Insights and Full Video from the Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation’s 2024 State of the Village Event
From community connections to new opportunities in the Village of Sugar Grove, watch Jennifer Konen share her insights on the community’s vision for 2024 and beyond. This video captures the full State of the Village event hosted by the Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation.
The sold-out breakfast was moderated by Jonathan Meagher, Vice Chairman of the Sugar Grove EDC and General Manager of Rich Harvest Farms. It also featured remarks by Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Brian Knetl and brought together over 150 residents, local business owners, elected officials, investors, and stakeholders.
Key highlights and accomplishments include:
- Celebrating Success: President Konen showcased notable wins from the past 12 months, including a historic 0% property tax increase, the arrival of new dining destinations like Burnt Barrel and Primos Tacos, strategic staff additions, advancements in the Commercial Property Enhancement Program, and collaborative efforts to bolster public safety like the placement of a new school resource officer at Harter Middle School.
- Growing Opportunities: The Village is moving closer toward its vision of being a community where residents can get everything they need right here, with new additions like Starbucks, Cold Stone Creamery, and Cilantro Taco Grill coming soon.
- Driving Force: Sugar Grove’s driving force for the future is Connection, which includes linking residents with businesses, collaborating across governmental bodies, supporting education and recreation, fostering non-profit partnerships, nurturing community connections, organizing community events, and recognizing the power of collective impact over individual efforts.
- Investments in Infrastructure: Updates on new infrastructure projects in the community, including a new pedestrian bridge and crosswalk at IL Route 30 to enhance connectivity and safety within the Village.
- Updates on Crown Community Development: President Konen also shared more about the Village's ongoing work with Crown Community Development, emphasizing that it’s more than new restaurants, shopping, and opportunities to gather; it's about economic stability, diversifying our tax base, attracting even more businesses, and enhancing support for essential community services.
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to continue visiting sugargroveil.gov for the latest community updates.
2025 Hydrant Flushing Schedule
Weekly Collection is Seasonal from April 1 - November 30
Between Firends Food Pantry of Sugar Grove
As part of the Village’s ongoing environmental effort, and in order to increase the number of trees in town, the Village is offering a 50/50 cost-sharing program for parkway trees. The Village will contribute 50% of the cost of the trees, with residents providing the remaining 50%. The cost includes the tree, delivery, installation, and mulch. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary, is limited to owner-occupied homes, and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Trees can be placed only within the parkway. Residents may suggest locations for their trees, but locations will be reviewed for suitability and utility conflicts. The final location will be at the discretion of the Public Works Department. The Village will plant the trees in late May to early June (as weather permits) and will monitor their health during the initial growing season. Orders and payments are due by April 18, 2025. 2025 Spring Parkway Tree Program Form
Looking for opportunities to work with us? Visit our Current Bids and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) page for a list of open projects.
If you'd like to see the presentation in person, President Konen will deliver it at the Sugar Grove Public Library at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25. A Q&A will follow the presentation. We hope to see you there! Click here to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7d6ch8g
The Village of Sugar Grove has released its Budget at a Glance for Fiscal Year 2025. This document provides an overview of key financial information, offering residents a clear and concise look at the Village’s budget. Learn more at: https://www.sugargroveil.gov/transparency
Referendum Fact Sheet Approved January 21, 2025.
All YouTube Live streams from the Village, including the Village Board and Planning Commission meetings for The Grove and President Konen's Virtual Townhall , are available on the Official Village of Sugar Grove YouTube page .
The Village received a petition referendum: advisory question of public policy on December 26th.
