Village Announcements
Sonic Boom
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has received confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Kansas City that the boom heard around 11:20 am was caused by a flight of F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets traveling at supersonic speeds.
Military Honors for Major Mark Monteyne
A Celebration of life and military honors for Major Mark Monteyne retired from the Illinois
National Guard in 2018. Major Mark Monteyne died on December 15, 2019. A 21 gun
salute, taps, and folding of the flag will occur at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
In addition, the Village of Jerome Police will be present at this event.
Glenn Water Main Break
Today crews will be working on repairing a water main along Glenn Avenue. Please use caution when driving in the area. Also please be aware that this work could result in sediment, possibly containing lead, in water service lines and faucet screens.
Wabash Avenue Water Main Repair
Today crews will be working on repairing a water main along Wabash Avenue. Please use caution when driving in the area. Also please be aware that this work could result in sediment, possibly containing lead, in water service lines and faucet screens.
Toys for Tots
The Village of Jerome will be hosting a drop-off for Toys for Tots on Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 11 am until 3 pm. Please bring new unwrapped toys to the Civic Center and Toys for Tots will make sure that they reach needy children for Christmas.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
The State of Illinois and the Jerome United Methodist Church are hosting a free vaccine clinic on December 2nd, from 10am – 1pm. You can schedule an appointment at https://idph-mychart.pchosted.com/IDPH/signupandschedule/embeddedschedule?vt=24629&dept=9001410011894 . Walk-ins are also welcome. This will be for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for persons 12 years or older.
Halloween 2021 Information
The Village of Jerome will pass out candy at the Village Hall on
October 30, 2021, from 4 pm to 7 pm or until supplies last.
Trick or Treating Hours will be on October 31, 2021, from 4 pm to 8 pm. In addition, the Jerome United Methodist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat on October 31, 2021, from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Road Repairs
The Village of Jerome has contracted P.H. Broughton to complete asphalt repairs on Friday, October 22, 2021. The following areas will be affected:
- Homewood Ave. Between Welch Ave. and Leonard St.
- Welch Ave. Near Homewood Ave., Glenn Ave., and Iles Ave.
- Leonard St. Near Wabash Ave. and intersection of Glenn Ave.
- Maple Ave. Between Evergreen Ct. and MacArthur Blvd.
We are asking all residents to AVOID PARKING in these areas (including contractors, lawn care, etc.). Areas will be marked with paint, cones, or barricades prior to work beginning. The morning work is started, any vehicles in the way of the pre-marked areas WILL BE TOWED at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Please contact Public Works Supervisor David Wilken or
Public Works Trustee Phil Raftis with any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
David Wilken- Public Works Supervisor
217-546-9647
Phil Raftis- Public Works Trustee
217-899-3990
Fall Branch Pickup
The Village of Jerome is scheduling an additional limb pickup tentatively for 10/25 – 10/29. Backup dates would be the following week if necessary. The Village of Southern View will be assisting us for the first couple of days. Residents should reference the ordinance below for specifics on how the branch pickup will work.
400.3-14.2 The corporate authorities of the Village shall vote on an annual basis whether to provide
for the curbside pickup of branches, tree limbs, and tree or shrubbery trimmings. If, by
majority vote, the corporate authorities vote in favor of providing curbside pickup of
branches in a given year, then they shall set the number of times per year and in what
month(s) curbside pickup will occur. The Public Works Supervisor shall, subject to
staffing, schedule the date(s) within the selected month(s) and the time(s) of the day
when the curbside pickup will occur. Notice of the date(s) of said curbside pickups shall
be published on the Village website. If curbside pickup is approved, the following rules
shall apply:
a. Anything cut by anyone other than the property owner or tenant will not be
picked up by the Village.
b. At each address, the Village will pick up a single pile no larger than six feet
wide by eight feet long by four feet tall, which shall be considered a “standard
pile”. Any pile larger than a standard pile shall be considered an “oversized
pile” and a fee of $75.00 shall be assessed against the property owner and/or
occupant.
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c. A fee of $25.00 shall be assessed against the property owner and/or occupant
where, in the discretion of the Department of Public Works, any branches,
limbs, or trimmings are so large that they must be cut in order to reduce
branches, limbs, or trimmings to a size that can be picked up. This fee shall be
in addition to any fee for an oversized pile or multiple loads.
d. Where an oversized pile will result in the Village being required to haul more
than one load to pick up the pile present at an address, a fee of $25.00 per
additional load shall be assessed against the property owner and/or occupant
for each additional load. This fee shall be in addition to any fee for an
oversized pile or cutting.
e. The fees for oversized piles, cutting, and multiple loads shall be paid before
the Village will pick up any pile at an address.
f. All large branches and limbs must be parallel or running one direction.
g. Items for pickup must be at the curb at or before 7:00 a.m. on the first
scheduled day of curbside pickup.
h. Items for pickup must NOT be placed at the curb earlier than one (1) week in
advance of the first scheduled day of curbside pickup.
Jerome Memorial Park Closed for Repair
Due to vandalism in the Village Park, the park will be closed until repairs are completed.