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On the agenda: Pingree Grove meeting — AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE (Mar 16)

Past  ⚠ Agenda Watch  Pingree Grove, Illinois · Monday, March 16, 2026 — 6 months ago

About this record

The published agenda for this March 16 meeting contains: "AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE", "Automated License Plate", "ALPR", "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed; the record and its outcome live here permanently.

WhenMonday, March 16, 2026
Check the agenda document for the meeting time.
WherePingree Grove, Illinois
Money$1,797,443.63 was at stake
On the record“AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE”“Automated License Plate”“ALPR”“Flock Safety”

The agenda, word for word

Government public record — the full text of the published document, archived August 2, 2026. Gold highlighting of key terms is ours, not the original’s. Read the original document ↗

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MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Village Municipal Center, 555 Reinking Road

CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
a. Whip-Purs Girls Wrestling at the 2026 Illinois High School Association Team State
Championship
b. Cambridge Lakes Community Association, Village Property Use
6. CONSENT AGENDA - All Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine in nature and may be
approved and/or accepted by one motion. If further discussion is needed, any member of the Board
may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and moved to Items for Separate Action.
a. Approval of Minutes from February 17, 2026, Village Board Meeting
b. Approval of Warrant List for March 02, 2026, in the Amount of $1,797,443.63
c. Approval of Warrant List for March 16, 2026, in the Amount of $514,144.09
d. Approval of Pay Application No. 29 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Project in the amount of $805,480.60
7. ITEMS FOR SEPARATE ACTION
a. Consideration and Approval – WasteNot Franchise Agreement
b. Consideration and Approval – An Ordinance Amending Village Code Title 9 Water and
Wastewater, Chapter 3 Fees, Rates and Charges, Section 9-3-1, Subsections D. and E.
8. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
9. STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION
a. Pond Maintenance Study Discussion
b. Summary of 2025 Annual Police Report
10. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) – The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Village
12. ADJOURNMENT
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begins after the pledge. All meeting attachments are in draft form until approved by the Board.
PUBLIC COMMENT: To provide a public comment pertaining to a current agenda item you may: 1) sign in on the public
comments sheet prior to the beginning of the meeting, or stand for acknowledged during the scheduled public comments
section of the Board meeting, or 2) submit a written public comment via email to the Village Clerk’s office at
[email protected], in advance of the Board meeting, but no later than 6:30 pm on the meeting date.
ACCESSIBILITY: This facility is wheelchair accessible, and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for
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office at (847) 464-5533 x1507 if services are needed.

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Proclamation

2026-P-02

Whereas, the Village of Pingree Grove wishes to recognize and reward local residents who

achieve academic and athletic excellence from within our community; and

Whereas, Samantha Diehl a Pingree Grove resident and a sophomore student at Hampshire

High School, competes on the Whip-Purs girls wrestling team, contributing to an impressive overall team
record of 70–10, and earning a personal 2025–26 season record of 39–4, including 1st Place at Regionals
and 1st Place at Sectionals; and

Whereas, the Hampshire Whip-Purs girls wrestling team, led by Coach Matt Todd, made
history in February 2026 by securing first place in the 2026 Illinois High School Association Girls
Wrestling State Championship, finishing with 86 points—20.5 points ahead of second place; and
Whereas, the team’s exceptional performance resulted in four IHSA State Championship

medals, including three second-place finishers—Samantha Diehl, who earned 24 of the winning 86
points, Stella Piazza, and Amelia Nidelea-Polanin—as well as fifth-place finisher Annabelle Mueller;
and

Whereas, as a sophomore, Samantha demonstrates not only athletic excellence, but also
academic distinction by maintaining Super Honor Roll status, along with contributing to the community
through mentoring and volunteerism in wrestling-related programs and working part-time for the Huntley
Fire Protection District.
Now Therefore, Bet it Proclaimed, that I, Amber Kubiak, President of the Village of Pingree
Grove, Kane County, Illinois, o hereby recognize and honor Samantha Diehl for her outstanding athletic,
academic, and community achievements, and extend congratulations to the Hampshire Whip-Purs girls
wrestling team for their historic 2026 IHSA State Championship victory.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of
Pingree Grove, Kane County, Illinois to be affixed on this 16th day of March in the year of Two Thousand
and Twenty-Six.

Amber Kubiak, President of the Board of Trustees
Village of Pingree Grove

Laura Ortega, Clerk
Village of Pingree Grove

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Village Board Agenda Supplement
Agenda Item No: 5. b.
MEETING DATE:

March 16, 2026

ITEM:

Presentation – Cambridge Lakes Community Association Property Use Requests

MOTION:

None.

STAFF CONTACT:

Laura Ortega, Village Clerk

Background/Summary:
Michelle Arvanitakis, Lifestyle & Group Fitness Director from the Cambridge Lakes Community
Association (CLCA), will present a request for use of Village property to host their annual Homeowners
Appreciation concert on September 12.
Although our long-term agreement with the NWLL provides for an August date block for this type of
event, it was confirmed with NWLL that no conflicts exist for the September date.
In addition, the CLCA will present a request to utilize the multi-use path to host a 5K run.

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Homeowner Appreciation Concert Proposal

Date: Saturday, September 12th
Hours – 1 pm – 9 pm

Coon Creek Days decided to move their event from the second week of
August to the third week. Therefore, I had to find a new date for the
Homeowner Appreciation Concert.

This event will be similar to previous years. Below is a list of what the event
would include (additional items may be added as needed)








Stage and Sound, with 3 bands
Bounce Houses – would be the same location as previous years
Local vendors, same as last year
Face Painter
Food Trucks – will comply with Village requirements
A mobile gaming truck
Alcohol is provided the same as last year
PD would be paid for same as last year. 2 officers for the duration of the
event and 2 additional officers for the period of alcohol sales.
• Cambridge Lakes Community Association would review and sign the
Village contract and provide the required COI before the event
• Any additional vendors that may be added to the event

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Lifestyle is asking the Trustee Board for the usage of the same areas as the
last two years, keeping everything close to the building and in front of the
fields.

*In the event of inclement weather, we would move everything indoors. We
do politely request that Food Trucks remain, as they can close their doors and
in – between rain, homeowners would patron the trucks should they choose to
stay.

Additionally, we request street parking for the event and the closure of the
parking lot.

We also request that NWLL has a blackout date for this event.

Thank you,
Michelle L. Arvanitakis
Lifestyle & Group Fitness Director
Cambridge Lakes Community Association

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Community Lakes Community Association 5 k Proposal

Several Residents have requested having the Association host a community 5K run.

We are requesting permission to have the path blocked off on a given day (TBD) to host this
run.

Depending on the month, there would be a theme attached to the run. The path would
need to be marked for the mileage. I am looking into the timing chip tracks for the start and
finish

There would be a charge for residents and guests, for Bib numbers with chips and t-shirts
as run swag and any additional expenses. In order to hold this, there would need to be
solid interest and registration to ensure that this is cost effective.

We would request the assistance of Public Works to mark the path and the use of
barricades to block of the path. Additionally, we would request PD to assist with this as
well.

Thank you,
Michelle L. Arvanitakis
Lifestyle & Group Fitness Director
Cambridge Lakes Community Association

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MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees
Monday, February 17, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.
Board Room, 2nd Floor
Village Municipal Center, 555 Reinking Road
Meeting Recorded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pHrDp1349g
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Kubiak, presiding, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Clerk Ortega, called the roll; answering present were President Amber Kubiak and Trustees:
Adam Hagg, Luke Hall, Andrew McCurdy, Kevin Pini, Ed Tarnow, and Robert Wangles. Also
present were Andy Ferrini, Village Manager, Laura Ortega, Village Clerk, Michael Smoron,
Village Attorney, Albert Walczak, Finance Director, Pat Doherty, Public Works Director, Nick
Partipilo, Asst to Village Manager and Development Services Director, Chris Harris, Chief of
Police, and Seth Gronewold, Village Engineer.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – none
5. CONSENT AGENDA

Trustee Hall made a motion, seconded by Trustee Pini, to approve the Consent Agenda
consisting of Meeting Minutes from the February 2, 2026 Board Meeting; Warrant Lists for
February 17, 2026, in the amount of $603,789.40; and pay applications no. 28 for the
wastewater treatment plan improvements project in the amount of $480,905.41.
A roll call vote determined Trustees Hall, Wangles, Hagg, Pini, Tarnow, and McCurdy,
answered aye. The roll call vote passed 6-0-0.
6. ITEMS FOR SEPARATE ACTION
a. Consideration and Approval – A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of the BS&A
Financial Software Cloud Version
Finance Director Walczak re-introduced item tabled at the January 20, 2026 meeting. Mr.
Walczak indicated that the resolution was revised to reflect lower costs for
implementation and annual maintenance fees, as a result of removing a couple of
software modules included in previous submission.
Board and staff discussion included description of the modules removed and the ability
to reinstate them in future if necessary, and software security for all users.
Trustee Hall made a motion, seconded by Trustee McCurdy, to approve the Resolution
Authorizing the Purchase of the BS&A Financial Software Cloud Version.
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A roll call vote determined Trustees: McCurdy, Pini, Wangles, Hagg, Tarnow, and Hall,
answered aye. The roll call vote passed 6-0-0.
b. Consideration and Approval – An Ordinance Amending Section 8-1, Article D, Snow
Removal, Mailboxes and Right of Way Obstructions, Chapter 1, Streets, Sidewalks and
Public Ways, Title 8, Public Ways and Property
Manager Ferrini stated that as directed by the Board during the discussion portion of
the February 2, 2026 meeting, the ordinance requirements will apply to all HOAs within
the Village, including Carillon.

c.

d.
e.
f.

Trustee Hagg made a motion, seconded by Trustee Wangles, to approve an Ordinance
Amending Section 8-1, Article D, Snow Removal, Mailboxes and Right of Way
Obstructions, Chapter 1, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways, Title 8, Public Ways and
Property.
A roll call vote determined Trustees: Pini, Hagg, Wangles, Hall, and Tarnow, answered aye.
Trustee McCurdy answered nay. The roll call vote passed 5-1-0.
Consideration and Approval – A License Agreement between CPKC Railroad and the
Village of Pingree Grove for the construction of a parking lot and other improvements
The Board and staff discussed the project’s scope, the anticipated timeline, and confirmed
that the parking lot will not be permitted for use as a construction staging area.
Trustee Hall made a motion, seconded by Trustee Pini, to approve a License Agreement
between CPKC Railroad and the Village of Pingree Grove for the construction of a parking
lot and other improvements.
A roll call vote determined Trustees: Wangles, Tarnow, Pini, Hagg, Hall, and McCurdy,
answered aye. The roll call vote passed 6-0-0.
Consideration and Approval – Authorization of the Purchase of a Pavilion Structure from
Poligon in the amount of $65,300.60
Consideration and Approval – Authorization of the Purchase of a Zip Track and Interactive
Ball Wall from Cunningham Recreation in the amount of $133,570.50
Consideration and Approval – Authorization of the Purchase of Lighting Fixtures and
Controls from Holophane Acuity in the amount of $147,371.31.
Board and staff discussed storage of equipment once received.
Village Engineer, Seth Gronewold stated that items 6.e. and 6.f. will be invoiced from the
manufacturer directly for IDNR OSLAD grant requirement compliance.
Trustee Hall made an Omnibus Motion, seconded by Trustee Hagg, to: authorize the
purchase of a Pavilion Structure from Poligon in the amount of $65,300.60; authorize the
purchase of a Zip Track and Interactive Ball Wall from Cunningham Recreation in the
amount of $133,570.50; and authorize the purchase of Lighting Fixtures and Controls
from Acuity in the amount of $147,371.31.
A roll call vote determined Trustees: Tarnow, Hagg, Pini, McCurdy, Wangles, and Hall,
answered aye. The roll call vote passed 6-0-0.

02/17/2026 Board Meeting Minutes

Village of Pingree Grove
555 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove, IL 60140 |(847) 464-5533

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7. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Kubiak thanked staff for the amount of time spent and the collaborative efforts in
bringing forth the projects presented tonight and looks forward to the outcome.
8. STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION
Finance Director Walczak shared that preliminary budget review meetings with Board
members will be completed this week.
Development Services Director Partipilo shared that the Freight Union development at the
Pingree Grove Business Park is nearing completion; in inspection phase with SafeBuilt.
Village Engineer Gronewold provided an update on wastewater treatment plan indicating a
phase 1 start up targeted for this month and phase 3 in early July, a month before substantial
completion is required. He also indicated that the skate park plans are 90% complete and are
expected for staff review by the end of next week and then out to bid in spring.
9. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Tarnow expressed his thanks to the Public Works Department, as he reported a pot
hole this morning, and it was repaired by the afternoon.
10. ADJOURNMENT
President Kubiak called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wangles made a motion, seconded
by Trustee Pini, to adjourn the meeting.
A roll call vote determined Trustees: McCurdy, Wangles, Hall, Pini, Hagg, and Tarnow,
answered aye.
The roll call vote passed 6-0-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm.

02/17/2026 Board Meeting Minutes

Village of Pingree Grove
555 Reinking Rd., Pingree Grove, IL 60140 |(847) 464-5533

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TO:

Village President and Trustees

FROM:

Albert Walczak, Finance Director

DATE:

02/25/2026

RE:

Warrant Memo for 03/02/2026 Board Meeting

Description
Payroll:
02/20/2026 Payroll-General Fund

Total Payroll
Includes Employer Payroll Taxes

$130,839.25

$130,839.25

Accounts Payable:
Regular Board Meeting
03/02/2026 Checks 25684-25733 and EFT Transfers
Total Warrant

Total Payroll, Early Releases and Warrant

$1,666,604.38
$1,666,604.38

$1,797,443.63

Breakdown by Fund:
FUND #

FUND NAME
10 General
20 Water & Sanitation
22 Water Sewer Capital
30 Motor Fuel Tax
50 Police Pension Fund
61 Tax Increment Financing
70 Capital Improvements
73 Capital Equip Replacement Fund
75 Debt Service
90 SSA #4
99 SSA #9
Total of all Funds

TOTAL WARRANT
NUMBER OF INVOICES PROCESSED:

$137,701.64
$40,057.51
$1,440,466.72
$262.08
$0.00
$0.00
$4,041.67
$0.00
$43,979.16
$95.60
$0.00
$1,666,604.38
$1,797,443.63
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User: JTERRAZAS
DB: Pingree Grove

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CONSTELLATION ENERGY

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COMCAST CABLE

CINTAS

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72388411501

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MEMBERSHIP (05/01/26 - 04/30/27)

CONSTRUCTION YELLOW SPRAY PAINT

20-22-54-0400

20-21-54-0400

20-22-55-0200

CONSTRUCTION YELLOW/GREY SPRAY PAINT20-22-55-0200

CONSTRUCTION YELLOW SPRAY PAINT

CONSTRUCTION YELLOW/GREY SPRAY PAINT20-21-55-0200

CREDIT: STARTER

WHEEL CYLINDER/ADAPTER SET

TIE ROD/SWAY BAR

FUSIBLE LINK/STARTER/FUSE HOLDER/INLINE
20-21-55-0200

BATTERY UNIT 241

SQUAD #112 - OIL CHANGE/FILTER/LUB/WASHER
10-14-55-0200
SOLVENT

UPGRADE IMPLEMENTATION

10-00-12-1210

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Amount

16,700.00

2,050.00

424.00

212.00

212.00

58.04

13.76

15.26

13.76

15.26

243.36

(139.35)

27.45

139.80

102.91

112.55

69.81

480,905.41

2,600.00

957,043.88

1/6

10-17-54-0120

10-17-54-0120

20-22-56-6500

DANIEL BLVD LIFT STATION/ WTP II

WATER TOWER

1245 WESTER BRIDGE LIGHTS

795 WESTER IRRIGATION

20-21-54-0120

20-21-54-0120

10-17-54-0120

10-17-54-0120

STREET LIGHTS (14N230 REINKING RD) 30-23-57-2024

1811 WESTER BATH HOUSE #2

RESTROOM 2000 DANIEL BLVD

HIGH SPEED INTERNET

9,681.68

230.67

69.78

42.02

922.75

262.08

340.84

319.83

329.04

261.58

WWTP - ELASTIC TAPE/HYDROCORTISONE CREAM/ACETAMINOPHEN/COLD
20-22-53-0300
RELIEF/COUGH
128.00
DROP/PEP

WTP - DISINFECTANT/READY RIP/ACETAMINOPHEN/ASPIRIN/PEPCID/DAYQUIL/WOUNDSEAL
20-21-53-0300
133.58

CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AGENCY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT #A26-022-TA:
70-11-57-0100
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONTRIBUTION
3,000.00

BS & A SOFTWARE

8185342000 01/26

72388320601

MONTHLY SERVICE FEE: CITATIONS/NEW WORLD
10-14-56-7000
CAD INTERFACE

BEST QUALITY FACILITY SERVICES,
MC/PD
LLC- FEBRUARY CLEANING SERVICES 10-11-54-0600

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSN

AHW LLC

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS

ACTION AUTO WERKS, INC.

6838312222 01/2026 COMED

25697

GL #

IHC CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, LLC
WWTP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PAY REQUEST
22-25-57-1100
#28

DACRA TECH, LLC

25696

25697

Description

IHC CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, LLC
WWTP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - PAY REQUEST
22-25-57-1100
#27

Payee

25696

0160913 02/26

5319901304

25695

5319901305

25694

CMAP-000320

166263-VOPG

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25692

56845

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25688

12296426

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25688

25689

6438602842342

25689

6438602818367

25688

10755

48450

2025-12-086 (1)

48309

Invoice

25688

25687

25686

25685

25684

Check #

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 02/18/2026 - 03/02/2026

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DB: Pingree Grove

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H.SWANSON/R.FURMAN/Q.KOSMALA - ARMOR10-14-53-0350

INSTALLATION OF FLAGS FOR MC

DANIEL BLVD LIFT STATION/ WTP II

WESTER LIFT STATION

HIGHLAND LIFT STATION

Description

PD - SPRINKLER SYSTEM SERVICE

SHEAR BEAM WTP I CHLORINE SCALE

UNIT 262 - EMERGENCY LIGHTS

CALIBRATED GAS MONITOR WTP II

20-21-55-0100

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602.21

95.60

2,970.00

200.00

11,753.39

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MICHAEL'S SIGN INC

MENARDS INC

MCC TECHNOLOGY

LAURA ORTEGA

ILLINOIS POWERSPORTS INC.

SPT PLAN

10-11-55-5000

10-11-55-5000

10-12-54-0131

SPT PLAN
SPT PLAN

20-22-55-5000

20-22-55-5000

20-21-55-5000

20-21-55-5000

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78.55

328.90

78.55

328.90

2,516.00

924.15

2,202.20

90.00

117.77

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PD - MONUMENT SIGNS

10-14-54-0400

10-00-20-4500

150.00

46,410.00

458.54

MC - MAGNETIC GLOVE/TORCH/HANGIN TRAY/PAD/BATTERIES/AIR
20-21-53-0300
HOSE/PIPE SEAL175.87
TOOL/BLOW

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20-21-53-0300
REPAIR/HYDROFLEX

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10-17-53-0300 WIPES/SLICK QUICK/TOOLBOX/CABLES
164.90

MICROSOFT O365 AGREEMENT

SMARTCARE COMP VSA

MICROSOFT O365 AGREEMENT

SMARTCARE COMP VSA

HP ELITEDESKTOP/WINDOWS INSTALLATION10-14-53-7000

MICROSOFT O365 AGREEMENT

SMARTCARE COMP VSA

QUARTERLY PHONE REIMBURSEMENT

705.70

UNIT 201 - BRAKES/WHEEL BEARING/SPARK
20-22-55-0200
PLUG/EXHAUST GASKET/SCREW/OIL FILTER
352.85

UNIT 201 - BRAKES/WHEEL BEARING/SPARK
20-21-55-0200
PLUG/EXHAUST GASKET/SCREW/OIL FILTER
352.85

HARMONY METAL FABRICATION, INC
ALUMINUM FOR ELEVATED WATER HEATER SUPPORT
10-17-55-0300
PARKSIDE BASEBALL BATHROOM 206.00
BLDG

GASVODA & ASSOCIATES, INC.

