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The Village of Gilberts
2022 Calendar
Photo by Kelly Henrikson
The Village of Gilberts is formally
organized under the Trustee-Village form of
government and combines the strong political
leadership of the elected officials (in the form of
2022
the Village Board) with the professional
experience of appointed local government
administrator. The Board consists of a President
January
and six Trustees elected at large to serve
overlapping four-year terms.
The President appoints the Village Administrator to carry out the Board’s directives, and
oversees the delivery of public services. The Village Administrator also supervises the daily operations of the Village
and all of its departments. The Village Board meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the
Village Hall.
At Village Hall, the Village Staff is available to address residents’ concerns and provide assistance. The
Village Clerk serves as the Freedom of Information Act Officer. The Village Administrator directs the Village's
planning, community development and economic development initiatives, as well as provides leadership and
direction for long-term development of the Village.
When clearing off your driveway and sidewalks, do not
January 2022 push the snow onto the street. Pushing snow onto the
street is a code violation and may result in a fine.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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New Year’s Day
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
New Year’s Day
Observed Village Board
Village Offices Meeting
Closed 7:00 p.m.
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
Village Parks
2022
February
Memorial Park is located at 355 Tyrrell Road Town Center Park is located at 301
(in between Big Timber Rd and Route 72 just Columbia Lane, at the intersection of
north of I-90). This park offers the following Tyrrell Road and Columbia Lane. This
amenities: a baseball diamond, walking trail, park features a playground, splash pad,
a playground, fishing pond, and a picnic soccer field, baseball diamond and open
pavilion. space. The splash pad is open from
Memorial weekend through Labor Day.
Town Square Park is located at 195
Jackson Street. This park features a
Waitcus Park located on Rt. 72 and
playground, gazebo, fishing pond and
Railroad Street offers the following
open space. Town Square Park is the
amenities: a playground, a baseball
site of Community Days on the first
diamond, walking trail and a picnic
weekend after Memorial Day.
pavilion. Both Waitcus and Memorial Park
pavilions are available to be rented out for
parties. Please contact Village Hall to
make a reservation.
Learn more about what’s happening in your
February 2022
community! Like the Village of Gilberts on Facebook
and sign up for the Village’s E-Newsletter on
www.villageofgilberts.com
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Water/Garbage
Bill Due
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Valentine’s Day Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
President’s Day
Village Offices
Closed
27 28
Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Right
2022
March
In the Village of Gilberts, we are committed to a sustainable
future and to improving the social, economic and environmental
well being of the community. Our goal is to create cleaner
neighborhoods in which we live by working together with our
neighbors to improve our local environmental quality.
You can make a difference by recycling right and taking care
while placing items in your recycling cart! (See poster at left).
The Kane County Recycles webpage (below left) has resources
for things you can’t recycle at the curb but for which there are
recycling programs in the community, including:
• Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection Program
• Latex Paint can be recycled at Ace Hardware stores (cost)
• Fluorescent Tubes can be recycled at Geneva Ace Hardware
• Pharmaceutical/ Medication drop-offs
• Battery drop-offs
Kane County Recycling Centers are open year-round, 5-6 days a
week, for recycling electronics, clothing, shoes, textiles, books,
scrap metal and more. There are three locations: Aurora,
Batavia, and West Dundee. There is a cost for TVs and monitors,
but all other items are free to drop off. There are several free
residential document shredding events scheduled for 2022 in St.
Charles.
For more information, visit www.countyofkane.org/recycling or
contact recycle@countyofkane.org or 630-208-3841 Please refer to the website for more information and to confirm
details. www.countyofkane.org/recycling
Did you know that plastic shopping bags can’t be recycled
March 2022 in curbside collection? Many retailers offer recycling for
plastic bags. Learn more about what can and cannot be
recycled at www.countyofkane.com/recycling
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Daylight
Savings Time
Starts
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
Spring has Sprung!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2022
The spring brings the Easter Bunny for some
fun on the lawn as kids participate in the
annual Easter Egg Hunt. Hop on over to the
April
Gilberts Eagles Club at 325 Raymond Street
to enjoy a delicious breakfast with the Easter
Bunny. After breakfast, stick around for the
Village of Gilberts Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Yard Waste & Garbage Collection
Here are some important things to remember -
• This year, yard waste is collected from April 7 to November 26
• Place yard waste in 30-gallon biodegradable brown paper bags or in open
30- gallon garbage cans.
