VILLAGE NEWS
The Incognitos To Perform in Settlers’ Park - July 2
Kick off your Independence Day weekend with The Incognitos on Thursday, July 2! The Incognitos will play chart-topping hits from the 50’s through today in Settlers’ Park at 7:30 p.m.
The concert will be held in Settlers’ Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Settlers’ Park is located in downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road and just south of the Village Hall. Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road. Terraced seating is available. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. If inclement weather is forecast, the concert may be held in the Village Hall or rescheduled. For updates, more information, and/or a complete listing of Settlers’ Park Events, please visit the Village web site at www.plainfield-il.org or call the Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124. For a 2009 Concert Schedule, click here.
Village Representatives To Serve Up Burgers and Fries at Culver’s
The Village of Plainfield and Culver’s are joining forces to raise funds for United Way of Will County! On Tuesday, July 7, the Plainfield Culver’s will donate 10% of their proceeds between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. to United Way of Will County. During lunch and dinner, Village representatives including Mayor Collins and Village Staff will be serving burgers, fries, ice cream, and other Culver’s favorites to restaurant patrons.
Culver’s - famous for their frozen custard and butterburgers - is located at 13449 S. Route 59, on the northeast corner of 135th Street and Route 59 in Plainfield.
United Way of Will County works with local volunteers to identify and solve critical issues faced by many Will County residents. For over 70 years, United Way of Will County has continued to focus on making real, lasting change to improve people’s lives right here in our neighborhood.
Help support United Way by joining the Village for a great meal at Culver’s on July 7!
Coffee with the Mayor Scheduled for July 8
Mayor Collins has announced that the next Coffee with the Mayor has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m. “Coffee with the Mayor is the perfect opportunity to ask questions of myself and the Village Staff and to learn more about the Village,” comments Mayor Collins. “I enjoy visiting with the residents every month.” Join Mayor Collins for coffee and conversation on July 8 at Village Hall.
Movies in Settlers' Park
The Village of Plainfield and Plainfield Park District will be showing Bee Movie on Friday, July 10, at 8:00 p.m., in Settlers’ Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Bee Movie is an animated comedy, featuring the voices of Jerry Seinfeld, Renee Zellweger, and Chris Rock, which is rated PG and has a run time of 90 minutes. Bring some popcorn and enjoy a movie under the stars!
Settlers’ Park is located in downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road and just south of the Village Hall. Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road.
Terraced seating is available. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
If inclement weather is forecast, the movie will be cancelled. For updates, more information, and/or a complete listing of Settlers’ Park Events, please call the Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124. For a 2009 Movie Schedule, click here.
Learn How to Start a Native Plant Garden July 13th
If you’re interested in starting or expanding a native garden or landscape area at your home or business, don’t miss the free Green Village workshop scheduled for Monday, July 13th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library!
Judi Deszcz will present an overview of woodland and prairie habitats and will explain the steps to create a small-scale woodland or prairie garden at your home. The presentation will include photographs of local homes, businesses, and institutions that have successfully incorporated native landscaping. Examples are taken from Conservation Plainfield’s annual Natural Garden Tour, which is held in August. The 2009 tour is scheduled for Saturday, August 15th, at 9:00 a.m. Attend the July workshop to learn how your home could be featured in a future natural garden tour!
The Green Village Lecture Series is a partnership between the Village of Plainfield and the Plainfield Public Library District to host monthly workshops with an environmental focus. Events are held the second Monday of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library. To register, log on to the Library’s events calendar at: http://Plainfield.lib.il.us/evanced/eventcalendar.asp. For more information, click here.
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information
To obtain information on the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu), please check the following links:
Will County Health Department, State of Illinois, Centers For Disease Control, and World Health Organization
Healthcare Update
The Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board (IHFPB) approved the Edward Freestanding Emergency Center application and denied the Edward Plainfield Hospital application at their January 2009 meeting.
For more news, check out Village Administrator Don Bennett's Letter to the Editor that was published in the Herald News on 5/14/09. The Plainfield Enterprise also ran a guest column from Village Administrator Don Bennett on 5/28/09.
Road Closures
Fort Beggs Drive, from Route 59 to Pratt Lane, will be closed to all through traffic beginning Monday, July 6th, at 6:00 a.m. and continuing through Monday, August 3rd, at 6:00 a.m. This road closure will allow for the expedited reconstruction of the intersection, in conjunction with the Route 59 reconstruction project. Constructing the entire intersection at once will enable the road to be open for the start of the new school year. Detour signs will be posted while the work is being performed. The work is being done by Walsh Construction as part of the Route 59 reconstruction project. For additional information, please contact: Greg Heiden, Transportation Engineer, Plainfield Public Works Department, at (815) 436-3577.
Lockport Street will be closed to through vehicular traffic during MainStreet Plainfield’s Tuesday evening Cruise Nights. The roadway will close every Tuesday evening at 5:00 p.m. and will be reopened to traffic at 9:00 p.m. The Tuesday evening closure of Lockport Street will continue through August 25th. Car show participants arriving before 5:00 p.m. will be staged at the Plainfield Supper Club, 24136 W. Lockport Street, in the parking lot, until the roadway is closed. Then the classic cars will be allowed access to the Lockport Street display area. This closure will also affect Illinois Street because drivers will not have north/south access across Lockport Street. However, Des Plaines Street will be open to north/south traffic only. Public parking is available in the municipal lots on north Des Plaines Street and Illinois Street as well as the south end of the Bryant Building parking lot.
Steiner Road, from Route 126 to 143rd Street, is closed for reconstruction. It is anticipated that the roadway will be reopened to traffic in the fall of 2009. The designated and posted detour route utilizes Route 126 (Lockport Street), Wallin Drive (old Route 30), and 143rd Street. The road will be rebuilt with a design similar to the Drauden Road boulevard section, south of Route 126. The project also includes permanent traffic signals and turn lanes at Route 126. The Village was able to secure two million dollars in grants through the Will County Governmental League for the construction of this project. For additional information, please contact: Greg Heiden, Transportation Engineer, Plainfield Public Works Department at (815) 436-3577.
Water Use/Lawn Sprinkling Ordinance
The Village of Plainfield year round ordinance for outside water use follows:
Lawn sprinkling for even numbered addresses on even numbered calendar days is permitted between the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and/or 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lawn sprinkling for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered calendar days is permitted between the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and/or 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Watering of gardens, trees, shrubs, and flowers (with a handheld hose or watering can) is permitted anytime.
If there are any questions concerning water restrictions, please call Public Works at 815-436-3577.
Office Closures
The Village of Plainfield Offices will be closed July 3, 2009.
Refuse Collection Reminder
When a holiday falls on a refuse collection day, collection is delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.
Calling All Homeowner's Associations...
In an effort to improve communication with residents and homeowners, the Village is seeking contact information for Homeowner's Associations located within the Village limits. If you are a Board member or a member of a local Homeowner's Association, please contact Village Clerk Michelle Gibas at (815) 439-2921 with the following information: your name and phone number, subdivision name, and a listing of the Association's Board of Directors and contact information (names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers). This listing will be used to help distribute Village information.
Agendas
The Village Clerk has a complete copy of the current Board Meeting/Committee of the Whole Workshop Agenda Packet available for residents to peruse at the Village Hall.
Gift Ideas from the Village
Community Cookbooks ($10 each) and Plainfield Collector's Plates ($10 each) are available at the Village Hall.
Coffee with the Mayor
Please join Mayor Collins for coffee on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport Street. All residents are invited.