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Video: Public Works Snow Plowing and Anti-Icing

The Gurnee Public Works Department provides snow plowing and anti-icing service to local Village streets during winter weather events. Learn more about the Department's winter operations, how the Village responds to a snow event and what you can do to help the Village combat snow and ice in this video.

Electronic Waste Banned from Illinois Landfills Beginning January 1, 2012

Village Board Places Referendum on Electrical Aggregation on March Primary Ballot

As you may know, recent changes in electrical regulation by the State of Illinois have given residents the ability to purchase their electricity from another supplier besides Commonwealth Edison (ComEd). As part of those regulation changes, municipalities may also bid the cost of electricity on behalf of residents in order to achieve even greater savings. However, in order to do so, the Village must first gain public support through an advisory referendum. The Village Board recently approved placing a question on the Tuesday, March 20th primary election ballot. The V

Preparations Begin for Snowfall Anticipated During Overnight Hours of Friday, January 27th

A snow event is anticipated during the overnight hours of Friday, January 27th. To prepare for this event, the Public Works Department began anti-icing operations on Thursday morning and continued into Friday. As you may know, anti-icing involves spraying supermix (a combination of beet juice, salt brine, and calcium chloride) on primary streets in the Village. This prevents snow and ice from bonding to the pavement. Roadways that have been treated will have a striped appearance that may last for as long as two weeks depending on the weather and traffic.

Car Theft and Aggravated Battery Suspect Arrested

Gurnee, IL – On Wednesday evening, 01/25/2012, officers responded to a report of a car theft and hit and run accident in the parking lot at 6120 Grand Avenue.

Agenda of the CANCELLED of the Gurnee Plan Commission - February 1, 2012

Honoring Illinois' Fallen - United States and Illinois flags at half-staff from sunrise, Friday January 27 until sunset, Sunday January 29,2012.

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Snow and Ice Control Information

If you would like to learn more about the Village of Gurnee's Snow and Ice Control Operations, you are encouraged to visit http://www.gurnee.il.us/public_works/street/plowing

Gurnee Police to Recognize Injured Officers

Gurnee, IL – Police work can be dangerous and officers occasionally suffer serious injuries in the performance of their duties. On Monday night, January 23, 2012, the Gurnee Police Department will recognize five officers who have endured serious injury while arresting criminal offenders. The officers will receive the department’s Purple Heart award at Monday’s Village Board meeting at Village Hall, 325 N. O’Plaine Road. The meeting begins at 7:30 PM.