CONXXUS (New Fiber Provider) TO BE AT VILLAGE HALL ON DECEMBER 2ND
On Tuesday, December 2, Conxxus will have staff here at the Village Hall from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm to answer questions about their products and services. They can also help get individuals signed up with Conxxus. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to attend. If you know you would like to sign up for service, you may call them @ 1-888-712-0177. If you have concerns about your yard where fiber was brought in, please let the Village Clerk’s Office know at 815-894-2440.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Ladd School is having a Veterans Day Program to honor all who have served. All veterans are welcome at 9:00 am for light refreshments and to visit with students between 9:00 and 10:15 am. The program will begin at 10:15 am in the Charles Fiocchi Gymnasium and is open to the public. At 11:00 am, the Ladd American Legion will conduct a 21-Gun Salute.
HOLIDAY CLOSING
The Clerk’s office and Public Works Department will close on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no change to the trash collection schedule. The Tuesday, November 11 Village Board meeting has been changed to Thursday, November 13 @ 6:30 pm in the Village Hall.
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.
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.
KING CARE-A-VAN
OSF OnCall King Care-A-Van will be at North Central Bank from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, November 14. The Care-A-Van is staffed with a team of digital health workers and CMA which will connect you with services and share information that will help you better manage your health. Services available include health screenings, including blood pressure check, cholesterol and glucose, health care navigation, technology assistance, connection to resources and program enrollment. They now also offer virtual visits. Meet with a trusted OSF OnCall provider using advanced technology. They can help with pink eye, rashes, sore throat, viral illnesses like cold and flu, and more. No appointment is needed. Learn more: OSF OnCall Connect | Connecting You to Care
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.
MAIN AVENUE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT
The Village received a $150,000.00 grant back in 2022 to help us replace dangerous sidewalks on Main Avenue. The areas being replaced are listed below:
Location #1 121 N. Main Ave. (Village Hall)
Location #2 209 N. Main Ave. (Apartment Building)
Location #3 Northeast Corner of Locust & Main Ave. (By War Memorial Park)
Location #4 238 N. Main Ave. (Business)
Location #5 NW Corner of Main & Cedar (Old Pharmacy Building)
Location #6 314 N. Main Ave. (Ladd Upholstery)
Location #7 New sidewalk on west side of Main Ave. from Locust to 336 S. Main Ave.
Location #8 NE Corner of Main & Chestnut (Business on Corner)
Location #9 212 S. Main Ave. (Ladd Lanes)
Location #10 East side of Main Ave. from Locust to E. Cleveland St. (in front of Veterans Monument)
Please be careful when walking in any of these areas. Gillan Construction started this project 9-29-25.
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 have been boring in fiber to all streets in the Village. 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.
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.