Updates will be posted regularly on the Village Website and through letters delivered to impacted residents. If you have questions about any aspect of the project please contact Brian Bursiek, Assistant Village Manager at (847) 671-8534 / bbursiek@schillerparkil.us at Village Hall. You may also submit a Service Request using the online system - https://www.villageofschillerpark.com/RequestTracker.aspx.

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2023 Soreng - Garden Court Stormwater Detention Pond

Stormwater Detention Pond Construction

The much anticipated start of construction of this project is upon us.  The Contractor will begin mobilizing equipment and begin construction the week of July 31^st.  The project is expected to be completed by late November.  During the project construction hours will be 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday-Friday. 

Parking along the northside of Soreng Avenue (directly south of the project location) will be prohibited at all times. We anticipate this loss of parking to begin on Wednesday August 2^nd. Parking along other portions of the northside of Soreng Avenue (along the cemetery) will be restricted at various times (approximately 150’ of parking will be prohibited at a time) as the sewer installation progresses from 25^th Avenue west. Emergency vehicles (Police & Fire), school buses, garbage trucks, and street sweepers will continue to have access. The Village has arranged for most of the truck traffic needed for the project to come through the cemetery property.

To address the loss of available parking, residents of the area will be permitted to park along the westside of 25^th Avenue (from just north of Soreng Avenue to just south of Starbucks) and on the westside of 25^th Avenue south of Garden Court in front of the 7-11 Plaza. The Village will designate these allowed parking areas with signage and barricades. Please see the enclosed temporary parking and project maps.

As a reminder the project will consist of construction of a new stormwater detention pond in a Village owned parcel at the south end of the cemetery. Additionally, storm sewers will be installed behind the curb along Soreng Avenue to bring stormwater into and out of the detention pond. This major project will result in substantially better drainage of stormwater when there is a heavy rainstorm.

As with all construction there will be inconvenience but the Village will do its best to minimize any difficulties and assist the residents of the area when needed. Please contact the Village at (847) 678-2550 or submit a service request through the Village website.

Parking Map (Along Northside of Soreng)

Parking Map (North of Soreng)

Parking Map (South of Soreng)

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2023 Projects - Street and Alley Improvements (Phase II)

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August 4, 2023

2023 Street and Alley Improvements - Phase II

• Michigan Avenue– Lawrence Avenue to Linn Avenue
• Forster Avenue - Lawrence Avenue to Linn Avenue
• Linn Avenue - Harold Avenue to Forster Avenue
• Harold Avenue– Michigan Avenue to Harold Avenue
• Foster Avenue – West End near Rose Street to River Road

The Contractor has substantially completed the 2023 Street and Alley Improvements Project.  

The project included the removal and replacement of select portions of curb and gutter and any associated sidewalk, driveways located behind the curb and gutter that was replaced.  The project primarily involved the removal of the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt. The remaining work includes sod preparation work and sod installation which will take place this fall when weather conditions are favorable for sod installation.  The remaining work will begin as early as late September.  

 Driveway access and parking will not be affected during sod preparation and installation. 

 Please contact the Village at (847) 678-2550 with any concerns or questions you may have.

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July 11, 2023

2023 Street and Alley Improvements - Phase II

• Michigan Avenue– Lawrence Avenue to Linn Avenue
• Forster Avenue - Lawrence Avenue to Linn Avenue
• Linn Avenue - Harold Avenue to Forster Avenue
• Harold Avenue– Michigan Avenue to Harold Avenue
• Foster Avenue – River Road to Rose Street
• Foster Avenue  – East and West of Pearl Street
• Pearl Street– Foster Avenue south to terminus
• Moore Lane – Rose Street to Soo Line Lane

The Contractor has substantially completed the removal and replacement of select portions of curb and gutter and any associated sidewalk & driveways. The remaining work will begin as early as July 12^th. The remaining work includes the removal of the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt.  Sod installation will take place in the fall when suitable sod growing weather conditions are present.   

As in all construction, we expect that you will experience some inconvenience.   

Parking

When the existing asphalt is being removed and when the two lifts of asphalt (one day for each lift) are installed, parking will be prohibited on both sides of the street. The duration for each of these interruptions will be one day or less. “No Parking” signs will be posted on the street in advance.

This project will benefit all of the residents in the area.  Please contact the Village at (847) 678-2550 with any concerns or questions you may have. In addition updates on the project will be available on the “Construction Updates” section of the Village website.

All of these are estimates and are weather permitting  

Rose Street Improvements 

• Rose Street – Soreng Avenue to Belle Plaine Avenue
• Belle Plaine Avenue – Prairie Avenue to Rose Street 

The project will include the removal and replacement of select portions of curb and gutter and any associated sidewalk, driveways located behind the curb and gutter that is being replaced. The project will primarily involve the removal of the existing asphalt pavement and the installation of a concrete pavement.  The work has begun and the project should be completed by July 21st.  As in all construction, we expect that you will experience some inconvenience.   

