Smart911 - Are you ready for Emergencies?

Help 9-1-1 protect your family. Share critical information before an emergency so 9-1-1 dispatchers have it during one.

Glendale Heights Emergency Communications Center now offers a free, new service to help you when you call 9-1-1. Once you've signed up, first responders will be provided important information that will help them address your emergency. This information includes photos, medical issues and current location, which can help Police, Fire and EMS locate and help you.

Click Here to Register Now.

Village Board Meetings Time Change

Starting January 19, 2012, the Village Board & Committee of the Whole Meetings have a new start time of 7:00 pm. These meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in the Council Chambers located on the 2nd floor of Village Hall.

Valentines for Veterans

Please join the Village of Glendale Heights to celebrate "National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Month" by participating in the "Valentines for Veterans" collection efforts. Annually, the Village delivers beautifully written and decorated valentines collected from the community to Veterans hospitalized in local area Illinois Veteran Medical Centers to let our men and women know that they are remembered. We have also sent Valentines to overseas military personnel and have received photos back of the soldiers enjoying the cards.

Please drop off your valentine(s) to the Village Hall, c/o Nicole Lewis, 300 Civic Center Plaza by February 1st to ensure a timely delivery for Valentine's Day. Should you have any questions regarding "Valentines for Veterans," please call Nicole at 630.909.5327.

Senior Citizen Utility Tax Rebates

The Village is proud to offer a Senior Citizen Utility Tax Rebate Program to its residents. This program rebates qualifying* seniors towards Municipal utility taxes paid each year. The qualifying age is 65 and the maximum rebate amount is $75. Gross household income cannot exceed $40,000. An applicant can be either a homeowner or renter, and must be the same person whom utilities are billed to. Municipal utilities are typically charged on electric, natural gas, and telephone (land line and/or cellular). Rebate applications are accepted and processed beginning January 1 and continue through April 30. Applications can be obtained at the Glendale Heights Center for Senior Citizens, 260 Civic Center Plaza or at Village Hall.

Need to know more? Please call 630.260.6050 for program details or click here to download an application.

*Proof of age, income, residency and payment of utilities is required.

CHARACTER COUNTS! Pillar Awards

The Glendale Heights CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition is looking for individuals that demonstrate outstanding character. If you would like to nominate an individual for this recognition, please click here to download a nomination form. Please print the form and follow the directions for submitting your nomination.

Holiday Lights Recycling Program

Have your holiday lights lost their twinkle? The Village of Glendale Heights, through a program offered by Elgin Recycling is collecting broken lights through April 5, 2012 at the Public Services Garage, 1635 Glen Ellyn Road; weekdays from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Lights accepted for recycling include all colors and lengths of mini-lights (or Italian lights), C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, LED lights, extension cords, etc.

Program Benefits:

• Residents will have a convenient location to drop off broken lights for recycling
• Recycling lights will reduce contaminants from our land and waterways

Resident Reminder: Per Village Code Title 11, Chapter 6-4, H, the deadline to remove holiday lights and external décor is April 1, 2012.

For more information regarding the Holiday Lights Program, you may visit www.elginrecycling.com.

Glendale Heights Youth Baseball and Softball (GHYBS)

Glendale Heights Youth Baseball and Softball registration will be held at the Sports Hub on January 14th & 15th, February 4th & 5th and March 3rd & 4th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Register on January 14th & 15th and receive a $10 discount per child and you will also be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a 2 hour private lesson on the new Flow Rider (surfing simulator) at the Glendale Heights Aquatic Center (goof for a group of up to 10). Call 630.260.6060 for more information.

Volunteers needed: Please click here to download the Volunteer Application.

Glendale Heights Spartans
Youth Football & Cheerleading (GHS)

Glendale Heights Spartans Youth Football & Cheerleading registration will be held at the Sports Hub on February 4th, March 3rd, and April 14th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Register on February 4th and receive a $10 discount per child and you will also be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a Mike Ditka autographed football. Call 630.260.6060 for more information.

Volunteers needed: Please click here to download the Volunteer Application.

NEXT CERT COURSE SET TO BEGIN APRIL 3, 2012

The Village of Glendale Heights has established a CERT unit, and will be holding another class in the spring. The course will meet every Tuesday night for eight weeks, beginning April 3rd. The course is limited to 15 students, on a first-come, first-served basis. For your convenience, a course application can be found on the link below. As a member of CERT, you will receive ongoing training and may be called upon in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster that impacts the Village of Glendale Heights. Join your neighbors who have already taken advantage of this quality training program. All equipment and course instruction is provided free of charge.

For more information, please contact the Emergency Management Coordinator, Roy Charvat, at 630-260-6000 ext. 5485 or roy_charvat@glendaleheights.org.

CERT Application (pdf)

Warming Shelter

The Glendale Heights Police Department is asking residents to please check on their relatives and friends to assure they are not in need of assistance due to the extreme weather conditions. Glendale Heights has a warming shelter in place and is ready to assist the needs of our residents. For information, call the Glendale Heights Police Department's, non-emergency number at 630.260.6070.

GPS - Glenbard Parent Series

It is the mission of the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to facilitate real-world parenting skills that will enhance our teens social and emotional development, encourage responsible decision-making skills and promote respect-based relationships that will keep our adolescents safe. This series engages top experts in helping our communities to become proactive and
informed, as we strengthen home and community partnerships in pursuit of our mutual goals.

