Plato Township Road District
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Plato Township Road District: Paving the Future, Repairing the Past

The rural tradition of our township endures, side-by-side with growth and development.

Founded in 1835, Plato Township's 36 square miles includes rolling farmland, country roads, and town centers, as well as residential subdivisions and commercial development.

Past and Present:

Plato Township began in the 1800's as a quiet farming community with approximately 200 residents. Today, Plato is a bustling suburban hub of northern Illinois.

The Future:

The spirit of our community is its people. Today, Plato's residents and elected officials are working together to preserve its heritage while preparing for tomorrow. We invite both new and long-time residents to join us in building Plato's future.

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MUIRHEAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PLATO TOWNSHIP

Member Larry Trainor, May 07

MUIRHEAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

THE MUIRHEAD BRIDGE OVER THE CANADIAN NATIONAL RAIL ROAD REPLACEMENT PROJECT WILL BEGIN 5/26. MUIRHEAD ROAD FROM RUSSELL RD. TO PLATO RD. WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM 5/25 UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE NEW BRIDGE STRUCTURE SOMETIME LATE DURING THE FALL OF 2026. DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE IS SCHEDULED TO START IN MAY AND NEW CONSTRUCTION DATES WILL BE ... (Full Story)


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Resurfacing in Montague Forest and Russin Woods subdivision begins the 26th of August

Member Larry Trainor, August 27

The Plato Township Road District will be resurfacing Montague Forest subdivision and Russin Woods Court.

Driveways have already been marked and cut the milling process is scheduled to start on the 29th of August.

The entire paving process should be done by the middle of September.
Weather should be the only factor that would affect the completion date.

As of right now there is no work scheduled ... (Full Story)


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Mosquito Spraying | Tomorrow Eve (08-06-2025)

Member Mike McMahon, August 05

Clark Mosquito Control will be doing a community wide adult mosquito control treatment tomorrow night, August 6th, 2025.
West Nile positive mosquitoes in Batavia, Dekalb, Rockford, McHenry, and Du Page County.

See more details on the new Plato Township Website under township postings. PlatoTwp.gov
... (Full Story)


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No Caption New Webpage is Active (PlatoTwp.gov)

Member Mike McMahon, July 21

www.PlatoTWP.gov... (Full Story & Photos)

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Cemetery Trustee Needed

Member Mike McMahon, May 05

Trustees need to be able to locate and mark graves, help with the sale of grave spaces in 3 cemeteries. Work with the monument companies and the gravediggers. Be acquainted with landscape personnel. Pay is $800 per year.

(Contact: Betty Rylko)
Betty.Rylko@gmail.com... (Full Story)


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