Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train

Village President, Amber Kubiak and Mr. & Mrs. Claus
Await the arrival of this year's holiday train

Radiance on Reinking

Radiance on Reining - Brittany's Tree Display. Sponsor one of the 13 Brittany's Trees. A $65 sponsorship includes a five-foot pine tree staked in front of the Village Municipal Center, three strings of white lights with power ac...

Heritage Holiday Lane

Grab a breakfast sandwich and cup of coffee or hot chocolate while wiating for the CPKC Holiday Train, and after, take a stroll down to the Milk House and Gather as festivities will continue!

Sunday, November 26 8:30 am - 10:30 am

Hot Chocolate & Coffee...

Do Not Obstruct Village Roadways

Properly position garbage/recycling carts at curbside or along edge of your driveway, where they are accessible for removal, but not blocking the sidewalk.

Independence Day Parade

Saturday, July 8

Community-Wide Garage Sale

The Community Events Committee is hosting this year's community-wide garage sale on Thursday, June 15 through Saturday, June 17, from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.  Participant registration and $10 permit fee is required. Register for a garage sale permit o...

Village Board Members 2023

The April 2023 Consolidated Election resulted in a new Village President, Amber Kubiak (Trustee 2017-2023), replacing outgoing President, Steve Wiedmeyer. Steve Wiedmeyer served on the Village Board for over 25 years – as Trustee from 1996-2015,...

Arbor Day Celebration April 2023

Cambridge Lakes Charter School third graders, along with Village President Wiedmeyer and Public Works Director, Pat Doherty, celebrate Arbor Day with a newly planted Starlite Flowering Crabapple tree.

Touch-a-Truck

Community Events Committee presents its annual family friendly Touch-a-Truck, on Saturday May 6 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. Quiet Hour 12:00-1:00 pm.

Water Treatment Plant

Construction of the Village's second water treatment plant near Daniel Blvd and Reinking Road is in full swing!

Municipal Center Tree Dedication

Fall 2022, the Village Board dedicated a memorial tree planting in recognition of Vern "Bud" Wester, for his 17 years of public service to the Village.

Family Event Coming Soon!

Touch-A-Truck at Cambridge Lakes Charter School parking lot May 6 from noon to 3:00pm. Additional information coming soon!

Electric Holiday Parade

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 #...

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway

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...

Special Census May 2024

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...

Community Gardens

´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...

Commercial Solicitation is Allowed in the Village

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...

Halloween Trick or Treat Hours

The Village has established the 2023 trick or treating hours for Halloween 2023 to 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Be safe! Have fun!

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

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...

Warning from ComEd on Payment Scammers

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...

Public Open House

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...

Community Garden

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.

Construction Work - THE POINT Neighborhood

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.

State Rep Jeff Keicher

Traveling Office Hours
Friday, July 28

Open House - Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

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...

VILLAGE BECOMES RIDE IN KANE SPONSOR

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...

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

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 ...

CONTROLLED BURN - PARKSIDE CL NORTH

A controlled burn will take place at three ponds within the CL North Parkside community, today, Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Friendly Reminders

April 3 - water/sewer utility bill payments due by 5:00 pm.
April 7 - free yard waste pickup by Flood Brothers.

Website Update - Check Us Out!

The Village's website got a new look! Check us out - get connected sign up for notifications.

UTILITY BILLING CALENDAR

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...

UPDATE: Roundabout Re-Opened at Reinking & Damisch Roads

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).

UPDATE: Reinking & Damisch Road Roundabout Remains Closed

Municipal Center Telephone Outage

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...

Village Board of Trustees Meeting - CANCELLED

The regular meeting of Board of Trustees Scheduled for January 3, 2023, is cancelled.

Warming Centers Available in Kane County

Utility Billing - Due Date Change

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. 

Read on...

Municipal Center Closed

The Village Municipal Center Will Be Closed in Observance of the Holidays, Friday, December 23 - Monday, December 26

Holiday Train Event Parking

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...

Canadian Pacific Railroad Crossing

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.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

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...

Canadian Pacific Railroad Construction Detour

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...

Village Town Hall Meeting

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.

Winterizing Water Irrigation System

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 ...

Village Now Hiring!

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...

Senator DeWitte's Traveling Office Hours

October 25

Village Approves Annexation & Development

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...

[CORRECTED] Help Conserve Water this Summer!

The Village encourages your participation in an odd/even schedule for use of sprinklers and garden hose...

Development Review Process Unmasked

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...

D.R. Horton Files Application Materials for New Development

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...

Kane County Moves to Phase 4 of RESTORE Illinois

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...

