North Route 23 at the railroad tracks will be closed from 9 a.m. on Thursday, September 30 until it is re-opened on Friday 10/1 at approximately 5 p.m. The closure is for railroad crossing repairs. Route alternatives will be available closer to that day.
Shredding Event 9/11/2021
The City is sponsoring a document shredding event on Saturday 9/11/2021 between 8 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the municipal parking lot behind City Hall and the Police Department- 132 E. Prairie Street. Please have your items in the trunk or back of your car ready for removal. Due to time constraints and safety measures, a limit of 5 boxes or bags is requested and no plastic bags or plastic/cardboard that cannot be shredded is allowed. Any questions can be directed to City Hall at 815-568-7112. More information can be found here.
Municipal Parking Lot Closure
Beginning Monday, August 16th, the municipal parking lot on E. Washington Street will be closed (until further notice) due to the sidewalk restoration project. There are additional municipal lots behind City Hall at 132 E. Prairie and at the lot at the corner of W. Washington and S. Ann.
Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project to Begin
Construction is set to begin on the Downtown sidewalk replacement project this week. Sidewalk is being replaced on Route 23 from Route 20 to the railroad tracks, along with portions of sidewalk on east and west Prairie Street, east and west Washington Street, Ann Street, and possibly portions of Taylor Street. Downtown businesses will remain open throughout construction, just be alert as there will be disruption within the area. The Marengo – Union Chamber of Commerce is offering special promotions during construction so please visit their website, Facebook page, and app for more details. [Read more…] about Downtown Sidewalk Replacement Project to Begin
Repaving Project Information
Schroeder Asphalt Services will be repaving South Street, Jacquelyn Court, Barbara Court and the South end of Dietz Street starting the 1st week of August, weather permitting.
Special Brush Pick-Up 7/28/21
The City will be conducting a special brush pick-up on Wednesday, July 28th. This is for brush only. Brush must be placed in the right of way before 7 a.m. on July 28th. Crews will not come back if it is not curbside in time.
2021/22 Vehicle Stickers
City stickers are now on sale and can be purchased at City Hall (132 E. Prairie Street) Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm or via this link.
Please note that city stickers are due to be purchased and displayed by August 1, 2021 or fees double. The fine for not having a city sticker is $150.
ComEd Payment Assistance Options
Ward 4 Alderman Appointment
The City of Marengo is in the process of appointing a Ward 4 Alderman. If you are interested in becoming a Ward 4 Alderman and currently reside in that ward, please contact Megan Lopez at City Hall 815-568-7112 ext. 217 to set up an interview with Mayor Koziol.
Precautionary Boil Order Has Been Canceled
The precautionary boil order that was in place for the residents in the effected area shown below has been canceled. All water samples have been tested and have passed enabling the City to lift the boil order as of 10:24 a.m. 4/15/2021.
Hydrant Flushing Beginning 4/26/21
HYDRANT FLUSHING
The City of Marengo will begin its spring hydrant flushing starting the week of April 26th. It will continue for at least 2 weeks.
This is done to remove accumulated mineral sediment and improve overall water quality.
While crews are flushing near your business or residence you may experience low water pressure or in some rare cases a complete loss of service. You may also experience a temporary discoloration in your water during this time. If you experience this discoloration, please run your cold water at a high rate of speed until the water runs clear. Also, if you have a whole house filter system, please check your system for sediment build up because these systems become clogged during flushing.
If you have any questions regarding hydrant flushing, please contact us at 815-568-2669
Brush Pick-Up
Brush pick-up is scheduled for May 3. Please ensure that all brush is laid out parallel to the street on the City right-of-way before that date to ensure pick-up. [Read more…] about Brush Pick-Up
McHenry County Emergency Utility & Rental Assistance Program
Pavement Condition Assessment Project
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has contracted with Applied Pavement Technology, Inc (APTech) to perform pavement condition assessments in Marengo between March and June 2021. For more information, click here.
Accepting Applications For Chief of Police
The City of Marengo, Illinois, (Population 7,648), a growing community in southwest
McHenry County, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Police Chief.
Marengo is situated in southwest McHenry County along 1-90, Illinois Route 176, Illinois
Route 23 and U.S. Route 20.
The Police Department budget is approximately $2.5 million. The Chief oversees a
department of 16 employees, including three Sergeants, one detective, and eight patrol officers.
The Chief is appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council and reports
directly to the Mayor. [Read more…] about Accepting Applications For Chief of Police
