On December 18, 2007, the Village Board passed an ordinance regulating outdoor lighting. For more information, please contact Village Hall.
Ordinance No. OR07-068 - Outdoor Lighting
International Dark-Sky Association
The Problem with Light Pollution
Presentations:
Light Pollution:
The Economic and Environmental Impact of Poorly Implemented Outdoor Lighting
(Revised 01/08/08 - PDF 3.16MB)
The Effects of Light Pollution on Wildlife
(Posted 1/11/08 - PDF 2.34MB)
Is Light Pollution Killing Our Birds?
References:
YouTube Link - A short video about the problem of light pollution.
Chicago Tribune article on light pollution - December 26, 2007
Sources:
Chris Luginbuhl, Dark Sky Partners
Susan Harder, Email
IDA Illinois section leader, Email
Francis Parnell, Save Roane Starry Skies