A MANDATORY CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL SURVEY IS DUE

Your next utility bill (in June) will have a Mandatory Cross Connection Control Survey enclosed. If it is easier for you to complete it online electronically, please feel free to click the link below:

http://testinc.com/cross/

We must receive your mandatory survey responses by July 15, 2023, or a fine will be added to your utility account per ordinance.

LIBRARY KIDS CLUB

Hang out with the Ladd Public Library this summer for Kids Club and participate in reading challenges, games, activities, and more. The program will be held on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm starting June 13 for children ages 6-11. Register by calling the library @ (815) 894-3254 or stop in to sign up. Please register by Tuesday, June 6.

4-H SUMMER STEAM FOR YOUTH

The University of Illinois Extension is offering a summer program for youth ages 6-18. Choose from four hands-on programs scheduled at the Ladd Public Library:

Thursday, June 8 @ 11 am: DIY BIRD FEEDER. Learn how to build your own bird feeder with popsicle sticks, glue, and string. Bird seed included!
Thursday, June 22 @ 11 am: BINARY JEWELRY. Learn about binary code that is used in computer programming. Write your name in binary code and use beads to make binary jewelry.
Thursday, June 29 @ 11 am: BLOW & BUBBLE PAINT. Paint unique art projects with bubbles and straws.
Thursday, July 20 @ 11 am: SEED BOMBS. Make your own seed bombs to grow beautiful, native wildflowers.

Stop by the library or call (815) 894-3254 to register for one or all!

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Due to maintenance work and painting to be done on the Village’s water tower this year, there will be no community garden in 2023. The garden is located beneath the LaSalle Avenue/Cedar Street water tower.

2023 MUSIC IN THE PARK

Friday, May 12: Joey Figgiani.
Friday, June 9: Steve Sharp.
Friday, August 4: Darrell Data.
Friday, September 15: Greenfield Station.

FARMERS MARKET

The Ladd Farmers Market returns to War Memorial Park on Monday, June 12 for the 2023 season. Markets are held weekly on Mondays from 4:00 – 6:00 pm except for holidays. Vendors are welcome, there is no fee to participate. For more information, contact Molly @ (815) 894-2619 or (815) 541-8116. The food truck schedule for 2023:

June 12th – Didoughs Twisted Pretzels
June 19th – Tony’s Tacos
June 26th – Lil Mad Cafe & Tropical Sno
July 3rd – no market
July 10th – La Katrina & Sisler’s Ice Cream
July 17th – Lil Mad Cafe & Tropical Sno
July 24th – Didoughs & Tropical Sno
July 31st – Taylored Plate & Tropical Sno
August 7th – Didoughs & Tropical Sno
August 14th – Maria’s Pizza & Sisler’s Ice Cream
August 21st – Tony’s Butt Shack
August 28th – Maria’s Pizza

VILLAGE-WIDE GARAGE SALES – MORE IN BUREAU COUNTY

Village Wide Garage Sales will be held along with “More in Bureau County” on Friday, June 16 & Saturday June 17. Call the Clerk’s Office @ (815) 894-2440, text the Clerk’s Office (815) 915-4558, email info@villageofladd.com, or stop in with your sale address if you would like to be added to the Garage Sales Map (free). The Village of Ladd will advertise the sale in the News Tribune. All participants set their own sale hours.

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT

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.

NEW OUTDOOR BURNING RULES

Burning is allowed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday only.
Burning hours are 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Burning of leaves and landscape waste from your yard only.

2023 DOG TAGS

Dog tags for the calendar year 2023 are now available in the Village Clerk’s office. The fee is $5.00 per dog and is in addition to the Bureau County tag. New this year, proof of rabies vaccination is required. For more information, call the office @ (815) 894-2440.

2023 GOLF CART STICKERS

Golf Cart stickers for 2023 are now available in the Village Clerk’s office. The Fee is $25.00 per golf cart. 2022 Tags expire March 31st.

TAPS ON MAIN STREET

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of each month, Taps is played over our Main Street 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.

WATER MAIN PUBLIC NOTICE

Construction of Main Street Alley Water Main Improvements located in the alley on the East side of Main Street was financed in part by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF). The SRF program is administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and receives a portion of its money to fund these types of projects from the US Environmental Protection Agency. This project includes improvements to the Village’s water distribution system. The project will replace water mains in the alley between Cleveland Street and the railroad. Water Mains will also be replaced on the south side of the railroad from the west side of Main Street to LaSalle Street and also along Main Street from the railroad to approximately 300 feet north. Once complete, it will improve water quality for area residents and businesses in the Village of Ladd by improving reliability, volume and reducing maintenance costs. SRF programs operate in each state to provide communities the resources necessary to build, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that protects one of our most valuable resources: water.