Posted on: November 14, 2023
The Village of Pingree Grove’s Community Events Committee is hosting an Electric Holiday
Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The Electric Holiday Parade will begin with a line up at the Pingree Grove Fire Protection District Station #...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 23, 2023
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) (formerly Canadian Pacific) Holiday Train will be back again this year!Pingree Grove is fortunate for being included as one of the two Illinois stops for the 25th annual Holiday Train program on Sunday, Nove...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 18, 2023
Pingree Grove Special Census May 2024!
The Village’s population growth has increased significantly since the 2020 US Census. To ensure that the Village receives properly allocated revenue and benefits associated with population-based Local Govern...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 17, 2023
´The Community Gardens have come to an end for the growing season.
´The gardens house over 30, 5’x15’garden plots that are available for seasonal rental on a first come, first served basis for a nominal ren...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 12, 2023
All solicitors must be properly registered with the Village.
- Your safety is important! All commercial solicitor applicants are required to submit to a fingerprint background check by the Pingree Grove Police Department.
- How do you know if a solicitor is leg...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 3, 2023
The Village has established the 2023 trick or treating hours for Halloween 2023 to 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Be safe! Have fun!
Pingree Grove News
Posted on: September 28, 2023
The Pingree Grove Police Department has joined with Everbridge, an emergency alert notification system used to quickly relay communications to Village residents and businesses in real time.
In times of emergency, registered Everbridge users will be notifie...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: August 7, 2023
As temperatures rise and the use of fans and air conditioners
increases, ComEd warns customers of bad actors eager to use the prospect of higher
electric bills to scam individuals out of money.
Following extreme weather events, including the recent string of...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: July 28, 2023
The Village is hosting an open house on Monday, August 7, to share exhibits of the proposed improvements to the Reinking Rd and Damisch Rd roundabout. The project includes reconstruction of pavement, railroad crossing, streetscape and other related improv...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: July 20, 2023
An underground water leak was discovered in the community/pollinator garden and water to the areas has been shut off. Due to location of leak, repairs are not anticipated until Thursday of next week.
Pingree Grove News
Posted on: July 19, 2023
Curb, gutter and sidewalk repairs are being made in THE POINT #15 neighborhood beginning July 19 through the remainder of the week. Please observe construction areas.
Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 25, 2023
The Village of Pingree Grove has experienced rapid population growth over the past 15 years and will continue to see growth with new and projected development. The Village initiated a process to evaluate and plan for the long-term expansion of the Village...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 12, 2023
Pingree Grove, IL – May 1, 2023, the Village of Pingree Grove Board of Trustees approved a service agreement with Kane County Division of Transportation as a designated Ride in Kane sponsor. Ride in Kane (RIK) is a Section 5310 transpor...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 19, 2023
Congressman Krishnamoorthi invites you to attend his upcoming town hall meeting on Monday, May 1 at the Pingree Grove Municipal Center. This is a great opportunity for you to communicate directly with the Congressman about issues that matter to ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 11, 2023
A controlled burn will take place at three ponds within the CL North Parkside community, today, Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 23, 2023
April 3 - water/sewer utility bill payments due by 5:00 pm.
April 7 - free yard waste pickup by Flood Brothers.
Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 1, 2023
The combined water/sewer utility bill is due on the first of the month (or first business day), in even-numbered months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec), to be received by 5:00pm. The following utility billing calendar may assist you in managing y...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: February 23, 2023
Utility workers cleared impediments to the roadway and the roundabout is now open to traffic. (As of approx. 8:15 p.m., Thursday, 2/23/23).
Pingree Grove News
Posted on: February 22, 2023
The roundabout remains closed, plan your morning travels accordingly. In addition, several businesses and residences within village limits remain without power.
The latest news reports state that there...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: January 3, 2023
MUNICIPAL CENTER TELEPHONE OUTAGE The Village Municipal Center is currently experiencinga telephone outage.
Please send any questions or concerns via email: info@pingreegrove.org and they will be addressed as soon as possible.
Thank you...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: December 27, 2022
The regular meeting of Board of Trustees Scheduled for January 3, 2023, is cancelled.
Pingree Grove News
Posted on: December 21, 2022
Effective with the first billing cycle of 2023, utility bills are due on the 1st of the month (or first business day following). A two-day grace period will be given; a 10% late fee will apply thereafter.
