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Hampshire IL road construction: Whitetail Circle and Prairie Street
The Village of Hampshire expects Whitetail Circle and Prairie Street resurfacing to run from October 7 through November 20, 2026. As of October 5, those are announced dates; a start, completion or full street closure has not been verified. Follow posted traffic and no-parking controls, and use the village’s named project contact for questions about access.
Local Government
Pingree Grove garbage rates, recycling and composting in 2026–27
Pingree Grove’s published garbage schedule lists a $24.80 monthly standard rate and a $16.63 senior rate for July 2026 through June 2027. Regular pickup is Friday, with holiday exceptions. Optional composting, extra carts and some special collections have separate conditions; the dated village schedule and provider instructions explain which charges apply.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 4, 2026
Local Government
Pingree Grove rental registration deadline and inspection fees
Pingree Grove requires rental properties to register by the end of 2026. The first routine inspections are scheduled for odd-numbered addresses in 2027 and even-numbered addresses in 2028. Published inspection fees are $275 for a traditional single-family home and $250 for a townhome or condominium; registration and inspection scheduling are separate steps.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 4, 2026
Crime & Safety
Pingree Grove ambulance bills, resident rules and fire-district costs
Pingree Grove ambulance charges depend on the service date, provider and resident classification. The fire district’s FAQ says residents owe no balance after insurance, while its posted 2025 ordinance mentions copays. That conflict remains unresolved in the reviewed records. Ask the district which current policy and rate schedule apply before treating a bill as your final balance.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 4, 2026
Infrastructure
Who maintains Pingree Grove ponds? Drainage, study and costs
Pingree Grove’s September 8, 2026 board minutes record a $13,252.50 award to McCloud Aquatics to assess 16 ponds and recommend maintenance. That approval does not establish completed dredging or payment. Responsibility differs among village ponds, private ponds and wetlands, so identify the water feature and ownership before reporting a drainage or maintenance problem.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 3, 2026
Community
Cambridge Lakes, Pingree Grove: HOA fees, rules and safety records
Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove includes homes with different association arrangements, public services and property costs. A single HOA fee for every home and a current Cambridge Lakes-only crime rate were not verified. Check the specific association and parcel, then compare HOA charges with village permits, school assignments, utility bills and tax-district records.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 3, 2026
Local Government
Pingree Grove FY2026–27 village budget and spending tracker
The adopted FY2026–27 budget lists $26,380,539 in revenue and $28,744,981 in expenses, including transfers and depreciation. The October 30 update adds the October 19 packet’s draft October 5 payment-approval record and keeps later agenda requests separate from confirmed payments.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 3, 2026
Crime & Safety
Pingree Grove Flock license-plate cameras: cost, policy and records
Pingree Grove reports that 14 Flock license-plate readers entered service in August 2025. The December 16, 2024 board minutes record an initial agreement approval capped at $55,400. The approval, published policy information and public dashboard describe different parts of the program; current data-sharing practices and complete payment history still require supporting records.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 3, 2026
Local Government
Pingree Grove building permit lookup: fence, deck, roof, shed, patio and pool fees
Use the interactive Pingree Grove permit workflow to choose a residential, commercial or fire-system project, see the published fee and included inspections when a fixed amount is listed, and open the correct application route. Published residential fees include $135 for a fence, $185 for a deck, $135 for a patio, $115 for a shed, $110 for a residential roof and $710 for an inground pool, subject to project-specific requirements and later amendments.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 3, 2026
Local Government
Pingree Grove Jewel-Osco: construction status and projected opening
The August 17, 2026 board record approves the Jewel-Osco development measures. Draft October 5 minutes in the October 19 packet report that Albertsons had not established a groundbreaking date. The developer’s late-2027 opening projection remains an estimate; Unit 38 and Heritage District records are tracked separately.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 3, 2026
Community
Ella Johnson library renovation: costs and services for Pingree Grove
Ella Johnson’s renovation concerns its existing Hampshire library. August 24 minutes add a later remodel presentation amount printed as $2,096.377.00 and a $150,000 phasing allowance. The earlier $1.6 million concept estimate remains historical; final spending and a confirmed temporary service location are not established here.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 3, 2026
Infrastructure
Pingree Grove water and sewer rates: 2026 bill calculator
Calculate a two-month bill using the village schedule effective November 1, 2025: $90 in base charges plus $9.15 per 1,000 gallons. That schedule was still displayed on the utility page on October 30, 2026. A later November 2026 dollar rate has not been verified.
Pingree Grove, Illinois · Oct 3, 2026