FOX VALLEY OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY

FORCE FLOW

FLEET SAFETY SUPPLY

FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST CO
KONICA COPIER

ELGIN KEY & LOCK COMPANY, INC.
KNOB/LEVER MULTIPLE TAIL KIT CYLINDER
90-11-55-1100
SKATE PARK

EAGLE UNIFORM

CUB SCOUT PACK 22

Payee

2601625-IN (0002411)
MID-STATES ORGANIZED CRIME

18699

21355

659509

25710

25711

659510

25710

21059

659509

25710

21057

659514

25710

25711

659510

25710

25711

659509

25710

012026-1

38920

25709

38920

25708

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IN00838295

44394

86305

48678042

260251

47029-3

25708

25707

25706

25705

25704

25703

25702

25701

25700

25699

030226

72388335501

25697

25698

Invoice

Check #

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 02/18/2026 - 03/02/2026

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PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

Check Date

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

02/25/2026 11:06 AM
User: JTERRAZAS
DB: Pingree Grove

018

6135107025

6135107025

6135107025

6135107025

6135107025

6135107025

25727

25727

25727

25727

25727

181528

181529

181527

25733

25733

W39743

3322

030226

104051

25733

25732

25731

25730

25729

02/12/2026

6135107025

25727

INV00965539

25727

INV00969030

493877

224267

GA5004399

020126

19509

INV23418

8576037

1025

367885

25726

25728

MINUTEMAN PRESS

MIDWEST POWER VAC, INC.

Payee

GL #

10-17-56-6500

20-22-55-0100

10-13-56-3000

20-21-54-0110

10-14-54-0300

FEBRUARY PROSECUTION

10-13-56-0200

PARTICULATE FILTER: PERFORM MANUAL REGENERATION
10-17-55-0200UNIT 234

AMERICA 250 STREET LIGHT POLE BANNERS
70-11-57-0100

P.DOHERTY DOT PHYSICAL

BLUE-WHITE A3-MNGG-T/A3-MNGG-R

IT CONSULTING SERVICES BID NOTICE

202 WATER ST - WTP

NOTEPADS (QTY 100)

JOHN DEERE 4WD LOADER

REPAIR COVER UNIT 310

20-22-55-0100

20-22-55-0100

SALES TAX REV. AGREEMENT DEC. 2025 10-00-42-0000

10-14-55-0300

MONTHLY RETAINER

10-13-56-0100

MATTER 00020 - NORTH MARK PROPERTIES10-00-20-2339

ZUKOWSKI, ROGERS, FLOOD & MCARDLE
MATTER 00019 - DAMS/TROUTMAN (JEWEL 10-00-20-2337
PROJECT)

WEST SIDE TRACTOR SALES

WELDING WORKS

VILLAGE OF GILBERTS

20-22-54-0131

20-21-54-0131

10-17-54-0131

10-15-54-0131

10-14-54-0131

10-12-54-0131

10-10-54-0131

20-22-53-0250

UB REFUND FOR ACCOUNT: 0205014110-0120-00-11-1230
(OVERPAYMENT)

CELL PHONES

CELL PHONES

CELL PHONES

CELL PHONES

CELL PHONES

CELL PHONES

CELL PHONES

BULK SILICONE TUBING

HACH TOTAL PHOSPHATE TNT/SULFURIC ACID
20-21-53-0250

WINDSOFT/TOLIET PAPER/TOWELS/CHENILE20-21-53-0300
RAGS

PD-INTERIOR AUTO SWING DOOR REPAIRS 10-14-55-0300

VIDEO AND SOUND SERVICE, INC.PD-CAMERA SYSTEM REPAIRS

VICKI KUTOK

VERIZON WIRELESS

USA BLUE BOOK

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

TEE JAY SERVICE COMPANY

Page
:

3/6

Amount

5,850.00

87.50

87.50

112.40

260.00

160.27

510.00

233.64

2,106.44

222.72

222.72

190.91

39.39

1,351.92

39.39

39.39

391.44

105.40

286.04

406.71

400.00

4,716.00

400.00

300.00

1,041.67

115.00

430.29

69.00

1,007.94

396.00

HYDRO-EXCAVATION: MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION/COMBO
20-22-55-0400
UNIT/OPERATOR/DISPOSAL
1,517.00

Description

SUBURBAN LABORATORIES, INC. SPRAY IRRIGATION/WEEKLY SAMPLING NPDES
20-22-56-0900

STEPHEN D TOUSEY

RT REPAIRS

RILEIGHS OUTDOOR, LLC

PHYSICIANS IMMEDIATE CARE

PETERSON AND MATZ, INC.

PADDOCK PUBLICATIONS, INC.

53749710918 01/26 NICOR GAS

8725

221260

Invoice

25726

25725

25724

25723

25722

25721

25720

25719

25718

25717

25716

25715

25714

Check #

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 02/18/2026 - 03/02/2026

Page 19 of 135

PREM

PREM

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

10-00-12-1210
10-00-20-2028
10-00-20-2337
10-00-20-2339
10-00-20-4500
10-00-42-0000
10-10-54-0131
10-11-54-0600
10-11-55-0100
10-11-55-5000
10-11-58-6500
10-12-52-2002
10-12-52-2004
10-12-54-0131
10-13-56-0100
10-13-56-0200
10-13-56-3000

--- GL TOTALS ---

Bank

Check Date

02/25/2026 11:06 AM
User: JTERRAZAS
DB: Pingree Grove

019

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

MARCH-26

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

535(E)

TOTAL - ALL FUNDS

ST CHARLES BANK & TRUST

IPBC

Payee

PREPAID EXPENDITURES
ACCRUED HEALTH INSURANCE
ESCROW-TROUTMAN & DAMS
ESCROW-NORTHMARK PROPERTIES LLC
DUI ENFORCEMENT DR
STATE SALES TAX
CELLULAR SERVICES
JANITORIAL SERVICES
OFFICE EQUIPMENT - R&M
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
CELLULAR SERVICES
LEGAL FEES - GENERAL
LEGAL FEES - PROSECUTION
LEGAL NOTICES

27-04012026

MARCH-26

535(E)

27-04012026

MARCH-26

535(E)

536(E)

MARCH-26

536(E)

MARCH-26

535(E)

Invoice

535(E)

Check #

16,700.00
2,770.59
87.50
87.50
46,410.00
160.27
39.39
2,050.00
602.21
3,126.35
48.15
5.68
1,528.13
129.39
5,850.00
400.00
69.00

TOTAL OF 52 CHECKS

SERIES 2018 BOND PAYMENTS

SERIES 2018 BOND PAYMENTS

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

MONTHLY INSURANCE MARCH '26

Description

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 02/18/2026 - 03/02/2026

75-11-58-1100

75-11-58-1002

20-22-52-2004

20-22-52-2002

20-21-52-2004

20-21-52-2002

10-19-52-2004

10-19-52-2002

10-17-52-2004

10-17-52-2002

10-15-52-2004

10-15-52-2002

10-14-52-2004

10-14-52-2002

10-12-52-2004

10-12-52-2002

10-11-58-6500

10-00-20-2028

GL #

Page
:
Amount

1,666,604.38

43,979.16

3,868.54

40,110.62

60,333.64

5,967.33

82.13

5,967.42

82.13

2,986.59

75.46

2,666.64

16.44

484.84

1.75

37,355.96

294.40

1,528.13

5.68

48.15

2,770.59

6,025.00

4/6

Page 20 of 135

Bank

10-14-52-2002
10-14-52-2004
10-14-53-0350
10-14-53-7000
10-14-54-0131
10-14-54-0300
10-14-54-0400
10-14-55-0200
10-14-55-0300
10-14-56-7000
10-15-52-2002
10-15-52-2004
10-15-54-0131
10-16-58-1500
10-17-52-2002
10-17-52-2004
10-17-53-0300
10-17-54-0120
10-17-54-0131
10-17-55-0200
10-17-55-0300
10-17-56-6500
10-19-52-2002
10-19-52-2004
20-00-11-1230
20-21-52-2002
20-21-52-2004
20-21-53-0250
20-21-53-0300
20-21-54-0110
20-21-54-0120
20-21-54-0131
20-21-54-0400
20-21-55-0100
20-21-55-0200
20-21-55-5000
20-22-52-2002
20-22-52-2004
20-22-53-0250
20-22-53-0300
20-22-54-0120
20-22-54-0131
20-22-54-0400
20-22-55-0100
20-22-55-0200

Check Date

02/25/2026 11:06 AM
User: JTERRAZAS
DB: Pingree Grove

020

Check #

Payee

LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
UNIFORMS/SAFETY EQUIPMENT
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
CELLULAR SERVICES
PRINTING
DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
VEHICLES-R&M
BUILDINGS-R&M
DISPATCH SERVICES
LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
CELLULAR SERVICES
SPECIAL EVENTS
LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
OPERATING SUPPLIES
ELECTRIC BILLS
CELLULAR SERVICES
VEHICLE-R&M
BUILDINGS-R&M
SUPPORT SERVICES
LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
LABORATORY SUPPLIES
OPERATING SUPPLIES
NICOR GAS
ELECTRIC BILLS
CELLULAR SERVICES
DUES & MEMBERSHIPS
EQUIPMENT- REPAIRS & MAINT.
VEHICLES - REPAIRS & MAINT.
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS
HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
LABORATORY SUPPLIES
OPERATING SUPPLIES
ELECTRIC BILLS
CELLULAR SERVICES
DUES & MEMBERSHIPS
EQUIPMENT - REPAIRS & MAINT.
VEHICLES - REPAIRS & MAINT.

Invoice

Description

294.40
37,355.96
2,970.00
2,516.00
1,351.92
396.00
150.00
69.81
1,713.00
2,600.00
1.75
484.84
39.39
200.00
16.44
2,666.64
164.90
772.47
190.91
300.00
206.00
115.00
75.46
2,986.59
233.64
82.13
5,967.42
286.04
833.93
1,007.94
9,912.35
222.72
212.00
3,565.79
625.23
407.45
82.13
5,967.33
105.40
128.00
1,729.24
222.72
312.00
802.69
381.87

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 02/18/2026 - 03/02/2026
GL #

Page
:

5/6

Amount

Page 21 of 135

Bank

20-22-55-0400
20-22-55-5000
20-22-56-0900
20-22-56-6500
22-25-57-0350
22-25-57-1100
30-23-57-2024
70-11-57-0100
75-11-58-1002
75-11-58-1100
90-11-55-1100

Check Date

02/25/2026 11:06 AM
User: JTERRAZAS
DB: Pingree Grove

021

Check #

Payee

SEWER SYSTEM - R&M
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
TESTING WATER ANALYSIS
SUPPORT SERVICES
VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
CONSTRUCTION
STREET MAINTENANCE
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS
REFUNDING PRINCIPAL-2008 GOB
INTEREST EXPENSE-2008 GOB
PARK MAINTENANCE
TOTAL

Invoice

1,517.00
407.45
4,716.00
329.04
2,517.43
1,437,949.29
262.08
4,041.67
40,110.62
3,868.54
95.60
1,666,604.38

Description

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 02/18/2026 - 03/02/2026
GL #

Page
:

6/6

Amount

Page 22 of 135

PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

022

Page 23 of 135

TO:

Village President and Trustees

FROM:

Albert Walczak, Finance Director

DATE:

03/11/2026

RE:

Warrant Memo for 03/16/2026 Board Meeting

Description
Payroll:
03/06/2026 Payroll-General Fund

Total Payroll
Includes Employer Payroll Taxes

$137,602.59

$137,602.59

Accounts Payable:
Regular Board Meeting
03/16/2026 Checks 25734-25782 and EFT Transfers
Total Warrant

Total Payroll, Early Releases and Warrant

$376,541.50
$376,541.50

$514,144.09

Breakdown by Fund:
FUND #

FUND NAME
10 General
20 Water & Sanitation
22 Water Sewer Capital
30 Motor Fuel Tax
50 Police Pension Fund
61 Tax Increment Financing
70 Capital Improvements
73 Capital Equip Replacement Fund
75 Debt Service
90 SSA #4
99 SSA #9
Total of all Funds

TOTAL WARRANT
NUMBER OF INVOICES PROCESSED:

$59,862.77
$87,737.63
$136,106.04
$2,179.55
$0.00
$0.00
$34,991.52
$0.00
$0.00
$55,663.99
$0.00
$376,541.50
$514,144.09
85
023

Page 24 of 135

Bank

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

Check Date

03/13/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/11/2026 08:53 AM
User: AWALCZAK
DB: Pingree Grove

024

12308195

25736

72420192901

72420226101

72420219201

25745

25745

25745

29286457

2026-02-092

25749

2026-02-134

25748

179128-01-04

25748

25747

Y574721

72420188401

25745

25746

72420226101

25745

114024890

7886906000 01/26

25744

6149437000 01/26

25743

265564351

364479

26-1013

25743

25742

25741

25740

16496

49574

25738

25739

49487

25738

8042525

12308732

25737

12310667

25736

121925

6438606833335

0170441 03/26

Invoice

25736

25735

25734

540(E)

Check #

GL #

BATTERY GOLD

20-21-55-0200

DANIEL LIFT STATION - HIGH SPEED INTERNET
20-22-56-6500

Description

10-17-55-0100

20-22-53-0325

1/6

36.25

50.24

450.00

150.34

250.14

Amount

2,504.00

500.00

2,004.00

2,682.50

398.83

10-11-55-0200

10-17-54-0120

20-21-54-0120

20-00-12-1215

20-21-53-0800

30-23-57-2024

20-22-54-0120

20-22-54-0120

20-22-55-7000

MONTHLY SERVICE FEE: CITATIONS/NEW WORLD
10-14-56-7000
CAD INTERFACE

DACRA MAILING & POSTAGE: JANUARY & FEBRUARY
10-11-53-0200

YALP - LAPPSET SUTU INTERACTIVE BALL90-00-12-1210
WALL

1 X 3/4 WATTS BACKFLOW

275 MARYLAND METERED LIGHTS

WTP & WWTP

HERITAGE DIST LIFT STATION

246 BROOKHAVEN TRL WELL 2 IRRIGATION20-22-54-0120

WTP & WWTP

AKROGOLD UNL RFG W/10% ETH

1091 SPINNAKER CT - LITE R25 (STREET30-23-57-2024
LIGHTS)

1075 WESTER CONSESSION STAND

PD - ETHERNET DEDICATED INTERNET (FEB)
10-14-55-0100

WEBSITE ANNUAL RENEWAL

25.86

3,365.60

2,600.00

765.60

49,999.99

16,751.28

16,230.27

52.91

8,622.36

168.17

42.06

7,344.77

3,070.09

965.09

818.33

146.76

1,450.00

4,400.19

6,635.00

50% DEPOSIT: CAMBRIDGE LAKES CONCESSION
90-11-55-1100
STAND/SKATE PARK BATHROOMS -4,884.00
FLOORS

INTERNET RENEWAL 04/01/26 - 04/01/2710-12-56-0400

2026 S-5 SUPPLEMENTAL PAGES - ORDINANCES
10-12-56-0400

CAT POLYMER

EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS INC.
MINI SHOVEL

DACRA TECH, LLC

CUNNINGHAM RECREATION

CORE & MAIN

CONSTELLATION ENERGY

CONSERV FS, INC.

COMED

COMCAST CABLE

CIVICPLUS

Page
:

HY-GARD/AIR FILTER/OIL FILTER/THERMOSTAT/SEAT
10-17-55-0100
BELT/FUEL FILTER/SPARK PLUG
312.34
UNIT 30

PLUS-50 II OIL UNIT 201

TURF GARD/COOL-GARD I PRE-MIX (1 GALLON)
10-17-55-0100
UNIT 201

BENCHMARK SALES & SERVICE, INC
REBUILD DANIEL LIFT STATION - 2 PUMPS
20-21-55-0100

ARMORED FLOORS

AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING

ALYSOK CHEMICAL CORP

AHW LLC

ADVANCE WELDING SERVICE INC. 2 NEW ANGLE SUPPORT BRACKETS/ALIGN BRACKETS/WELD/PAINT
20-21-55-0100

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS

COMCAST CABLE

Payee

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 03/03/2026 - 03/16/2026
Banks: PREM

Page 25 of 135

Bank

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

Check Date

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/11/2026 08:53 AM
User: AWALCZAK
DB: Pingree Grove

025

137903

137903

137904

137908

137905

137906

137907

25750

25750

25750

25750

25750

25750

25750

21754

21852

21986

21409

25761

25761

25761

25761

457866

458228

25763

25763

221274

21593

25762

21918

25761

105557-26S

659570

41411921

1175

03/2026

I152235021

25761

25760

25759

25758

25757

25756

25755

7354836

9834924244

25754

9832989439

25753

INV135885

25753

25752

9785-20

137903

25751

137902

25750

Invoice

25750

Check #

MIDWEST SALT, LLC

MIDWEST POWER VAC, INC.

MENARDS INC

MCCLOUD AQUATIC SERVICES

MCC TECHNOLOGY

MARCO

LAFATA LAW LLC

JOYCE NARDULLI

ISOLVED BENEFIT SERVICES

HAWKINS, INC.

GRAINGER

20-22-56-0400

20-21-56-0400

10-11-56-0400

10-00-20-2326

GL #

Page
:

70-11-57-2000

70-11-57-2000

10-14-55-0100

10-13-56-0200

10-12-56-6500

10-11-58-6500

Amount

149.99

264.88

360.00

3,000.00

75.00

4,159.33

2,864.82

42.93

2,821.89

514.06

300.00

196,919.98

4,480.00

29,260.00

1,155.00

29,760.00

106,346.04

3,138.51

3,138.51

697.42

18,944.50

2/6

10-17-53-0300

21.98

35.57

40.44

MVP-INDUSTRIAL COARSE - 986

MVP INDUSTRIAL COARSE SOLAR - 991

20-21-53-0325

20-21-53-0325

CLEAN BELT PRESS BUILDING TRENCH DRAIN/BASIN
20-22-55-0400

6,394.79

3,149.94

3,244.85

1,099.00

1,913.51

WWTP - BLACK ICE/HEADLIGHT RESTORATION
20-22-53-0300
KIT/HEADLIGHT KIT/HOSE HANDLE GRIP
48.12

LUBRICANT/HEX NUT/WIRE BRUSH/SPARK PLUG/SILICONE/DRYER
10-17-53-0300
SHEETS/FUNNELS

MC- CLEANER/MR.CLEAN/GLASS CLEANER/BLEACH/PRIMER/PVC/NIPPLE/CUTTER/SILLCOCK
10-17-53-0300
81.48

MC GARDEN: SOAP/PAINT/SPRAY PAINT/PAIL/GLOVES/PEG/BRUSH/PAINT
10-17-53-0300
TRAY/TRACK
1,685.92

MC CENTER - LOCK TAPE/DRAIN

MC - WATER/CLEANER/NAPKINS/PAPER PLATES/UTENSILS
10-12-52-4000

SPRING INSTALLATION (MARCH - MAY): GFI
90-11-55-1500
TEST/TERMINALS CHECKS/SET TIMERS/ONSITE
780.00
AN

SMARTCARE: SYSTEM ENGINEER REGULAR/REMOTE
10-11-55-5000
PHONE SUPPORT

SHARP BP-70C36 COPIER

COURT TIME: 02/12 HEARINGS

LOBBYIST RETAINER FEE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID/LPC-132/FERRIC20-21-53-0325
CHLORIDE 35%

STORAGE TRUNK HYDRO PEROXIDE INJECTION
20-22-55-0100
WWTP RAW STATION

BLADDER NON-POT PRESSURE TANK 1 OF 220-22-55-0100

10-14-53-0400

WTP - WIRELESS BUSINESS INTERNET SERVICES
20-21-56-6500

25-1850 PINGREE GROVE STREETS

25-1821 SKATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS

25-736 NEGOTIATOR SERVICES FOR REINKING/DAMISCH
70-11-56-1500ROUNDABOUT

25-045 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER
22-25-56-0400
TOWER #2

19-725 PH08 WWTP IMPROVEMENTS - CONSTRUCTION
22-25-56-0400
SERVICES

MONTHLY ENGINEERING SERVICES

MONTHLY ENGINEERING SERVICES

MONTHLY ENGINEERING SERVICES

ENGINEERING SERVICES

Description

FRONTLINE PUBLIC SAFETY SLTNSCOMMUNITY POLICING CONNECT

FOX VALLEY INTERNET, INC.