Parking Logistics & Alley Access

During construction, Rose Street & Belle Plaine Avenue will be closed and you will not be able to drive vehicles on Rose Street & Belle Plaine Avenue. The Contractor will provide notice when the street is reopened. 

Parking during the project will be permitted on Prairie Avenue between Soreng Avenue and Belle Plaine Avenue. There will be parking restrictions on Soreng Avenue.  Street sweeping parking restrictions will be halted while construction is underway, but the Village asks that residents continue to respect no parking zones around fire hydrants. 

Garbage Collection Logistics

Garbage pick-up will be conducted in front of your homes on Prairie Avenue during construction. Place your existing roller carts at the parkway curb in front of your house. Refuse, recycling, and yard waste pickup will occur on your regular pick-up day. 

The Village understands that this project will cause some disruption in your daily activities, and we request your patience and understanding. Please contact the Village at (847) 678-2550 with any concerns or questions. In addition, updates on the project will be available on the “Construction Updates” section of the Village website.

All of these are estimates and are weather permitting  

2023 River Road Water Main Improvements

• River Road – Ainslie Street to River Street 

This project will include the installation of a new water main and associated work.  The project will primarily involve the removal of the existing asphalt pavement and existing sidewalk, new water main installation, abandoning the existing water main, and parkway & pavement restoration.  The work has begun and the project should be substantially completed by July 28th.  As in all construction, we expect that you will experience some inconvenience.   

Parking will be prohibited along the route of the proposed work throughout the project duration.  The contractor will post no parking signs the day before work impacts parking.  Access to parking lots will be available at all times but there will be times when access to one parking lot driveway entrance is temporarily closed.  Through traffic will be allowed at intersections when work occurs at intersections.  

The Village understands that this project will cause some disruption in your daily activities, and we request your patience and understanding. Please contact the Village at (847) 678-2550 with any concerns or questions. In addition, updates on the project will be available on the “Construction Updates” section of the Village website.

All of these are estimates and are weather permitting  

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June 9, 2023

2023 Street and Alley Improvements - Phase II

• Michigan Avenue– Lawrence Avenue to Linn Avenue
• Forster Avenue - Lawrence Avenue to Linn Avenue
• Linn Avenue - Harold Avenue to Forster Avenue
• Harold Avenue– Michigan Avenue to Harold Avenue
• Foster Avenue – River Road to Rose Street
• Foster Avenue  – East and West of Pearl Street
• Pearl Street– Foster Avenue south to terminus
• Moore Lane – Rose Street to Soo Line Lane

Work on Phase II will begin as early as June 21st.  The project will include the removal and replacement of select portions of curb and gutter and any associated sidewalk, driveways located behind the curb and gutter that is being replaced. The project will primarily involve the removal of the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt.  

The first phase of work is anticipated to begin as early as June 21, 2023.  This first phase will include saw cutting of concrete sidewalks, driveways, and curb.  After the completion of the curb and gutter work the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt and landscape restoration will take place.  

As in all construction, we expect that you will experience some inconvenience.   

Driveway Access

Some homes will have their curb and gutter removed which will affect their driveway. This means you may not have access to your driveway or garage during this time.  If work is being done that will interrupt access to your driveway, you will receive a notice from the Contractor at least one day in advance. As a courtesy reminder, the Contractor will knock on your door one time the morning the removal process begins. Also, curbs, gutters and driveways that will be removed, will be marked with pink paint in advance to help you identify if your driveway access will be affected.  The interruption of access to your driveway could last up to ten (10) days but will likely require less time. Barricades preventing access to driveways will be removed as soon as driveway access has been restored. The interruption of access to your driveway is necessary to remove the old curb/gutter, to pour the new curb/gutter, and finally to allow the concrete to reach the proper strength before permitting vehicle traffic on the new concrete.  

Parking

During curb, gutter and driveway work, parking will be prohibited where the work is taking place. We are asking residents to avoid street parking between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, to allow for a safer work environment for the Contractor and to assist roadway traffic flow.

There will be other days during the project, when the existing asphalt is being removed and when the two lifts of asphalt (one day for each lift) are placed, that parking will be prohibited on both sides of the street. The duration for each of these interruptions will be one day or less. “No Parking” signs will be posted on the street in advance.

Finally, if you have a sprinkler system in the parkway please let us know in advance so we can alert the contractor and avoid damage to your system.

Please contact the Village at (847) 678-2550 with any concerns or questions you may have. In addition, updates on the project will be available on the “Construction Updates” section of the Village website.

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