• Each bunch of bundled tree branches cannot be longer than 4 feet and
no larger in diameter than a 30-gallon garbage can.
• Maximum branch diameter is 4 inches for individual branches.
• All bundles and bags must not exceed 40 pounds.
• Have cans out by 7:00 a.m. and place cans 4 feet apart.
• Bulk items are accepted: couches, tables, beds, bundled carpets. Bulk items do not need to be tagged
prior to pick-up.
• Electronics are not allowed to be put in trash. Items such as televisions, computers and computer
monitors need to be taken to an electronics recycling facility.
Trash or yard waste should be placed curbside by 7 a.m.
April 2022
on pick up day. Stickers are not required for bulk items.
Yard waste must be in a 30-gallon biodegradable brown
paper bag or in an open 30-gallon garbage can.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Village Board Easter Egg
Meeting Hunt
7:00 p.m. At the Eagles
Yard Waste pick-up begins Club at 10:30
a.m.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Water/Garbage
Bill Due
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Easter Sunday Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Building Safety
The Village of Gilberts encourages all residents to take some time to perform an
annual home safety check to keep your family safe. Some of these items may include:
2022
o Place a working smoke alarm on every floor and check batteries every six
months May
o Clear away dead or weak tree branches that may break off and damage your
house in high winds
o Clear rain gutters of dead limbs, needles, and other debris
o Check all swings, slides, playhouses and other structures for sharp objects,
rusty metal pieces, breaks or weakened support pieces
o Clean dryer lint filter and venting system
o Have chimney and furnace cleaned and inspected
o Open the circuit breaker panel and look for scorch marks around breakers or
fuses
o Examine porches and decks for sagging ceilings, loose rails or boards, and
damaged steps
Planning a home improvement project?
Most building projects require a permit to
ensure that the work performed adheres
to the Village and International Codes.
Some of our most common building
projects that require a permit are for
pools, decks, and fences. For a full list of
permit applications, visit the Village’s Building, Finance & Public Works
website or call the Building Department 73 Industrial Drive
at (847) 428-2861 for more details. Gilberts, IL 60136
(847) 428-2861It is unlawful for any person in any public park or
May 2022 recreation area in the Village to swim, wade, utilize any
motorized or other watercraft or permit any animal to
run loose. Park hours are from dawn to dusk.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Mother’s Day
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
Memorial Day Splash Pad
Village Offices Opens!
Closed2022
Gilberts Community Days
June
Thursday, June 2 – 6:00-10:00 pm
Friday, June 3 – 5:00-10:00 pm
Saturday, June 4 – 12:00-10:00 pm
Sunday, June 5 – 12:00-8:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION
The Community Days Festival offers live music, a
children’s activity tent, carnival rides, kid’s shows,
food vendors, petting zoo, beer & spirits, and fun for
the whole family!
For up to date information, including the stage line-
up, schedule of events, and more visit the Community
Days website at www.gilbertscommunitydays.com or
email us at GCD@villageofgilberts.com.
Gilberts Community DaysJune 2022 Village Code requires that all residential lawns must be
kept shorter than 8” in length.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
Community Community
Community Days Days
Days at Town
Square Park Garbage pick- Garbage pick-
6-10 p.m. up for those up for those
living south of living north of
Rt. 72 Rt. 72
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Community Village Board Water/Garbage
Days Meeting Bill Due
7:00 p.m.
Village Wide Garage Sale June 9 - 12
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Father’s Day Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
26 27 28 29 302022
Water & Wastewater Departments
The Village of Gilberts places a strong emphasis on educating our residents about the
quality of our drinking water. Just as important, the Village of Gilberts makes the
necessary investments to maintain and upgrade its facilities so we can deliver quality
water directly to your tap 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. As regulations and
drinking water standards change, it is our ongoing commitment to incorporate these
July
changes in our water system in a prompt and cost-effective manner.
To comply with state and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation, the
Village issues a report annually describing the quality of your drinking water. Please
visit the Village website at www.villageofgilberts.com for the most up to date water
quality report.
