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Starting Jan. 1, Illinois residents must recycle old electronics under a law aimed at keeping the gadgets — and the toxic metals they contain — out of landfills.
The goal with the new law was to divert up to 60 million pounds of electronics from landfills in 2013, said Mike Mitchell, executive director of the Illinois Recycling Association.
"I hope the message gets out there... Read on...
The Village of Itasca must pass through the first DWC water rate increase to its customers effective Jan 1, 2012. This will increase the Village’s water usage rate by $0.88/1,000 gallons. The the sewer rate will also be increased by $0.43/1,000 gallon.
Chicago plans to raise water rates by a total of 90% in a series of four increases from January 2012 – January 2015. The increases are largely intended to raise capital for water system improvements, such upgrades at the... Read on...
IDOT plans to reconstruct and widen Rte 53 (Rohlwing Rd) from Army Trail Rd on the south to the Elgin O’ Hare Expressway on the north.The project end date is Oct. 2012. For questions with this project please call Mike Weaver (IDOT) -847-846-4326
Illinois Route 53 needs improvement due to high traffic volumes, high crash rates, and increased accidents during the past few years.The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will construct additional thru lanes and... Read on...
The Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Program is holding 11 meetings around the state to inform the public about changes in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renovation, Repair and Painting lead law that went into effect April 22, 2010.
The law requires contractors, property managers and others paid to replace windows or renovate residential houses, apartments and child-occupied facilities built before 1978 to be certified by the U.S. Environmental... Read on...
There is a tuition waiver available for children of Veterans living in Illinois. The waiver may be used for any University of Illinois campus. Applications will be available beginning December 1, 2011. Students need to apply before March 1, 2012.
Up to six waivers per Illinois county are awarded each year, one for each of the following conflicts: World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam Conflict, Southwest Asia Conflict, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi... Read on...
Registration deadline is Feb 20th!
Enjoy a beautifully engraved leaf, acorn or stone permanently displayed with your message on our bronze Giving Tree at the Itasca Recreation and Fitness Center.
This program supports the Itasca Park District Scholarship Program and capital projects. Download the brochure below to order today. Thank you!
Excellence in Aquatics Award from NRPA.
The Itasca Waterpark has won a National Award for Excellence in Aquatics. This is an award from the National Recreation and Parks Association that can be won only once every five years! Itasca also won this award in 2001.
The Itasca Police in an effort to help resolve criminal cases involving identity and retail theft, credit card fraud, and various other crimes, has started using IDThisPerson.com. Those helping identify subjects on the site can receive a $25 reward.
IDThisPerson.com was created to assist Law Enforcement in identifying suspects or persons of interest related to criminal activity.Images of unidentified suspects or persons of interest are added to the IDThisPerson.com... Read on...
IDOT plans to reconstruct and widen Rte 53 (Rohlwing Rd) from Army Trail Rd on the south to the Elgin O’ Hare Expressway on the north.The project end date is Oct. 2011. For questions or concerns with this project please call Mike Weaver -847-846-4326