IDPH Launches Online ‘Vax Verify’ System

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that allows Illinois residents to check their COVID-19 vaccination record

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that allows Illinois residents (18 years and older) to check their COVID-19 vaccination record. In order to download proof of vaccination, residents will g...

New Face Mask Requirement

Face coverings are again required in indoor public spaces throughout Illinois as of August 30, regardless of vaccination status. Anyone entering a Village operated building, will be required to wear a mask.

Governor Pritzker cited substantial transmission of the COVID-19 delta variant and a sharp increase in COVID patients requiring hospitalization as reasons for reinstating the mask mandate.

As a result, anyone entering a Village operated buildings, includin...

A Bridge to Phase 5 & Vaccination Update

Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced a metrics-based, vaccination-informed framework for Illinois to advance to Phase 5 of the state’s Restore Illinois Plan.

On March 18, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a plan and guidelines to bridge from Phase 4 (current phase) to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. According to the announcement, once 70% of residents 65 and older have been vaccinated and barring an...

Itasca Moves to Phase 4 of Restore Illinois Plan

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced that due to decreased COVID-19 positivity rates, Region 8, including Itasca, has left the tiered resurgence mitigations and has moved to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan.

Phase 4 permits indoor service at restaurants using social distance. Standing areas in bars or restaurants should be limited to 25% capacity. Personal care, health and fitness, and retail store businesses can operate at 50% capacity, and groups of 50 or 5...

IL Eases Covid Restrictions in Itasca

Yesterday, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that Region 8 (DuPage and Kane) moved into Tier 1 effective January 26, 2021.

Mitigation measures have been revised as follows:

RESTAURANTS AND BARS 

• Indoor service limited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25% capacity per room
• Establishments offering indoor service must serve food
• All bar and restaurant patrons should be seated ...

Vaccine Registration from DuPage County Health Department

The DuPage County Health Department is providing those who live or work in DuPage County the opportunity register for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Signing up allows the DCHD to contact you with specific information when appointments or clinics are available. Visit the DCHD website to register.

Moving in the Right Direction: Region 8 Under New Mitigation Requirements

On January 18, the state announced that several regions in Illinois, including ours, met the requirements to move back into Tier 2, which provides less restrictive mitigation efforts.

The chart to the right from the Governor's office, highlights the primary differences between the three tiers. Most notably, in Tier 2 organized group recreational activities are now allowed with a limit of lesser of 25 guests or 25% of overall c...

Tier 2 COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Begin Wednesday, November 11

Due to the increase of COVID-19 spread, heightened mitigation measures for our region, were put into place by the State of Illinois this morning at 12:01 a.m.

Tier 2 of the Restore Illinois Resurgence Mitigation Plan includes restrictions that effect bar/restaurant party sizes, decreases gathering sizes for meeting/event spaces and organized sports. These restrictions are in addition to those issued with Tier 1...

Message from Mayor Jeff Pruyn Regarding Restaurant Closures

Today, I met with Itasca restaurant owners and operators. Unfortunately, it is likely that some of our long-standing restaurants may never reopen, if the state persists in requiring them shut their doors again.

Our restaurants, most of whom are small businesses, locally owned and operated, have spent thousands of dollars this summer to meet state COVID protocols to keep their employees and patrons safe and healthy. Now they are being told that it is not enough. ...

Haymarket Village Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The next Haymarket meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 26^th at 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in-person at Village Hall or watch the hearing live through the Village's YouTube channel.

At the upcoming meeting, the Village ...

October 13, 2021 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Canceled

Last night, the Village Board convened a Special Committee of the Whole meeting to hear public comments on the Haymarket petition. Since all in attendance had the opportunity to speak, the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting for October 13, 2021, has b...

Online Registration for Public Comment at Village Board Meeting to close at Noon

Reminder: Those who wish to provide public comment at tonight's meeting, must register by 7:00 p.m. Registration may be completed online until 12:00 p.m. After 12:00 p.m., registration will only be available onsite at Village Hall during...

Haymarket Village Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The next Haymarket meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12^th at 7:00 p.m. Residents who are interested in the proceedings but do not wish to speak, are encouraged to watch the meeting live through the Village's YouTube chan...

Village Board to Begin Considering Haymarket Petition on October 12, 2021

The Itasca Village Board intends to begin review and consideration of Haymarket’s petition for a planned development by special use with exceptions and Class I Site Plan approval to permit a mixed-use residential and healthcare facility and othe...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2021

The next Haymarket Hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, September 22^nd at 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in-person at Village Hall or watch the hearing live through the Village's YouTube channel here. 

