Sky Lantern Ban
On May 14, 2013, the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s (OSFM) Consumer Fireworks Review Committee voted to place Sky Lanterns on the “Prohibited Consumer Fireworks” list. Sky Lanterns, or as they are sometimes called, Floating Lanterns, Wishing Lanterns and Celebrations Lanterns, are airborne paper lanterns. The lanterns contain a small candle or fuel cell […]
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2013-04-17 and 18 Rain Storm Event
A Spring Rain Storm with Flooding is expected for our area … Taken from the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office for Chicago, IL “A strong storm system will impact the middle of the country during midweek and spread rain into the region from Wednesday through Thursday. Heavy rainfall is likely, and the potential for severe storms […]
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2013 Compost Availability
In order to build a great garden or lawn a solid foundation needs to be established. This can be done by adding compost. Compost is simply a decayed organic matter such as fallen leaves, dead plants and grass clippings. It is rich in nutrients that aid in plant growth and make a great soil additive. […]
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2013 Tire Amnesty
The famed inventor Charles Goodyear changed the world in 1839 when he accidentally dropped a mixture of India rubber and sulfur onto a hot stove and turned a flimsy gum into the sturdy stuff which today is the modern tire. But that same wonder material that has become a staple of modern society has become […]
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2013 Yard Waste Pick Up
Beginning April 8, 2013, we will resume our yard waste program by picking up the kraft paper lawn and leaf bags. This service will continue through November 26th, 2013. In Late March and early April, we will deliver to every home 56 yard waste stickers. These stickers are to be used on yard waste bags […]
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2013-03-24 Late Winter Snowfall
A Spring Snowstorm is expected for our area … Taken from the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office for Chicago, IL “A Spring snow storm has been developing over the central Rocky Mountains overnight. As it moves east from the central plains across the mid Mississippi valley and to the Ohio valley tonight, Sunday and Sunday night […]
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2013-03-05 Snowfall Totals
“After a record slow start to the winter snowfall, Old Man Winter has really decided to go out with a bang! Check out the graph below that show this winter’s YTD snowfall versus normal. Notice how the HUGE snowfall deficits that we had been running all winter have literally been wiped out in the last […]
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2013-03-05 Winter Storm Update III
A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for our area with chances for significant snow accumulation increasing across Northern Illinois. Taken from the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office for Chicago, IL The most significant March snowstorm in several years will affect the area today. Snow will likely be heavy at times this afternoon and […]
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2013-03-05 Winter Storm Update II
A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for our area with chances for significant snow accumulation increasing across Northern Illinois. Taken from the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office for Chicago, IL The most significant March snowstorm in several years will affect the area on Tuesday. Snow will likely be heavy at times into Tuesday […]
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2013-03-05 Winter Storm Update
A WINTER STORM WARNING has been issued for our area with chances for significant snow accumulation increasing across Northern Illinois. Taken from the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office for Chicago, IL Light snow may be seen today and this evening as moist air begins to return ahead of a developing low pressure area. More […]
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