Flood and Storm Information

Wanted to point out that a Press Release from the Village has been posted regarding the storms that came through Thursday evening, including information about road closures do to damage/high-standing water, and other relevant information for those with flooded basements, and where sandbags can be obtained to protect property from flood waters, especially as the Fox River continues to rise.

Note, too, that some roads are barricaded for safety reasons.  Drivers who go around the barricades (excepting those who are going to their homes on those streets) will be ticketed.

Village to get state budget funds

Gov. Rod Blagojevich cut nearly $463 million in what he referred to as “pork” out of the State budget via line-item veto and line-item reductions … however he approved the following appropriations for Carpentersville …

• Carpentersville Police: $25,000 for gang prevention activities
• Carpentersville Police: 7,000 for establishing a gang intervention program
• Village of Carpentersville: $40,000 for street lighting costs

Additionally, $2.8 million has been appropriated for the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge.