Kristi Richardson - PG Village President

06/13/2026

Today is the day for Neighbors Fest! Grab the family and join us at Village Hall for a fabulous afternoon.

🎆TODAYS THE DAY🎆
Join us for the 12th Annual Neighbors Fest starting at 4:00 PM – 9:15 PM at the Village of Poplar Grove!

Come together for a day full of fun, food, music, and community activities for the whole family! 🎉
✨ Featuring:
🐄 FFA Petting Zoo
🏰 Bounce Houses
🚜 Touch A Truck
🌮 Alfredo’s Tacos
🍕 Pizza Fresca
🍧 Kona Ice
🎶 RPM’s DJ Service
🎨 Face Painting by Ortiz Entertainment
🤝 Local Partner Activities
🍿 Popcorn
🔥 Country Boy BBQ
🎇 FIREWORKS at 9:15 PM!

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors:
💜 Xfinity
💜 MDC Environmental Services
💜 Solutions Bank
💜 Next Phase Builders

We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone! Please like, share, and invite your friends and neighbors! 🇺🇸🎆

06/11/2026

FYI...

Everyone be safe out there.

⚠️ Village Hall Closing Early Today June 11, 2026

For the safety of our staff due to weather conditions, Village Hall will be closing at 4:00 PM today.

If you experience a water emergency after hours, please contact our on-call Public Works staff at 815-742-0418.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we prioritize the safety of our employees and residents.

Please stay safe, use caution while traveling, and continue to monitor our page for any additional updates.

Village of Poplar Grove
A Great Place to Call Home 🌳

06/11/2026

Board Meeting Recap

Last night's board meeting was short, but we got business done. You may read the agenda and packet information at this link:https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/popgrv-pubu/MEET-Packet-d559f8ee9c994602aba1ebf89055be06.pdf

You may watch the replay at the Village YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

~Recap~
* Board of Trustee meeting minutes from May 27, 2026 - PASSED
* Resolution 2026-32 approving the health, dental, and vision insurance renewal - PASSED
* Ordinance 2026-13 amending Open Burning - PASSED as Amended
* Check Disbursement totaling $191,067.79 - PASSED
* Clerk Training in Moline - PASSED not to exceed $600
* Ordinance 2026-14 amending Itinerant Merchants and Mobile Commerce Vendors (FOOD TRUCK OPERATORS) requiring a license - PASSED
* Resolution 2026-35 regarding fencing quote for lift stations was laid over until the next board meeting.
* Discussion on due to/due from water & sewer fund for repayment of bond paid from the general obligation fund. This item will return at a future board meeting.
* Entered into executive session at 7:39pm

~Reminders~
Saturday is Neighbors Fest starting at 4pm to fireworks at Village Hall

Next Board meeting is Wednesday June 24th at 7pm at Village Hall

Village Hall will be closed Friday July 3rd in observance of 4th of July.

As always reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns on any of these items.

06/07/2026

Happy Sunday Folks! I am excited to say we are less than one week away to Neighbors Fest. I hope you'll join me this coming Saturday, June 13th starting at 4pm for family summer fun. Fireworks at 9:15pm.

Last weeks was a heck of a week, with lots of meetings, digging into resident concerns, preparing items for the agenda for this Wednesday's Board of Trustee meeting, trying to keep up with the auditors' requests, and finalizing Neighbors Fest details.

There are times this job is tough, as being fair, enforcing our ordinances, codes, etc. often leaves some individuals upset. Understand that I do not take any joy in those actions and conversations, only that they are necessary. Each of you, always have the right to express your concerns to the board. There is a public comment section on the agenda at every meeting.

Here is the agenda and packet for the upcoming meeting on Wednesday. https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/popgrv-pubu/MEET-Packet-d559f8ee9c994602aba1ebf89055be06.pdf

~Looking Ahead~

This week is more open as we head into the Saturday's event. I will be in the office Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am - 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday 2pm - 4:30pm
I am always happy to speak to residents, if I am available.

I hope to see you all next Saturday. Have a wonderful week. Stay cool as we have some intense heat heading our way mid-week.

06/02/2026

There is going to be some tasty food at this year's Neighbors Fest event on Saturday June 13th starting at 4pm. Bring out the family for an evening of fun!

06/01/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE

With school out, the warmer days and longer nights summer fun is in full swing, including lots of local activities. Here is what I have compiled thus far for June.

Tuesday June 2nd from 5:30pm-7:30pm BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center is hosting their new volunteer orientation.

Saturday June 6th at 11am at the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum will be hosting a "Wings to Victory WW2" Living History Day.