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: December 19, 2022
The Village Municipal Center Will Be Closed in Observance of the Holidays, Friday, December 23 - Monday, December 26
Pingree Grove News
Posted on: November 30, 2022
The Village of Pingree Grove is excited to announce the return of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Parking for this event will be limited on a first come, first served basis and we highly encourage people to carpool to thi...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: November 11, 2022
Reinking Road reopened to vehicular traffic a day earlier than anticipated! Canadian Pacific workers continue to close out their construction site and will be removing detour signage.
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: November 10, 2022
We are excited to announce that the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will be arriving in Pingree Grove on Saturday, December 3rd at 8:45 am to start their Holiday Show at 9:00 am. Show will last about 30 minutes before leaving to their next location at 9:45...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 28, 2022
DETOUR: November 7 - November 11. PORTION of Reinking Rd south of traffic circle to US20 will be closed to through traffic for Canadian Pacific railroad construciton. Please be prepared to adjust your commute during this time. US20 will not be c...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 18, 2022
Village President Steve Wiedmeyer invites you to attend the 2022 Village Town Hall Meeting. Monday October 24 at the Cambridge Lakes Community Center and Tuesday, October 25 at the Carillon, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm both days.
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 14, 2022
The Village is scheduled to begin winterizing the water irrigation system the week of October 16, which is a 2–3-week process. Please note that water seepage may occur in various areas throughout the Village - this is a normal occurrence during ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: September 27, 2022
The Village of Pingree Grove is hiring for the position of full-time Maintenance Worker I.
The ideal candidate will have the experience and ability to perform a variety of unskilled and semi- skilled tasks in the re-construction, mainte...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 20, 2022
On Monday night, the Village Board voted to approve the annexation and development of ±286-acres of property commonly known as Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2, subject to a revision to reduce the number of housing units and increase the size of th...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 27, 2021
CORRECTION: Watering permitted on odd numbered days, for odd numbered addresses and even numbered days, for even numbered addresses.
The Village encourages your participation in an odd/even schedule for use of sprinklers and garden hose...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 25, 2021
Several residents asked questions regarding the process to develop real estate, particularly in regard to opportunities to voice their opinion.
In this News Flash, the Village provides an overview of the development process, roles of the groups i...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 14, 2021
D.R. Horton filed documents to begin the formal review process to annex and development a ±286-acre area of land with residential uses in the Village of Pingree Grove. Village staff is beginning to review the submittals. Cursory review of the plans indica...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: February 3, 2021
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Region 8 (DuPage, Kane), and Region 9 (Lake, McHenry) are moving to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan effective today. Additional information about which tier a...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: January 16, 2021
The Village Board will hear a presentation from DR Horton at their regular meeting on Monday, January 18, 2021. Due to the ongoing Tier 3 mitigations, the Board will convene remotely via Zoom, which can be viewed on the Village’s YouTube channel...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: December 31, 2020
Yesterday's snowfall, followed by freezing rain, created challenging conditions for snow removal. Wet and heavy snow can damage mailboxes as it exits the plow's blade, and this event was no exception. As a reminder to residents, the Village is responsible...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: November 17, 2020
Hello, Pingree Grove! Are you looking for information about our community? Take a gander at What's Good in the Grove?, the Village's new newsletter. Click the following link to view the Fall 2020 edition, which covers topics such as the #PingreeGrows wate...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: November 10, 2020
The Village of Pingree Grove is pleased to share that The Milk House has been recognized by the Illinois Office of Tourism's Illinois Made program. If you haven't had the pleasure of visiting their establishment for farm fresh, locally m...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: August 11, 2020
Here is what to expect if you have not responded to the 2020 Census, as well as what you can expect if you receive a visit:
The census taker will have a valid ID badge with their photo, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.
Census...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: June 3, 2020
As shared on the Village’s Facebook page, we are aware of the post by the Hampshire Police Department indicating that local businesses in Hampshire should close, and advising of the potential for disturbances this evening (6/3/2020). We have no ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
Like many of you, we have watched the events unfolding over the past several days, both across the nation and here in our neighboring communities. We condemn racial injustice and bias in the strongest of possible terms, and we work on a daily ba...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
Recently, Village officials met with ComEd to discuss the past year’s power reliability in the Village. We experience the same outages and power flickers that our residents do, and addressing this issue is a critical concern for our co...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 26, 2020
It’s that time of year where we get severe weather in Illinois, and we also get a lot of questions about our "Tornado Sirens". One of the most frequent comments that residents make regarding the sirens is that the residents c...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 26, 2020
The Village Board of Trustees will conduct a special board meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 7:00 pm, to discuss an application for a state grant seeking funding for an expansion to the Village’s water system. The public can watch th...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 26, 2020
The Village has taken an aggressive and conservative approach to managing the pandemic spread of COVID-19 in our community. Those measures have included park and building closures in accordance with state regulations, implementation of social di...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 19, 2020
Let’s talk about some good news!