How to Pay Utility Bills
For your convenience, the Village of
Gilberts offers several ways to pay your
utility bill:
• Pay online as a one-time payment
with a credit or debit card at
www.villageofgilberts.com
• Sign up for auto-pay with a checking
account at www.villageofgilberts.com
• Drop off payments in our 24-hour
locked drop box located in the
parking lot of Village Hall at 87
Galligan Road (picture on left)
• Pay in person at the Utility Billing
Drop Box located at Department at 73 Industrial Drive or
87 Galligan Road at Village Hall with cash, check, or
with a debit or credit card.July 2022
Save the fireworks for the professionals. The manufacture,
sales (including class C fireworks) or storage of fireworks
is prohibited within Illinois.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Independence Village Board Garbage pick-up Garbage pick-up
Day Meeting for those living for those living
Village Offices 7:00 p.m. South of Rt. 72 North of Rt. 72
Closed
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
312022
Annual Fishing Derby
Every year, we close out the August
summer season with our Annual
Fishing Derby! At Memorial
Park, four age groups participate
in catching the biggest fish. This
year’s Fishing Derby will take
place on Saturday, August 6th at
8 a.m. keep an eye on our
website and Facebook page for
more details.August 2022
When taking your furry friends for a walk, please always
remember to have your dog on a leash and to clean up
after them.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
Village Board Fishing Derby
Meeting Memorial Park
7:00 p.m. 8 a.m.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Water/Garbage
Bill Due
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31Gilberts Police Department
2022
September
Contact Information
86 Railroad St.
Gilberts, IL. 60136
Non-Emergency Number
(630) 232-8400
Police Chief
Todd Block
The Gilberts Police Department serves and protects the community at
large. In addition, the Police Department offers many other programs
to promote public safety and public awareness. The following is a list
of some of the services offered by the department.
Social Programs – The Gilberts Police Department is a Safe Haven
providing shelter for infants in a time of need. In addition, the
Gilberts Police Department performs Child Safety Seat inspections by
appointment.
Gun Locks – The Gilberts Police Department provides free gun locks
to all residents requesting assistant in securing their firearms.
House Watch Program – This program is available to all Gilberts
homeowners who would like their house watched while they are
away. Residents need to contact the department and complete the
appropriate form.New businesses are required by Village Code to
September 2022
register with the Village within (60) days of
commencing business. Existing businesses must renew
their license annually.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Village Board
Labor Day Meeting Garbage pick- Garbage pick-
Village Offices 7:00 p.m. up for those up for those
Closed living south of living north of
Splash Pad Rt. 72 Rt. 72
Closes
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
25 26 27 28 29 302022
Autumn Activities
Fall Bonfire
October
Every October, the Village of Gilberts
celebrates the fall season with a giant
bonfire at Memorial Park. This event is for
the whole family and features hayrides,
crafts, games, music, apple cider, and more!
Halloween House Decorating Competition
Last year, we started a new
tradition of an annual
Halloween House
Decorating competition. 49
Greenbriar was our first
winner! The “Greenbriar
Cemetery” is a must-see
house in Gilberts and we are
so proud of not only these
residents, but all of our
residents who put so much
hard work into decorating
their homes this year.October 2022
Outdoor burning of unpainted wood shall be permitted only on
Sundays and Wednesdays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Water/Garbage
Bill Due
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Village Board Fall Bonfire
Meeting Memorial Park
7:00 p.m. 4:30-6:30 p.m.
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
Halloween
Trick-or-Treat
Hours 3-7 p.m.2022
YMCA
November
The Taylor Family YMCA has offered programs and services in Gilberts since 2004
providing children, families, and individuals the opportunity to strengthen their spirit,
Taylor Family Branch YMCA mind, and body. We continue to work hard each day to fulfill our commitment to youth
development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
50 N. McLean Blvd.
At the YMCA, our most important goal is to enrich the lives of children and families
Elgin, IL 60123 in our community...one child at a time...one family at a time. As such, the YMCA in
(847) 888-7410 Gilberts offers youth sports programs in; soccer, basketball, and baseball, as well as before
and after-school childcare programs, and summer day camp. The YMCA is committed to
strengthening the Gilberts’ community and has partnered with the Village on many
community sponsored events.