DR Horton to Present Development Concepts to Village Board on Monday

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...

Snow Removal affecting Mailboxes

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...

What's Good in the Grove?

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...

The Milk House is Illinois Made!

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...

Census Takers Will Soon Visit Non-Responsive Homes

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...

An Update on Village Playgrounds: Reopening This Week.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders and the Phase 4 Restore Illinois guidelines from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Village will be reopening public, outdoor playgrounds this week.  We will be working thro...

Community Safety Alert

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 ...

Law Enforcement Reform and Social Justice - A Note from the Chief

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...

ComEd Update: Please Report Power Outages to ComEd

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...

Tornado Sirens and Severe Weather: What you need to know!

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...

Special Village Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 7pm.

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...

Village Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

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...

A Deep Dive into Swimming Pool Regulations.

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...

Update on Stars and Stripes Celebrations and Public Gatherings

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 ...

Virtual Public Meetings Tonight!

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 ...

All About Swimming Pools

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...

A Message from the Village President on COVID-19

Please take a few moments to share a note from Village President Steve Wiedmeyer on the Village’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The letter is available here.

Pingree Grove "See A Truck" This Saturday!!

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...

Pingree Grove Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

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 ...

Garbage Collection Update: Please Read!

Our friends at Flood Brothers have shared the following procedures with us, as they work to keep their workers and our community safe!

Read on...

Pingree Grove Police Department Announces Felony Arrest in Burglary to Motor Vehicles

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...

Richard J. Brown Intersection Work to Start

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...

PLAYGROUNDS ARE CLOSED. PLEASE HELP.

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...

COVID-19 Update

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...

Stay at Home, Playgrounds, Solicitors and Local Restaurants

We wanted to share a few quick, important updates with you.

Stay At Home:  The Governor of the State of Illinois has issued Executive Order 2020-10, available at this link.  This order compels all non-essential business in the state to te...

(Help Us) Look After Your Neighbors

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...

Volunteers Needed to Help our At-Risk Neighbors

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...

Pingree Grove announces Temporary Municipal Center Lobby Closure

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 ...

Pingree Grove Police Department 2019 Annual Report

The Pingree Grove Police Department is pleased to release its 2019 Annual Report, which is available on the Village’s website at this link:

2019 Pingree Grove Police Department Annual Report

As a reminder, voting on the Pingree Grove SAFE Referend...

Census: Get Counted--It Benefits YOU!

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,...

Kane County Coronavirus Update

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...

Pingree Grove Offers Library Donated Site--Government Working Together!

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...

NEVER Flush a Flushable!

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...

Staying Healthy amid Colds, Flu and Coronavirus

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...

Pingree Grove Police Department 2019 Annual Report

The Pingree Grove Police Department is pleased to release its 2019 Annual Report, available by clicking here.  This is the first Annual Report issued by the Department, and initiates a new procedure for the Village’s operating departmen...

Pingree Grove Storytime! First Saturday at 10am

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...

Flood Brothers Changing to Consolidated Waste Collection Day

Due to growth in the community, Flood Brothers will be converting to a single day collection for trash, recycling and yard waste on FRIDAYS beginning on January 4, 2020*.

If your collection day is already on Fridays, there will be no change for yo...

Upcoming Gate Closure on Upland

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...

REAL Truth in Taxation

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...

Have you signed up for the Village's Auto Pay yet?

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...

Pingree Pavement Patching Project Proceeds--Tomorrow (10/10/19)

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...

US Representative Lauren Underwood Office Hours: October 3, and the First Thursday of the Month!

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...

Free Yard Waste Pickup, Week of October 7-11, 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...

Census Work Begins in Pingree Grove

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...

Village to Host Town Hall Meeting with State Senator Don DeWitte, September 17, 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...

Village-Owned Property For Sale!

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...

This Mailbox Deserves a Repost

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, ...

On-Site Data Collection for GIS Systems - Work In Your Yard!

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...

Instead of Do More With Less - Do more with Free?

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 ...

Pingree Grove Efficiency: the Swaploader

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...

Pingree Grows Presentation

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...

Pingree Grows: The Future of Village Utilities

We write today to share an important update regarding the future of the Village's utility systems.  Click through to read more, and join us Monday night to find out about Pingree Grows.

PSA: A Post about Posts...

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...

Independence Day: Are You Ready?!?!

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...

Park Closure: Skate Park Playground

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, ...

Moving Update: Limited Services Availability on Friday

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:...

Yes, We're Moving. Really.

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...

We Need Your Help (and Photos)!

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...

Look at our New (Old) Truck!

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...

Village to Host Public Informational Meeting

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...