Bloomingdale Road Reconstruction - Weekly Update June 11th, 2023

Beginning Monday, June 12^th the Contractor will complete a water main connection, on June 12^th, at the intersection of North and Rush Streets. The intersection will be fully closed from 7 am to 5 pm. Traffic will be detoured. Access to St. Peter the Apost...

Itasca Cop Cards!

The Itasca Police Department is thrilled to announce the return of the popular Cop Cards program! Starting in May and running throughout the summer, the program aims to foster positive interactions between Itasca police officers and kids in the community.

Each officer now has their very own baseball-style card, featuring their photo and a brief description of their career and activities. Kids under 17 can collect signatures from all twenty officers on their cards. Once a complete set is obtained, they can ...

Bloomingdale Road Reconstruction - Weekly Update June 5th, 2023

Beginning Monday, June 5^th, the Contractor will continue to frame and pour sidewalks and curb gaps along N. Elm Street and along W. Center Street.  Storm sewer will continue on Division Street and N. Maple Avenue. Water services will continue to ...

Village is Seeking Full-Time Planning and Zoning Coordinator

The Village of Itasca is seeking qualified candidates to fill the full-time position of Planning and Zoning Coordinator.

Reporting to the Community Development Director, the Planning and Zoning Coordinator is a mid-level, professional planning position, responsible for oversight of departmental operational assignments associated with planning, land use, zoning, and economic...

Bloomingdale Road Reconstruction - Weekly Update May 26th, 2023

Additionally, Water Main will also be installed at the Food Pantry between the Meter Station and the Pressure Adjusting Station. Strom sewer will also be installed on Maple Street between W. Division Street and W. North Street. 

On Elm Street, bet...

Bloomingdale Road Reconstruction - Weekly Update May 26th, 2023

Additionally, Water Main will also be installed at the Food Pantry between the Meter Station and the Pressure Adjusting Station. Strom sewer will also be installed on Maple Street between W. Division Street and W. North Street. 

On Elm Street, bet...

Bloomingdale Road Construction Update - Week of May 22, 2023

During the week of May 22nd^h, the Contractor will continue with pavement restoration with placement  joint sealant and final surface course placement.  During this time the road will be open to two-way traffic with flaggers. For those th...

Go Green by Signing Up for Paperless Water Bills

Residents are encouraged to sign up to receive their water bills electronically. Automatic bill pay is FREE and reduces your time by eliminating the need for postage, checking writing, and worrying about due dates.

To register for automatic pay, please click here. 

Bloomingdale Road Construction Update - Week of May 8, 2023

Pavement patching will follow on May 11^th.  Leveling binder is scheduled to be placed in this area on May 15^th, with joint sealant for the entire length of the Bloomingdale Road project area scheduled for May 16^th and 17^th.  The...

Intersection Closure - April 19, 2023

Detour routes will be posted around the work area. 

Work will continue, this week on N. Maple Street between Division Street and W. Center Street.

Construction Update – 2023 Roadway & Infrastructure Improvements – Phase 2 - Week of April 17, 2023

During installation on N. Maple Street, N. Maple will be closed to through traffic and detoured to N. Oak Street. During installation work on W. Center Street, W. Center Street will be closed to through traffic from Maple Street to Catalpa Avenue with tra...

Bloomingdale Road Reconstruction - Weekly Update April 10, 2023

If you have any further questions, please contact our Public Works at (630) 773-2455 or the field engineer, Mr. Robert Borchering of Robinson Engineering, Ltd., at (708) 473-8068.

Construction Update – 2023 Roadway & Infrastructure Improvements – Phase 2 - Week of April 10, 2023

W. Center Street will be closed to through traffic between N. Maple Street and Catalpa Avenue.

Traffic will be detoured to W. Division Street. The installation of a new sanitary sewer and sanitary sewer service connections will continue on N. Elm ...

Bloomingdale Road Reconstruction - Weekly Update April 3, 2023

If you have any further questions, please contact our Public Works at (630) 773-2455 or the field engineer, Mr. Robert Borchering of Robinson Engineering, Ltd., at (708) 473-8068.

Construction Update – 2023 Roadway & Infrastructure Improvements – Phase 2 - Week of April 3, 2023

W. Center Street is closed to through traffic between N. Maple Street and N. Oak Street. Traffic is detoured to W. Division Street. N. Elm Street is closed to through traffic, between E. North Street and Bryn Mawr Avenue. Traffic is detoured to N. Walnut ...

Construction Update – 2023 Roadway & Infrastructure Improvements – Phase 2 - Week of March 27, 2023

The Contractor will grind the roadway for the storm sewer trench along N. Maple Street between Center Street and North Street; and W. Center Street between Catalpa Avenue and Maple Street. After grinding, the roadway will be compacted. The grinding and co...

Construction Update - Bloomingdale Road - Week of March 27, 2023

If you have any further questions, please contact our Public Works at (630) 773-2455 or the field engineer, Mr. Robert Borchering of Robinson Engineering, Ltd., at (708) 473-8068. 

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...

Construction Update – 2023 Roadway & Infrastructure Improvements – Phase 2 - Week of March 20, 2023

The project will consist of installation of new storm sewer, replacement of a water main, reconstruction of roadways to include curb and gutter along streets that do not currently have curb and gutter and resurfacing of streets in the project area that al...

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...

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.

Reminder: Bloomingdale Road Closure Starts Today - June 27

Traffic control barrels and signage will designate the one-way westbound direction. The one-way detour is anticipated to be in place for the duration of the project (through November 30, 2022).

The detour is required to facilitate the reconstruction of the...

Bloomingdale Road Closure Starting June 27, 2022

Traffic control barrels and signage will designate the one-way westbound direction. The one-way detour is anticipated to be in place for the duration of the project (through November 30, 2022).

The detour is required to facilitate the reconstruction of the...

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...