FEHR GRAHAM

Payee

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 03/03/2026 - 03/16/2026
Banks: PREM

Page 26 of 135

Bank

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

Check Date

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

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026

194299

194301

194300

25780

25780

25780

386000078842

INV00977864

25779

INV00982574

25778

494586

244191-202602-1

25778

25777

25776

19155

33809

25774

19153

34029

25774

25775

33809

25775

34029

25774

45755

66352

25774

25773

25772

MARCH PROSECUTION

CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES

10-14-53-0400

30-11-53-0250

20-22-53-0250
SLUDGE JUDGE ULTRA COMPLETE/CLEANING20-22-55-0100
BRUSH

TNT822 HR COD REAGENT

TOLIET PAPER/WINDOSFT/LINERS/ROLLS 20-21-53-0300

INTERNET RESEARCH

HIP RED 080 POST REFLECTOR

30-11-53-0250

UTILITY BILLING - POSTAGE METER - MAIN
20-22-56-6500
SEGMENT

UTILITY BILLING - POSTAGE METER - MAIN
20-22-56-6500
SEGMENT (MARCH)

UTILITY BILLING - POSTAGE METER - MAIN
20-21-56-6500
SEGMENT

UTILITY BILLING - POSTAGE METER - MAIN
20-21-56-6500
SEGMENT (MARCH)

SHOULDER PATCHES/PINK SHOULDER PATCHES
10-14-53-0350

VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY

20-21-53-0325
CONTAINER RETURN

20-21-53-0325

WTP2 - CHLORINE W/ CONTAINER DEPOSIT20-21-53-0325
& RETURN

WTP CHLORINE W/ CONTAINER DEPOSIT

VERIZON CONNECT FLEET USA, LLC
VEHICLE TRACKING SUBSCRIPTION - FEBRUARY
10-14-54-0131

USA BLUE BOOK

UNIQUE PRODUCTS

TRANSUNION RISK

20-22-53-0100

20-21-53-0100

20-22-56-0900

10-13-56-0200

10-15-56-6500

SLUDGE HAULING AND LAND APPLY (DAHM)20-22-54-0700

PROPANE

PROPANE

TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION GOLF CART/PED DIAMOND SIGN

THIRD MILLENIUM ASSOCIATES

THE EMBLEM AUTHORITY

SYNAGRO TECHNOLOGIES, INC

7800-094326 02/26

25771

20-22-54-0110

20-21-54-0110

10-00-47-0350

10-14-56-7000

GL #

Page
:
Amount

3,192.00

(1,200.00)

2,460.00

1,932.00

202.08

389.49

302.00

87.49

405.49

100.00

690.65

350.00

340.65

3,693.03

923.68

922.84

923.67

922.84

1,548.00

3,904.20

1.33

0.67

0.66

2,533.33

400.00

665.42

271.40

5,643.86

4,678.54

965.32

5.18

1,225.00

3/6

SKATE PARK BIDS/SLUDGE HAULING SERVICES
10-13-56-3000
BIDS/PROPOSED BUDGET FY2027

200 WATER ST WWTP

1810 ANDREW DR WTP #2 & WELL #3

SUBURBAN LABORATORIES, INC. WEEKLY SAMPLING NPDES

STEPHEN D TOUSEY

SAFEBUILT, LLC

7800-094326 02/26 SUBURBAN PROPANE

GA6000942

030126

3402243

25771

25770

25769

25768

PADDOCK PUBLICATIONS, INC.

40609697053 02/26

371117

19536168909 02/26 NICOR GAS

25767

MARCH RADIO CHARGES

Description

MUNICIPAL COLLECTIONS OF AMERICA
PARKING TICKET MCOA FEE

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC

Payee

25766

73034

10158520260202

Invoice

25766

25765

25764

Check #

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 03/03/2026 - 03/16/2026
Banks: PREM

Page 27 of 135

Bank

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

PREM

Check Date

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

03/11/2026 08:53 AM
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10-00-20-2326
10-00-20-2337

--- GL TOTALS ---

027

182039

182036

25782

25782

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

022226

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

539(E)

POLLINATOR GARDEN 2025-DRAINAGE

Description

TOTAL - ALL FUNDS

ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES

COMCAST CABLE

CLEARFLY

10-00-20-2326

10-17-54-0850

GL #

10-13-56-0100

10-13-56-3000

10-13-56-0100

19,907.00
612.50

TOTAL OF 53 CHECKS

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

CREDIT CARD

MC - HIGH SPEED INTERNET

PD - HIGH SPEED INTERNET

70-11-57-0100

30-11-53-0250

20-22-55-0300

20-22-55-0100

20-22-53-0300

20-21-55-0200

20-21-53-0300

10-19-53-0300

10-17-55-0300

10-17-54-0400

10-17-53-0300

10-14-54-0500

10-14-53-0700

10-14-53-0300

10-12-53-0300

10-12-52-4000

10-11-53-0200

10-10-53-0300

10-11-54-0130

10-11-54-0130

CLEARPHONE SIP TRUNK/TELEPHONE NUMBER
10-14-54-0130

CLEARPHONE SIP TRUNK/TELEPHONE NUMBER
10-11-54-0130

MONTHLY RETAINER

MATTER 00015 - FIRST MIDWEST

MATTER 00007 - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING10-13-56-0100

MONTHLY RETAINER

MATTER 00019 - DAMS/TROUTMAN (JEWEL 10-00-20-2337
PROJECT)

ZUKOWSKI, ROGERS, FLOOD & MCARDLE
MATTER 00002 - DR HORTON

YELLOWSTONE LANDSCAPE INC

Payee

ESCROW-DR HORTON
ESCROW-TROUTMAN & DAMS

022226

0144875 03/26

538(E)

539(E)

0010993 03/26

538(E)

INV794567

182037

25782

INV794567

182036

25782

537(E)

182038

537(E)

182016

25782

1126460

Invoice

25782

25781

Check #

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 03/03/2026 - 03/16/2026
Banks: PREM

Page
:
Amount

376,541.50

2,692.57

96.52

617.66

89.86

57.97

173.53

16.89

301.00

83.98

130.90

190.00

7.33

524.95

49.47

136.58

34.47

150.99

10.48

19.99

376.77

204.68

172.09

366.56

134.60

231.96

10,726.60

326.60

87.50

187.50

8,550.00

612.50

962.50

4,500.00

4/6

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Bank

10-00-47-0350
10-10-53-0300
10-11-53-0200
10-11-54-0130
10-11-55-0200
10-11-55-5000
10-11-56-0400
10-11-58-6500
10-12-52-4000
10-12-53-0300
10-12-56-0400
10-12-56-6500
10-13-56-0100
10-13-56-0200
10-13-56-3000
10-14-53-0300
10-14-53-0350
10-14-53-0400
10-14-53-0700
10-14-54-0130
10-14-54-0131
10-14-54-0500
10-14-55-0100
10-14-56-7000
10-15-56-6500
10-17-53-0300
10-17-54-0120
10-17-54-0400
10-17-54-0850
10-17-55-0100
10-17-55-0300
10-19-53-0300
20-00-12-1215
20-21-53-0100
20-21-53-0300
20-21-53-0325
20-21-53-0800
20-21-54-0110
20-21-54-0120
20-21-55-0100
20-21-55-0200
20-21-56-0400
20-21-56-6500
20-22-53-0100
20-22-53-0250

Check Date

03/11/2026 08:53 AM
User: AWALCZAK
DB: Pingree Grove

028

Check #

Payee

PARKING TICKETS
OPERATING SUPPLIES
POSTAGE
TELEPHONES
WEB SITE MAINTENANCE
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
ENGINEERING FEES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION/ACTIVITIES
OPERATING SUPPLIES
CODIFICATION SERVICES
SUPPORT SERVICES
LEGAL FEES - GENERAL
LEGAL FEES - PROSECUTION
LEGAL NOTICES
OPERATING SUPPLIES
UNIFORMS/SAFETY EQUIPMENT
BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS & SUBS.
COMMUNITY POLICING MATERIALS
TELEPHONES
CELLULAR SERVICES
TRAININGS/SEMINARS
EQUIPMENT-R&M
DISPATCH SERVICES
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
OPERATING SUPPLIES
ELECTRIC BILLS
DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
GRASS MOWING SERVICE
EQUIPMENT-REPAIRS & MAINT.
BUILDINGS-R&M
OPERATING SUPPLIES
FUEL INVENTORY
GASOLINE
OPERATING SUPPLIES
CHEMICALS
WATER METERS
NICOR GAS
ELECTRIC BILLS
EQUIPMENT- REPAIRS & MAINT.
VEHICLES - REPAIRS & MAINT.
ENGINEERING FEES
SUPPORT SERVICES
GASOLINE
LABORATORY SUPPLIES

Invoice

Description

5.18
19.99
776.08
608.73
4,400.19
149.99
697.42
75.00
186.56
34.47
2,504.00
3,000.00
8,825.00
760.00
598.00
136.58
1,548.00
614.06
49.47
134.60
202.08
524.95
1,714.88
3,825.00
665.42
1,837.15
146.76
190.00
4,500.00
398.83
130.90
83.98
3,070.09
0.66
706.49
13,746.12
16,751.28
965.32
7,344.77
7,085.00
167.23
3,138.51
2,146.51
0.67
87.49

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 03/03/2026 - 03/16/2026
Banks: PREM
GL #

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:

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Bank

20-22-53-0300
20-22-53-0325
20-22-54-0110
20-22-54-0120
20-22-54-0700
20-22-55-0100
20-22-55-0300
20-22-55-0400
20-22-55-7000
20-22-56-0400
20-22-56-0900
20-22-56-6500
22-25-56-0400
30-11-53-0250
30-23-57-2024
70-11-56-1500
70-11-57-0100
70-11-57-2000
90-00-12-1210
90-11-55-1100
90-11-55-1500

Check Date

03/11/2026 08:53 AM
User: AWALCZAK
DB: Pingree Grove

029

Check #

Payee

OPERATING SUPPLIES
CHEMICALS
NICOR GAS
ELECTRIC BILLS
SLUDGE HAULING
EQUIPMENT - REPAIRS & MAINT.
BUILDINGS - REPAIRS & MAINT.
SEWER SYSTEM - R&M
IRRIGATION REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
ENGINEERING FEES
TESTING WATER ANALYSIS
SUPPORT SERVICES
ENGINEERING FEES
ROAD SAFETY MATERIALS
STREET MAINTENANCE
LAND ACQUISITION
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS
ENGINEERING FEES
PREPAID EXPENDITURES
PARK MAINTENANCE
POND MAINTENANCE
TOTAL

Invoice

Description

221.65
2,682.50
4,678.54
8,832.59
3,904.20
3,224.79
89.86
1,099.00
25.86
3,138.51
2,533.33
2,096.66
136,106.04
1,308.31
871.24
1,155.00
96.52
33,740.00
49,999.99
4,884.00
780.00
376,541.50

CHECK DISBURSEMENT REPORT FOR PINGREE GROVE
CHECK DATE FROM 03/03/2026 - 03/16/2026
Banks: PREM
GL #

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:

6/6

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EFT REMITTANCE ADVICE
PINGREE GROVE
555 REINKING RD
PINGREE GROVE, IL 60140
Vendor: ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
200 SOUTH 6TH STREET

Check PREM 539
Deposit Date: 03/16/2026

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
Invoice Date
02/22/2026

Invoice Number
GL Number
022226
10-14-54-0500
10-14-53-0300
10-14-53-0300
10-14-53-0300
10-14-53-0700
20-21-53-0300
20-21-53-0300
10-17-54-0400
20-21-53-0300
20-21-53-0300
20-21-53-0300
30-11-53-0250
10-17-55-0300
70-11-57-0100
10-12-52-4000
20-22-53-0300
10-17-53-0300
20-21-53-0300
20-22-53-0300
20-21-53-0300
20-21-55-0200
10-17-55-0300
20-21-53-0300
20-22-55-0300
20-22-55-0100
10-19-53-0300
10-10-53-0300
10-11-53-0200
10-12-53-0300
10-12-52-4000
10-14-54-0500
10-14-53-0300

Total - Check PREM 539

Description
Detail
CREDIT CARD
PELRA - C.HARRIS SEMINAR
AMAZON-P-TOUCH/PACK TAPE
AMAZON-FOLDERS/FLASH DRIVE/LABELS
AMAZON-WHITEBOARD/MARKERS/MAGNETS
DUNKIN - DONUTS
AMAZON-WTP FUSE HOLDERS
AMAZON-WTP GREASE
ISA-MEMBERSHIP
AMAZON - WTP CHARGING CUBES
AMAZON - WTP SAW BLADES
AMAZON-FLASH DRIVES
TRAFFIC SAFETY - SOLAR LIGHTS
AMAZON - SPRING CLOSING HINGE
CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS
ROSATI'S PIZZA - BUDGET LUNCHEON
AMAZON-WWTP AIR COMPRESSOR OIL
AMAZON-PROTECTIVE PHONE CASE
AMAZON-PROTECTIVE PHONE CASE
AMAZON-PROTECTIVE PHONE CASE
AMAZON-PORTABLE COMP TABLE
AMAZON-UNIT 218 BRAKE CYLINDER
AMAZON-GARAGE DOOR REMOTES
AMAZON-TOOL BOX ORGANIZER
AMAZON-WWTP GATE OPERATOR
AMAZON-UNIT 196 IGNITION COIL/SPARK PLUG
OFFICE SUPPLY - COPY PAPER
AMAZON-PROCLAMATION PAPER
USPS - POSTAGE
AMAZON-ENVELOPES/LEGAL PADS
AMAZON-DUNKIN K-CUPS
NOTARY-D.CHARAL TRAINING
IL SECRETARY -D.CHARAL STAMP

Amount
Amount
2,692.57
425.00
24.99
89.60
5.99
49.47
54.97
66.77
190.00
26.99
34.63
45.99
617.66
31.30
96.52
92.01
166.20
7.33
7.33
7.33
29.99
16.89
99.60
34.33
89.86
57.97
83.98
19.99
10.48
34.47
58.98
99.95
16.00

2,692.57

030

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Village Board Agenda Supplement
Agenda Item No: 6.d.
MEETING DATE:

March 16, 2026

ITEM:

Approval of Pay Application No. 29 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Improvements Project in the amount of $805,480.60

MOTION:

I move to approve pay application No. 29 in the amount of $805,480.60

STAFF CONTACT:

Andy Ferrini, Village Manager
Albert Walczak, Finance Director
Pat Doherty, Public Works Director
Seth Gronewold, Village Engineer

Purpose:
Approve request for pay application No. 29 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Project.
Background:
Part of the Village’s utility expansion project includes the construction of improvements at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project was competitively bid, with multiple bids received. The
low bid was awarded to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in the amount of $67,590,000, which
is presently working on the project.
IHC Construction Companies, LLC, mobilized and continues to work on the WWTP Project and
submitted a pay application for work completed between February 1, 2026, and February 28,
2026, and now requests approval of pay application No. 29 for the project in the amount of
$805,480.60. The pay request was reviewed and approved by the Village Engineer, Fehr-Graham.
Financial Impact:
This previously approved project is primarily funded through an IEPA loan. The Village has also
been told it will receive approximately $1 million in Congressional Community Funding.
Recommendation:
Approval is recommended.
Enclosures:
1. Engineer’s Letter and Pay Application Document

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Via Email
March 9, 2026
Andy Ferrini
Village Manager
Village of Pingree Grove
555 Reinking Road
Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140
RE:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project
Pay Request No. 29 - Partial
FG. Job #19-725

Dear Andy:
I am sharing with you the following for the above-referenced project:
»
»

Application and Certificate of Payment No. 29 – Partial in the amount of $805,480.60 from
IHC Construction Companies, LLC.
General Contractor’s Partial Waiver of Lien and Sworn Affidavit.

This application reflects construction of structures and buildings at the site, application of protective
coatings within the buildings, furnishing and installation of electrical, mechanical, and treatment
equipment. Fehr Graham has reviewed the above documentation and found it complete and
accurate. Therefore, under the contract terms, IHC Construction Companies is entitled to the
requested partial payment.
Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding this matter, please feel
free to contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,

Andrew Deitchman, P.E., BCEE
Project Manager
ARD:kk
Enclosures
cc:

Cody Hague, IHC Construction Companies, LLC.
File, w/Encl.

O:\Pingree Grove, Village of\19-725 - WWTP Improvements\PH08 - Construction Services\7.0 Payment Applications\7.4 Letter to Owner\PA 29\19-725 Pingree Grove 2026.03.09 Pay
App 29 Memo.docx

230 Woodlawn Avenue I Aurora, IL 60506 I p:630.897.4651 I fehrgraham.com
Insight. Experience. Results.

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Village Board Agenda Supplement
Agenda Item No: 7. a.
MEETING DATE:

March 2, 2026

ITEM:

WasteNot Franchise Agreement

MOTION:

I move to approve a Franchise Agreement with WasteNot for composting
services.

STAFF CONTACT:

Hannah Temes, Administrative Intern
Andy Ferrini, Village Manager
Laura Ortega, Village Clerk

Purpose:
The purpose of this agreement is to provide a composting services option to Village residents.
Background:
WasteNot is a Chicago-based composting company that provides municipal and commercial composting services. The
program will be offered to residents as a year-round, opt-in monthly subscription at no cost to the Village. WasteNot will
provide collection, transportation, and composting of all food scraps and other accepted compostable materials, to
participating residents at a monthly fee of $27 for one 5-gallon collection bucket, or $38 for two 5-gallon collection
buckets. WasteNot will collect full compost buckets and exchange them for clean, sanitized buckets. Compost pickup
will occur curbside every other week, coinciding with Friday refuse and recycling collection.
This would be a three (3) year agreement, with the option for the Village to renew services for up to three one-year
terms. Collection is done through all seasons, except on waste collection holidays as provided by the Village. The services
will also be limited to days approved by the Village.
A primary benefit of the WasteNot program is that participating residents can receive approximately 10–12 pounds of
finished compost annually. Residents who do not wish to receive the compost may elect to donate it to a local
community organization or garden.
After the contract is approved, in March/April, WasteNot and the Village will put out a shared press release about the
new service to the Village to advertise for sign-ups. Initial sign-ups will occur in March and April. In early May, WasteNot
will deliver the first buckets to residents that sign-up, and service will begin. There is no minimum number of residents
required to start service for the Village. Residents can sign-up for the service at any time.
Options:
1. Adopt the Wastenot Agreement for residential curbside pickup
2. Do not adopt the Wastenot Agreement residential curbside pickup
Financial Impact:
None
Recommendation:
Staff recommend adopting the agreement between Wastenot and the Village of Pingree Grove
Enclosures:
1. WasteNot Franchise Agreement
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Village of Pingree Grove
WasteNot Franchise Agreement For Food Scrap Compost Collection

This AGREEMENT is dated as of the ______________ (“Agreement”), and is by and
between the Village of Pingree Grove (“Village”), an Illinois, municipal corporation, and
WasteNot, Inc., an Illinois corporation (“WasteNot”). For convenience, the Village and WasteNot
are sometimes referred to as “Parties” and a “Party”.

