DES PLAINES RIVER LEVEL: Updated April 19, 2026, NOAA's crest prediction is anticipated to be 10.73 feet around mid-day today. The river will remain out of its banks until Friday, April 24. Grand Avenue is closed in both directions between Milwaukee Avenue and O’Plaine Road. Emerald Avenue, the west end of McClure Avenue, Kilbourne Road between Grand Avenue and Route 41, Old Grand Avenue between Grand Avenue and Emerald Avenue are closed as well. Public Works has sandbags available for pickup. Village staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed.
LRS will provide free unlimited yard waste collection for residents who do not pay an HOA for service during the weeks beginning April 20 and April 27. Yard waste must be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on your pickup day and set out in kraft paper bags, rigid cans, or bundled brush that meets size and weight limits.