2014 Summer
Water Quality: Water is the foundation for everything we do throughout life. It is of course needed for human existence but also used for recreation and economic development. However, not much of the water on the Earth is fit for consumption. Ninety seven percent of the Earth’s water is salt water, while the rest is […]
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2014 Spring
Winter Events: Last winter season 2012-2013, we saw the longest stretch of snowless days since 1994. We all know that can change in the Midwest and at the Road District we continually plan for winter storms. In fact this winter season we experienced one of the snowiest weeks on record to start 2014. From December […]
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2013 Fall
Weather of 2012: Unlike last summer, this past summer, we received intense rainfalls that caused flooding or downed trees. After these storms pass, roadways were first cleared of any debris or obstructions. After, cleanup crews are dispersed throughout the area to pick up storm damage. If you live in the incorporated areas, such as Village […]
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2013 Summer
Final Address: Lately, there have been a lot of media articles about the large number of small units of government in Illinois, such as the Palatine Township Road District. The gist of the articles is that there is duplication of effort and inefficiencies. These opinions are 100% wrong. I’ll speak about the Road District in […]
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2015 Yard Waste Pick Up
Beginning April 6, 2015, we will resume our yard waste program by picking up the kraft paper lawn and leaf bags. This service will continue through November 24th, 2015. In Late March and early April, we will deliver to every home 56 yard waste stickers. These stickers are to be used on yard waste bags […]
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2015 Tire Amnesty
The famed inventor Charles Goodyear changed the world in 1839 when he accidentally dropped a mixture of India rubber and sulfur onto a hot stove and turned a flimsy gum into the sturdy stuff which today is the modern tire. But that same wonder material that has become a staple of modern society has become […]
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2015 Compost Availability
In order to build a great garden or lawn a solid foundation needs to be established. This can be done by adding compost. Compost is simply a decayed organic matter such as fallen leaves, dead plants and grass clippings. It is rich in nutrients that aid in plant growth and make a great soil additive. […]
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2013 – 2014 Winter Update
Last winter season 2012-2013, we saw the longest stretch of snowless days since 1994. We all know that can change in the Midwest and at the Road District we continually plan for winter storms. In fact this winter season we experienced one of the snowiest weeks on record to start 2014. From December 30th through […]
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2014 Yard Waste Pick Up
Beginning April 7, 2014, we will resume our yard waste program by picking up the kraft paper lawn and leaf bags. This service will continue through November 25th, 2014. In Late March and early April, we will deliver to every home 56 yard waste stickers. These stickers are to be used on yard waste bags […]
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2014 Tire Amnesty
The famed inventor Charles Goodyear changed the world in 1839 when he accidentally dropped a mixture of India rubber and sulfur onto a hot stove and turned a flimsy gum into the sturdy stuff which today is the modern tire. But that same wonder material that has become a staple of modern society has become […]
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