IN CONSIDERATION OF the recitals and the mutual covenants and agreements set
forth in the Agreement, and pursuant to the Village’s authority, the parties agree as follows:

SECTION 1.

SCOPE OF SERVICES.

A.​ Services. WasteNot agrees to perform and provide the collection, transportation, and
composting of all food scrap and similar commercially compostable items placed for
collection on a voluntary basis by Eligible Properties in the Village, as described more
fully in WasteNot’s proposal, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement
(“Proposal”). WasteNot represents it is financially solvent, has the necessary financial
resources, and is sufficiently experienced and competent to perform and complete the
services set forth in the Proposal (“Services”) in accordance with the standards of
practice, care, and diligence practiced by recognized companies performing services of
a similar nature in existence at the time of performance. The representations and
certifications expressed are in addition to any other representations and certifications
expressed in this Agreement, or expressed or implied by law, which are reserved to the
Village.
B.​ Term. The term of this Agreement is for three (3) years, with the Village’s option to
renew services for up to three one-year terms thereafter. Notwithstanding any other
provision hereof, Village may terminate this Agreement upon 30 days’ written notice.
SECTION 2.

WASTENOT’S OBLIGATIONS.

A.​ Eligible Properties. WasteNot is responsible for making the Services available to all
eligible properties within its operational capacity and available resources. This includes
but is not limited to residential, commercial, and event services (“Eligible Properties”).
B.​ Subscription Services. WasteNot agrees to provide Services to Eligible Properties
through a subscription service (“Customers”).
C.​ Billing and Rates. WasteNot is responsible for billing, invoicing, and collecting payment
from Customers for all Services at the rates identified in the Proposal. The amount billed
in the invoice must be based on the rates WasteNot uses for other communities and
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with the Services that WasteNot provides to Customers. The costs for Services are
solely the responsibility of Customers who subscribe to WasteNot’s Services. WasteNot
agrees to bill the Village for Services provided to a list of Village buildings designated by
the Village, which list may be modified from time to time by mutual agreement of the
Parties.
D.​ Advertising Services. WasteNot will work with the Village to advertise the Services to
Eligible Properties.
E.​ Collection Services.
a.​ Limitations on Hours of Collection Services:
i.​ The hours of operation for WasteNot’s provision of Collection Services are
restricted to the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
b.​ Limitations on Days of Collection Services:
i.​ WasteNot must provide Collection Services on a dedicated service day
mutually agreed upon between WasteNot and the Village.
c.​ Holidays:
i.​ WasteNot must recognize the holidays schedule approved by the Village
and, if one or more of the holidays falls on a regularly scheduled
collection day, WasteNot shall perform Collection Services on alternate
days.
F.​ Containers.
a.​ Container Swap Collection Approach:
i.​ WasteNot must swap each residential container for a cleaned container
each and every time a stop is completed, for any and all containers to be
serviced.
b.​ No limit on Containers:
i.​ This agreement places no limit on the number of containers a Customer
may place for collection by WasteNot however placement of such
containers shall follow Village Ordinance.
c.​ Failure to Collect Container(s) Materials:
i.​ If WasteNot fails to collect, transport, or process materials due to a
Customer including prohibited materials, WasteNot agrees to supplement
informational card or sticker system or take similar proactive
communications to explain the reason for non-collection.
G.​ Service Support. WasteNot must maintain a local email contact for the receipt of
service complaints and must have staff available for response on business days from
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H.​ Data Collection. WasteNot must provide to the Village a monthly accounting statement
detailing and certifying the amount of weight of material collected and the number of
active Customer accounts. Such data must be provided to the Village in an editable
format such as Word or Excel.
I.​ Disposal. WasteNot must transport for processing all Food Scrap and Acceptable
Compostables (as defined in the Proposal) collected pursuant to this Agreement to a
licensed facility. These materials must not be co-mingled with any other waste from any
other community besides the Village, unless and until the weight of materials collected
strictly from the Village has been measured and recorded.
SECTION 3.

INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE.

A.​ Indemnification. WasteNot proposes and agrees that WasteNot will indemnify the
Village, save harmless, and defend the Village against all damages, liability, claims,
losses, and expenses (including attorneys’ fee) that may arise, or be alleged to have
arisen, out of or in connection with the WasteNot’s performance of, or failure to perform,
the Services or any part thereof, the Parties’ execution of this Agreement, or the Village’s
failure to execute this Agreement or any failure to meet the representations and
certifications set forth in this Agreement.
B.​ Insurance. WasteNot will, at its sole cost, obtain and keep in force at all times during the
performance of any work referred to above, Workers Compensation and Employer’s
Liability Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance, Professional Liability
Insurance, and Automobile Insurance in at least the type and amounts as follows:
a.​ Workers’ Compensation:
i.​ State: Statutory
ii.​ Employer’s Liability
1.​ $1,000,000.00 Per Accident
2.​ $1,000,000.00 Disease, Policy Limit
3.​ $1,000,000.00 Disease, Each Employee
b.​ Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000.00 General Aggregate
c.​ Business Automobile Liability (including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles):
i.​ Bodily Injury:
1.​ $1,000,000.00 Per Person
2.​ $1,000,000.00 Per Accident
ii.​ Property Damage:
1.​ $1,000,000.00 Per Occurrence
iii.​ Umbrella Excess Liability: $2,000,000.00 over Primary Insurance
iv.​ Professional Liability Insurance, with a limit of liability of not less than
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WasteNot against all sums that the WasteNot may be obligated to pay on
account of any liability arising out of this Agreement.
WasteNot must name the Village as an additional insured and provide Village with Certificates of
Insurance and applicable policy endorsement(s), executed by a duly authorized representative
of each insurer, showing compliance with the insurance requirements set forth above. Failure of
the Village to demand any certificate, endorsement or other evidence of full compliance with
these insurance requirements or failure of the Village to identify a deficiency from evidence that
is provided shall not be construed as a waiver of WasteNot’s obligation to maintain such
insurance. WasteNot agrees that the obligation to provide the insurance required by these
documents is solely its responsibility and that this is a requirement which cannot be waived by
any conduct, action, inaction, or omission by the Village. Upon request, WasteNot will provide
copies of any or all policies of insurance maintained in fulfillment hereof. Failure to maintain the
required insurance may result in termination of the Agreement at the Village’s option. WasteNot
must register as a contractor with the Village and meet all requirements and obligations
pertaining to registered contractors.
Such policies are primary, non-contributory and non-cancelable except on 30 days prior notice
to the Village and that at all times during the term of this contract the above-referenced policies
shall be in effect.
SECTION 4.

DEFAULT.


If it should appear at any time that WasteNot has failed or refused to prosecute, or has
delayed in the prosecution of, the Services in full compliance with the requirements of this
Agreement, or has otherwise failed, refused, or delayed to perform or satisfy the Services or any
other requirement of this Agreement (“Event of Default”), and fails to cure any Event of Default
within 10 business days after the WasteNot’s receipt of written notice of an Event of Default
from the Village, then the Village will have the right, without prejudice to any other remedies
provided by law or equity, to pursue any one of more of the following remedies:
1.​ Cure by WasteNot. The Village may require WasteNot, within a reasonable time, to
complete or correct all or any part of the Services that are subject of the Event of
Default; and to take any or all other action necessary to bring WasteNot and the
Services into compliance with this agreement.
2.​ Termination of Agreement by Village. The Village may terminate this Agreement without
liability for further payment of amounts due or to become due under this Agreement after
the effective date of termination.
3.​ Withholding of Payment by Village. The Village shall recover from WasteNot, any and
all costs, including attorneys' fees and administrative expenses, incurred by the Village
as a result of any Event of Default by WasteNot or as a result of actions taken by the
Village in response to any Event of Default by WasteNot as well as any claims for
indemnification.
SECTION 5.

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A.​ Relationship of the Parties. WasteNot acts as an independent contractor in providing
and performing the Services. Nothing in, nor done pursuant to, this Agreement shall be
construed (1) to create the relationship of principal and agent, employer and employee,
partners or joint venturers between the Village and WasteNot; or (2) to create any
relationship between the Village and any subcontractor of WasteNot.
B.​ Conflict of Interest. WasteNot represents and certifies that, to the best of its
knowledge, (1) no Village employee or agent is interested in the business of WasteNot or
this Agreement; (2) as of the date of this Agreement neither WasteNot nor any person
employed or associated with WasteNot has any interest that would conflict in any
manner or degree with this performance of the obligations under this Agreement; and (3)
neither WasteNot nor any person employed by or associated the WasteNot may at any
time during the term of this Agreement obtain or acquire any interest that would conflict
in any manner or decree with the performance of the obligations under this Agreement.
C.​ No Collusion. WasteNot represents and certifies that WasteNot is not barred from
contracting with a unit of state or local government as a result of (1) a delinquency in the
payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue unless WasteNot
is contesting, in accordance with the procedures established by the appropriate revenue
act, its liability for the tax or the amount of the tax, as set forth in Section 11-42.1-1 et
seq. of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-42.1-1 et seq.; or (2) a violation of either
Section 33E-3 or Section 33E-4 of Article 33E of the Criminal Code of 1961, 720 ILCS
5/33E-1 et seq. WasteNot represents that the only persons, firms, or corporations
interested in this Agreement as principals are those disclosed to the Village prior to the
execution of this Agreement. And that this Agreement is made without collusion with any
other person, firm, or corporation. If at any time it shall be found that WasteNot has, in
procuring this Agreement, colluded with any other person, firm, or corporation, then
WasteNot will be liable to the VIllage for all loss or damage that the Village may suffer,
and this Agreement will, at the Village’s option, be null and void.
D.​ Compliance With Laws and Grants. WasteNot must give all notices, pay all fees, and
take all other action that may be necessary to ensure that the Services are provided,
performed, and completed in accordance with all required governmental permits,
licenses, or other approvals and authorizations that may be required in connection with
providing, performing, and completing the Services, and with all applicable statutes,
ordinances, rules, and regulations, including without limitation to the Fair Labor
Standards Act; any statutes regarding qualification to do business; any statutes
prohibiting discrimination because of, or requiring affirmative action based on, race,
creed, color, national origin, age, sex, or other prohibited classification, including, without
limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., and
the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. WasteNot must also comply with
all conditions of federal, state, or local grant received by the Village or WasteNot with
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penalties that are imposed by any governmental or quasi-governmental agency or body
that may arise, or be alleged to have arisen, out of or in connection with WasteNot’s, or
its subcontractors, performance of, or failure or perform, the Services or any part thereof.
Every provision of law required by law to be inserted into this Contract is deemed to be
inserted.
E.​ To the extent that the Prevailing Wage Act applies, WasteNot must pay, and require
every subcontractor to pay, prevailing wages as established by the Illinois Department of
Labor for each craft or type of work needed to execute the contract in accordance with
820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq. WasteNot must prominently post the current schedule of
prevailing wages at the contract site and shall notify immediately in writing all of its
subcontractors, of all changes in the schedule of prevailing wages. Any increases in
costs to WasteNot due to changes in the prevailing rate of wage during the terms of any
contract will be at the expense of WasteNot and not at the expense of the Village. The
change order shall be computed using the prevailing wage rates applicable at the time
the change order work is scheduled to be performed. WasteNot will be solely
responsible to maintain accurate records as required by the prevailing wage statute and
to obtain and furnish all such certified records to the Village as required by Statute. In
lieu of certified payroll, WasteNot must submit a letter setting forth the basis upon which
WasteNot has concluded the Act does not apply. WasteNot will be solely liable for paying
the difference between prevailing wages and any wages actually received by laborers,
workmen, and/or mechanics engaged in the Work and in every way defined and
indemnify the Village against any claims arising under or related to the payment of
wages in accordance with the Prevailing Wage Act. The Illinois Department of Labor
publishes the prevailing wage rates on its website at
https//www.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/Rates.aspx WasteNot is
advised that the Department revises the prevailing wage rates and WasteNot has an
obligation to check the Department’s website for revisions.
F.​ Mutual Cooperation. The Village agrees to cooperate with WasteNot in the
performance of the Services, including meeting with WasteNot and providing WasteNot
with such non-confidential information that the VIllage may have that may be relevant
and helpful to WasteNot’s performance of the Services. WasteNot agrees to cooperate
with the Village in the performance of and the completion of the Services and with any
Contractors engaged by the Village.
G.​ Ownership. Designs, drawings, plans, specifications, photos, reports, information,
observations, calculations, notes and any other documents, data, or information, in any
form, prepared, collected, or received by WasteNot in connection with any or all of the
Services to be performed under this Agreement (“Documents”) are deemed the
exclusive property of WasteNot. At the WasteNot’s request, or upon termination of this
Agreement, the Village will cause the Documents to be promptly delivered to the
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H.​ Freedom of Information Act. WasteNot agrees to maintain, without charge to the
Village, all records and documents for projects of the Village in compliance with the
Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. In addition, WasteNot must produce
records which are responsive to a request received by the Village under the Freedom of
Information Act so that the Village may provide records to those requesting them within
the time frames required. If additional time is necessary to compile records in response
to a request, then WasteNot must notify the Village and if possible, the Village will
request an extension so as to comply with the Act. In the event that the Village is found
to have not complied with the Freedom of Information Act due to WasteNot’s failure to
WasteNot documents or otherwise appropriately respond to a request under the Act,
then WasteNot will indemnify and hold the Village harmless, and pay all amounts to
determined to be due including but not limited to fines, costs, attorney’s fees and
penalties.
I.​ Exclusivity. In return for WasteNot timely and satisfactory performing its obligations
under this Agreement, the Village shall not authorize any other entity to operate a
stand-alone residential and commercial food scrap collection program during the term of
this Agreement. This Section shall not apply to any agreement with the Village for solid
waste collection including the Village’s agreement with Lakeshore Recycling, which
currently provides waste collection to Village residents, including landscape waste
collection.
SECTION 6.

GENERAL PROVISIONS.

A.​ Amendment. No amendment or modification to this Agreement shall be effective
unless and until the amendment or modification is in writing, properly approved in
accordance with applicable procedures, and executed.
B.​ Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by the Village or by the
WasteNot without the prior written consent of the other party.
C.​ Binding Effect. The terms of the Agreement will bind and insure to the benefit of
the Parties to this Agreement and their agents, successors, and assigns.
D.​ Notice. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be delivered (1) personally, (2) by a reputable overnight
courier, (3) by certified mail, return receipt requested, and deposited in the U.S.
Mail, postage prepaid, or (4) by email. Unless otherwise expressly provided in
this Agreement, notices shall be deemed received upon the earlier of (a) actual
receipt; (b) one business day after deposit with an overnight courier as evidenced
by a receipt of deposit; (c) three business days following deposit in the U.S. mail,
as evidenced by a return receipt; (d) time-stamp email was sent. By notice
complying with the requirements of this Section, each Party shall have the right to
change the address or the addressee, or both, for all future notices and
communications to the other party, but no notice of a change of addressee or
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Notices and communications to the Village shall be addressed to, and delivered at, the following
address:
Village of Pingree Grove
555 Reinking Road
Pingree Grove, IL 60140
Notice and communications to WasteNot shall be addressed to, and delivered at, the following
address:
WasteNot Inc.
ATTN: Lauren Kaszuba
2516 West Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
E. Third Party Beneficiary. No claim as a third-party beneficiary under this
Agreement by any person, firm, or corporation shall be made or be valid against
the Village.
F. Governing Laws. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced
in accordance with internal laws, but not the conflicts of laws, rules, of the State
of Illinois.
G. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties to this Agreement or supersedes all prior agreements and
negotiations between the parties, whether written or oral relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement.
H. Waiver. Neither the Village nor WasteNot is under any obligation to exercise any
of the rights granted to them in this Agreement except as it shall determine to be
in its best interest from time to time. The failure of the Village or WasteNot to
exercise at any time any such rights shall not be deemed or construed as a
waiver of that right, nor shall the future void or affect the Village’s or WasteNot’s
right to enforce such rights or any other rights.
I. Exhibits. Exhibits A is attached to this Agreement, and by this reference
incorporated in and made part of, this Agreement. In the event of a conflict
between the Exhibits and the text of this Agreement, the text of this Agreement
shall control.
Village of Pingree Grove

ATTEST:

By: ______________________

By: ______________________
Village Clerk

WASTENOT, INC.

ATTEST

By: ______________________

By: ______________________

Its: ______________________

Title: _____________________
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Exhibit A: WasteNot Franchise Agreement For Food Scrap Compost
Collection
Company Name: WasteNot, Inc.
Prepared for: Village of Pingree Grove

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CONTENTS OF THIS PROPOSAL
Scope of Services - Technical Requirements
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Pricing Matrix
Billing, Invoicing, & Payment
Year Round Service, Collection Days, Service Window
Food Scraps & Accepted Compostables
Residential Collection Approach
Container Signage
Data, Impact, Metrics, & Reporting
Residential Collection Location

Scope of Services - Performance Requirements
●​ Residential Customer Service
●​ Protection Of Property
●​ Authorization
ATTACHMENTS
●​ Attachment A: Complete List Of Accepted Items For Residential Customers

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Scope of Services - Technical Requirements
PRICING + ELIGIBLE BUILDING MATRIX
EXCLUSIVE HAULER PRICING
Building Type

Receptacle

# of
Receptacles

Bi-weekly
collection
(every other
week)

Single Family
Residential/Mul
ti-Family
Residential

5-Gallon Bucket

1

$27/Month

Single Family
Residential/Mul
ti-Family
Residential

5-Gallon Bucket

2

$38/Month

Commercial

32-Gallon Cart,
64-Gallon Cart,
Larger Options
Available

1

$37.50/32-Gallo
n Cart

Notes

PRICING PER
SERVICE. Cart
price subject to
reduction per
additional cart.

BILLING, INVOICING, & PAYMENT
●​ All customers (residential and commercial), are billed for an auto-recurring
subscription based on their selected service plan.
●​ This subscription can be canceled at any time within one service.
●​ Billing for residential members occurs once every 4 weeks.
●​ Billing for commercial and multiunit customers occurs either weekly or biweekly
(every other week), depending on service frequency.
●​ All members enter payment information upon signup. They have the choice to pay
via credit/debit card or connect directly to a bank account.
●​ Members can change their payment method or account holder information at any
time using their online portal.
●​ All payments are processed through a widely-used, highly secure, and FDIC-insured
payment processor.

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●​ All customers have access to full billing history and downloadable PDF invoices.
These are available at any time through the customer portal.

