The city of St. Charles has developed a survey to gather input from residents to help with sidewalk planning in the city’s neighborhoods, officials said.
Resident feedback will help the city decide where sidewalks are needed, where they may not be wanted and where improvements are necessary, according to a press release from St. Charles.
The survey closes July 11. The comments received will be incorporated with other criteria to help guide the city in future project selection, the release said.
The survey is available at https://bit.ly/3HBowWI.
Geneva to replace underground utility cables
The city of Geneva is aiming to enhance electric service reliability by replacing underground utility cable in four areas throughout the community starting in July, city officials said.
The 2025-26 underground electric replacement program areas include: South Harrison Street near Spring Street, July 7 to Aug. 18; James Street west of Ninth Street, Aug. 18 to Sept. 8; 2000 block of South Batavia Avenue, Sept. 9 to 26; and James Street from Third to Fifth streets, Sept. 27 to Oct. 29, according to a press release from the city.
Construction dates are estimates and may be subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen factors, the release stated.
The city’s contractor, Utility Dynamics, will be installing conduit through utility easements and public right-of-way during the work. Electrical transformers, pedestals and street lights also will be replaced, according to the release.
During the latter part of each project, the contractor will energize and connect homes to the new equipment, officials said. Scheduled power outages will be required as part of this process. The city will be sending notifications in advance of any service disruption, the release stated.
A project map and more details are available on the city’s website at https://www.geneva.il.us/. Questions can be directed to Geneva Electric Division Manager of Distribution, Construction and Maintenance Jennifer Hilkemann by calling 630-232-1503 or sending an email to jhilkemann@geneva.il.us.
Forest preserve district wins $1.9M grant for trail, roads
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is the recipient of a $1.9 million grant for trail and road improvements through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Meant to help expand local travel options and enhance a community’s quality of life, the funds will support a trail that will be built in partnership with the city of Aurora and Wheatland Township Road District, according to a news release from state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora.
It will stretch along the north side of Wolfs Crossing Road west from Carls Drive and on the south side east from Carls Drive, the release said.
Trail users will be able to head west to Hoffman Boulevard to connect to a system of Aurora trails or east towards the forest preserve district’s Normantown Trail or the Naperville Park District’s Tallgrass Greenway Trail.
The project is in the first phase of engineering, which includes a preliminary design alignment.
Music lineup for Last Fling announced
Musical performers for the Last Fling celebration, scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 1 along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville, have been announced by the Naperville Jaycees.
Sammy & the Knights will kick off the party when they perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, followed by 7th Heaven at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, Aug. 30, Buckshot Bully takes the stage at noon, Fearless at 2:30 p.m., 90s Pop Nation at 5:15 p.m. and Too Hype Crew at 8 p.m.
Performers on Sunday, Aug. 31, are Within 4 Days at noon, Mixtape Junkies at 2:30 p.m., the Ron Burgundys at 5:15 p.m. and headliner Sixteen Candles at 8 p.m.
On the final fest day, Monday, Sept. 1, Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones play at noon and Mike & Joe at 3:45 p.m.
In the beer garden, Brent Brown will perform Friday through Sunday and Michael C. Hayes on Monday.
Last Fling features live music, food, beverages, a carnival and the Labor Day parade.