Many residents are interested in installing swimming pools in their backyards, and have been concerned about the impact of current Village regulations on pools. We work hard to be responsive and adaptive...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 19, 2020
We work hard to have a continuing dialogue with our residents, and to keep you informed on current events in the Village. Last evening, the Village considered the very difficult question of how we should handle summer events this year, in light ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 18, 2020
The Village of Pingree Grove is conducting three virtual public meetings this evening: a Liquor Commission Meeting at 5:30pm, a Plan Commission meeting at 6:00pm, and a Village Board meeting at 7:00pm. These meetings will be simulcast online at ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 5, 2020
We have been receiving a lot of questions lately regarding swimming pools in the Village.
First, the Village does not control the swimming pools at community centers in the Village; those are owned and operated by the respective homeowners associations (HO...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 1, 2020
This Saturday would customarily be our "Touch A Truck" event, which is a beloved community event. Current public health recommendations advising that we work to eliminate large gatherings and touching surfaces would put a damper on the...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 21, 2020
The Village of Pingree Grove is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, for the Village’s Consolidated Annual ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 9, 2020
Our friends at Flood Brothers have shared the following procedures with us, as they work to keep their workers and our community safe!
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 9, 2020
PINGREE GROVE MAN FACES CHARGES FOR BURGLARY TO MOTOR VEHICLE
The Village of Pingree Grove Police Department has arrested and charged Diamante Parker of the 2300 Block of Upland Drive, in Pingree Grove, Illinois, of Felony Burglary to a Motor Vehicle.
The V...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 8, 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Village will be starting construction of the Richard J. Brown / Route 72 intersection this week!
This project will result in the construction of a signalized intersection at Route 72 and Richard J. Brown, with...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 2, 2020
We really and truly need your help.
The Playgrounds are closed, by the Governor’s Executive Order. Why are they closed? There’s no polite way to say it--they are breeding grounds for an incredibly dangerous, communicable disease. &n...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: April 1, 2020
The ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in our state and country has been unprecedented. We are working on a daily basis, directly with our federal, state and local counterparts to ensure that every possible precaution is being utilized to p...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 20, 2020
We know it’s a challenging time. We are overwhelmed by our friends’ and neighbors’ response to our call for volunteers. That post also included information on how residents can contact the Village to ask for help. We are also...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 16, 2020
The Village of Pingree Grove is responding to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by offering support to our at-risk populations. We have a significant population in the community who are at a greater risk of illness posed by this pandemic...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 14, 2020
Based on recommendations from local, state and federal health officials, the Municipal Center lobby will be closed starting on Monday, March 16, 2020. The Village will remain operational, but services that are normally handled in-person will be ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 11, 2020
In the next week, work will start in earnest on completing the 2020 national Census. This year, the Census will have an online reporting module that enables residents to electronically submit their information. More info on that below,...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 10, 2020
Today, the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, was announced to have been detected in Kane County. We want to reach out to our residents and share this news with you, as a part of our commitment to keep you informed of event...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 4, 2020
The Village works hard every day to operate as efficiently as possible, and to find ways to collaborate with our other local units of government in order to minimize the cost that is passed along to our residents, as well as to enhance all of our services...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 3, 2020
We completely understand that no one wants to talk about poop--it’s a crappy topic. But fundamentally, one of the most important public services we offer is taking wastewater and converting it to a safe, environmentally friendly effluent that ca...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: March 2, 2020
For the past several weeks, the news has included extensive information about the spread of COVID-19, a novel Coronavirus that originated in China. As confirmed cases of the Coronavirus have spread, the Village has worked closely with local, sta...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: January 23, 2020
The Village is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library’s Saturday Storytime program at the Pingree Grove Municipal Center! The first Saturday of each month at 10:00am, storytime will be...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: November 20, 2019
For our residents over on Upland, we wanted to share an important public safety update with you.
