Village News

A 2.5% increase to the water/sewer rates and distribution charge went into effect throughout the community on May 1, 2012. All bills generated after this date will reflect these changes.

Click below for detailed rate information and calculation of total billing amount per 1,000 gallons of usage.

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The State of Illinois has announced that Illinois Route 31 will be re-surfaced from the McHenry County Line in Algonquin south to Strom/Willow Drive in West Dundee.

This project is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 23rd and continue through early August. Daily lane closures will occur throughout the project. Please use extra caution and allow for more travel time when driving through this project area.

Pavement removal is expected to take place within the limits of West Dundee in mid to late May with resurfacing in mid to late June.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to IDOT, District I Headquarters at (847) 705- 4201. More information will be posted on the Village's web site as it becomes available.

Severe weather in the form of tornadoes, lightning, flash foods, damaging winds, and destructive hail strike Illinois each spring, summer and fall, sometimes with incredible violence. Illinois ranks 5th in the nation for tornado frequency per square mile. This year, the severe storm season has started especially early.

The National Weather Service urges you to develop a safety plan for use at your home, workplace, school, vehicle, and for outdoor activities. Please take a few moments to review the below severe weather safety information, and ensure that a plan is in place and understood by all members of your household to take shelter in the event of severe weather.

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The Village of West Dundee is pleased to announce the following achievements and awards honoring members of the West Dundee business community:

22nd Annual Awards for Business Excellence:
Davisware, 825 Village Quarter Road, Building C: Innovation Award

Daily Herald 2012 Reader's Choice Award Winners:
Allstate, 741 S. Eighth Street: Best Insurance Provider
American Mattress, 750 S. Eighth Street: Best Mattress Store
Around the Corner Candy, 107 S. Second Street: Best Candy Store
AT&T, 729 W. Main Street: Best Wireless Carrier
Bank of America, 315 N. Eighth Street: Best Bank
Best Buy, 979 W. Main Street: Best Camera Store, Best Computer Store, Best Electronics Store and Best Home Entertainment Store
Chili's, 901 W. Main Street: Best Chili
Dixon Dance Academy, 777 S. Eighth Street: Best Dance School/Studio
Emmett's Brewing Co., 128 W. Main Street: Best Microbrewery
Francesca's Restaurants (Francesca's Campagna), 127 W. Main Street: Best Italian Food, Best Romantic Dining and Best Carry-Out
Hammerheads Billiards and Pub, 105 W. Main Street: Best Billiards
Inner Peace Pilates, 115 W. Main Street: Best Pilates Studio
Starbucks, 203 N. Eighth Street: Best Coffeehouse
Jewel-Osco, 1250 W. Main Street: Best Grocery Store and Best Pharmacy
Kumon Math and Learning Center, 649 S. Eighth Street: Best Tutoring Service
Leafs Ice Centre, 801 Wesseman Drive: Best Ice Rink
Leith Heating and Cooling: Best Heating and A/C Company
Lenscrafters, 1520 Spring Hill Mall: Best Eyeglass Store
Macy's, 100 Spring Hill Mall: Best Department Store
McDonald's, 386 S. Eighth Street: Best Fries
Olive Garden, 800 N. Eighth Street: Best Italian Food
Randall Oaks Park, 500 N. Randall Road: Best Picnic/Reunion Site
Red Lobster, 701 Spring Hill Ring Road: Best Seafood
Sears Optical, 5000 Spring Hill Mall: Best Eyeglass Store
Starbucks, 203 N. Eighth Street: Best Coffeehouse
State Farm, 601 W. Main Street: Best Insurance Provider
Sprint, 220 N. Eighth Street and Spring Hill Mall: Best Wireless Carrier
Target, 999 W. Main Street: Best Baby Gifts, Best General Merchandise Store and Best Pharmacy
US Cellular, Spring Hill Mall: Best Wireless Carrier
Walgreens, 810 W. Main Street: Best Pharmacy

Please join us in congratulating these award-winning local businesses!

The West Dundee Police Department will be selling Torch Run T-Shirts all year long to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois. Please click below for more information.

The Police Department would like to recognize the following West Dundee businesses for donating $250 or more to the 2012 Special Olympics Fundraising Campaign:

Dylan's Pub
Home Furniture Mart
JDK Services
King Shan, LLC
Miller Funeral Home
Snap Fitness West Dundee, Inc.

To date, $2,455 has been raised towards our goal of $15,000.

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The Illinois Electronics Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which initially banned TVs and monitors from entering landfills beginning January 1, 2012, has been expanded to include the following electronics products:

- TVs & Monitors
- Printers
- Computers (including Laptops & Tablets)
- Electronic Keyboards & Mice
- Fax Machines
- VCRs & DVD Players & Recorders
- Portable Digital Music Players
- Video Game Consoles
- Small Scale Servers
- Scanners
- Digital Converter Boxes
- Cable & Satellite Receivers

These items must be returned for recycling or reuse. Manufacturers of these electronic devices in Illinois are required to accept them for recycling. A list of companies is available on the IEPA's website.

Electronics may also be dropped off for recycling at the Elgin ReStore at 800 N State St in Elgin from 9am to 6pm Wednesdays through Fridays and 9am to 4pm Saturdays, or at the West Dundee Public Works Facility at 900 Angle Tarn Monday through Friday 8am to 3pm.

Approximately 150 parkway trees will be planted as part of this year's parkway tree replacement program. To ensure the greatest chance of survival for these trees, the property owner is asked to assist in caring for new parkway trees planted in front of their location.

Attached are the tree care guidelines provided to each owner receiving a new parkway tree.

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Residents planning garage sales should be aware of the Village's guidelines on placement of signs. A permit is NOT required to hold a garage sale.

Signs may be displayed for four (4) days but must be displayed only on the days when the sale is actually taking place. A maximum of five (5) signs are allowed to be displayed on the property holding the sale and/or near major intersections on public property.

Please do not place signs on utility poles as this is illegal and unsightly. Balloons, streamers or any other items designed to attraction attention are not allowed to be attached to the signs.

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This article provides a brief history and a look forward at recycling in Kane County and Dundee Township.

ComEd's Smart Ideas program offers energy efficiency incentives, tools and tips from to help you take control of your energy usage and save money.

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In 2010, West Dundee experienced an increase in Burglary to a Motor Vehicle crime. Click below for helpful and easy to follow tips from the Police Department to avoid becoming a victim.

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Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in West Dundee.

Click on the link below for more information, including how to identify and manage EAB infestation.

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Please click below for the Village code regarding tall grass and weeds over 10" in height and other prohibited plant material which are considered to be a nuisance.

Complaints regarding violations of this ordinance may be directed to the Public Works Department.

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Although recreational fires are legal and do not require a permit, there are a few basic rules that need to be followed to ensure the health and safety of your family and neighbors.

Before breaking out the marshmallows and campfire songs, please review these rules to enjoy it all in a fire-safe and respectful manner.

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Both the State of Illinois and Kane County have enacted programs to ensure that individuals with special needs or disabilities gain the assistance needed in times of emergency or natural disaster.

Please pass this along to family and friends who care for individuals with special needs or the elderly.

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