Village of Lena Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter - City Updates, Energy Aggregation, and Community Announcements

Sep 18, 2026

Spring/Summer 2026 updates for residents in the Village of Lena cover current initiatives, including grant applications to support school sidewalk and route improvements and FY27 requests for wastewater treatment plant and water main upgrades. The newsletter also explains the “No Knock Registry” amendment and how solicitors will be managed. Key notices include the June 2026 energy aggregation fixed-price contract, an electronic disposal event, community sign submissions, and park district summer registration and fiber buildout milestones.

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From the desk of the Village President

Grant opportunities and infrastructure initiatives

No Knock Registry

Village of Lena Energy Aggregate Contract

Community and resident notices

Community events and service programs

Electronic disposal event

Business sign announcements

Aerial Combat Memorial dedication

Lena Community Park District

Summer registration and fiber updates

Spring & Summer reminders

Water flushing and sticker expiration

Village of LenaSpring/Summer 2026 Newsletter From the desk of the Village President Dear Residents, As we ook ahead to the summer season,I want to share an update on initiativesunderway in our village.Over the past several months,we have been activelypursuing grant opportunities to help secure outside funding for key community Steve Bussimprovements.Village President ·IDOT Safe Routes to School Grant-The village has submitted a $200,000 grant application for newsidewalks and improved routes to the school.Awards are expected to be announced in April. ·FY27 Community Project Funding Request to Congressman LaHood -The village has requested $1.5million for Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP)improvements and $1.5 million for water mainreplacements. ·FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending Request to Senator Duckworth -The village has requested $1.5 million for WWTP improvements and $1.5 million for water main replacements. ·IEPA Funding Requests -Additional funding is being sought for WWTP improvements,water mainreplacements,and stormwater improvements. ·Sanitary Sewer Lining Project-IEPA funding is currently being utilized for this project,which has atotal value of $2.69 million and is currently 85%complete. In addition to these funding efforts,we have a number of projects planned for this summer.Frominfrastructure improvements to community enhancements,these efforts are intended to address bothimmediate needs and the long-term goals of our village We are excited about the progress ahead,and remain committed to keeping residents informed asthese projects move forward.Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve andstrengthen our community. ---------NO KNOCK REGISTRY------- The village is currently amending Chapter 6 of our ordinances to help limit solicitation within thevillage.Part of that is creating a“No Knock Registry”.This registry will be given to each permittedsolicitor,and they will be prohibited from knocking at any address on the registry. To include your address on the registry,please call Village Hall at 815-369-4016,stop in at 122 E Main Stor email office@villageoflenail.gov # VILLAGE OFLENA ENERGYAGGREGATE CONTRACT MC Squared Energy Services,LLC(mc²)was selected to serve residents and small business customerswith electric supply services.Starting with the June 2026 ComEd meter read cycle,the fixed price willbe 10.4c/kWh for a 23 month term.A mailer will be sent out April 14th with more information. This will be the village's 6th contract signed while working with Rock River Energy Services with the firststarting in October of 2012.The village is pooled with 7 other communities of similar economic scale toreceive a competitive rate.ALl7 communities review the bids,agree on the best option,and all receivethe same contract.If you have questions regarding the Energy Aggregation Program,you may contactRock River Energy Services at 815-732-4603. Please be aware that any solicitor who calls,or comes to your door asking you to switch to a supplier isnot associated with the Village of Lena,mc²or ComEd. When:Saturday,April 25th 8am-12pmWhere:Municipal lot on W Railroad StWhat:TVs,monitors,laptops,bulbs,large/smallappliances,printers,phones,bikes,grills,vacuums,holiday lights,car batteries and more!Proof of Lena residency requiredFees associated with Electronic Disposal The Lena Business Professional Association (LBPA)is inviting any local non-for-profit organizations toshare community events,announcements and updates to be featured onthe digital sign above theinformation booth. If your organization hassomething you'd like topromote,please emaillenainfosign@gmail.com CASH ONLY A dumpster will be available free of charge.f visit our Facebook Page for more details! Northwest lllinois Aerial Combat Memorial A little over 7 years ago,northern Illinois had the coldest day inits recorded history and a McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom Ilarrived in pieces on two semis from Ne

FAQs

What grant applications has the village submitted recently?

The village submitted an IDOT Safe Routes to School grant application for $200,000 for new sidewalks and improved routes, with awards expected in April. It also requested FY27 Community Project Funding for $1.5 million for WWTP improvements and $1.5 million for water main replacements, plus a similar FY27 request through Senator Duckworth.

How does the “No Knock Registry” work and how do I add my address?

The village is amending Chapter 6 of its ordinances to limit solicitation by creating a “No Knock Registry.” To include your address, call Village Hall at 815-369-4016 or stop in at 122 E Main St, and email office@villageoflenail.gov.

What does the newsletter say about energy aggregation for June 2026?

MC Squared Energy Services (mc²) was selected to serve residents and small business customers. Starting with the June 2026 ComEd meter read cycle, the fixed price is 10.4¢/kWh for a 23-month term, and a mailer is scheduled to be sent April 14.

Sep 18, 2026

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