The Village is helping Itasca water customers save up to 60% on the purchase of rain barrels

When we think of stormwater as a precious fresh water resource, it doesn’t make sense to manage it like a waste product. There is a finite amount of fresh water on earth and we can all take steps to protect it, starting with collecting it where it falls!

Help conserve water this summer, through the use of a rain barrel. Rainwater doesn’t contain chlorine, lime or calcium which makes it ideal for watering your flowers and vegetable garden or washing your car or windows. For more informat...

TIF Interested Parties Registry

The Village of Itasca has created an Interested Parties Registry for the proposed “Downtown North Tax Increment Finance District.”

Interested parties and organizations may register with the Village of Itasca to receive information on the proposed designation of a Redevelopment Project Area and the approval of Redevelopment Plan and other related matters as provided by the law. Reside...

Yard Waste Collection Begins Monday, April 3

Yard waste and brush pickup will begin on Monday, April 3rd. The Village appreciates our residents’ efforts to maintain their property and recognizes that removing tree debris and yard waste may be difficult.

This is why the Village offers residents free Yard Waste and Brush Collection between the 1^st Monday of April through the last Monday in November. To ensure your material is picked up by Republic Services, please follow the guidelines below:

Yard ...

Bloomingdale Road Now Open

The road has been reopened to two-way traffic through the winter. Intermittent closures will be necessary in the Spring to complete construction and restoration.

Construction Update – Bloomingdale Road - Week of October 4

During this time, access to Bloomingdale Road will not be allowed at the intersection where work is being performed. Temporary detour signs will direct traffic to the nearest open intersection for access to Bloomingdale Road (one block from the closed int...

Eight Suburbs Form a Coalition to Stop Major Freight Rail Merger's Impact on Them

In February 2022, eight suburban Chicago communities banded together to form the Coalition to Stop CPKC in support of protecting the quality of life for our families, businesses & property owners.

June 15, 22 - Letter from Mayor Pruyn regarding Potential Transwestern-Medinah Proposed Development

Mayor Pruyn issues statement regarding potential Transwestern - Medinah Redevelopment Proposal.

June 15, 2022 - Mayor Pruyn Letter

For more information on this proposal, please click here. 

June 15, 22 - Letter from Mayor Pruyn regarding Potential Transwestern-Medinah Proposed Development

June 15, 2022 - Mayor Pruyn Letter

For more information on this proposal, please click here. 

June 15, 22 - Letter from Mayor Pruyn regarding Potential Transwestern-Medinah Proposed Development

Mayor Pruyn issues statement regarding potential Transwestern - Medinah Redevelopment Proposal.

June 15, 2022 - Mayor Pruyn Letter

For more information on this proposal, please click here. 

Itasca Named One of CHICAGO MAGAZINE'S "Best places to Live"

The Village of Itasca is featured in Chicago Magazine’s “Best Places to Live” June/July 2022. Itasca was among seven communities selected for the publication’s “Where to Buy Now” feature article.

“Those of us who live here know how truly special Itasca is,” said Mayor Jeff Pruyn.  “To have Chicago Magazine recognize our community is a testament to every volunteer, public employee and community leader who works to make Itasca a great place...

Itasca Joins the Coalition to Stop CPKC

Itasca and seven suburbs have formed a coalition to staunchly oppose the proposed merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad pending before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in Washington, D.C.

The “Coalition to Stop CPKC” was announced at a press conference on Tuesday at the Village of Itasca by community leaders and supporters, including area first responders.

To see the video of the press conference, visit www.StopCPKC.com.

Back in October of 2...

Lead Service Line - Contractor to Visit Homes

Beginning Thursday, February 3rd, a Village of Itasca contractor will begin visiting homes in the Phase 1 Area of the project, to determine if the property is eligible for a replacement of a lead water service line.

Typically, replacement of a lead service line costs homeowners eight to ten thousand dollars. The good news is that Itasca has secured a grant to cover 100% of the cost to homeowners in the Phase 1 Area. Water service lines deliver water to your home from...

Village to Acquire Centrally Located Property

As part of the strategic revitalization of the downtown area, the Village of Itasca has approved the acquisition of a building located at the northwest corner of Wesley G. Usher Memorial Park at 102 E. Irving Park Road.

For more information on this development, please click here.

Lead Service Line Project Update - January 12, 2022

The Village of Itasca is pleased to announce the replacement of approximately 450 lead service lines in town, which will take place over approximately the next year.

The lead service line replacement work for the Village of Itasca was wholly financed by th...

Downtown Strategic Action Plan

The Village of Itasca has partnered with The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to create a Strategic Action Plan for its downtown with the support of The Lakota Group, Fish Transportation Group and Market & Feasibility Advisors.

The purpose of this plan is to create a vision for Downtown Itasca and the surrounding area that leverages existing transportation facilities and infrastructure, real estate development opportunities, and community involvement to create a downtown that is...