SCHOOL IS STARTING – LET’S KEEP OUR KIDS SAFE! 
Ladd Community Consolidated School District #94 students report on Wednesday, August 20 for their first day of school. It’s that time of year again – backpacks are packed, buses are rolling, and excited students are heading back to school! Please help keep our children safe by:
- SLOWING DOWN in school zones.
- STOPPING FOR SCHOOL BUSES when lights are flashing.
- WATCHING FOR KIDS crossing streets, especially near schools, bus stops, and playgrounds.
- AVOIDING DISTRACTION while driving – put the phone down.
Let’s all do our part to ensure a safe and happy start to the school year!
MOSQUITO SPRAYING
The Village of Ladd will be spraying for mosquitos this summer, weather permitting. Please click HERE for more information.
ACTIVE STRETCH
The Ladd Public Library will host Active Stretch Classes with Teresa Colmone on Mondays during August at 2:00 pm. The 30-minute session is suitable for all experience levels. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a towel, mat or small blanket for cushioning and a drink in a covered glass for hydrating. The cost of the class is $5 per person. Stop by or call the Ladd Public Library at (815) 894-3254 to reserve your space today!
FARMERS MARKET
The Farmers Market has returned to War Memorial Park for the 2025 season. The market will continue each Monday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm thru September 15 (no market held on Labor Day). A different food truck will be featured each week. A variety of home grown and hand crafted items are available. Come check it out!
SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAMS
There are various activities scheduled for this summer at the Ladd Public Library.
- Summer Reading Challenge for ages 3-6: The challenge is to read 16 books between July 3 and July 29. The first 20 children to complete the challenge will take part in a free teddy bear workshop on August 30 @ 10:00 am. Stop in or call to register.
- Creative Kid’s Workshop for ages 7-12: Wednesday, June 4 @ 4:00 pm – Clippies Craft; Wednesday, June 18 @ 4:00 pm – God’s Eye Craft; Wednesday, July 2 @ 4:00 pm – Summer Art Journal; July 23 @ 4:00 pm – Book Thong. These events are free but registration is required.
- Book Bingo for ages 7-12: The challenge is to read 4 or more books between June 3 and July 29 to complete a book bingo. The first 14 to complete the challenge will participate in a free illuminated string art workshop on Saturday, August 30 @ noon. Stop in or call to register.
- Summer Family Movies: The first in a series of four family movies at the Ladd Public Library this summer will be shown on Tuesday, June 10 at 1:00 pm. No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome. There is no charge and both a free small drink and a free small popcorn will be provided for all. Bring blankets and pillows for the kids to cozy up on the floor. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 16+. The catch is that the only way to find out what movie will be showing is to drop by or call the library @ (815) 894-3254 during the week before (or just drop in at showtime and be surprised). Additional movie dates are June 24, July 8, and July 22.
For more information, stop by the library or call (815) 894-3254.
CHARRO TACOS & BAKERY
Charro Tacos & Bakery has opened the doors to its newly remodeled business. We are so thankful they’re back after a fire destroyed their building. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 am for breakfast until 9:00 pm. Enjoy a margarita or Modelo with your meal.
MUSIC IN THE PARK 2025
Friday, May 23rd ~ Steve Sharp Band
Friday, June 6th ~ Rays Rockets
Friday, September 5th ~ Wise Guys
Friday, October 3rd ~ Joey Figgiani
In War Memorial Park from 6 pm to 9 pm. Food & drinks are available at the Player’s Club for purchase at every concert. Invite your friends, grab your lawn chairs, pack your cooler, and come on up to the park.
FREE GLUCOSE AND BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
IHCC Homecare & Hospice will conduct free glucose and blood pressure checks on the first Wednesday of every month in the Village Hall from 11 am – 12:30 pm. No appointment is needed. Click here for additional information.
TAPS ON MAIN STREET
At the 11th hour on the 11th day of each month, Taps is played over our Main Avenue speakers as a reminder to all citizens of the sacrifices that our servicemen and servicewomen have made for our freedom. Everyone is welcome to gather at the Veteran’s Memorial Monument in War Memorial Park for the tribute.
2025 REPUBLIC SERVICES CALENDAR
Click HERE to see the 2025 Republic Services Calendar. The yard waste pickup has been added to the calendar and will work the same as last year. Pickup is from April – November. You must prepay for the entire year. Watch for more information next year.
IL EPA LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT MANDATE
IEPA requires water systems to submit an initial lead service line replacement plan read here to the state by April 15, 2024, and an updated plan by April 15 annually for review by the state until a final comprehensive plan is submitted by April 15, 2027. The Village has 660 water meters (residents supplied water from the Village of Ladd). Of these 660, we have 15 residents who know they have galvanized pipe on “their” side of the meter or on “the Village’s” side of the meter, 395 residents who don’t know what type of piping they have on “their” side or on “the Village’s” side of the meter, and 250 residents have safe pipes to their water lines. The Village Superintendent will be reaching out to residents who answered unknown on their cross-connection surveys in an attempt to determine what type of piping they have on “their” side of the water meter. It is mandated that any lead lines or lead fittings be removed. Residents that have “unknown” information or galvanized piping will receive a letter from the Village of Ladd, mandated by IEPA, to explain the situation further. Read here the April 15, 2025, updated inventory sheet and here is the updated plan submitted to IEPA.
LADD AWARDED $650,000.00 CDBG GRANT FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION
Governor JB Pritzker announced that Ladd has received $650,000.00 in funds for housing rehabilitation to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners with improvements to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions. Eligible uses of funds include structural work, electrical, plumbing, new appliances, flooring, ADA, accessibility accommodations, and more. Each qualifying family/home receives up to $60,000.00 in funds. Must be the primary residence and renters do not qualify. Watch for more information as to when applications are being accepted (approximately beginning in 2025).
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT – 2024 Data
Your Annual Water Quality Report is available at http://testinc.com/ladd.pdf. To speak with someone about this or to have a copy mailed to you call 815-894-2440. Copies are available in the Clerk’s Office.
NET METERING POLICY AND SOLAR REQUEST FORM
A Solar Request Form must be completed HERE then email to info@villageofladd.com. Print the Net Metering Policy HERE to read and have your questions answered. Additional paperwork provided as the process moves forward.