Now that the ...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The next Haymarket Hearing is scheduled for September 8^th at 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in-person at Village Hall or watch the hearing live through the Village's YouTube channel here. 

During this hearing, each of the attorneys will ...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The next Haymarket Hearing is scheduled for August 25^th at 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in-person at Village Hall or watch the hearings live through the Village's YouTube channel here. 

During this hearing, members of the publ...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The next Haymarket Hearing is scheduled for August 11^th at 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in-person at Village Hall or watch the hearings live through the Village's YouTube channel here. 

At the upcoming hearing, the following w...

Haymarket Public Hearing Update on Location and Schedule

The next Haymarket Hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2021. As noted at the August 4^th meeting, this hearing will be conducted at Village Hall, located at 550 W. Irving Park Road. The hearing will also continue to be live-streamed through the Village&...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, August 4^th at 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in person or watch the hearings live through the Village's YouTube channel here.

The following witnesses will be pre...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, July 28^th at 7:00 p.m. The public may attend in person or watch the hearings live through the Village's YouTube channel here.

The following witnesses will be pres...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28^th at 7:00 p.m. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, please visit the Village's dedicated Haymarket website. 

The following witnesses will be prese...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 14^th. Prior to the start of the Haymarket hearing, the Plan Commission will be convening a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. Both the meeting and hearing will be live streamed on the Village&am...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Now that testimony from the petitioner and interested parties has finished, the hearing will transition to the Public Questioning phase, starting Wednesday, July 14, 2021. As a reminder, a public question should reference a specific testimony, statement, ...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 30^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, o...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 23^rd at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, o...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2^nd at 7:00 p.m. Click here to view live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0rcPdCk5dk.. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, please visit the Village's dedic...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, May 12^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, pl...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, May 5^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, ple...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for next Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, April 14^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, ...

Haymarket Public Hearing to Resume Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled to resume this Wednesday, April 7^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting tra...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 7^th at 7:00 p.m. The agenda and YouTube link will be made available 48 hours prior to the meeting. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, please visit the Village&...

Next Haymarket Meeting Date to be determined on Wednesday, March 17

The next Haymarket public hearing date will be determined during the Plan Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 17^th at 7:00 p.m. No presentations, evidence, or testimony regarding the public hearing for the Haymarket proposal will ...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, March 10^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, ...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for this Wednesday, March 3^rd  at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or e...

Haymarket Public Hearing to Resume Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled to resume this Wednesday, February 24^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcri...

Next Haymarket Public Hearing is Scheduled for Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24^th at 7:00 p.m. Both the agenda and YouTube link, will be posted on the Village's website, 48 hours prior to the hearing. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, p...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled to resume this Wednesday, February 10^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or exhibits, ...

Upcoming Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled to resume this Wednesday, February 3^rd at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. To view past recordings, meeting transcripts, or ex...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3^rd at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. 

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The next Haymarket Public Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13^th at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be live streamed on the Village's YouTube channel, which can be accessed here. 

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled to Resume December 2, 2020

In order to comply with State of Illinois Tier 2 COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigation restrictions, the meeting will be conducted remotely and live streamed on the Village’s YouTube Channel. The direct link for the live stream, along with the meeting agenda and...

November 11 Haymarket Plan Commission Hearing to be Rescheduled

In order to comply with State of Illinois Tier 2 COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigation restrictions, the Haymarket Public Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2020 will be opened and continued. No presentations, evidence, or testimony regarding the publ...

Participation Details for Haymarket October 28th Public Hearing

On Tuesday, October 20^th, the State of Illinois announced that Tier One mitigation efforts would be put in place on Friday, October 23^rd. These measures further limit the size of meetings, social events, and gatherings from 50 people to 25. Although this ...

Haymarket Public Hearing Scheduled to Resume October 28, 2020

On October 28, 2020 at 7 p.m., the Itasca Plan Commission is scheduled to resume the public hearing on the application from Haymarket Center to convert the former Holiday Inn – Itasca property (860 W. Irving Park Road) into a mixed-use residenti...

Supplemental documents received from Haymarket

On Friday, August 7, 2020, a representative from Haymarket submitted a cover letter and 10 new documents, to supplement the application previously filed on July 3, 2019. Haymarket also indicated that it is prepared to move forward with the public hearing....

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding Haymarket purchasing Holiday Inn

Yesterday, I received this letter from Dr. Lustig confirming Haymarket’s purchase of the Holiday Inn Itasca. In my experience, it is highly unusual for a property to be purchased prior to receiving the necessary zoning approval. This is why, I reached out...

