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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April 26, 2023

2023 Street and Alley Improvements (Phase I)

• Ruby Street – Waveland Avenue to Ivanhoe Avenue
• Ivanhoe Circle – Ivanhoe to Dead End
• Sterling Lane – Emerson Avenue to Eden Avenue
• Emerson Avenue – Irving Park Road to 25th Avenue
• Emerson Court - Emerson Avenue to Dead End
• Ruby Street – 25th Avenue to Lawrence Avenue
• Judd Avenue – Wehrman Avenue to Montrose
• Wehrman Avenue - Montrose Avenue to Judd Avenue
• Moore Lane – Rose Street to Soo Line Lane

The last phase of work on the streets listed above is anticipated to begin on or about Monday, May 1, 2023, weather dependent.  

Completion of this final phase of the project is anticipated to take three to four weeks. As in all construction, we expect that you will experience some inconvenience.  

This phase will consist of removal of the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt. We anticipate pavement removal work will begin Monday May 1^st on Ruby Street from Waveland Avenue to Ivanhoe Avenue, Ivanhoe Circle from Ivanhoe Ave to Cul-de-sac, and Sterling Lane from Emerson Drive to Eden Avenue. This date is weather dependent. The Contractor will continue pavement removal on the remaining streets after May 1^st.  

This stage of construction will result in parking prohibition during the day on both sides of the street. However, you will be allowed to park on the street overnight as long as your vehicles are off the street by the posted time. “No Parking” signs will be posted on the street in advance. The duration for each of these interruptions will be one day or less. There will be short periods of time while thru access on your street will be limited or blocked as the work progresses along your street. Work is expected to take place on Saturdays as well.

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

All of these are estimates and are weather permitting  

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Updated Tuesday, April 18 -- (Phase I Streets):

• Concrete Work – Curb & Gutter, Sidewalks, and Driveway Aprons were completed last week.
• Landscaper will complete backfilling behind curbs and sidewalks this week.  
• Milling (Grinding) of streets in preparation for asphalt paving is scheduled to begin early to mid May.  
• Paving of the streets is scheduled to begin in Mid-May

All of these are estimates and are weather permitting                             

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Updated Friday, April 14 -- (Phase I Streets):

• Concrete Work - Curbs, Sidewalks, Aprons and Gutters will likely be completed this week.
• Landscaper will begin backfill behind curbs and sidewalks this week and finish next week.
• Milling (Grinding) of streets in preparation for asphalt paving is scheduled to begin the Week of April 24.
• Paving of the streets is scheduled to begin in Mid-May

All of these are estimates and are weather permitting

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2023 Street and Alley Improvements Phase I (List of Streets):

• Emerson Avenue – Irving Park Road to 25th Avenue
• Emerson Court - Emerson Avenue to Dead End
• Ivanhoe Circle – Ivanhoe to Dead End
• Ruby Street – 25th Avenue to Lawrence Avenue
• Ruby Street – Waveland Avenue to Ivanhoe Avenue
• Sterling Lane – Emerson Avenue to Eden Avenue
• Judd Avenue – Wehrman Avenue to Montrose
• Wehrman Avenue - Montrose Avenue to Judd Avenue
• Moore Lane – Rose Street to Soo Line Lane
• E-W Alley between South Avenue and Lawrence Avenue west of Ruby Street

The Village has entered into a contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving to resurface the roadways listed above.   

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 began on March 22, 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.  We anticipate this work to begin on or around April 17^th.

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 are slated to 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 you can resume using them. 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 contract.   

 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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2023 Street and Alley Improvements Phase II (List of Streets):  

• 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

Work in this area will begin approximately the second week of June, after school is out for the summer.  More detailed information will be posted when we get closer to work beginning. 

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Unfinished 2022 Projects - Paving & Landscaping To Be Completed in Spring 2023

• Eastwood Avenue
• Carlson Area (North of Irving Park Road -- Judd Avenue & Wehrman Avenue)
• Sunnyside Avenue (West of Scott)
• Agatite Avenue (West of Scott)
• Montrose Blvd. (West of Scott)
• Ivanhoe Court 
• Wehrman Place

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Eastwood Avenue

On Eastwood Avenue curb and gutter removal and replacement began on April 3rd and will take approximately 10 days to complete.

Placement of sod on all streets began the week of April 3rd and should take 2 weeks to complete.  

On Eastwood, Ivanhoe Court and Wehrman Place the last phase will involve the removal of the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt.  We anticipate these last this phase to begin on or around April 17^th.

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Updated 4/18/23:

On Eastwood Avenue, curb and gutter removal and replacement has been completed.  

Placement of sod on all streets has been completed.  

On Eastwood, Ivanhoe Court and Wehrman Place the last phase will involve the removal of the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt.  We anticipate that this last phase will begin in early to mid-May. 

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Updated 4/25/23:                

2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvements

Eastwood Avenue / Ivanhoe Court / Wehrman Place

The Village wishes to inform you that the last phase of work on your street is anticipated to begin on or about April 28, 2023 (the exact date is weather dependent). Completion of this final phase of the project is anticipated to take two weeks. As in all construction, we expect that you will experience some inconvenience.  

This phase will consist of removal of the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt.  We anticipate work will begin on Friday April 28^th, this date is weather dependent. 

This stage of construction will result in parking prohibition during the day on both sides of the street, however you will be allowed to park on the street overnight as long as your vehicles are off the street by the posted time.  There will be short periods of time while thru access on your street will be limited or blocked as the work progresses along your street.  Work is expected to take place on Saturdays as well.

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

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Updated 4/26/23:                

2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvements

Eastwood Avenue / Ivanhoe Court / Wehrman Place

The last phase of work on the streets mentioned above is anticipated to begin on or about April 28, 2023 (the exact date is weather dependent).

 Completion of this final phase of the project is anticipated to take two weeks. As in all construction, we expect that you will experience some inconvenience.  

 This phase will consist of removal of the existing asphalt pavement, patching of the underlying pavement, and the installation of two new layers of asphalt.  We anticipate work will begin on Friday April 28^th, this date is weather dependent. 

This stage of construction will result in parking prohibition during the day on both sides of the street, however you will be allowed to park on the street overnight as long as your vehicles are off the street by the posted time.  There will be short periods of time while thru access on your street will be limited or blocked as the work progresses along your street.  Work is expected to take place on Saturdays as well.

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

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Updated 5/17/23:

2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvements

Eastwood Avenue / Ivanhoe Court / Wehrman Place

The last phase of work on the streets mentioned above have been substantially completed. The final layer of asphalt was installed earlier this week. Pavement markings will be installed the week of May 22^nd.  There will be minor impacts to thru traffic during pavement marking installation.  Thank you for your patience and understanding during these improvements.