YEAR ROUND SERVICE, COLLECTION DAYS, SERVICE WINDOW
●​ All of WasteNot’s service offerings— residential, commercial, multi-unit, and event
service— are offered year round.
●​ WasteNot also has seasonal offerings such as pumpkin collection and holiday tree
collection.
●​ Each participating resident will be serviced between the hours of 7AM and 5PM, in
accordance with the Village’s requirements.
●​ Should a holiday occur on a scheduled pickup date, WasteNot will not skip the
service date. Instead, WasteNot will schedule an alternative pickup date in
accordance with the requirements of The Village. This ensures consistent, clean, and
convenient service for all members.
FOOD SCRAPS & ACCEPTED COMPOSTABLES
WasteNot is proud to accept all of the compostable items required by the Village, in
addition to many compostable items not accepted by other haulers, including commercially
compostable bio-plastics, packaging, and takeout containers. Our comprehensive list of
accepted items is as follows:
●​ All food waste (cooked or raw), including, but not limited to:
○​ fruits & vegetables
○​ coffee grounds/filters, tea, tea bags
○​ meat, fish, bones, seafood, and seafood shells
○​ eggshells, nut shells, nuts, pits, spices, and herbs
○​ dairy & non-dairy alternatives
○​ baked goods & grains
○​ flour, sugar
●​ all BPI-certified products, certified compostable plastics (soft or rigid), and any
products marked as “commercially compostable”
●​ 100% paper products, including:
○​ paper towels
○​ egg cartons
○​ napkins
○​ paper sugar packets
○​ kraft paper bags
○​ flour & sugar bags
○​ newspaper
●​ 100% paper products that are wet or soiled
●​ pizza boxes
●​ natural fibers/products, including:
○​ 100% cork

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○​ 100% silk
○​ 100% cotton
○​ 100% wood
○​ 100% bamboo
○​ 100% sugarcane
yard waste, flowers, plant trimmings
cellulose sponges & natural loofahs
Pet food, pet fur, untreated human hair, nail clippings
Houseplants, weeds, soil, plant clippings & trimmings

The graphic of acceptable items we share with our customers is attached (see Attachment
1).
RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION APPROACH
WasteNot uses an innovative approach to residential compost collection that is centered on
the engagement, convenience, satisfaction, and retention of our customers.
●​ Prior to Pingree Grove’s desired start date, WasteNot will establish an enrollment
period in which each eligible household will have the opportunity to enroll in the
food scrap collection program. Enrollment will remain open throughout the duration
of the partnership with Pingree Grove.
●​ Using an online signup form, each interested household will provide contact
information, payment information, and collection preferences. Then, a personal
WasteNot portal will be created, formalizing the resident’s membership.
●​ Based on initial enrollment, WasteNot will use its routing software to determine the
optimal routes and pickup days for each participating member.
●​ On the first service day, each member will receive their first 5-gallon bucket.
●​ During the week, the member will begin filling the bucket with any of the
compostable materials accepted by WasteNot (see attachment 1 for accepted
materials).
●​ As they are filling the bucket, members can store their bucket wherever they prefer,
indoors or outdoors. Customers can use the WasteNot Shop to purchase items like a
countertop caddy and compostable liners to make their experience even more
convenient. However, these items are not necessary.
●​ On each following service day, the member will leave their filled 5-gallon bucket in
the predetermined location of their choice. WasteNot will collect the filled bucket
and swap it out with an empty, industrially cleaned and sanitized bucket.
●​ This circular, swap-out system continues on the regularly scheduled days for as long
as the member opts into the program.
●​ Using their personal portal, a WasteNot member has the ability at any time to:
○​ change, or cancel service
○​ view their impact metrics
○​ update their billing/contact information or change their service address

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○​ update their account preferences such as email, phone, and opt in for
reminders or notifications
○​ refer and receive referral rewards
○​ contact our support team and further engage with WasteNot
CONTAINER SIGNAGE
WasteNot recognizes that clean, attractive, and well-labeled containers are key to program
success. WasteNot uses a trusted vendor for its custom, weatherproof container signage
typically lasting longer than five years.
DATA, IMPACT, METRICS, & REPORTING
Food scrap collection is one of the easiest and most efficient ways to reduce a home,
business, or the Village’s environmental impact. Diverting food scraps from the landfill
prevents emission of methane gas, a greenhouse gas nearly 20 times more potent than
carbon dioxide. For every pound of waste the Village of Pingree Grove composts, the
equivalent of more than 1.75 pounds of carbon emissions are eliminated from the Village’s
footprint. The emissions reduction and positive impact on local air quality is even greater
after accounting for WasteNot’s use of an electric fleet instead of diesel trucks. WasteNot
weighs every account’s container at every collection to determine how many pounds of
compost are diverted each service. Using this detailed information, we are able to provide a
robust and interactive reporting system for the Village and its residents.
Metrics for Residents
At any time, residential members can log into their portal to view how much they have
composted, and the positive environmental impact it has. Reported metrics include:
●​ pounds of compost diverted from the landfill
●​ the carbon emissions equivalency of the amount diverted
●​ conversions of these stats that make the carbon emissions impact easier for
members to conceptualize, such as:
○​ miles driven equivalency
○​ gallons of gas avoided
○​ seedlings planted
Metrics for Pingree Grove
WasteNot can provide impact reports quarterly or as often as requested by Village
administrators. An example report is attached (see Attachment 3). The impact reports will
include cumulative metrics encompassing all participating members and institutions in
Pingree Grove, whether that be residents, businesses, or Village facilities.
●​ Reports will include the number of participating residential and commercial
members,
●​ Reports will include the cumulative total of compost diverted from landfills (in lbs)
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●​ The primary objective of WasteNot’s reporting is to contextualize the impact of the
program and how it advances the Village’s overall sustainability goals. Upon request,
WasteNot can help convert the metrics it traditionally reports into those most
relevant to the Village.
●​ WasteNot can also advise on how best to communicate metrics to the public,
lawmakers, or other relevant parties.
●​ Individual commercial accounts always have access to their impact metrics, just like
residents. Upon request, WasteNot can provide the Village with impact reports
specific to particular businesses, institutions, or Village facilities.
RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION LOCATION
Top-of-Drive, Door-to-Door, and End of Driveway collection points are standard operating
procedures for WasteNot’s residential service. Members specify the exact location most
suitable for the container swap and are encouraged to upload a photo of this location to
their account. These procedures ensure seamless swaps that avoid unnecessary scheduling
and traffic impacts.
With an exclusive agreement, WasteNot will require a standardized location for residential
collection. Should the Village enter an exclusive agreement with WNC, WNC will work with
the Village to determine the standardized location.
COMMERCIAL COLLECTION LOCATION
WasteNot is willing and able to provide collection service for any commercial partner in
Pingree Grove in the rear of the business premises.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
WasteNot employs a full service marketing team that is ready and able to provide Pingree
Grove with Village website landing page design, program educational materials, and more
to ensure that the residents of Pingree Grove are aware and educated on WasteNot’s
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Scope of Services - Performance Requirements
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
●​ WasteNot has a team dedicated to customer service that is able to answer any
questions members have about service, container swaps, and acceptable items, and
ready to assist members with any account inquiries/needs.
●​ WasteNot has an internal policy that all customer service requests get
acknowledged and answered within 24 hours. Our typical response time is much
quicker, with an average response time of less than 4 hours.
●​ In addition to our dedicated support team, we run a daily dispatch system that
provides a constant line of communication between our drivers and support team
while service routes occur. This allows us to prevent most issues before they even
arise, and equips our drivers with the ability to correct most customer service
requests immediately as they come in.
●​ A primary focus of our vetting, hiring, and training processes for drivers is the ability
to provide outstanding customer service. These processes allow our drivers to serve
as an extension of our in-office support team and ensure customer satisfaction is at
the forefront of WasteNot’s operations. Our drivers are equipped to answer nearly any
question a customer might have and their personability is frequently cited in positive
reviews of WasteNot’s service.
●​ WasteNot uploads photos of every container swap to ensure a successful service.
Not only does this tool provide us with the information necessary to resolve issues
quickly and accurately, it gives us a historical record we use to ensure service
remains consistent week-to-week.
●​ To facilitate quick receipt and resolution of customer requests, WasteNot built a
customer portal that allows members to handle common support requests on their
own, if they so choose. This includes actions such as canceling service, viewing
upcoming and past service days, determining accepted items, and tracking
environmental impact.
●​ WasteNot has a custom, automated reminder system that members can opt to use.
The system sends text messages and/or emails directly to members to remind them
the night before service occurs.
PROTECTION OF PROPERTY
WNC shall take all reasonable actions to avoid damage as a result of its operations including
damage to existing sidewalks, curbs, streets, alleys, trees, parkways, pavements, utilities,
adjoining property, and the property of the Village and others. WNC agrees to repair any
damage thereto or replace damaged items specifically caused by WNC’s operations.
AUTHORIZATION
WNC agrees to provide food scrap collection unless authorization to suspend collection is
obtained from the Village. This authorization may be verbal, by the request from the firm and
the authorization by the Village.

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Attachments
●​ Attachment 1: List Of Accepted Items

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MEETING DATE:
ITEM:

MOTION:

STAFF CONTACT:

Village Board Agenda Supplement
Agenda Item No: 7.b.
March 16, 2026
An Ordinance Amending Village Code Title 9 Water and Wastewater, Chapter 3
Fees, Rates and Charges, Section 9-3-1, Subsections D. and E.
I move to approve an ordinance amending Village Code Section 9-3-1:
Combined Water and Sewer Service Charge, Subsections D. User Rates, and E.
Additional Fees for All Users, of Title 9 Water and Wastewater, Chapter 3 Fees,
Rates and Charges.
Andy Ferrini, Village Manager
Albert Walczak, Finance Director

Purpose:
Consider proposed changes to the Village’s code as it pertains to the combined water and sewer service charge.
Background:
Every seven years, the water and sewer service charge calculation in the Village Code must be updated. The
current calculation began on November 1, 2019, and was based on the previous year’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)
for water and sewer. Under the existing Ordinance, the water and sewer service charge increases each year on
November 1 by the greater of the prior year’s CPI or 2%. The Village Code authorized these annual adjustments
through November 1, 2025, with the resulting rate schedule remaining in effect through October 31, 2026. To
keep the water and sewer service charge calculation current, the Village Code must be amended to allow the
annual adjustments to continue through November 1, 2033.
The proposed Ordinance would maintain the existing policy of increasing the usage rate annually by the greater
of 2% or inflation, while adding a maximum annual increase cap of 7%.
Options:
1. Approve the Ordinance amending the Village’s Code
2. Do not approve the ordinance amending the Village’s Code. Staff will await further direction from the
Village Board.
Financial Impact:
Steady increases in utility fees are important for any Village to keep pace with both anticipated and unanticipated
inflation, and the rising costs associated with operating and maintaining water and sewer systems. This is
particularly important for Pingree Grove given the significant water and sewer infrastructure obligations the
Village must continue to construct, operate, and maintain, including the WWTP, Water Tower 2, and other related
facilities.
Recommendation:
Staff recommend the approval of the ordinance amending the Village Code.
Enclosures:
1. Ordinance Amending Village Code Section 9-3-1: Combined Water and Sewer Service Charge, Subsection
D. User Rates of Title 9 Water and Wastewater, Chapter 3, Fees, Rates, and Charges

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VILLAGE OF PINGREE GROVE
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-O-XX

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VILLAGE CODE SECTION 9-3-1: COMBINED WATER AND SEWER
SERVICE CHARGE, SUBSECTIONS D. USER RATES, AND E. ADDITIONAL FEES FOR ALL USERS, OF
TITLE 9 WATER AND WASTEWATER, CHAPTER 3 FEES, RATES AND CHARGES,
IN THE VILLAGE OF PINGREE GROVE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PASSED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF PINGREE GROVE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
THIS 16TH DAY OF MARCH 2026

PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM BY AUTHORITY
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF PINGREE GROVE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
THIS 16TH DAY OF MARCH2026

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ORDINANCE NO: 2026-O-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VILLAGE CODE SECTION 9-3-1: COMBINED WATER AND SEWER
SERVICE CHARGE, SUBSECTIONS D. USER RATES, AND E. ADDITIONAL FEES FOR ALL USERS, OF
TITLE 9 WATER AND WASTEWATER, CHAPTER 3 FEES, RATES AND CHARGES,
IN THE VILLAGE OF PINGREE GROVE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS

WHEREAS, the Village of Pingree Grove (the “Village”) is not a home rule municipality
within Article VII, Section 6A of the Illinois Constitution and, pursuant to the powers granted to
it under 65 ICLS 5/1-1-1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Pingree Grove operates a public potable water system and a
sanitary sewage collection and treatment system; and,
WHEREAS, the Village of Pingree Grove currently maintains Village Code Section 9-3-1
establishing water and sewer rates for the Village of Pingree Grove; and,
WHEREAS, the Village of Pingree Grove Board of Trustees have determined that this
amendment is necessary and advantageous and supports the public health, welfare, and safety
of the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Pingree Grove, Kane County, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION ONE: ORDINANCE AMENDED.
Village Code Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 1, shall be amended with the revisions to subsection D.,
as indicated below:
D. User Rates:
1. Residential Base User Rates: Residential base user rates shall be established based upon
the following table of charges, as combined water and sewer base fee and usage rates.
Combined Monthly Base Fee:

$45.00

Combined Consumption Charge:

$7.00 9.15 per 1,000 gallons

2. Nonresidential, Industrial and Commercial User Rates: Non-residential, industrial and
commercial base user rates shall be established based upon the following table of charges, as
combined water and sewer base fee and usage rates.
Combined Monthly Base Fee:

$45.00

Combined Consumption Charge:

$7.00 9.15 per 1,000 gallons

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3. Water Meter Charges: All use of water meters in the Village shall be subject to the
following meter charge schedule:
Meter Size

Monthly Charge

1 inch or smaller

No additional charge

1.5 inches

$34.00 $43.58

2 inches

$42.00 $53.83

3 inches

$68.00 $87.15

4 inches

$120.00 $153.80

6 inches

$150.00 $192.25

For water meters of any alternate size not specified above, or for sizes larger than six inches (6"),
the monthly water meter charge shall be established by the Public Works Director.
4. Application oOf Monthly Base Fee: Monthly base fees shall be assessed on a per-unit basis.
For all properties, where a single meter serves more than one unit, the account associated with
the meter shall have a monthly base fee assessed for each such unit. Applicable usage charges
and applicable meter fees shall be assessed per-meter (e.g. where one meter serves three units,
three base fees shall be payable, along with one meter fee and one usage fee). For purposes of
this section, an individual “unit” shall include any separate residential domicile (e.g. apartment,
condominium or other separately occupiable residential space meeting applicable building
codes), and shall include any separately inhabited, leased or occupied commercial or industrial
space (e.g. separately rented or inhabited office units, warehouse units or similar divisions).
5. Annual Increase In Certain Charges: The consumption charge outlined above, and the
monthly meter charge outlined above, shall be automatically increased by the greater of two
percent (2%) or the consumer price index (CPI);, however, any price increase permitted under
this Section shall not exceed seven percent (7%). This adjustment shall occur automatically, each
year, on November 1 of each year, starting on November 1, 202619 and continuing thereafter
until after completion of the November 1, 2032025 rate adjustment. For purposes of this
ordinance, CPI shall be determined by using the positive increase (if any) in the CPIConsumer
Price Index for all urban consumers, for all items, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, as
determined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. In determining the CPI adjustment,
the Village shall evaluate the most recent ascertainable list of twelve (12)-month CPIconsumer
price index changes for the one-year lookback period (e.g. the preceding year's November to the
current year's October, if available), and shall use the greatest calculated twelve (12)-month
adjustment in that one-year lookback as that year's CPIpl.
SECTION TWO: ORDINANCE AMENDED.
Village Code Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 1, shall be amended with the revisions to subsection E.,
as indicated below:
E. Additional Fees fFor All Users:
1. If water service is ordered to be shut off In the event that water service is shut off for any
reason, other than for repairs to the primary water valve, for the service, there shall be a seventy
five dollar ($75.00) reactivation fee owed at the time of reactivation regardless of whether the
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shut-off was successfully completed (including instances where the shut-off valve is inoperable
or where conditions prohibit shut-off valve access) . A fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)
will be charged for any reactivation outside of the normal daily operation schedule of the Public
Works Department. Reactivation shall not occur unless all past due amounts are paid in full. The
user shall also be responsible for any costs of reactivation, including any inspection charges.
SECTION THREE: GENERAL PROVISIONS.
REPEALER: All Ordinances or portions thereof in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed,
amended to be consistent with this requirement, or superseded by this requirement.
SEVERABILITY: Should any provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction; the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect the same as if the invalid
provision had not been a part of the Ordinance.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided for under Illinois law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Pingree
Grove, Kane County, Illinois, this 16th day of March 2026 by roll call vote.
Aye

Nay

Absent

Abstain

President Amber Kubiak
Trustee Luke Hall
Trustee Adam Hagg
Trustee Ed Tarnow
Trustee Kevin Pini
Trustee Robert Wangles
Trustee Andrew McCurdy

Amber Kubiak, President of the Board of Trustees
Village of Pingree Grove
ATTEST:

(SEAL)

Laura L. Ortega, Clerk
Village of Pingree Grove

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Village Board Agenda Supplement
Agenda Item No: 9. a.
MEETING DATE:

March 16, 2026

ITEM:

Pond Maintenance Discussion

MOTION:

None, Discussion

STAFF CONTACT:

Andy Ferrini, Village Manager
Pat Doherty, Public Works Director

Purpose:
To discuss the process for a pond maintenance feasibility study within the Village. A study is being
considered to better understand the long-term and ongoing maintenance needs of the ponds.
Background:
Currently, there are 16 ponds within the Village of Pingree Grove that the Village is responsible for
maintaining as part of its stormwater management system. There are other “ponds” throughout the
Village; however, they are either private or federally protected wetlands that we are not authorized to
treat.
A pond feasibility study would evaluate conditions such as sediment accumulation, assess whether and
when dredging may be necessary, and identify a long-term and sustainable maintenance strategy for the
Village’s pond system.
The Village currently performs maintenance activities to support pond function, including treatments to
maintain ecosystem health, reduce erosion, and ensure the ponds continue to function properly for
stormwater management. These efforts are typically performed on an as-needed basis. A feasibility
study would build on these existing maintenance practices by providing a more comprehensive longterm understanding of pond conditions and helping to prioritize and plan future maintenance needs.
Options:
1. Obtain proposals for a pond maintenance feasibility study.
2. Continue current treatments with occasional special projects as identified by staff.
Financial Impact:
1. ± $50,000 from Special Service Area (SSA) Funds in fiscal year 2027
Recommendation:
Staff recommend soliciting proposals to see what options are available for further analysis of pond
maintenance.
Enclosures:
Pond Map of Village of Pingree Grove

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Village Board Agenda Supplement
Agenda Item No: 9. b.
MEETING DATE:

March 16, 2026

ITEM:

Summary of 2026 Annual Police Report

MOTION:

None.

STAFF CONTACT:

Chris Harris, Chief of Police

Background/Summary:
Chief Harris will provide a summary of the 2025 Annual Police Department Report.

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT

PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Abstract
The Pingree Grove Police Department was founded in 2006 with the hiring of the first part-time
Chief of Police. The agency has developed and grown into a full-time police department now
serving over 11,000 residents and over 40 local businesses.

Chief of Police Christopher Harris
[email protected]

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION

PAGE

Letter to the Village President, Board of Trustees, Business Community
and Residents

2

Mission / Vision Statement and Core Values of the Police Department

3

Organizational Structure and Members Years of Service

4

New Hires / Promotions

5

Safest City

6

Calls for Service

7

Index Crime Comparison

8

Arrest and Crash Report Summary

10

General Information and Case Summary

11

Yearly Investigation Summary

12

Vehicle Crash Data and Statistics

16

Traffic Citations and Call Types

18

Arrest Report

19

Police Department Fleet

20

Records Request

21

Police and Community Activities

22

Acknowledgements

24

Training

30

Pursuit Statistics

32

Use of Force Reporting

34

Animal Control Report

39

Prescription Drop-Off

40

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
LETTER TO THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTS
This 2025 Annual Report outlines the achievements, progress, and ongoing efforts of the Pingree
Grove Police Department as we uphold our commitment to delivering excellent service to the
Village of Pingree Grove. Nationwide, law enforcement agencies face ongoing challenges, including
recruiting and retaining qualified officers, maintaining officer wellness and morale, and proactively
addressing shifting crime patterns. Despite these obstacles, the Pingree Grove Police Department
continues to prioritize proper training, equipment, and readiness to meet the needs of our
expanding community.
I sincerely thank our sworn officers and professional support staff for their steadfast dedication,
professionalism, and service to residents and those seeking police assistance. Our mission is to
serve with integrity and dedication, preserve life, enforce the law, and collaborate with the
community to improve the quality of life in Pingree Grove, and this remains central to our daily
actions and interactions.
Throughout 2025, the Police Department focused on enhancing organizational stability and future
readiness through strategic hiring, extensive training, succession planning, and ongoing
operational reviews. We continued our valued partnerships with community groups such as Special
Olympics of Illinois and the Shop With A Cop Foundation, while actively involving residents through
events such as Touch-A-Truck, the Independence Day celebration, National Night Out, and the
annual tree lighting ceremony.
I want to express my gratitude to Village President Amber Kubiak, Village Manager Andrew Ferrini,
the Board of Trustees, and all of the Village staff for their ongoing support, collaboration, and trust
in the Police Department. Together, we are dedicated to enhancing public safety, building
community trust, and promoting the Village of Pingree Grove's growth and success.

