete the projects, and anticipate the Quiet Zone to be reinstated by early 2024.

A map of the impacted line is available at Metra’s website.



Checker Road

Traffic Calming

For some time now residents along Checker Road have shared their concerns regarding this area being used as a “cut through,” where motorists continually exceeded speed limits through the neighborhood.

At the September 26th Board of Trustees Meeting, a vote was taken approving the installation of speed tables, devices that raise the entire wheelbase of a vehicle to reduce its speed.

In addition to the speed tables, 25 mile per hour speed limit signs were installed by Ela Township in early October. We are optimistic these changes will increase the safety of area residents. The situation will continue to be monitored to gauge progress.

At mid-month, Robert Parker Coffin Road was closed for a two-week construction project that included RPC, Archer Road and Three Lakes Drive/Court. The first lift of asphalt has been placed. The final lift of asphalt is scheduled to conclude soon, weather permitting.

The Osage Road project began October 9th. The main pipe is installed. Grading and shaping ditches, with replacement of driveway culverts remains.

Aptakisic Road –crews are working on construction of the new road base, storm sewer installation and electrical work. The contractor also plans on placing a concrete curb and gutter from Twin Oaks Boulevard to Hilltop Road. Utility relocation work by AT&T and Nicor Gas is in progress.

Stay Connected With Your Village Board of Trustees

Our board of trustees is a civic-minded group of volunteers who devote their time to ensure the seamless operation of our community. Many important local and state topics are discussed at their meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Long Grove Village Hall. If you can’t attend, each meeting is recorded and available for on-demand viewing on our YouTube channel

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