COVID-19 Update – From the Office of the Mayor

The City of Yorkville is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation. Per Governor’s Pritzker’s order we are “sheltering in place” in order to flatten the curve. However, we are making every effort to continue to provide our services as expected.

You may not be able to meet with staff in person, but feel free to use our website (www.yorkville.il.us, call us or email a staff member your questions. Phone inquiries can be made at 630-553-4350 (City Hall), 630-553-4370 (Public Works), 630-553-4357 (Parks and Recreation), 630-553-8545 (Building and Zoning) and 630-553-4340 (Police) during normal business hours. City employees can be reached via email, staff directory located here: https://www.yorkville.il.us/directory.aspx. We are here for you.

Together we stand, united, during this difficult time to support what makes Yorkville the community we call home. In Yorkville, we appreciate our amazing and unique local businesses, we look after our loving neighbors and respect our first responders working hard to ensure our safety. Yorkville is a strong community that is even stronger when we are united. #UnitedYorkville

John Purcell, Mayor

Building Inspection Service Update

The City’s Building Department has prepared an infographic for contractors and residents describing the new conditions internal inspections for occupied homes will be conducted (see attached). The information emphasizes the use of electronic application and plan submittals, as well as “virtual” inspections. The link to the infographic on the City’s webpage can be found here: https://www.yorkville.il.us/325/Building-Safety-Zoning

YORKVILLE’S GREAT EGG-SCAPE

Through Sunday, April 19th businesses throughout Yorkville are invited to take part in a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt. A list of participating businesses will be shared with the public. “Egg-Scapers” will post photos of eggs they find on storefront doorsteps or windows and be entered to win a $25 gift card to one of the participating businesses.
Business Registration Information (FREE) - contact membernews@yorkvillechamber.org. The businesses must place a large decorative Easter Egg at entrance or in window (in view from vehicles). The public will be invited to hunt for eggs (from their vehicles) and take photos to post on social media. Both open and closed businesses may participate. Eggs may be plastic, paper, or your material of choice. Creativity is encouraged!

Public Works Brush Pick-Up – April 27th

Social distancing will impact city staff’s ability to pick up brush. In order to provide the best service possible, we ask residents to please follow the below guidelines for brush pick-up:

•          All brush must be stacked parallel to the curb or street. Staff will be using tractors to pick up brush, if it is not stacked parallel to the street or curb, it will not be picked up.
•          All brush should be stacked where it is free from obstacles such as fire hydrants, parkway trees, mailboxes, etc.
•          Staff will NOT pick-up entire trees or bushes/shrubs
•          No yard waste will be picked up, including yard waste in bags.
•          No lumber, fencing, or any other foreign materials will be picked up.

Staff asks that if your brush pile fits into a yard waste bag, that you use a yard waste bag and place it out for pick-up on your normal garbage day. Thank you for your cooperation!