Respectfully submitted,
Christopher Harris
Chief of Police

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
MISSION / VISION STATEMENT / CORE VALUES
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Pingree Grove Police Department to provide services with integrity and
dedication, to preserve life, to enforce the law, and to work in partnership with the community to
enhance the quality of life in the Village of Pingree Grove.
Vision Statement
Through innovative thinking and goal setting, we are committed to delivering unparalleled service
to our community. We will continue to strengthen community relationships and public trust while
striving for excellence through employee development, self-discipline, and strong leadership.
Core Values
Integrity – We are committed to the enforcement of laws and the preservation of order and
property. We are honest, truthful, and consistent in our words and actions, and therefore worthy
of the public’s trust. We exercise discretion in a manner that is beyond reproach. We do not accept
gifts or special considerations as a consequence of our office.
Professionalism – We treat the public and our colleagues with courtesy and respect. We
understand that our appearance, words, and demeanor contribute to the public’s confidence in
us. We are responsive to the community and deliver services promptly and efficiently.
Fairness and Impartiality – We act with fairness, restraint, and impartiality in carrying out our
duties. We work with the community to continually understand and overcome cultural influences
and unconscious biases. We understand that our actions, combined with the way we treat
members of the community, contribute to our “legitimacy” in the eyes of the public.
Teamwork – We work together as one organization in carrying out the mission of the department;
our respective units do not act as distinct “silos” from one another. As individual members of the
department, we are respectful to each other and work collectively to solve problems and serve
the community.
Efficiency – We keep abreast of standard procedures, legal issues, and innovative topics in modern
policing through regular training. We exercise rigor in thinking strategically about identifying
trends, exploring alternative solutions, and solving problems.
Advocacy and Empathy – We have compassion for victims of crime. As members of the
community, we have respect for and promote the diversity of the community. We advocate for
social and other supportive services for victims, youth, and others involved in the criminal justice
system.
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT

Deputy Chief Jeffrey Pokorney – Hire Date: 02/04/2008
Chief of Police Christopher Harris – Hire Date: 04/07/2008
Administrative Assistant Sherry Miscevich – Hire Date: 05/04/2009
Records Clerk Paula Hercog – Hire Date: 08/17/2017
Patrol Officer Greg McCulloch – Hire Date: 07/02/2018
Patrol Officer (Part-Time) Eric Villanueva – Hire Date: 12/16/2019
Patrol Sergeant Daniel Charal – Hire Date: 10/18/2021
Patrol Sergeant Jack Ferron – Hire Date: 11/15/2021
Patrol Sergeant Riley Jensen – Hire Date: 01/18/2022
Patrol Officer Ryan Sears – Hire Date: 08/29/2022
Patrol Officer Jeffrey Chandler – Hire Date: 11/14/2022
Patrol Officer Jonathan Garcia – Hire Date: 02/06/2023
Patrol Officer Blake Stewart – Hire Date: 09/18/2023
Patrol Officer Robert Jacobsen – Hire Date: 10/02/2023
Records Clerk (Part-Time) Abigail Miscevich – Hire Date 04/13/2024
Patrol Officer Connor Charbonneau – Hire Date: 07/09/2024
Patrol Officer Evenly Hinojosa-Sanchez – Hire Date 12/30/2024
Patrol Officer Michael Carey – Hire Date 12/30/2024
Patrol Officer Richard Gonzaga – Hire Date 12/30/2024
Patrol Officer Mahir Ayyad – Hire Date 09/29/2025

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT

Officer
Evenly Hinojosa-Sanchez

Officer
Michael Carey

Officer
Richard Gonzaga

Sergeant
Jack Ferron

Officer
Mahir Ayyad

Evenly Hinojosa-Sanchez was hired in December 2024 to fill an available position. She began her
career at the LaGrange Park Police Department after graduating from the Southwest Illinois College
Police Academy in 2023. Evenly also holds an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Morton
College.
Michael Carey started his career with the Streamwood Police Department in 2017 after attending
the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. He briefly moved to the private sector but decided to
return to Law Enforcement. In December 2024, Michael fulfilled Illinois training requirements and
was hired by the Village of Pingree Grove to fill an available position. He holds a Bachelor’s degree
in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Western Illinois University.
Richard Gonzaga was hired in December 2024 to fill an available position and attended the
Suburban Law Enforcement Academy for the Pingree Grove Police Department, graduating in April
2025. He holds an Associate’s degree in Health and Fitness from McHenry County College.
Jack Ferron was promoted to Sergeant in September 2025. He previously worked for the Aurora
Police Department and the City of Posen before joining the Pingree Grove Police Department in
November 2021. Currently, Jack is the department’s firearm instructor, CPR/AED/First Aid
Instructor, Stop the Bleed Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and High-Risk Traffic Stops Instructor.
Additionally, Sergeant Ferron serves as a reservist in the Army National Guard, holding the rank of
Staff Sergeant.
Mahir Ayyad was hired in September 2025 to fill an available position. He started his career at the
Darien Police Department after graduating from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy in 2024.

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT

VILLAGE OF PINGREE GROVE MAKES

City safety rankings primarily depend on the most recent FBI crime data (2024 figures published in
2025), combined with demographic information and a proprietary safety study. These rankings
classify cities as either “safest” or “dangerous” strictly based on reported crime rates and do not
attempt to characterize communities beyond these figures. In 2025, the Village of Pingree Grove
was ranked the 2nd safest city in Illinois.
The analysis relies on crime data voluntarily provided by jurisdictions via the FBI’s SRS and NIBRS
systems. Cities might be excluded if they do not submit complete data or have populations below
a state-specific threshold. To minimize the influence of statistical outliers, only cities with
populations exceeding the state’s median reporting population are included.
Since reporting is voluntary and factors like commuter populations, college campuses, or prisons
can influence per-capita crime rates, the rankings might not fully capture all community conditions.
However, FBI data is used to ensure consistent comparisons across the country.
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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
CALLS FOR SERVICE

TOTAL DISPATCH NUMBERS GENERATED BY KANECOMM DISPATCH
(KANE COUNTY DISPATCH CENTER)
6000

5000

5090

4830

2023

2024

5150

4000

3000

3249

3458

2021

2022

2000

1000

0

2025

Over the past five years, the Pingree Grove Police Department has seen a steady rise in calls for
service, driven by community growth and higher demand for police assistance. Call volume grew
from 3,249 in 2021 to 3,458 in 2022, then jumped to 5,090 in 2023. Although there was a slight
drop to 4,830 calls in 2024, activity increased again in 2025 to 5,150, the highest in five years.
Since 2021, annual call volume has increased by about 45%, adding nearly 2,000 calls.
This ongoing growth has directly affected department operations. Increased call volume means
more officer dedicated to responses, investigations, reports, and follow-ups. As residential and
commercial development rises in Pingree Grove, the need for patrols, traffic enforcement,
proactive policing, and community engagement has grown accordingly. Although 2024 saw a slight
stabilization, the overall demand for services remains much higher than before 2023, creating a
new, elevated operational baseline.
The Pingree Grove Police Department is continuously assessing staffing levels, training
requirements, deployment strategies, and resource distribution to stay responsive, professional,
and capable of addressing the community's changing needs.
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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
REPORTED CRIME CATEGORIES

2024

2025

0
0
0
10
5
0

0
1
0
24
6
0

0
0
0

2
0
7

5
12
5
0

5
3
0
2

2
13
0

2
9
0

Deceptive Practice
Forgery
Theft of Labor / Service
All Other Deceptions

13
0
1
27

16
0
0
26

TOTAL CRIMES REPORTED

93

103

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS
Homicide
Criminal Sexual Abuse
Robbery
Battery
Assault
Reckless Homicide
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY
Burglary
Burglary to Residence
Burglary to Vehicle
THEFTS
Felony
Misdemeanor
Retail Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
Felony
Misdemeanor
Arson
DECEPTIONS

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
REPORTED CRIMES COMPARISONS

2024

Crimes Against
Persons
16%
Burglary
0%

Deceptions
44%

Theft
24%

Criminal Damage
16%

2025
Crimes Against
Persons
30%

Deceptions
41%

Burglary
9%

Criminal Damage
10%

Theft
10%

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
2024

2025

Crimes Against Persons

14

30

Crimes Against Property

2

8

Crimes Against Society

73

69

Arrests for Outside Agencies

8

8

Juvenile Arrests

7

7

TOTAL CRIMINAL ARRESTS

104

122

TRAFFIC CITATIONS

2024

2025

From Accidents

103

120

Driving Under the Influence

23

16

Driving While Suspended

48

53

Insurance Violations

105

108

Other Traffic Arrests

413

598

TOTAL TRAFFIC CITATIONS

692

895

TRAFFIC CRASHES

2024

2025

Fatal Crashes

0

0

Personal Injury

28

29

Property Damage

115

130

TOTAL CRASHES

143

159

ARREST SUMMARY / TRAFFIC DATA
CRIMINAL ARRESTS

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

2024

2025

Calls for Service

4,830

5,150

Miles Patrolled

125,114

120,153

Outside Agency Assists

315

358

Total Parking Violations

1,097

1,203

Vehicle Impound Fees

$14,000

$14,000

INVESTIGATIONS

2024

2025

CASES ASSIGNED

2024

2025

Felony Cases

31

52

Misdemeanor Cases

185

177

Non-Criminal Cases

2,792

3,062

TOTAL CASES ASSIGNED

3,008

3,291

CASES CLEARED

2024

2025

Felony Cases

24

50

Misdemeanor Cases

178

173

Non-Criminal Cases

3,080

3,062

TOTAL CASES CLEARED

3,015

3,285

GENERAL INFORMATION

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT

INVESTIGATIONS
YEARLY CASE COMPARISONS

3291

3285

3,300
3,250
3,200
3,150

2024

3,100
3,050

3,008

3015

Cases Assigned

Cases Cleared

2025

3,000
2,950
2,900
2,850

2025 CRIMINAL CASE REVIEW
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Outpost Tavern Burglary – Officers responded to an alarm at the business and found it had been
broken into. During the response, a KCSO Deputy located a vehicle in a nearby farm field. The
vehicle exited the field and fled, prompting a chase. The vehicle eventually crashed; one subject
fled the scene, while another was injured, identified, and taken to the hospital. Two offenders were
identified as members of a known burglary crew. The Illinois Gaming Commission was investigating
this crew and eventually took over the case. The two involved individuals have since been charged
with this burglary and several others and are awaiting trial.
Deceptive Practices – An unknown individual contacted the local Dunkin' and told the employee
they were a member of Dunkin' Corporate. The person convinced the employee to withdraw
several hundred dollars, go to another location, and deposit the money into a cryptocurrency
Bitcoin account. The offender(s) were located outside of the US.
Deceptive Practices – A resident provided personal banking details to an unknown individual
claiming to be from the US Postal Service. The subject then withdrew several thousand dollars from
the account. The offender(s) were traced to locations outside of the US.
Stolen Motor Vehicle – A contractor in town parked his vehicle on the street for the dealership to
pick up with a tow truck for repairs. Weeks later, the owner contacted the dealership, which stated
that the tow truck driver had not been able to locate the vehicle. The vehicle remains missing, and
the dealership has since closed. Several additional attempts to locate the vehicle have also been
unsuccessful.
Fraud – Unknown individuals obtained a resident's replacement debit card, leading to several
thousand dollars in unauthorized purchases. All efforts to locate the offenders have been
unsuccessful and have required investigators to travel out of state.
Aggravated Domestic Battery and Theft – The resident's boyfriend was charged with aggravated
domestic battery and escaped the state using the victim’s vehicle. Warrants were issued, and
authorities tracked the vehicle and suspect out of state. The offender was eventually detained and
brought back to Illinois to stand trial.
Harboring a Runaway – After several attempts to locate a runaway, the subject was finally found.
The individual was charged with harboring a runaway, and the runaway was returned.
Outpost Tavern Burglary – Officers responded to a business alarm. Upon arrival, they heard
commotion inside and called for additional assistance. Entry was secured, and after a thorough
search, the suspect was found hiding in the attic. The offender was charged with burglary and is
currently awaiting trial.

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Fraud/ID Theft – Someone unknown used a resident’s name and personal details to apply for an
apartment in Florida. The suspect was located out of state, and the case was referred to the
relevant agency.
Criminal Damage to Property – A family member damaged a resident’s vehicle and then left the
scene. The subject was later found and charged with the crime.
Harboring a Runaway and Obstructing Justice – After several attempts to locate the runaway, they
were finally found. An officer saw a vehicle leaving the residence, stopped it, and discovered the
runaway in the trunk along with the same person involved in April. Both the driver and the
individual were charged, and the runaway was returned.
Animal Neglect – A resident with a drug addiction and mental health issues allowed their dog to
run loose and refused to reclaim the animal. The resident was charged with animal neglect, and
the dog was subsequently handed over to a family member.
Burglary to Motor Vehicle (3), Criminal Trespass to Vehicle (2), Suspicious Incident (2) – Several
incidents involving burglary and trespass to motor vehicles, as well as a suspicious incident
captured on video, are believed to be interconnected. Efforts to locate or identify the offenders
have thus far been unsuccessful.
Burglary to Motor Vehicle, Suspicious Subjects, Recovered Stolen Vehicles (2) – The officer
responded to the area but was unable to locate the offenders. Later that morning, two juveniles
were found in town but could not be positively identified as the offenders. Later that day, two
stolen vehicles were found a few blocks from the burglary scene; these vehicles had been stolen
from the same town where the juveniles reside. Information regarding the stolen vehicles was
shared with the agency in the original town for further investigation.
Fraud – Unknown subject(s) gained access to the resident’s bank account and made several
thousand dollars in unauthorized purchases. Offender(s) were tracked out of state, and the case
was referred to a prospective agency for follow-up.
Criminal Damage to Property and Illegal Possession of a Firearm – Officers responded to a local
business for a verbal domestic incident where the male half damaged the female’s vehicle and fled.
The female reported that the male was also carrying a firearm. With help from KCSO, the male was
found nearby, taken into custody, and charged with both crimes.
Attempted Deceptive Practices – A subject claimed to sell farmland, asserting they represented the
owner. However, further investigation revealed that the owner was unaware of the property and
was not involved in any sale. The offender could not be identified.

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Possession of more than 2,000 grams of Cannabis and Intent to Deliver – The offender was detained
for a driving violation and found to be carrying cannabis in the vehicle. The individual faced multiple
charges related to both driving and criminal activity.
Fraud – The resident's account was used to transfer tens of thousands of dollars to an unknown
recipient. Investigation revealed that the recipient(s) were located outside the US, and the bank
stated they would follow up.
Deceptive Practices – The resident fell victim to the Microsoft Virus scam and lost thousands of
dollars. The offender or offenders were identified and tracked outside the US.
Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearm – Officers received information about a juvenile with a firearm
at a local park. They found several juveniles there, and further investigation revealed one in
possession of a stolen firearm. The juvenile faced multiple charges and was referred to KC Juvenile
Court.
Harboring a Runaway – Several checks of an area in town for a runaway led to a juvenile being
charged with Domestic Battery against the runaway and Harboring a Runaway. The runaway was
found and brought back.
Traffic Crash and Filing a False Police Report – Officers responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash
but found that the incident didn't match the initial report. After further investigation and reviewing
videos from nearby businesses, it was confirmed that the individual provided false details about
the crash. The subject was charged with multiple traffic violations and filing a false police report.
Criminal Sexual Assault, and other charges
Between July and November 2025, the Police Department investigated five incidents involving a
male suspect in town who assaulted and sexually assaulted females at his residence. In two cases,
the victims did not cooperate, leading to no charges. The remaining three cases involved victims
who cooperated and were willing to sign complaints. The suspect was charged in these three cases
with Battery, Domestic Battery, Aggravated Domestic Battery, Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint, and
Sexual Assault. He is currently in jail awaiting trial.

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VEHICLE CRASH STATISTICS
In 2025, our police department recorded 169 motor vehicle crashes, an increase from 140 in 2021,
indicating an 18% increase over five years. Of these incidents, 132 occurred during daylight and
36 at night. Only two crashes involved alcohol, and more than 7% included commercial vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports 17,140 traffic-related deaths
in the first half of 2025, down 9% from 18,680 in the same period of 2024. For the full first nine
months of 2025, NHTSA estimates 27,365 fatalities, a 6.4% decrease compared to the first nine
months of 2024. The vehicle miles traveled increased by 25 billion in the first half of 2024, about
5.3 billion more than the same period last year.

PINGREE GROVE CRASH DATA 2021 - 2025
160
140

135

140

NUMBER OF CRASHES

128
119

115

120

100

80

60

40

32

30

25

29

28

20

0
Injury

0

1

2

0

0

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

25

32

30

28

29

Fatality

0

1

2

0

0

Property Damage

115

119

128

135

140

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CRASH PERCENTAGES BY DAYS OF THE WEEK
Sunday, 14%
Saturday, 21%
Monday, 14%

Friday, 17%

Tuesday, 20%
Thursday, 7%
Wednesday, 7%
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

CRASH PERCENTAGES BY TIMES OF THE DAY

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TRAFFIC CITATIONS ISSUED
3000
2475

2500

NUMBER ISSUED

2000

1500

1287

1203

1097
1000

500

23

20

15
2021

413

338

330
17

0

895

770

712

2022

2023

16
2024

2025

DUI

17

15

20

23

16

IVC

330

338

770

413

895

Compliance/Parking?Ordinance Tickets

712

1287

2475

1097

1203

Types of Calls between 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
9-1-1 Hang-up
Animal Complaints
Assist Citizen
Burglar Alarms
Check Welfare
Custody Issue/Dispute
Damage to Property
Death Investigation
Disorderly Conduct
Disturbance
Domestic
Driving Complaint
Fireworks Complaint
Juvenile Complaints/Problems
Lockout
Mini-Bike Complaint
Missing Persons
Motorist Assist

29
145
585
97
130
12
42
8
6
17
131
109
8
90
58
26
10
148

Neighbor Dispute
Noise Complaint
Parking Complaint
Premise Check
Recovered Stolen Motor Vehicle
Roadway Obstruction
Sex Offender Contact
Solicitor Complaint
Stolen Motor Vehicle
Suicidal Subject/Attempt
Suspicious Circumstances
Suspicious Person/Vehicle
Theft
Traffic Stops
Traffic Signal Malfunction
Violation of Order of Protection
Warrant Arrests
Weapons

10
62
122
36
2
20
19
15
3
17
155
7
18
1,846
6
9
14
3

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ARRESTS
Sometimes, arrests become unavoidable. In such cases, officers are diverted from their regular
calls to transport inmates, process arrestees, and occasionally wait for approval from our State’s
Attorney’s Office for higher felony charges.
Nationally, in 2025, there were 133 arrests, covering both traffic and criminal law violations. This
number is higher than in previous years, and the crimes involved have become more serious. The
increase in arrests also correlates with the higher number of full-time officers compared to earlier
years. Further arrest information can be found on the Pingree Grove Police webpage under the
Arrest Blotter.

