2026 DOG TAGS

Village dog tags are required for all dogs within the Village limits.   Tags are $5 per dog each year and are valid January 1st through December 31st. Proof of rabies vaccination and a current photo of your dog (can be on your phone) is required upon registration. This tag is in addition to the Bureau County rabies tag. Dogs are not allowed to run at-large in the Village.  Any owner of a dog found to be running at large without a tag will be ticketed.  Please be a responsible neighbor and clean up after your pet.

2026 GOLF CART STICKERS

2026 Golf Cart stickers are now available in the Village Clerk’s office for $25.  The stickers are valid from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Village of Ladd is currently inviting proposals for the upcoming Grass Cutting and Weed Abatement Seasons scheduled for 2026 through 2028. This initiative aims to maintain the community’s aesthetic appeal and ensure safety by managing overgrown vegetation and weeds effectively. Interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed Request for Proposal (RFP) document, which provides comprehensive information regarding the scope of work, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria. The RFP can be accessed by clicking on the link labeled here.  Proposals must be submitted no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2026, by 6:15 p.m. to be considered for the upcoming contract cycle. Submissions received after this deadline may not be eligible for consideration. The bid opening is scheduled to occur at 6:30 p.m. during the regular Council Meeting, where all submitted proposals will be publicly reviewed and discussed. This process is part of the Village’s ongoing efforts to ensure community safety, environmental health, and aesthetic standards. Contractors interested in participating should ensure their proposals are complete, accurate, and submitted on time. The Village encourages qualified service providers to participate and contribute to maintaining the community’s standards for the upcoming seasons.

HOLIDAY CLOSING

The Village Clerk’s office and Public Works Department will close on Monday, February 16 in observance of President’s Day.  There will be no change to the trash collection schedule.

LADD FIRE DEPARTMENT SMOKER

The Ladd Fire Department will hold their annual Smoker from 6:00 pm to midnight on Saturday, February 21 at the Fire Station.  Raffle tickets are available at the Village Clerk’s office.

LADD PUBLIC LIBRARY ~ Village President Frank Cattani to speak

The Ladd Public Library is hosting Ladd Village President Frank Cattani on Thursday, February 26th at 6:00 pm for a presentation from his recent trip to Fanano, Italy including a personal account of his family’s travels, telling of new discoveries and old ties to the Cherry Mine Disaster.  While interesting to everyone, his accounts will be of special interest to those area residents whose relatives also immigrated from the Emilia-Romagna Region of Northern Italy in the Provence of Modena and the Modenese Apennines.  There is no charge for this program. Stop by or call the Ladd Public Library at (815) 894-3254 to reserve your seat but walk-ins are welcome!

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The next Red Cross Blood Drive is set for Friday, March 6th from 12 – 5 pm.     Click HERE for additional information to sign up!    Thank you for helping the Village of Ladd have successful blood drives.

IMUA 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

IMUA Scholarship Applications are now available for all 2026 High School Graduating Seniors.  Only High School seniors with parents or guardians that are residential customers of an IMUA member utility may submit written essays and application to have the chance to win a $1,000.00 scholarship.   You can print out all the information that you will need by clicking on the link here  or by visiting the Village Clerk’s office.

PRIMARY ELECTION

The primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Ladd Community Center.  For more information on the election, Vote by Mail and Early Voting in Person, go to the Government tab > Elections.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES FOR 2026

Here are the dates for the 2026 Red Cross Blood Drives which will take place from 12 noon – 5 pm at the Ladd Community Center.   Mark your calendars and book your appointment.

• March 6, 2026
• May 1, 2026
• July 10, 2026
• September 4, 2026
• October 30, 2026

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.

KING CARE-A-VAN

OSF OnCall King Care-A-Van will be at North Central Bank from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, January 16th.  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

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!