Village of Kirkland, Illinois

We hope that everyone is having a safe start to 2022 given these frigid temps! As we start another year, we would like to provide insight on the most effective way to contact Village Hall as needs arise (these are in priority of responsiveness): 1) Phone Call – The quickest way to obtain a response […]

Attention Residents: A couple of issues have been reported to Village Hall from our Kirkland Public Works Department after our first round of snow that we would like to address. First, we ask that residents NOT push, shovel or place snow from their residence onto Village streets, especially after they have been cleared. State Law […]

In 2012, the Village of Kirkland passed Ordinance 2012-10, allowing Chickens and Chicken Coops within village limits.  This Municipal Code addressed requirements for Chicken Coops structure and fencing, maximum number of chickens, required square footage per chicken and more.  The Municipal Code also required Chicken Coop owners to obtain a License by meeting certain requirements […]

Due to Cell Phone Carrier FCC requirements, the Village of Kirkland had to change our Text Program number from a 5-digit number (36000) to a regular phone number.  The image below shows the NEW Village of Kirkland number.  Existing members do not need to take any action. If you are interested in joining the Village […]

Residents:  In the past 24 hours there has been reports of vehicle burglaries.  PLEASE be vigilant in ensuring that your vehicles are secure and locked every evening. Here are a few tips on vehicle and personal belonging security: Lock your doors and roll up the windows – suspects often look for unlocked cars, especially in […]

ATTENTION RESIDENTS:   The Village of Kirkland is announcing that beginning Monday, September 2nd, Kirkland Public Works will NO LONGER be able to accept Yard Waste at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.   The Village of Kirkland has been informed that IDNR (Illinois Department of Natural Resources) and IEPA (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) does not allow […]

Coyotes are a common wild animal in Illinois, but the population has seen a large increase during the past decade.  The Village of Kirkland has seen an increase in coyote sightings, including in town and the Country Meadows and Kirkwood subdivisions. In the wild, coyotes primarily feed on rabbits, rodents, birds, fruit, and insects; thus […]