DES PLAINES RIVER LEVEL: Yesterday evening, Thursday, April 16, NOAA issued a revised crest forecast of 9.5 feet. Forecasted rainfall has also decreased, with approximately 0.5 inches expected overnight, Friday, April 17 and about 0.5 inches total projected over the next seven days. Emerald Avenue and the west end of McClure Avenue remain closed to traffic. 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.