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding Haymarket purchasing Holiday Inn

Recently, the Village learned that Haymarket Center was seeking to move forward with purchasing the Holiday Inn Itasca prior to receiving its zoning approvals. It is our understanding that the closing on the property may have occurred today, April 6, 2020...

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding lawsuit filed by Haymarket

Today, the lawsuit filed by Haymarket DuPage LLC in December was dismissed by a DuPage County Court. While the additional legal costs were unfortunate for Itasca taxpayers, the courts dismissal of Haymarket’s challenge allows the Village to resume the Pla...

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding lawsuit filed by Haymarket

Earlier this week, the Village attorneys filed a Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit filed by Haymarket DuPage LLC in December. In the lawsuit, Haymarket argues that it should have been originally allowed to seek a special use permit to operate as a health care...

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding the Plan Commission

Dear Residents,

I wanted to take this time to inform you of an important development regarding the Plan Commission.

Mr. Larry Swets recently reached out to inform me that he has expressed interest in the Holiday-Inn Itasca property. Subsequently, Plan Commi...

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding a stay of Plan Commission hearings

At a recent court appearance, the Village’s Counsel requested that the Court stay (postpone) the pending public hearings before the Plan Commission while the litigation remains unresolved.  Attorneys for Haymarket agreed to the stay through the n...

Haymarket files lawsuit against Village

Today (December 17, 2019), the Village was advised that Haymarket filed a lawsuit against the Village of Itasca yesterday in DuPage County (Case Number 2019MR1373). Village spokesperson Lissa Druss responded to the news with the following statement: “The ...

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding live streaming of hearing

Thank you for your continued interest in the Plan Commission meetings.  As you know, tonight’s meeting will be held back in Itasca.  If you were at the last meeting, you might have seen a decrease in attendance, but that is no reflection...

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding public hearing format

October 18, 2019 - Letter to Residents regarding the Plan Commission Meeting

Mayor Pruyn's Letter about October 16 Plan Commission Hearing

Letter from Mayor Pruyn to Residents regarding Upcoming Haymarket Public Hearing

Mayor Pruyn Responds to Representative Conroy's Offer of Financial Support

Letter from Mayor Pruyn to Illinois Representative Deb Conroy

Mayor Pruyn Requests Haymarket Consider Cost-Sharing Venue

Letter from Mayor Pruyn to Haymarket CEO Dr. Lustig

Mayor Pruyn Announces New Venue for October 16, 2019 Plan Commission Hearing

September 27, 2019 - Mayor Pruyn announces new venue for October 16, 2019 Plan Commission Hearing

Mayor Pruyn's Letter Cancelling Plan Commission Meeting October 2, 2019

September 25, 2019 - Mayor Pruyn’s Letter Cancelling Plan Commission Meeting October 2, 2019

Mayor Pruyn sends letter to Representative Deb Conroy

• September 24, 2019 - Letter to Representative Deb Conroy

Village Sends Email to Haymarket Regarding its Sign Concerns

September 12, 2019 - Email to Haymarket Regarding its Sign Concerns

Link to Section 13 of Itasca's Zoning Ordinance Regulating Signage

September 12, 2019 - Link to Section 13 of Itasca's Zoning Ordinance Regulating Signage

Letter sent by Haymarket Regarding Signs

September 6, 2019 - Letter sent by Haymarket Regarding Signs

Mayor Pruyn Releases Haymarket's Response to Questions

“Yesterday while at Oktoberfest, I was forwarded an email from Haymarket’s attorney regarding my questions.  I will be reviewing Haymarket’s responses this weekend and the Village has posted the document online at for your review.”

See Haymarket’s...

Haymarket attorney forwards response to Mayor Pruyn's questions

See Haymarket's response.

Village Board to discuss Haymarket's Appeal of the Zoning Administrator

The Village Board met in Committee of the Whole where the members unanimously recommended upholding the Plan Commission's denial of Haymarket's Zoning Appeal. The appeal was forwarded the the September 17, 2019 Village Board meeting for final action.

Village Publishes September 3, 2019 Committee of the Whole Agenda

Haymarket's Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's Decisions will be discussed.  Click here to link to the agenda packet in order to download the Haymarket agenda item. The agenda item includes a Plan Commission Cover Memo, Staff Report, P...

Mayor Pruyn & the Village Administrator Comment on the Haymarket Proposal

Read the newsletter.

