PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY
The public is encouraged to join the Village of Ladd, the Ladd Police & Fire Departments, and Ladd’s first responders for a special Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony. The tribute will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, September 11 in War Memorial Park to honor those lives lost on 9/11/2001 and to recognize the courage and sacrifice of our first responders. Guest speaker will be Father Ronald Margherio and music will include our National Anthem and Taps. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. All first responders, community members, and families are invited to stand with us in remembrance, reflection, and unity. Let us never forget.
FARMERS MARKET
Only two dates left for the 2025 season! The final Farmers Markets will be held on Mondays in War Memorial Park from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. On September 8, Flo’s will be the featured food truck, Taco LaRosita will be featured at the final Market on September 15. We’ve had a wonderful turnout of vendors this year. Thank you for all of your support!
MUSIC IN THE PARK
The final Music in the Park for 2025 will be held on Friday, October 3rd in War Memorial Park. Local musician Joey Figgiani will perform from 6 pm to 9 pm. Food & drinks will be available for purchase at the Player’s Club across from the park. Invite your friends, grab your lawn chairs, pack your cooler, and come up to the park for a relaxing evening of musical entertainment.
LEAF BURNING
Leaf and other landscape waste from your yard only may be burned between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only. The open burning of leaves is permitted on public rights of way, except on sidewalks, roadways, alleys, parking lots, or other paved areas. No burning is permitted within twenty (20) feet of any structure. All fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until each fire is extinguished. Open campfires, burn pits, and outdoor fireplaces are exempted. During dry conditions, the Ladd Fire Chief may issue a burn ban. All burning is prohibited until the ban is lifted.
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE UTILITY FLAGS
Homeowners could be subject to fines by JULIE for the removal of flags. JULIE is a service for professional excavators and homeowners to contact JULIE before you dig to request the locating and marking of underground utilities.
While we certainly sympathize with the headaches that come along with construction season, it is essential that locate flags are removed by the utility company only. Should you have any questions, call JULIE at 811. Thank you!
CONXXUS/METRO FIBEROPTIC BROADBAND
They will begin boring in fiber to all streets in the Village very soon. Sometime in the future, Conxxus will have representatives going door to door to explain the speeds and rates they offer for internet, TV, and phone. They will bring the fiber up to your home if you select them as your provider. This Company is from Sullivan, Illinois. The representatives will have a Village Peddler Permit tag to identify themselves.
SURF FIBEROPTIC BROADBAND
After Conxxus is completely done with their work, we anticipate SURF will be coming into the Village to run their fiber. We will keep you posted on any updates from them.
ACTIVE STRETCH
The Ladd Public Library will host Active Stretch Classes with Teresa Colmone on Mondays during September at 2:00 pm. There will be no class held on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. The 30-minute session is suitable for all experience levels. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a towel, mat, or small blanket for cushioning, and a drink in a covered glass for hydrating. The cost of the class is $5 per person. Stop by or call the Ladd Public Library at (815) 894-3254 to reserve your space today!
FREE GLUCOSE AND BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
IHCC Homecare & Hospice will conduct free glucose and blood pressure checks on the first Wednesday of every month in the Village Hall from 11 am – 12:30 pm. No appointment is needed. Click here for additional information.
MOSQUITO SPRAYING
The Village of Ladd will be spraying for mosquitoes this summer, weather permitting. Please click HERE for more information.
TAPS ON MAIN STREET
At the 11th hour on the 11th day of each month, Taps is played over our Main Avenue speakers as a reminder to all citizens of the sacrifices that our servicemen and servicewomen have made for our freedom. Everyone is welcome to gather at the Veteran’s Memorial Monument in War Memorial Park for the tribute.
2025 REPUBLIC SERVICES CALENDAR
Click HERE to see the 2025 Republic Services Calendar. The yard waste pickup has been added to the calendar and will work the same as last year. Pickup is from April – November. You must prepay for the entire year. Watch for more information next year.
IL EPA LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT MANDATE
IEPA requires water systems to submit an initial lead service line replacement plan read here to the state by April 15, 2024, and an updated plan by April 15 annually for review by the state until a final comprehensive plan is submitted by April 15, 2027. The Village has 660 water meters (residents supplied water from the Village of Ladd). Of these 660, we have 15 residents who know they have galvanized pipe on “their” side of the meter or on “the Village’s” side of the meter, 395 residents who don’t know what type of piping they have on “their” side or on “the Village’s” side of the meter, and 250 residents have safe pipes to their water lines. The Village Superintendent will be reaching out to residents who answered unknown on their cross-connection surveys in an attempt to determine what type of piping they have on “their” side of the water meter. It is mandated that any lead lines or lead fittings be removed. Residents that have “unknown” information or galvanized piping will receive a letter from the Village of Ladd, mandated by IEPA, to explain the situation further. Read here the April 15, 2025, updated inventory sheet and here is the updated plan submitted to IEPA.
LADD AWARDED $650,000.00 CDBG GRANT FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION
Governor JB Pritzker announced that Ladd has received $650,000.00 in funds for housing rehabilitation to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners with improvements to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions. Eligible uses of funds include structural work, electrical, plumbing, new appliances, flooring, ADA, accessibility accommodations, and more. Each qualifying family/home receives up to $60,000.00 in funds. Must be the primary residence and renters do not qualify. Watch for more information as to when applications are being accepted (approximately beginning in 2025).
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT – 2024 Data
Your Annual Water Quality Report is available at http://testinc.com/ladd.pdf. To speak with someone about this or to have a copy mailed to you call 815-894-2440. Copies are available in the Clerk’s Office.
NET METERING POLICY AND SOLAR REQUEST FORM
A Solar Request Form must be completed HERE then email to info@villageofladd.com. Print the Net Metering Policy HERE to read and have your questions answered. Additional paperwork provided as the process moves forward.