Number of Arrests
140

133

120
101
100
83
80
60

58

61

2021

2022

40
20
0

Aggravated Assault/Battery
Assault
Battery
Criminal Damage to Property
Criminal Sexual Assault
Criminal Trespass to Vehicle
Deceptive Practices
Domestic Battery
Driving Under the Influence
Driving While License Suspended/Revoked

2023

2024

2025

Drug Possession
Fleeing / Eluding Peace Officer
No Valid Illinois Driver's License
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Resisting a Peace Officer
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Unlawful Possession of Firearm w/o FOID
Unlawful Use of Weapon
Violation of Orders of Protection
Warrant Arrest
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POLICE DEPARTMENT FLEET

NUMBER
#105
#112
#113
#114
#115
#116
#100
#117
#118
#119
#101
#120

YEAR

2016
2021
2021
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2024
2024
2024
2025

MAKE
Ford
Ford
Ford
Dodge
Dodge
Dodge
Dodge

MODEL
Explorer
Explorer
Explorer
Durango
Durango
Durango
Durango

COLOR
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
WHITE
BLACK

ASSIGNED
Court / Training
Sergeants / Patrol
Court / Training
Patrol
Patrol
Sergeants
Chief

Dodge

Ram1500

WHITE

Traffic / Patrol

Dodge

Durango

WHITE

Patrol

Dodge

Durango

WHITE

Patrol

Dodge

Durango

WHITE

Deputy Chief

Dodge

Durango

BLACK

Patrol

WHITE

MILEAGE

107,791
37,927
53,230
45,971
36,359
11,306
33,276
21,932
26,200
19,796
18,858
5,974

The addition of new vehicles to the fleet has allowed older units to be removed from daily patrol
service and reassigned for court appearances or training. As more vehicles are acquired, additional
aging units will be rotated out of frontline duties. This strategy cuts overall maintenance costs by
limiting the number of vehicles in constant daily use, thereby reducing repair frequency and
expenses. With the increase in personnel, vehicles are now assigned to only two officers instead
of operating around the clock. This decreased usage minimizes wear and tear, extends vehicle
lifespan, lowers maintenance needs, and helps maintain overall condition for future resale or
trade-in value.
In 2025, the Pingree Grove Police Department updated its vehicle graphics by adding a “shadow
decal,” also known as ghost lettering. This design appears only when light hits the vehicle at
specific angles and was intentionally implemented to improve traffic enforcement. Its subtle
appearance helps officers more easily spot and identify traffic violations early, before drivers
notice a marked police vehicle.
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RECORDS REQUEST
Our police officers are constantly busy with calls, investigations, and arrests. Meanwhile, our
Records Staff actively handles data entry, assists officers by gathering information, and manages
court requests for upcoming cases. Additionally, they devote considerable time to processing
numerous requests, including Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, inquiries from the
Department of Children and Family Services, background checks, requests from the State’s
Attorney’s Office, and other requests received throughout the year.
A FOIA request allows individuals to obtain copies of agency records. It has become an important
means of gathering information about community reports. In recent years, we have seen a notable
rise in FOIA requests. Processing these requests takes time because personal details such as birth
dates, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive information must be
redacted. Moreover, juvenile data, including names, addresses, and statements, must be omitted
unless an exemption applies. It can take from one hour to several days to locate, compile, redact,
and verify the removal of sensitive information.
Requests for body-worn camera footage under FOIA pose unique challenges due to the extensive
review and redaction required to safeguard sensitive data. Each video requires careful inspection
to blur faces of uninvolved people, juveniles, victims, medical info, computer screens, license
plates, and other protected details. Unlike document requests, video reviews happen in real time,
so one hour of footage might take several hours of staff effort to process, redact, and verify before
release. Consequently, agencies often spend a lot of staff hours, much more than traditional FOIA
document requests, on managing body-worn camera footage, adding extra pressure on
administrative and operational resources.

RECORDS REQUEST

2021 - 2025
171

180
160

145

136

128

140

119

120

97

100
80
60

44 40

41

53
28

12

52

48

40
20

74

62

55 60
35

17

15

3

12

0
2021
FOIA

2022
DCFS

2023

Background Investigation

2024
States Attorney Request

2025
Other

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POLICE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
The Pingree Grove Police Department aims to be a key part of the community and values working
together with residents. Our officers and staff are dedicated to engaging with the public and
attending local events. To do this, we participate in many events annually and look forward to
participating in more in the future. Over the past year, we have been involved in the following
community activities:















Special Olympics of Illinois Polar Plunge – March 2, 2025
Coffee With A Cop – March 13, 2025
Events Committee Annual Touch-A-Truck – May 3, 2025
Kane County Police Memorial – May 7, 2025
Cop On Rooftop for Special Olympics of Illinois – May 16, 2025
Student Ride Home in A Police Car Raffle – May 20, 2025
Events Committee Annual Independence Day Celebration – July 12, 2025
Community Helper Night at Ella Johnson Public Library – July 24, 2025
Shop With A Cop Annual Golf Outing – August 1, 2025
Pingree Grove Police National Night Out – August 4, 2025
Cambridge Lakes Learning Center Civics Class Presentation – October 23, 2025
Coffee With A Cop – October 1, 2025
NO KINGS Protest – October 18, 2025
Carillon Winter Weather Presentation – November 6, 2025
Events Committee Annual Tree Lighting – December 6, 2025
Shop With A Cop Dundee Township Shopping Event – December 13, 2025

Special Olympics Polar Plunge

Coffee With A Cop
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Kane County Police Memorial – Mooseheart

Events Committee Touch-A-Truck

Carillon Winter Weather Presentation

Cop On A Rooftop for Special Olympics

National Night Out

Shop With A Cop Dundee Township
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RECORD-BREAKING SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF ILLINOIS

The Pingree Grove Police Department raised over $15,000.00 in 2025 for Special Olympics Illinois,
the most the agency has ever raised. This reflects the generosity of residents, businesses, and
officers. As a result, the police department's name will be on this year’s official Special Olympics
shirts sold statewide.
Special Olympics Illinois offers year-round sports training and competitions for children and adults
with intellectual disabilities, promoting inclusion, confidence, physical fitness, and community. It
empowers thousands of athletes across Illinois to compete, build friendships, and showcase their
abilities rather than their limitations. Beyond sports, it fosters leadership, health, and community
programs.
Law enforcement agencies in Illinois support the Law Enforcement Torch Run as the “Guardians
of the Flame.” Officers raise funds and awareness through events and partnerships to strengthen
community bonds. Each dollar raised directly supports Special Olympics athletes and creates more
opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities across Illinois.
We are extremely proud of this record-breaking year and are eager to continue and surpass this
level of support in the future. Upcoming Special Olympics fundraisers will be announced on the
Pingree Grove Police Department’s official social media channels.
We invite everyone to support this effort by buying the latest Special Olympics shirt, which
features the Pingree Grove Police Department’s name on the back. Together, we can keep making
a positive impact on the lives of these inspiring athletes.
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT
SUPERVISION FOR POLICE PERSONNEL GRADUATE

Sergeant Jack Ferron
Congratulations to Patrol Sergeant Jack Ferron, who completed the first part of the Northwestern
Center for Public Safety Supervision for Police Personnel course.
The Northwestern Center for Public Safety offers top-tier education for law enforcement
supervisors and managers. The supervisory development process starts with training officers to
oversee police staff. The Supervising Police Personnel (SPP) course provides first-line supervisors
with essential supervisory and managerial skills. Created for officers lacking formal supervisory
training, this comprehensive program covers important topics such as:
• Daily interactions with subordinates, superiors, and the public
• Tackling common leadership challenges encountered by law
enforcement supervisors
• Gaining an understanding of human behavior in the context of
law enforcement management.
Participants finish this two-week program understanding that
selecting the correct action and executing it effectively can be the
crucial factor distinguishing success from failure in the field or
office.

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The Pingree Grove Police Department took part in the Pink Patch Project during Breast Cancer
Awareness Month in October. As part of this effort, officers wore special pink uniform patches
throughout the month to show support for those fighting breast cancer, honor survivors, and
remember those lost to the disease. The patches served as a visible sign of the Department’s
dedication to raising awareness and supporting breast cancer-related causes.
Pink patches were sold to the community for $6.00 each at the Pingree Grove Police Department
during regular business hours. Part of the
proceeds was allocated to support a breast
cancer awareness campaign linked to the Pink
Patch Project.
The Department’s involvement in this initiative
was made possible by the generous donation
and ongoing support of the Carillon Car Club.
Their contribution helped bring the project to
life and demonstrated a strong partnership and
shared dedication to creating a positive
community impact.

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PINGREE GROVE WELCOMES AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS

In 2025, the Pingree Grove Police Department signed a contract with Flock Group, Inc. to install
fourteen Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) units at key locations across the community. The
system was activated in November 2025, with an initial approval lasting two years.
ALPR technology captures images of vehicle license plates and uses specialized software to
compare license plate numbers against vehicle databases of interest. When a potential match is
found, usually within seconds, alerts are generated. These alerts can come from national and state
databases, such as NCIC, LEADS, and AMBER Alert notifications. Officers may also manually input
vehicle details provided by victims or witnesses to support ongoing investigations. Although the
system automates detection, officers are responsible for independently verifying each alert before
taking enforcement action.
To promote transparency and accountability, the Department offers an ALPR Transparency Portal
on its website. This portal shows statistical details about the collection, storage, and authorized
use of ALPR data in the Village of Pingree Grove. The publicly available data includes only the date
and time of a vehicle query and the recorded reason for the search. All other information is kept
confidential to protect privacy and ensure compliance with laws and policies. The portal's data is
updated on a rolling 30-day cycle.
Flock Safety reviews and publishes success stories involving ALPR technology on the Transparency
Portal in accordance with standard procedures. The Police Department cannot independently
upload or modify these entries, maintaining consistent oversight of the published content.
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ELECTRONIC TICKETING & DACRA IMPLEMENTATION

In 2025, the Pingree Grove Police Department officially launched its long-awaited Electronic
Citation (E-Citation) Program using DACRA Tech software. After nearly 10 years of efforts to
develop an electronic ticketing system, the Department is now fully operational and can issue
electronic state traffic citations, village ordinance violations, crime-prevention notices, and written
warnings directly from squad cars. All marked police vehicles are equipped with in-car printers,
enabling officers to complete and print citations on scene.
DACRA is an all-in-one violation management system that handles every stage of citations, from
issuance and routing to the appropriate venue, to adjudication, compliance tracking, payment,
and unpaid fine collection. The three-year Master Software Licensing Agreement offers a unified
platform for Police and Code Enforcement activities. It keeps detailed citation histories, creates
necessary notices and forms, and complies with all state reporting laws, including racial profiling
and pedestrian stop reports. Additionally, it incorporates enforcement features like ordinance
management, license suspension processing, and participation in state collection programs.
For more than eight years, the Department has been working with Tyler Technologies to develop
an E-Citation program, collaborating with the Kane County Sheriff's Office and the Kane County
Circuit Clerk’s Office. Although there have been multiple attempts since 2017 and renewed efforts
in later years, progress was hindered by ongoing judicial issues and limited support. Facing
repeated setbacks, the Village Administration and the Police Department explored alternatives
and concluded that DACRA offered a more dependable and comprehensive platform, particularly
because of its integrated adjudication features.
Switching to electronic ticketing greatly improves operational efficiency and accuracy. Officers can
issue citations more quickly and return to patrols sooner, reducing roadside exposure and traffic
disruptions. Electronic entry reduces human errors in handwritten citations, such as illegibility and
incorrect details, and also reduces administrative tasks, such as manual data entry and document
storage. Additionally, the system fosters professionalism and uniformity across all citation types.

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ELECTRONIC TICKETING & DACRA IMPLEMENTATION (CONTINUED)
Alongside the software implementation, Village staff are collaborating with legal counsel to
develop a local Administrative Adjudication Ordinance. This ordinance will enable some violations
to be addressed at the municipal level instead of through the County court system, offering
increased local oversight and greater convenience for residents.
The 2025 rollout of DACRA marks a significant milestone for the Pingree Grove Police Department,
enhancing enforcement efforts and boosting service, efficiency, and accountability in the
community.

POLICE CHAPLAINS

Father David Finn

Pastor Joe Meyer

Pastor Thomas Eaves

The Pingree Grove Police Department has recently appointed three volunteer police chaplains to
provide spiritual guidance and emotional support to officers and community members during
times of crisis or need. This initiative aims to enhance the well-being of department staff and assist
residents in difficult situations.
The department’s chaplains include Father David Finn from St. Charles Borromeo Church, Pastor
Joe Meyer from Church On The Rock, and Pastor Thomas Eaves from St. Peter's Evangelical
Lutheran Church. Each brings extensive ministry experience serving their congregations and
communities. As police chaplains, they will provide guidance, encouragement, and support to both
officers and residents, with the goal of strengthening the connection between the police
department and the community it serves.

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING
Ensuring regular and effective training remains a top priority for the Pingree Grove Police
Department. Continuous training is vital for providing officers with the skills needed to adapt to a
constantly changing field. Additionally, as legislators emphasize the importance of ongoing law
enforcement education, state-mandated training requirements are increasing. The department is
proud to report that in 2025 they achieved full compliance with all state-mandated training
requirements.
In 2025, officers participated in more than 2,000 hours of in-service training, covering topics such
as Law Review, Range Training, Less-Lethal Techniques, Hazardous and Bloodborne Pathogen
Training, CPR, AED, First Aid, and various other relevant specialties.
Officers participated in specialized training in areas such as Supervision for Police Personnel,
Investigative Skills, Crime Investigation, Tactical Pistol/Rifle, Firearms Course, Police Report
Writing, Leadership, Defensive Driving, Taser Instructor, and many other law enforcement areas.

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STATE-MANDATED TRAINING COURSES
Through legislation, the State of Illinois has mandated that law enforcement officers in Illinois
receive training at varying intervals on a variety of Key Topic areas. All mandates are UNFUNDED.
Annual Mandate Training Requirements
(no hourly minimum standard established)






Crisis Intervention Training
Emergency Medical Response Training and Certification
Law Updates
Officer Wellness and Mental Health
Firearm Restraining Order Act (Certification Required)
Firearm Qualification (Rules & Appendix in JCAR)

3-Year Mandate Training Requirements
(no hourly minimum standard established)








Constitutional and Proper Use of Law Enforcement Authority
Cultural Competency – Including implicit bias and racial & ethnic sensitivity
Civil Rights
Human Rights
Procedural Justice
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Sexual Assault/Trauma Informed Response (all police officers)
Sexual Assault/Abuse Investigator Training (for those who investigate sexual assault crime)

3-Year Use of Force Mandate Training Requirements
(At least 12 hours of hands-on, scenario-based role-playing)

At least 6 hours of instruction on use of force techniques, including the use of de-escalation
techniques to prevent or reduce the need for force whenever safe and feasible or when
force must be used, to use force objectively reasonable, necessary, and proportional under
the totality of the circumstances; and to ensure appropriate supervision and accountability
(These hours may be all in scenario-based hours or a mixture of scenario & classroom)

At least 6 hours of training focused on high-risk traffic stops (These hours may be all in scenario-based
hours or a mixture of scenario & classroom)

Specific training on officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment, and time (no
hourly minimum standard established)

Specific training on the law concerning stops, searches, and use of force under the Fourth
Amendment to the United States Constitution (no hourly minimum standard established)

5-Year Mandate Training Requirements
• Psychology of Domestic Violence (no hourly minimum standard established)

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Officer Jeffrey Chandler Training 2025
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
Duty Pistol Optics-Red Dot Sights Armorer Law Enforcement Duty Handgun Skills
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Universal High Risk Traffic Stops
Use of Force Train-the-Trainer
Crisis Intervention and Disturbance Calls
Instructor Development Course – 40 hours
Officer Stress Management
Decision Making for Critical Incident Response
Officer Mahir Ayyad Training 2025
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Emergency Medical Response - Refresher
Crisis Intervention and Disturbance Calls
Officer Stress Management
Juvenile Law and Processing
Laws of Arrest - Refresher
Officer Michael Carey 2025
Service Calls Refresher
A Review of the Use of Force Laws
Civil Rights and Civil Liabilities Refresher
Sexual Harassment: Definitions and Prevention
ILETSB – Mandatory Firearms Waiver – 4 hour
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
Law for Police for Waiver
Universal High Risk Traffic Stops – 8 hour
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE)
40-Hour Juvenile Specialist Skills Program
Universal Rapid Response and Deployment
Breath Analysis for Alcohol Training – Non ISP Instructor – 8 hour
The Basics of Search and Seizure
CGSI: Building Entry and Control Tactics Combined for 21st Century Policing

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Officer Connor Charbonneau-Simmons Training 2025
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE)
Body Searches: From Terry Stop to Strip Search
Chapter 720: Illinois Criminal Code Review
Ballistic Shield Use – Intro for Law Enforcement
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
Testifying in DUI Trials: Proper Answers to Defense Questions
The Basics of Search and Seizure
Report Writing: The Gap Free Narrative
Crisis Intervention and Disturbance Calls
Officer Stress Management
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Illinois Traffic Crash for Patrol
Officer Jack Ferron Training 2025
A Review of the Use of Force Laws
Acting Officer in Charge – 3 Day Course
Building a Patrol Close Quarter’s Battle CQB Program Level 1
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
ILETSB – Firearms Instructor Course – 40 Hours
Stop the Bleed
High Risk Vehicle Stops: Train the Trainer
Universal High Risk Traffic Stops – 8 hour
Use of Force Train-the-Trainer
Death Investigation
PIO Training for First Responders
Understanding the Role of a Supervisor Through Strong Leadership
“Extreme Ownership” – Leadership in Action
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Northwestern Center for Public Safety – Supervision for Police Personnel
Officer Jonathan Garcia Training 2025
Chapter 720: Illinois Criminal Code Review
Field Training Officer – Refresher – 16 hours – (Sokolove)
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
FOCUS – Handgun Mounted Red Dot Optic End-User Course
Foundational Defensive Tactics Instructor

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2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Law Enforcement Use of Force Review
PPCT TPR UoF Defensive Tactics System Instructor Course
Instructor Development Course – 40 hours
Firearm Restraining Order Act Analysis
Officer Stress Management
Chief Christopher Harris Training 2025
AG – Law Enforcement Obligations under the Illinois TRUST, VOICES and Way Forward Acts
NEMRT Annual Meeting & Professional Workshop
2025 ILACP – Behavioral Threat Assessment
Adaptive Leader – Strategic Leadership for Police Executive Staff
Empowering Leaders: Motivating and Growing Your Team
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
2025 MSE – In the Nick of Time: New Technology to Address Active Shooters
2025 MSE – Using Technology to Improve Training
2025 MSE – SAFT-T Act: LE’s Responsibility & the Role of ILETSB
Enactment of the Massey Background Check Legislation: What LE Employers Need to Know
ILACP – Duty to Intervene
ILACP – 2025 Legal Update
ILACP – Building Relationships for Bad Days and Every Day
Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault/Abuse - Refresher
Empathy and Inclusion
ITOA – Critical Incident Tactics and Mindset
ITOA – Hostage Rescue Intervention/Managing Chaos
Officer Robert Jacobsen Training 2025
Chapter 720: Illinois Criminal Code Review
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Testifying in DUI Trials: Proper Answers to Defense Questions
The Basics of Search and Seizure
Crime Scene Do Not Cross – Blue Line
From Crime Scene to Lab
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault/Abuse - Refresher
Crisis Intervention and Disturbance Calls
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Crime Scene Investigator 1
Vehicle STOPS: Focus on Officer Safety
Decision Making for Critical Incident Response
Sergeant Riley Jensen Training 2025
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
Command Series: Road Sergeant Tune Up
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Universal High Risk Traffic Stops – 8 Hours
Crisis Intervention and Disturbance Calls
Officer Stress Management
Officer Richard Gonzaga Training 2025
Basic Training - L.E. - 640 Hours
Universal Rapid Response and Deployment
CGSI: Building Entry and Control Tactics Combined for 21st Century Policing
The Basics of Search and Seizure
Stop the Bleed
Breath Analysis for Alcohol Training – ISP – 8 hour

Officer Greg McCulloch Training 2025
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault/Abuse - Refresher
Stop the Bleed
Universal High Risk Traffic Stops – 8 Hours
Firearm Restraining Order Act Analysis

