Streets Division

Street crews are responsible for the patching and general maintenance of streets. Included within their job responsibilities are such items as street sweeping, pavement markings, weed abatement, and the creation and maintenance of all regulatory street signs. If the weather is favorable, our goal is to have the street sweeper in operation every day.

  

 

Cost Sharing Sidewalk Replacement Program

The Cost Sharing Sidewalk Replacement Program allows residents to hire their own contractor to repair public sidewalks fronting their property and receive a rebate for repair costs up to a maximum amount of $325. Rebate amounts are based on a flat rate of $3.25 per square foot of sidewalk repaired. Repairs or improvements would be limited to non-hazardous or aesthetic conditions.  The program will be administered on a first-come, first-serve basis and is subject to limited funding availability.  Repairs made to sidewalks on private property are not eligible for funding. 

Property owners are advised to inform the Village of Lake in the Hills Public Works Department in early spring of their interest to participate in this year's program by submitting a Sidewalk Replacement Application.

 

 

 

Report an Issue

When reporting issues regarding streets, please be sure to include the street name, nearest intersection or actual address you are referencing.

• Report a Pothole

• Report a Damaged Mailbox

• Report a Street Light that Needs to be Replaced

 

 

 

Street Sweeping

Weather permitting, the street sweeping program consists of attending to every accepted street in the village once a month. The best results are attained during dry periods. The street sweeper uses curb-directed water sprayers to minimize dust. Rainy weather minimizes effective cleaning, although streets can be swept shortly after a rain event. The village staff does not sweep during below freezing weather or if ice is present in the curbs. Utilizing its dual capabilities, the street sweeping apparatus is also used for cleaning storm sewer catch basins.

 

 

 

Fleet Maintenance

The fleet maintenance staff maintains a Village vehicles and equipment through an established preventative maintenance program. Also, the division makes other repairs as needed.

 

 

 

Snow Plowing and Ice Control

Snow Plowing and Ice Control on Village streets are top priority items during the winter season. Each driver is pre-assigned a specific section to maintain until it is finished, then may aid in another section as needed.

 

Initially crews plow off any accumulated snow on the streets and apply salt to each street immediately upon clearing to prevent icing, clearing the inner main streets and more hilly areas of each section first. Even after this application melts down, the resulting brine continues to aid in melt-off with the aid of vehicle traffic. The higher traffic on main streets spreads the brine giving them the appearance of being even clearer.

 

There are a few areas in the Village still plowed by the developer. These areas include:

• Boulder Ridge-All Streets-Contact Par Development, (847) 428-1000

• Cheswick Place-All Streets-Contact Paul Novak (224)569-3804

 

 

 

Damaged Mailboxes
If you believe that your properly placed mailbox is damaged by Village equipment, please contact the Public Works Department at 960-7500. If the damage was caused by physical contact from Village equipment, repairs will be made. The Village cannot be responsible for improperly placed or unsecured installations.

 

 

 

Forestry

When would you contact the forestry division?  See the list of common questions below that a resident would direct to our forestry division.  When reporting concerns about the parkway trees, please be sure to provide the address, the location of the tree in question and details as to the concerns you have.

• Village tree planting or parkway tree maintenance program

• Where can I find the Village Tree List?

• I need an arborist to come out and take a look at my parkway tree

• I think my parkway tree is dead; please confirm

• My parkway tree has a broken branch/limb

• My parkway tree has been damaged

• My parkway tree needs to be trimmed

• There is a hornet (or other) nest in my parkway tree

• Tree removal inquiries

• General forestry questions

 

 

 

The Village’s urban forest is regularly challenged with Gypsy Moth, Emerald Ash Borer and Japanese Beetles, as well as a host of other insect threats.  The Village proactively combats these pests by targeting our efforts by identifying areas for treatment and then forming a comprehensive plan to limit the effects these pests have on our Village trees.

 

 

Gypsy Moth

Now is the time of year to locate and remove Gypsy moth egg masses. In areas where you know Gypsy Moth exists, it is important to inspect outdoor materials for all life stages of Gypsy Moth, especially when you are transporting items from one area to another.  Be familiar with what caterpillars and egg masses look like.  If you find Gypsy Moth egg masses, you can spray the eggs with a soy bean based oil called Golden Pest Spray Oil.  Egg mass removal is also an option of control.  However, you must be sure to remove the entire mass and all the eggs.  Once removed, you can either place the masses in a microwave safe bag and “cook” them for one minute, or place them in a bucket of soapy water for two days, then discard.  Simply scraping the eggs off and leaving them, or trying to crush them does not work.  Remember, every egg killed is one less caterpillar!

 

For more information regarding the Gypsy Moth, click the link below to view the Homeowner's Guide to the Gypsy Moth in Illinois.

 

 

Japanese Beetle

The Public Works Department has had increased concerns from residents in regards to the numbers of Japanese Beetles in our area. We are informing them on how they can protect their landscape from this destructive pest. When the growing season is upon us, our residents will soon be seeking the supplies to help protect their landscapes from the Japanese Beetles.

 

The following information will help educate residents and provide a list of supplies necessary to protect their landscape.  Click here 

 

 

Emerald Ash Borer

We are also treating a select group of Ash trees for Emerald Ash Borer.  We will be injecting the trees with insecticide to kill the larvae as they feed on the treated wood.  In instances where the trees are infested and not salvageable, the tree will be removed and replaced as scheduled.

For current information regarding the Emerald Ash Borer, visit the Illinois Department of Agriculture website, Emerald Ash Borer News Letter, or  www.EmeraldAshBorer.info.

 

 

 

 

 

Tree Trimming

The winter months are the best time to prune and remove damaged or dead branches from your trees.  Wounds heal faster when they are done before the spring growth.  Not only is it important when you trim your trees, but how as well.  Proper pruning techniques will ensure that the minimal amount of wounding and crown reduction are done.  For more information on the proper pruning techniques, please go to

http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/pruning_mature.aspx.