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Pingree Grove State of the Village: population growth, infrastructure projects and a $277,000 surplus
Summary
In the annual State of the Village report, President Amber Kubiak highlighted continued population growth, a $277,000 budget surplus for FY25, major infrastructure projects including wastewater expansion and a planned 65,000-square-foot Jewel Osco as part of a 15-acre commercial project.
President Amber Kubiak delivered the 2025 State of the Village address at the May 20 meeting, reviewing population growth, fiscal results and major projects under way or planned in Pingree Grove.
Kubiak said the village’s population was 10,365 in the 2020 census and that a special census dated May 1, 2024, recorded a population of 11,948. She noted steady permit activity and residential growth. Financial highlights cited by Kubiak included receipt of the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) financial reporting award for the 17th year and a FY25 budget surplus of $277,000 with over $8 million in the general fund. The village’s non-home-rule sales tax produced about $450,000 in FY25, and staff projects $600,000 in FY26.
Kubiak reviewed the board’s four strategic priorities: balanced growth and economic development, financial stewardship, investing in infrastructure and organizational excellence. On economic development, staff reported progress on a 15-acre commercial project at Route 47 with a proposed 65,000-square-foot Jewel Osco and six outlots; the board is working on a TIF eligibility study to support downtown beautification and small-business attraction.
Infrastructure projects highlighted include: expansion of the wastewater treatment plant (substantial construction expected by fall 2026); engineering for the Reinking and Damish roundabout (Phase 1 approvals remain pending with IDOT); design work for a second water tower; and a $1.3 million motor-fuel-tax (MFT) street-resurfacing program for the year. Staff also reported progress on a second water treatment facility and vendor selections for license-plate readers and electronic ticketing to modernize municipal services.
Kubiak thanked staff, boards, committees and volunteers for village events and civic engagement and closed by urging continued collaboration on growth and infrastructure priorities.
Board members and staff followed the address with departmental updates from police chief, finance, engineering and public works staff that expanded on enforcement grants, audit work in progress, bid schedules for resurfacing and construction progress at the treatment plant.