When the neighborhoods in that area were constructed, a gate was installed at the point where Upland dead-ends at the parking lot for Starks Corners...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: November 7, 2019
Under Illinois law, the Village will soon be publishing a notice required by the “Truth in Taxation Act”, describing any proposed changes in the Village’s property tax levy for 2019. Under the
requirements of this law, the Vil...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: November 8, 2019
Water utility bills are on their way. If you aren't signed up for auto pay, there's no time like the present! Hassle-free payment option--no service fees and always an on-time payment. Turn in your application by November 26th and we c...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 9, 2019
The Village of Pingree Grove 2019 Pavement Patching Program will be initiated tomorrow, Thursday, October 10, 2019. Areas likely to be subject to patching and repair are marked with white spray-paint in the roadway. Residents are encou...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 2, 2019
We're incredibly pleased to announce that, in partnership with our US Representative Lauren Underwood, the Village will be hosting Congresswoman Staff Office Hours at the Pingree Grove Municipal Center on the first Thursday of each month, starting this Th...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: October 1, 2019
As a reminder to our residents, Flood Brothers offers a free yard waste pickup the first full week of April and October, each year. For this month, that will mean the pickup will occur on your regular collection day, the week of October 7-11.
Nor...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: September 4, 2019
A quick note for our residents: we have been advised that the United States Department of Commerce will begin conducting census fieldwork in the Village, in anticipation of the 2020 federal census. Under federal law, census workers are not requi...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: September 3, 2019
The Village of Pingree Grove will be hosting a Town Hall meeting with State Senator Don DeWitte on September 17, 2019, at 7:00pm, at the Pingree Grove Municipal Center, 555 Reinking Road. The public is invited to attend and hear updates on curre...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: August 22, 2019
With the Village's recent move to the Municipal Center at 555 Reinking Road, there are a number of parcels of land near Reinking Road and Route 20 that the Village owns, but no longer requires the use of. Accordingly, as a component of the Villa...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: August 21, 2019
Despite email, Facebook, Instagram, text messages and the myriad of other formats of electronic communication, there's still something deeply satisfying about receiving good old USPS mail. Perhaps we don't want to see everything in the mailbox, ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: August 14, 2019
The Village is in the process of building a complete Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computer model of our utility systems (water, wastewater and stormwater). The GIS models are of great assistance in enhancing the Village's legal complianc...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: July 30, 2019
From time to time, you may see an unusual Village vehicle and wonder why it’s in our fleet. For some vehicles (like the swaploader we recently posted about), it’s because we work to be innovative and reduce costs by combining multiple ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: July 25, 2019
The Village strives to do more with less, and to make maximum use of our limited resources and staffing. So when we looked to expand our Public Works fleet a few years ago, we had a number of needs. We needed a large snowplow to clear more roadways faster...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: July 17, 2019
For those of you who were unable to attend the Village Board meeting on Monday night, we have uploaded the Pingree Grows presentation to our website, for your viewing pleasure. The Board is pleased to announce that this project provides a sustai...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: July 5, 2019
Many of Pingree Grove's Cambridge Lakes neighborhoods have beautiful, rough-hewn cedar mailboxes posts that are now approaching 10-15 years old. Because of Cedar's excellent resistance to rain and sunlight, these often appear to be in great cond...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: July 2, 2019
This weekend marks our incredibly popular, amazingly fun Independence Day celebration! We have live music, a Friday night beer (and wine) garden, what is sure to be our largest ever car show, and much more...not to mention our blockbuster Saturd...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: June 26, 2019
As recently shared, the Village experienced some vandalism at the playground adjacent to the skate park (the park on Wester Boulevard between Alta Vista Drive and Diamond Head Trail). Village Public Works crews are working to repair the damage, ...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: June 26, 2019
The Village will be completing our much-anticipated move from the current Village Hall trailers to the Municipal Center on Friday, June 28, 2019.
As a reminder, Village offices will be closed to the public on the morning of Friday, June 28, reopening at 1:...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: June 21, 2019
We are pleased to announce that the Village is nearing completion of the Municipal Center at 555 Reinking Road! Over the past few weeks, we have been putting the finishing touches on the building, including finalizing utility connections and working on in...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: June 24, 2019
The Village has recently launched a Twitter and an Instagram account. Both account usernames are @pingreegrove. We need your help sharing the word on what a great place Pingree Grove is to live and work. Share your pictures a...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: June 14, 2019
From the photos, it may look as though Truck 282 is a brand new snowplow. While it may be hard to believe, this truck is now over 10 years old. Purchased new by the Village in 2008, the Village has operated this truck for the past 11 winters as one of our...
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Pingree Grove News
Posted on: May 23, 2019
The City of Elgin and the Village of Pingree Grove will be providing a public informational meeting that has been scheduled for May 28, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in the Pingree Grove Village Hall for the purpose of discussing the improvement of int...
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Pingree Grove News