Deputy Chief Jeff Pokorney Training 2025
NEMRT Annual Meeting & Professional Workshop
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
2025 ILACP Behavioral Threat Assessment
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
Empowering Leaders: Motivating and Growing Your Team
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Universal High Risk Traffic Stops – 8 Hours
Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault/Abuse - Refresher
2025 MSE – Using Technology to Improve Training
2025 MSE – In the Nick of Time: New Technology to Address Active Shooters
2025 MSE – SAFT-T Act: LE’s Responsibility & the Role of ILETSB
ILACP – Duty to Intervene
ILACP – 2025 Legal Update
ILACP – Building Relationships for Bad Days and Every Day
ITOA – Critical Incident Tactics and Mindset
ITOA – Hostage Rescue Intervention/Managing Chaos
Officer Evenly Hinojosa-Sanchez Training 2025
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Emergency Medical Response - Refresher
Mental Health Awareness Refresher
Crisis Intervention and Disturbance Calls
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
The Basics of Search and Seizure
Breath Analysis for Alcohol Training – Non ISP Instructor – 8 Hour
Universal High Risk Traffic Stops – 8 Hour
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE)
Universal Rapid Response and Deployment
Illinois Traffic Crash for Patrol
Report Writing – The Gap Free Narrative
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Officer Ryan Sears Training 2025
Basic Field Training Officer – Sokolove – 40 hour
Officer Stress Management
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
ITOA – Supporting Targeted Arrest Operations
ITOA – Jacksonville SWAT: Winning an Armed Encounter
ITOA – Critical Incident Tactics and Mindset
ITOA – Hostage Rescue Intervention/Managing Chaos
ITOA – 7/7/16: The Attack on Dallas Police
ITOA – Steve Ijames: Use of Force Expert
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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Officer Blake Stewart Training 2025
Chapter 720: Illinois Criminal Code Review
Decision Making for Critical Incident Response
Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (ARIDE)
Officer Stress Management
Firearms Restraining Order Act Analysis
Universal High Risk Traffic Stops – 8 hours
American Heart Association – Heartsaver First Aid
Sexual Harassment: Definitions and Prevention
Trauma Informed Response to Sexual Assault/Abuse - Refresher
Testifying in DUI Trials: Proper Answers to Defense Questions
All officers must complete monthly departmental policy training via Lexipol and law reviews from
CourtSmart. Every two years, they receive additional training in CJIS and LEADS, covering criminal
history, hot files, driving records, vehicle ownership, stolen property, missing persons, warrants,
and parole status. LEADS utilizes the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National
Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) for handling out-of-state inquiries and
message communications.
All police department members completed additional training through the Illinois Municipal
League Risk Management Corporation, covering the following topics:















Back Injury Prevention – Lifting and Carrying
Bloodborne Pathogens
Building a Culture of Resiliency – Peer Approach
Building Your Personal Resiliency Strategy as a First Responder
Conflict Resolution Strategies
Cybersecurity PII Training
Driver Safety Courses
Fatigue Management
General Safety Orientation
Hazardous Materials
Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
Leading a Self-Sustaining Culture of Resiliency for First Responders
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Sexual Harassment
Slips, Trips, and Falls
Violence in the Workplace

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUIT STATISTICS
For the calendar year of 2025, the Pingree Grove Police Department was directly involved in a total
of 2 vehicle pursuits, both of which are classified as traffic related. The following table represents
certain critical information captured from each pursuit report:

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0

Total Time
on
Pursuits
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1:40
0
0
2.00
0

Initiated
for Felony
Offense
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Initiated for
Misdemeanor
Offense
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Initiated
for Other
Reasons
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0

Injuries As
a Result of
the Pursuit
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Speed
Under 50
MPH
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0

Speed
Over 50
MPH
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0

2

3:40 min

0

0

0

0

1

1

Month

Number of
Pursuits

Jan.
Feb.
March
April
May
June
July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Total

08/09/2025 – Police Report # 25-003180
An officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop for multiple traffic violations. The driver or suspect
subsequently led a lone officer on a brief pursuit, disregarding the lights and sirens. The suspect
proceeded a short distance to his residence in Pingree Grove.
Facts of the Pursuit (Sustained):
-

Officer and Suspect never drove over 35mph in a 25mph zone.
No traffic or road hazards.
Vehicle appeared to be pulling over several times.
Officer maintained control of the vehicle.

Suspect Charges:
-

625 ILCS 5/11-204 – Fleeing or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer
625 ILCS 5/11-501(a)(2) – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
625 ILCS 5/11-501(a)(1) - Driving Under the Influence of Blood Alcohol Concentration
Over .08
720 ILCS 5/31-1(a) – Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer
625 ILCS 5/11-1204(b) – Disobey Stop Sign
625 ILCS 5/3-314(f) Operate a Vehicle with Expired Registration
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUIT STATISTICS (CONTINUED)
11/15/2025 – Police Report # 25-004598
Two officers attempted to stop a vehicle after it illegally crossed into oncoming traffic on Route 72,
causing another car to go off the road. The officers pursued with lights and sirens activated. The
lead officer confirmed the vehicle was fleeing and ended the chase. An investigation was started,
but the suspect and their vehicle could not be identified. This case was closed due to a lack of
investigated leads.
Facts of the Pursuit (Terminated):
-

Heavy morning rush hour traffic.
Vehicle had additional moving violations (illegal passing several vehicles, speeds in excess
of the posted speed limit), which the officer articulated was the driver attempting to flee.
Roadway conditions were wet from rainfall.

Suspect Charges:
-

None

POLICE AND PURSUITS
The Pingree Grove Police Department Vehicle Pursuit Policy states that the safety of the public,
officers, and suspects takes precedence during any vehicle chase. Officers may initiate a pursuit
only if the urgent need to apprehend a fleeing suspect clearly outweighs the potential danger to
others. When deciding, officers must consider factors such as the severity of the crime, traffic and
weather conditions, population density, and whether the suspect can be identified and
apprehended later without a chase. The policy also advises against pursuing minor offenses and
limits the number of vehicles involved to minimize unnecessary risks.
During a pursuit, officers and supervisors constantly assess whether continuing the chase is
justified. Officers are required to drive cautiously, using emergency lights and sirens, and to
employ tactics aimed at minimizing danger. If the risks to the public grow or surpass the need to
apprehend the suspect immediately, the pursuit must be stopped. This method balances law
enforcement duties with community safety, allowing officers to enforce laws effectively while
protecting the public.

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2025 ANNUAL REPORT
USE OF FORCE INCIDENT REPORTS BY MONTH
Non-deadly force includes all hand-to-hand techniques used beyond just handcuffing. Less lethal
force refers to the use or threat of intermediate weapons not intended to cause serious injury or
death, such as tasers, batons, or O.C. spray. Deadly force involves actions or threats that could
result in significant harm or death. "Injury Reported" means any injury, regardless of severity,
reported by the subject following the use of force. "Treated Injuries" include those injuries for
which treatment was requested and where medical personnel evaluated the subject, regardless
of how severe the injury is.

Jan.
Feb.
March
April
May
June
July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.

Non-Deadly
Force
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
3
0
0
1
0

Less Lethal
Force
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0

Total

8

2

Month

Use of Force Incidents by Month
Deadly Force
Deadly
Displayed
Force Used
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
6

0

Injury
Reported
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

Injury
Treated
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0

0

Totals
0
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
1
1
0
16

This document provides a complete list and summary of all use of force incidents involving the
Pingree Grove Police Department from January 1 to December 31, 2025. Each incident was
reviewed by the respective supervisor of the officer involved or the supervisor on duty during the
event. The review concluded that there was no evidence of willful or wanton misconduct, and no
laws of Illinois or policies of the Pingree Grove Police Department were violated.
02/02/2025 – Call for Service: Burglary – Report #25-000377
PGPD officers responded to an activated burglar alarm at the Outpost Tavern (40W825 Oak Street).
Upon arrival, they discovered evidence indicating that a burglary had just occurred. Kane County
Sheriff's deputies located a suspect vehicle attempting to flee the scene. Following a brief pursuit,
the suspect vehicle crashed due to icy road conditions. One occupant fled the scene and evaded
apprehension, while the other suspect remained inside the vehicle. Officers on scene directed their
duty pistols at the suspect in the vehicle, uncertain whether the suspect was armed, and issued
verbal commands until the suspect surrendered and was subsequently taken into custody. The
individual was not injured by officers but sustained significant injuries as a result of the crash. No
officers were injured.
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT
USE OF FORCE INCIDENT REPORTS (CONTINUED)
02/09/2025 – Call for Service: Assist Other PD/Suicidal Subject– Report #25-000462
A PGPD officer responded to help Gilberts Police at a residence in Gilberts, where they were
dealing with a suicidal individual involved in a physical altercation earlier. When the officer arrived,
the subject tried to escape by pushing a Gilberts officer and then running away. The PGPD officer
helped restrain the individual by holding him down and attempting to secure his arms for
handcuffing. Afterward, the officer assisted the subject to stand and escorted him to an awaiting
ambulance for mental health transport. No injuries occurred to officers or the subject.
03/29/2025 – Call for Service: Assist Other PD/Missing Person – Report #25-001101
PGPD officers spotted a vehicle in Pingree Grove, which Hampshire PD reported was involved in a
missing persons case. The driver was believed to have immediate access to a firearm, either on
him or in the vehicle. Upon locating the vehicle, PGPD initiated a high-risk stop, with two officers
drawing and aiming their guns at the suspect’s car. The suspect complied with commands, exited
the vehicle, and was taken into custody without incident. The female, identified as the missing
person, was also ordered out and was later handed over to Hampshire officers. The suspect was
unharmed, and no officers sustained injuries.
04/26/2025 – Call for Service: Burglary – Report #25-001512
PGPD officers responded to a burglar alarm at Outpost Tavern (40W825 Oak Street). Upon arrival,
they found signs of a recent break-in. The single suspect had not escaped but barricaded himself
in the attic to hide from officers. After a thorough search, officers located him. A PGPD officer
shined his flashlight on the suspect, whose hands were initially not visible. The officer aimed his
firearm at the suspect, ordered him to come out and show his hands, as it was unclear if he was
armed. The suspect initially hesitated but did not move. After further commands, he surrendered
and was taken into custody peacefully without injury. No officers were harmed.
05/07/2025 – Call for Service: Mental Health Transport – Report 25-001664
PGPD officers responded to a verbal dispute between a man with dementia and his wife near
Carolina Court. The man became confrontational, claiming the officers were not real police. He
then fled on foot without shoes or proper clothing. Concerned about his mental state, officers
followed him on the street. At one point, the subject attempted to enter a nearby house near
Americana that he was not familiar with. Fearing he might be harmed by an unknowing
homeowner, officers tried to take him into protective custody by holding his arms. The man
clenched his fists and pulled away. Despite this, officers kept hold of his arms and guided him to an
ambulance, where he attempted to kick and grab paramedics. He was eventually transported to

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the hospital for mental health treatment. No injuries occurred to the subject, paramedics, or
officers.
05/25/2026 – Call For Service: Missing Person – Report #25-001935
PGPD officers responded to a residence on Cedarwood based on a tip from the missing person's
or victim's family, who believed she might be with several individuals trying to conceal her in a
vehicle's trunk. They found the car and, with additional information, confirmed that the victim was
in the trunk with the suspect. When officers opened the trunk, the suspect exited aggressively,
prompting a PGPD officer to draw and display a Taser, ordering him to comply. The suspect initially
resisted when two other officers tried to take him into custody, pulling away from them. He was
then escorted by both arms to a patrol vehicle, where he was pinned against it to prevent further
resistance until he could be safely handcuffed. The suspect did not sustain any injuries, and no
officers were injured during the incident.
06/17/2025 – Call for Service: Domestic – Report #25-002317
PGPD officers responded to a residence on Cape Cod Lane after a KaneComm dispatcher reported
arguing during a 911 call. Upon arrival, officers heard a verbal dispute behind the house and met
the victim, who said the suspect had locked himself in a bathroom before police arrived. When
officers called out to the suspect, he became irate, counting down (3-2-1) and warning he would
give officers one chance to leave. With vague threats, officers began to retreat from the doorway,
but before they could, the suspect opened the bathroom door and charged at them, puffing out
his chest and advancing again. Fearing for safety, an officer drew a Taser 10 and ordered the
suspect to stop. The suspect ignored the commands and started a countdown from 10, shouting
at officers to leave. Eventually, the suspect calmed down, and the officer re-aimed his Taser 10,
successfully detaining him without injury to anyone.
06/21/2025 – Call for Service: Assist Other PD/Burglary – Report #25-002367
A PGPD officer assisted Gilberts PD at the Mobil station located at 171 Higgins Road during a report
of a Burglary in Progress with a masked suspect still on scene. Upon arrival, the PGPD officer
observed Gilberts officers searching the area for the suspect. The suspect was later located hiding
in a dumpster outside the business. It was unclear if the suspect was armed, so the PGPD officer
pointed his duty pistol at him while a Gilberts officer lifted the dumpster lid. The officer also issued
commands for the suspect to surrender and show his hands. The suspect complied, was taken into
custody without incident, and no injuries occurred to either the suspect or officers.

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USE OF FORCE INCIDENT REPORTS (CONTINUED)
07/06/2025 – Call for Service: Assist Other PD/Burglary – Report #25-002645
A Hampshire PD officer called nearby agencies for help after finding a suspect involved in a recent
vehicle burglary in Hampshire. A PGPD officer arrived at the scene, drew his weapon, displayed it,
and pointed it toward the suspect, who was then taken into custody. The suspect surrendered and
cooperated with the officers. During a search, the suspect was found to be armed with a knife.
Fortunately, neither the suspect nor any officer was injured.
07/12/2025 – Call for Service: Fight in Progress – Report #25-002713
A PGPD officer responded to a call for help from another officer who had just seen a physical fight
between two juvenile suspects. A crowd gathered around the suspects and the officer. When more
officers arrived, they separated the parties and tried to identify both juveniles. One juvenile
remained uncooperative and was told he would be taken into custody for multiple charges. He
then pushed and pulled away from officers and used inappropriate language to express his refusal
to cooperate. To prevent him from falling, a PGPD officer pushed him backward. The officer then
turned the suspect around and ordered him to put his hands behind his back. The suspect complied
and was detained. During the fight, the juvenile had a swollen, bloody lip but was uninjured by
officers. No officers were injured during the incident.
08/08/2025 – Call for Service: Assist Other PD/Domestic Battery – Report #25-003179
PGPD officers responded to assist the Kane County Sheriff’s Office at a nearby address on US
Highway 20 following a report of an ongoing physical domestic incident. It was reported that a
male suspect assaulted his mother. The KaneComm dispatcher heard signs of a physical struggle
on the phone before the line went silent. Upon arrival, PGPD officers, guided by the suspect’s
father, located the suspect. Officers circled around the back of the residence and saw the suspect
running toward a vehicle in the driveway and opening the door. To prevent him from fleeing or
accessing a weapon, officers shouted verbal commands and attempted to physically restrain him.
The suspect grabbed the steering wheel with both arms to prevent his removal and threatened
that officers would have to shoot him. Officers managed to overpower him using joint locks and
body control techniques and helped him to the ground. Once subdued, the suspect said, “okay, I
give up.” Officers then handcuffed him and sat him up, awaiting deputies’ arrival. The suspect
sustained minor injuries during the altercation with his parents but was not injured by officers. No
officers were injured during the incident.
08/09/2025 – Call for Service: Traffic Stop/Fleeing and Eluding – Report #25-003180
A PGPD officer saw a vehicle commit multiple traffic violations and attempted to conduct a traffic
stop. The vehicle refused to comply and drove into the driveway on Westport Drive. The driver
exited the car and ignored commands to stop. He then walked toward his house and tried to unlock
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the front door. Despite being told again to stop, he continued walking and was approached by the
officer, who attempted to arrest him. The suspect resisted physically, grabbing the officer’s arms,
pushing him away, and repeatedly asking what crime he had committed. This struggle occurred
several times, prompting the officer to request backup over the radio. Another PGPD officer
arrived, and the suspect continued resisting physically pushing, pulling, and refusing to surrender
verbally. Both officers ultimately managed to restrain the suspect against his vehicle in the
driveway. No injuries were reported to the suspect or officers.
08/19/2025 – Call for Service: Child Custody Offense – Report #25-003351
PGPD officers responded to a Child Custody Exchange on Evergreen Lane. During their presence,
two individuals began a verbal dispute. At one point, one person approached the other
aggressively, raising her hands and yelling, “get out of my house.” Fearing a physical confrontation,
a PGPD officer intervened by grabbing the aggressor's arm and pulling her away. The subject
cooperated for the rest of the encounter, and no injuries occurred to either the individuals or the
officers.
09/30/2025 – Call for Service: Suspicious Person/Armed Subject – Report #25-003995
PGPD officers responded to a call about multiple individuals with face masks behind the business,
Gather (14N205 Reinking Road), wearing camouflage and holding an unidentified object. Upon
arrival, they observed all three subjects holding what appeared to be assault rifles. As dusk
approached rapidly, the officer couldn't clearly determine whether the firearms were real. The
officer drew his duty pistol, keeping it low and not pointed at the subjects, and instructed each
person to slowly disarm themselves. They complied, explaining the guns were airsoft pellet guns.
The officer then ordered them to approach, reholstered his firearm, and conducted a pat-down for
additional weapons. When additional officers arrived, it was confirmed that all three guns were
airsoft pellet guns. The subjects were released with a warning about how their appearance might
be perceived by the public or police. No injuries occurred to any subject or officer.
11/01/2025 – Call for Service: Fight in Progress – Report #25-004424
PGPD officers responded to the area of Shelter Island Lane following reports of a physical fight
involving multiple people. When they arrived, they separated everyone; however, during the
statement-gathering process, a male and a female began arguing again. Officers identified the male
as the aggressor and took him into custody. While in handcuffs, the male was approached by the
female, who punched him in the head/face in front of the officers. The female then moved toward
the male again, and fearing another attack, the nearest officer used an open-hand palm strike on
her left shoulder and commanded her to “get back." She staggered backward but was quickly
detained by other officers on scene. No injuries occurred to officers or the individuals involved.
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT
ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT
In 2025, the Pingree Grove Police Department handled 145 animal-related calls. Many involved
locating dogs and cats that belonged to others. Of these, 3 animals were handed over to Kane
County Animal Control.
The department posts found animals on social media to inform the public that the animals are
safe. Most cases end with the pet being returned to its owner after officers check for a microchip,
preferably with the current owner's information. Officers can contact the microchip company to
retrieve ownership details, aiding in reuniting the pet with its family.
While in the care of the Police Department, officers must regularly check on animals and provide
food and water, which are supplied by the department. Officers also walk dogs during their shift
when time permits and care for the animals until the owner is found or they are transferred to
Kane County Animal Control.
Not all animals are domesticated, and some are not reclaimed by their owners. The police do their
best to return animals by scanning microchips and sharing information on social media.
Unfortunately, some animals are found injured and are euthanized, which is beyond our control.
Kane County Animal Control responded to three calls, resulting in the euthanasia of one cat and
two dogs.

KANE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL ASSISTS

Intakes
Total
STRAY

Total
3
3

CAT
1
1

DOG
2
2

Total
EUTH

Total
3
3

CAT
1
1

OTHER
2
2

Outcomes

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PINGREE GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION DROP OFF
The Pingree Grove Police Department recognizes the growing
concern surrounding prescription medication abuse and the
importance of proper disposal. Improperly discarded
medications can contribute to substance misuse and may also
pose environmental risks if they enter the water supply or
landfill system. To help address this issue, the department
provides a secure Prescription Drug Return Collection Box
located in the lobby of the police department.
Residents and nonresidents are encouraged to utilize this
service to safely dispose of expired or unwanted prescription
medications. Medications may be dropped off in their original
containers or as loose pills. The collection box is intended for
household prescription medications only. The Police
Department cannot accept vitamins, over-the-counter
medications, needles or sharps, thermometers, bloody or
infectious waste, medications from businesses or medical clinics, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans
or inhalers, ointments, lotions, or liquid medications.
This program provides a safe and convenient option for the community while helping reduce the
potential for prescription drug misuse and protecting the environment through proper disposal
practices.
For questions about the drug take-back program, please visit the FDA website here.
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/safe-disposal-medicines/disposal-unused-medicines-what-youshould-know

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