The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and
communities to learn, grow, and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living,
and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves
the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support
neighbors.November 2022
Please do not rake leaves into the streets. Too many
leaves in our streets can cause flooding around sewers
and catch basins. Place leaves in yard waste bags or
containers.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Village Board
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Daylight Saving Veterans Day
Time Ends Village Offices
Closed
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Village Board Annual Tree
Meeting Lighting
7:00 p.m. Town Square
Park 6 p.m.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Thanksgiving Village Offices Garbage pick-
Day Closed up for those
Village Offices Garbage pick- living north of
Closed up for those Rt. 72
Last Week for Yard Waste Pick-Up living south of
Rt. 72
27 28 29 30Public Works Department
Fun Facts
2022
• The Village of Gilberts has a total of 9 Full-Time Public Works Employees
including both the Streets and Utilities Division. December
• The Village maintains and plows around 28 centerline miles of roadway.
We also maintain a similar mileage in sanitary, water and storm sewer lines
for a total of almost 90 miles of infrastructure that most people never see!
• The Village orders annually around 900 tons of road salt to keep the roads
snow and ice free during the winter months.
• The Village has around 8,300 residents and the average resident
produces 4.51 pounds of garbage per person per day. Which means
Gilbert’s residents on average are producing around 37,000 pounds of
garbage per day.
• The Village has around 184 street lights throughout the entire
community!
To report pot holes,
missing or down street
signs, or street light
outages please contact the
Public Works Department
Parking on Village streets after a two-inch snowfall is a violation of
the Village Code and may be subject to a ticket. Please remove the
vehicles after two-inches of snow or more and do not place them back
on the street until snow removal activities by Public Works have
been completed. Doing this simple measure will assist the Public
Works Department in keeping the roads safe for all travelers over
the course of the winter season.December 2022
Broken holiday lights? You can recycle them in the
designated bin in the Village Hall parking lot until
February 1, 2022.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Village Board Water/Garbage
Meeting Bill Due
7:00 p.m.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Village Board Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Meeting Observed
7:00 p.m. Village Offices
Closed
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Christmas Day Christmas Day New Year’s Eve
Observed
Village Offices
ClosedCongratulations to the winner of the 2022 Village Calendar Cover Photo Contest, Kelly Henrikson! The picture on
the cover was taken on March 22, 2021 of the pond near the Timber Trails entrance closest to the forest preserve.
This image showcases the beauty within our neighborhood even during the colder months.
The runner-ups in this year’s photo contest also had some amazing photos:
Photo by Aubrey Fechalos Photo by Jocelyn Flojo
Photo by Melissa Alice Photo by Jocelyn FlojoImportant Phone Numbers 2022
Non-Emergency Dispatch (630) 232-8400 Schools
D300 Administrative Office (847) 551-8300
Government Offices Gilberts Elementary (224) 484-5900
Hampshire Middle School (847) 792-3200
Village of Gilberts Village Hall (847) 428-2861
Dundee Middle School (224) 484-4500
Administration
Hampshire High School (847) 782-3500
Public Works Building (847) 428-4167
Building Department
Public Library
Finance
Public Works
Dundee Library, (847) 428-3661
Utility Billing
Randall Oaks Branch
Rutland Township Building
Post Office
Clerk (847) 428-6350
Assessor (847) 428-5219
Gilberts Post Office (847) 426-6313
Highway Commissioner (847) 428-6789
Utilities
Kane County Government Center (630) 232-3400
County Clerk (630) 232-5950
Mediacom (800) 824-6047
County Recorder (630) 232-5935
ComEd (800) 334-7661
Circuit Court Clerk (630) 232-3413
Nicor (800) 642-6748
Division of Transportation (630) 584-1170
Water Billing (847) 428-4167
MDC (815) 568-7274
State Offices
J.U.L.I.E. 811 The Village of Gilberts Community
WOW (800) 343-2076 Calendar is distributed to over 3,300
Secretary of State, Elgin (847) 697-5375 households throughout the Village.
Social Security Administration (847) 405-0435 The fees we charge for advertising in
Hospitals
Dept. of Employment Security (800) 224-5631 this calendar directly support its
Department of Human Services (847) 931-2700 publication every year. Contact us for
Advocate Sherman (847) 742-9800 more information at
Department of Transportation (847) 785-0888
Provena Saint Joseph (847) 695-3200 info@villageofgilberts.com2022
Village of Gilberts
87 Galligan Road
Gilberts, IL 60136
(847) 428-2861
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