Village Installs EV Charging Stations 

The Village installed five electric vehicle charging stations at Public Works this week to help keep our growing fleet of EVs powered.

The Village owns and maintains 55 vehicles, of which 15 are considered light-use. Light-use vehicles are used for inspections, construction management and by department heads. Replacement of all 15 light-use vehicles by the year 2030 represents nearly 30% of the Village fleet going carbon neutral. The Village’s goal is to replace up to 90% of the Village fleet with EVs by the year 2050. The charging stations are for Village use only.

Learn more about the Village’s Climate Action Report here.

Parkway Tree Trimming Starts Monday

The parkway tree trimming program is scheduled to begin on Monday. The Village’s contractor, Advanced Tree Care, will complete the work within two weeks, weather depending. The work will primarily take place in the northeast quadrant of the Village.

Trimming work is scheduled for the dormant season to avoid unnecessary damage or trauma to the tree. Trimming is done in accordance with professional standards and may include cutting lower limbs for clearance and thinning of the crown.

Contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245 with any questions or concerns.

Community Relations Commission Seeks Student Commissioners 

Are you, or do you know, a current high school sophomore or junior looking to get involved in the community and participate in civic activities? The Community Relations Commission is looking to fill two student commissioner openings with voices from the next generation of community leaders. One sophomore and one junior will be appointed in March. Interested students can learn more and fill out an application here.

The Community Relations Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The deadline to apply is February 10.