Mayor Pruyn & Administrator Ergo Visit Haymarket Center Chicago

In a continuing effort to gain as much information about Haymarket as possible, Mayor Pruyn and Administrator Ergo went to the Haymarket facility at 932 W. Washington in Chicago on Friday, August 23 to meet with Dr. Lustig and Sr. Executive Vice President...

Plan Commission Unanimously Recommends Denial of Haymarket's Zoning Appeal

Meeting Minutes to follow, once reviewed and approved at a subsequent Plan Commission Meeting. A transcript of the meeting was provided to the Village Board for its September 3, 2019 Committee of the Whole discussion.

Village Zoning Administrator Responds to Petitioner Haymarket DuPage Appeal

See full Response

Haymarket Responds to Mayor Pruyn’s Letter sent August 12, 2019

Full text of the letter. Mayor Pruyn, along with the Village Administrator, plan to meet Dr. Lustig at Haymarket Chicago in the near future in hopes of gaining a better understanding of Haymarket’s operations and the potential impacts of the Haym...

Haymarket submits appeal of Zoning Administrator Decisions

Documents related to Haymarket Center's Appeal of Zoning Administrator Decisions. Above you will find a link to the documents related to Haymarket Center's Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's Decisions. In accordance with Itasca's Zoning Code, this appea...

Mayor Pruyn Requests Meeting with Haymarket

Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn sent the attached letter requesting a meeting with Haymarket President and CEO Dan Lustig to discuss Haymarket’s plans for the Itasca Holiday Inn Property.

Update from Mayor regarding request for more Information

"It is important to keep you updated pertaining to the information we’ve received regarding Haymarket Center. My number one goal in this process is to provide as much information to our residents as possible. Honestly, this process has been very frus...

The Village announces that Haymarket's full application has been received

The Village announces that Haymarket's full application has been received and its petition to seek approval for a Planned Development Special Use is scheduled to be considered by the Plan Commission on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7 p.m. at F E Peacoc...

Haymarket's Legal Team provides supplemental information for application

On August 2, 2019, we received, from Haymarket’s legal team, supplemental information that was required for the application process. Haymarket also sent us the attached Haymarket DuPage information sheet, but it leaves the majority of our Village...

State Representative Diane Pappas Publishes Letter to the Editor about Haymarket Pro

July 30, 2019 - State Representative Diane Pappas Publishes Letter to the Editor about Haymarket Proposal

Village Response to Haymarket's July 18 Letter

July 24, 2019 - Village Response to Haymarket's July 18 Letter

Letter from Mayor Pruyn to Haymarket with Community Questions

July 22, 2019 - Letter from Mayor Pruyn to Haymarket with Community Questions

Letter from Haymarket Regarding Zoning Determination

July 18, 2019 - Letter from Haymarket Regarding Zoning Determination

Update from Mayor Pruyn regarding Haymarket's submittal

July 16, 2019 - Update from Mayor Pruyn

Haymarket Application Documents Submitted

Haymarket submits certain applications and materials. The petition for a planned development for special use was incomplete, therefore it could not be scheduled for a public hearing before the Plan Commission. The Village rejected Haymarket's petition for...

Village Response to Haymarket Exemption Inquiry

June 25, 2019 - Village Response to Haymarket Exemption Inquiry

Statement from Mayor Pruyn regarding Daily Herald article

June 21, 2019 - Statement from Mayor Pruyn

Village Response to Haymarket Regarding Zoning for Proposed Use

May 9, 2019 - Village Response to Haymarket Regarding Zoning for Proposed Use

Mayor & Village staff meet with Lee Daniels and Haymarket Representatives

Mayor Jeff Pruyn and Village staff met with former Illinois Speaker of the House Lee Daniels along with representatives from Haymarket Center to discuss its desire to buy the Holiday Inn-Itasca and convert it into a drug treatment facility.

Open House for Elm Street Storm Project

We are pleased to report that the Village of Itasca has awarded our Roadway and Storm Sewer Improvement Project to DiMeo Brothers, Inc.

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...

Shape of Itasca Recording Available

If you missed the Village's May 24, 2021 Shape of Itasca meeting, you can watch it online on the Village's YouTube channel.

Itasca Bucks Program Extended

Please be advised, the Village of Itasca has extended the redemption date on all Itasca Bucks to December 31, 2021.

Mayor Pruyn explained the decision to extend the expiration date, saying, “Itasca restaurant and brewery businesses continue to struggle under COVID-19 restrictions.  Plus, some families are just getting back on their feet and I want ev...