Saturday June 6th starting from 12pm-5pm Mortimer's Roadhouse and Small Town Heart will be hosting Pup-a-poolza featuring local vendors in support of Cause for Paws.

Wednesday June 10th is the Village of Poplar Grove, Illinois Board of Trustees Meeting at 7pm at Village Hall

Thursday June 11th is the Lions Club Poplar Grove IL monthly meeting starting at 7pm at the United Methodist Church of Poplar Grove.

Saturday June 13th starting at 4pm until fireworks is the Village of Poplar Grove, Illinois 12th Annual Neighbors Fest.

Sunday June 21st the Weak End Antique Pullers starting at 9am at the Poplar Grove Airport is hosting a pull.

Every Thursday until Sept 10 Timber Pointe Golf Club will be hosting Bands, Brews, and Food Trucks starting 5pm.

Every Sunday from 3pm to 7pm Mortimer's Roadhouse will be hosting live outdoor music on the deck.

Let me know if I missed any and I will add them to the list.

05/31/2026

:::WEEKLY RECAP:::

Happy last day of May folks. Summer is upon us, as school is out and the hot weather is here to stay. Last week moved quickly due to the office being closed on Memorial Day Monday.

The week was quite in terms of scheduled meetings, which worked out well to work on payroll, follow-up board meeting items, payable checks, and employee issues. Our annual audit is in full swing and I will be spending a great deal of time working with them and our accounting firm to produce the reports and other financial documentation needed.

Neighbors Fest planning is at the forefront of activities as we are only two (2) weeks away! We've been working on signage, event layout, following up with vendors, public works needs before the event, etc. I am so grateful to staff's hard work on this event, and to all of this year's sponsors -->> Next Phase Builders, Marengo Disposal, Solutions Bank, and Xfinity. Make sure to mark your calendar for Saturday June 13th starting at 4pm.

~Looking Ahead~
This week is much busier with a ton more scheduled meetings. I will be in the office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am to 3:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 4:30pm.

Reminders
* We are looking to fill two (2) vacancies on the Planning & Zoning Commission, you can see full details at this link: https://www.poplargrove-il.gov/community/page/planning-and-zoning-commissioner-vacancies

*Dog Tags for use of the dog park can be purchased at Village Hall.

* Neighbors Fest is Saturday June 13th starting at 4pm at Village Hall. See all the event details here: https://bit.ly/NeighborsFest2026

Feel free to reach out to me directly wit any questions or concerns. Everyone have a wonderful week.

05/30/2026

Neighbors Fest is going to be a lot of fun. Bring the kids and check out all the cool vehicles during the Touch-a-Truck event.

05/28/2026

Board Meeting Recap

Last night's board meeting was about two hours long and we plowed through a tone of items with great efficiency and productivity.

You may read the full agenda and packet information at this link:https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/popgrv-pubu/MEET-Packet-0ffd54e1d1d040f1aa50e0d1c2008994.pdf

You may watch the replay on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/

* Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes from May 13, 2026 - PASSED
* Department Reports were given.
* Pitney Bowes Relay 5000 Inserting Machine - consensus to proceed with purchase.
* Resolution 2025-31 for an IGA with Boone County - PASSED
* Ordinance 2026-11 amending the surety portion of the Subdivision code - PASSED
* Ordinance 2021-13 amending the Open Burning code was laid over until June 10th board meeting.
* Resolution 2026-27 correcting past resolution numbers - PASSED
* Resolution 2026-28 approving preliminary and final plat for 13675 IL Route 76 - PASSED pending approval of legal and engineering.
* Resolution 2026-29 authorizing public bid letting for the 2026 Pavement Maint program - PASSED
* Resolution 2026-30 authorizing and IGA with the Boone County Conservation District for temporary construction access - PASSED
* Check Disbursement totaling $187,456.47 - PASSED
* Discussion on Veteran's Park improvements - consensus to proceed with an IGA with Boone County Conservation District, additional estimates for concrete path, and begin other improvements.
* Discussion and Presentation on Health / Dental / Vision insurance for renewal. Consensus to renew existing plans.
* Discussed offering 457(b) saving plan for employees
* Discussed upgrades to Village Website and agenda software. Consensus to proceed with project.
* Discussed PC Tech managed services for IT equipment. Board would like to have a presentation provided at a future meeting.
* Entered into Executive Session at 8:40pm

Next Board meeting is Wednesday June 10th at 7pm at Village Hall.

05/26/2026

FYI for garbage pickup pushed to Thursday due to holiday.

GARBAGE DELAYED ONE DAY - reminder that garbage is delayed one day to Thursday due to the Memorial Day holiday.