Spring Newsletter is Now Available

Check out the latest edition of the Village's newsletter.

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...

Meeting Information for the Community Development Committee Meeting on January 26, 2021

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. the village will be convening a Community Development Committee meeting to discuss redevelopment of the property commonly known as the Itasca Country Club.

Bridge Development Partners requested this predevelopment meeting to discuss its interest in redeveloping a portion of the property for use as a data center. It is the Village of Itasca’s practice to provide developers this forum to seek input from board ...

Predevelopment Meeting Scheduled for January 26, 2021

Last night, the Village Board called a meeting of the Community Development Committee on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7 p.m. to discuss redevelopment of the property commonly known as the Itasca Country Club.

Bridge Development Partners requested this predevelopment meeting to discuss its interest in redeveloping a portion of the property for use as a data center. It is the Village of Itasca’s practice to provide developers this forum to seek input f...

November 18, 2020 Itasca Country Club Proposal Plan Commission Hearing Cancelled

The Itasca Country Club has withdrawn its petition for a Planned Development by Special Use, Class I Site Plan Approval, and a Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision for the development of a Data Center on a portion of the Itasca Country Club property.

A representative for the property owner indicated that it plans to submit a revised petition in the future, but did not provide a timeline for submittal.

Date Change - ICC Public Hearing to Begin November 18, 2020

At the request of the petitioner, the start of the Itasca Country Club Public Hearing on a proposed Preliminary Planned Development, Preliminary Class I Site Plan, and Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision will be postponed to Wed., Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

In order to comply with state statutes on public hearing notices, the Plan Commission will convene on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. to open the public hearing and immediately continue the hearing to Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  No presen...

Itasca Country Club Plan Commission Public Hearing Scheduled Oct. 7

On October 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. the Itasca Plan Commission is scheduled to open the public hearing on an application for a proposed planned unit development to convert approximately 34 acres of the Itasca Country Club property to a data center.

The Meeting will take place at Itasca Village Hall, 550 West Irving Park Road. Access to Village Hall will be limited to comply with State of Illinois Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings. The public is encouraged to stream the hearing live on-line through...

Itasca Plan Commission approves new protocols for conducting Public Hearings during COVID

On September 16, 2020, the Itasca Plan Commission approved new protocols for conducting large scale public hearings during COVID.

Please click here to learn about the new protocols.

Construction Update – 2021 Cured-In-Place-Pipelining Program - Week of September 20, 2021

The Village of Itasca has contracted with Michels Pipe Services to clean, televise, and line the sanitary sewers in your neighborhood. Their crews will began work last week and the work should be completed within a few weeks of the start date.

The process of sewer cleaning uses water jetting equipment that may induce pressure changes within the sewer.  Below are several tips to help reduce any inconvenience during the scheduled work:

• Keep the toilet seat covers down.
• Loosen caps or plugs...

Construction Update – 2021 Cured-In-Place-Pipelining Program - Week of September 13, 2021

Construction of the - 2021 Cured-In-Place-Pipelining Program for Sanitary Sewers begins.

The Village of Itasca has contracted with Michels Pipe Services to clean, televise, and line the sanitary sewers in your neighborhood.

Their crews will begin working this week and the work should be completed within a few weeks of the start date.

The process of sewer cleaning uses water jetting equipment that may induce pressure changes within the sewer. Below are several tips to help red...

Construction Update – 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - Week of July 26, 2021

Construction of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program is wrapping up. This past week, the contractor has completed the striping of the streets that have been resurfaced and at various locations through the village.

The contractor has also begun the restoration with topsoil and hydroseed. In the upcoming week restoration will be completed. Crack sealing of various locations through town will be completed in the upcoming week(s).

Temporary lane closures and delays may ...

Construction Update – DCEO Street Lighting Project - Week of July 26, 2021

The DCEO Street Lighting Project is wrapping up. This past week, Utility Dynamics has completed splicing the poles, and started on restoration. The control panels were inspected and are ready for service to be connected by ComEd.

Once ComEd connects the service, the system will be tested and turned on.  This upcoming week, the contractor will continue completing the restoration of the project site. Temporary lane closures and delays may be experienced; however, they will ...

Construction Update – DCEO Street Lighting Project - Week of July 19, 2021

This past week, Utility Dynamics has completed the framing and setting of the light poles on Catalpa Street, Bryn Mawr Avenue and North Street.

There is one additional pole that will be installed at the southwest corner of Catalpa Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue that will replace the existing streetlight. This week, the Contractor will continue splicing the poles, which will take approximately 2 week...

Construction Update – 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - Week of July 19

Construction of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program continues. This past week, the contractor has completed placement of the final Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Course on all streets and also completed all patching work.

On Monday, July 19^th, pavement striping will be done on the streets that were resurfaced and at various locations throughout town. In the upcoming week(s) restoration will be completed as well crack sealing at various locations throughout town.

Parking alo...

Construction Update – 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - Week of July 5

Construction of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program continues. This past week, the contractor has completed the street surface grinding and pavement patching along George Street, Shiller Street, Bonnie Brae, Maple Avenue, Cherry Street and Lombard Road.

The contractor has also placed the leveling binder course on those same streets. Please note a portion of Maple Avenue was not completed near Grove Street, as a sink hole was discovered. Public Works plated the hole and will repair the issue this coming w...

Construction Update – 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - Week of June 14

Construction of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program began last week. Saw cutting of the street and curb has been started and some curb removal has taken place on the various streets, including George Street.

Storm sewer construction along George Street is scheduled to start Monday 6/7 and continue throughout the week.  Temporary driveway access has been provided for the homes where curb has been removed. Temporary lane closures and delays ma...

Construction Update – 2021 Street Resurfacing Program - Week of June 21

Construction of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program continues. Curb and gutter have been installed along George Street and a portion of Bonnie Brae. Concrete driveways along George Street have also been poured.

The contractor is scheduled to continue to pour the concrete curb the week of June 21^st on Bonnie Brae, Shiller St, Maple Ave. Cherry St., and Lombard Rd.  A reminder that during this time, driveway access will be prohibited for a period of 5 to ...

Construction Update – 2021 Street Resurfacing Program – Week of June 28, 2021

Construction of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program continues. The contractor has completed the installation of the curb and gutter on Bonnie Brae, Shiller St, Maple Ave, Cherry St. and Lombard Road.

The contractor has also begun patching between the new curb and existing pavement as well as at various locations through the Village where surface patching was required. This process was slightly delayed due to the weather last week and will continue thi...

Construction Update – DCEO Street Lighting Project - Week of July 5, 2021

This past week, Utility Dynamics has completed the installation of the Unit Duct cable and roadway crossings along Catalpa Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue.

Unit Duct installation along North Street also started last week. The control cabinets at both Bryn Mawr and North Street have been installed. Weather pending, this coming week, the contractor will continue the installation of the Unit Duct cable and road...

Construction Update – DCEO Street Lighting Project - Week of June 28, 2021

This past week, Utility Dynamics has continued installation of the Unit Duct cable and roadway crossings along Catalpa Avenue and started the installation of the Unit Duct along Bryn Mawr Avenue.

Weather pending, this coming week, the contractor will continue the installation of the Unit Duct cable and roadway crossings along Bryn Mawr and then move on to North Street. Temporary lane closures and delays may be experienced; however, they will only ...

Construction Update – DCEO Street Lighting Project - Week of June 21, 2021

Over the past week, Utility Dynamics has completed the installation of all of the light pole foundations along North Street. Installation of cable and roadway crossings has begun along the south portion of Catalpa Avenue.

This coming week, the contractor will continue the installation of the Unit Duct cable and roadway crossings along Catalpa Avenue, Bryn Mawr and North Street. Temporary lane closures and delays may be experienced; however, they will only last for a short ...

Construction Update – DCEO Street Lighting Project - Week of June 14, 2021

Construction of the DCEO Street Lighting Project started last week.

Utility Dynamics has installed all of the light pole foundations along Catalpa Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue; and has completed approximately half of the light pole foundations along North Street this past week.

This coming week, the remainder of the light p...

Construction Update – Village of Itasca - 2021 Street Resurfacing Program

Construction of the 2021 Street Resurfacing Program began last week. Saw cutting of the street and curb has been started and some curb removal has taken place on the various streets, including George Street.

Storm sewer construction along George Street is scheduled to start Monday 6/7 and continue throughout the week. Temporary driveway access has been provided for the homes where curb has been removed.

Temporary lane closures and delays may be experienced; ho...

Halloween Hours & Recommendations

With COVID still present in the community, all are encouraged to review public health guidance before participating in any Halloween activities. To help families celebrate safely, the Village recommends the following guidelines:

 Trick-or-Treaters...

Key Step in Downtown Revitalization in Progress

After years of planning, the Village of Itasca is taking another major step in revitalizing the downtown area by acquiring an anchor property in the middle of the block of Walnut Street.

For more information on this development, please click here.