GPS programs are free, open to the community and require no registration. High school and middle school parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
GPS is funded in part by a grant from the Cebrin Goodman Center, an affiliate of the Lillian and Larry Goodman Foundation and in partnership with CASE (Cooperation Association for Special Education).

Click here to download the GPS Monthly programs.
Click here to download the GPS "Circle the Calendar 2012" Flyer.
Click here to download the GPS Saturday Series.
Click here to download "The Road to Post-Secondary Success College & Career Readiness for All" Flyer.

Winter Parking and Safety Regulations

The Glendale Heights Police Department would like to remind you of parking regulations during snowfalls within the Village.
"Parking During Snowfall"

"It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street designated as a snow route in the Village at any time within twenty-four (24) hours after a snowfall of one inch (1") or more has occurred." "It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any other public street in the Village at any time within twenty-four (24) hours after a snowfall of two inches (2") or more has occurred." "In the event of a continuous heavy snowfall of five inches (5") or more having occurred, it shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street in the Village at any time within a period of seventy-two (72) hours after such snowfall."

For the safety of our children, please remember these School Zone laws: When approaching a marked school zone between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., on days when school is in operation and children are present, a driver must discontinue wireless/cell phone use. It is ILLEGAL to use your cell phone in school zones. Speed must be reduced to 20 mph and always stop and yield the right-of-way to any children or adults in the crosswalk area. Always let children out of your vehicle on the curb side of the road.

Remember all DRIVERS:
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING ON ILLINOIS ROADS IS ILLEGAL AND DEADLY.

Should you need additional information or clarification regarding the above ordinance, please contact the Glendale Heights Police Department non-emergency phone at 630.260.6070.

Electronics Landfill Ban

On January 1, 2012 a ban went into effect in the State of Illinois, which prohibits throwing electronics into landfills.

Banned items include but are not limited to computers, computer monitors, printers, laptops, televisions, keyboards, fax machines, recorders, mp3 players, video consoles, DVD players, computer mouse, scanners, digital converter box, cable receiver satellite receivers, DVRs, or small scale servers.

These items must be recycled by a registered collector, recycler and/or manufacturer. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency website contains
a complete list of all collectors registered in the State at http://www.epa.state.il.us/.

Click here to download Public Act 095-0959.

Click here to download DuPage County's Electronic Recycling Program brochure.

Drive Now. Text Later.

The Glendale Heights Police Department, Illinois Tollway, Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Illinois Secretary of State and AAA Chicago are urging drivers to “Drive Now. Text Later.”  The statewide campaign is raising awareness of the dangers of texting while driving in an effort to reduce the number of cell phone-related accidents on Illinois roadways. For more information, click here to download a pdf flyer.

Chromium VI

The Village of Glendale Heights appreciates that there may be some concern with regards to chromium VI, a substance in drinking water that has been discussed in the news recently. The Village of Glendale Heights would like to reassure it's residents that the drinking water purchased from the DuPage Water Commission meets or exceeds all testing requirements. 

For further information in regards to Chromium VI click here for a press release from the City of Chicago's Department of Water Management.

Golden Shears Hair & Nail Salon

Need a fresh new look for the Holidays? Try out the new Golden Shears Hair & Nail Salon conveniently located in the Center for Senior Citizens, right next to the Village Hall & Sports Hub. Due to its popularity and many requests from residents, the salon is now taking appointments for adults who have not yet reached 60 years of age or better. The Golden Shears Salon serves both ladies and men.

Consult with our professional hair stylist on a fresh new color or flattering new hair style that suites your lifestyle and is perfect for you. Sometimes a little change can make a big difference in the way you look and feel! Appointments are recommended. Call 630.260.6055.

Community Room Rentals

Stop in today to see the beautiful new Community Room at the Center for Senior Citizens that can seat up to 140 guests and is available for rent for your next family party such as a: Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, Birthday Party, Graduation Party, Wedding Reception or Holiday Party.

The Community Room includes a fully equipped catering kitchen to bring in your own home cooked food or have your party catered, or a little of both! The attached veranda includes patio furniture, lighting, and even heat for chilly evenings. Our friendly staff will work with you to make your special event a success!

The Community Room is available for rent:
Monday – Thursday: 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday: 3:00 pm to Midnight
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 am to Midnight

Call 630.260.6050 for more information.

Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions

To enable an efficient and effective street sweeping schedule, the Village will be divided into four zones. Parking on streets will be prohibited during the months of April, May, October and November between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm one specific day each week in each zone. Color coded "No Parking" signs have been posted throughout the Village.

Red Zone - No Parking on Mondays, during April, May, October and November 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Blue Zone - No Parking on Tuesdays, during April, May, October and November 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Green Zone - No Parking on Wednesdays, during April, May, October and November 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Brown Zone - No Parking on Fridays, during April, May, October and November 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

For any questions or concerns you may have regarding the new Street Sweeping Program, please contact Public Services at 1.630.260.6040 or email us at publicservices@glendaleheights.org.

The Police Department will begin enforcement of this ordinance beginning in October 2011.

Click here to view a zone map (pdf). Click here to view a list of streets in each zone and the date parking is prohibited in each zone.

Fraud Alert

The Village has received reports from neighboring municipalities that there may be a contractor scam circulating in the suburbs.  This scam alleges  that there is a "Government Neighborhood Improvement Program" where a homeowner and the government share the cost for renovations to their homes, such as a new furnace or window replacement.  PLEASE NOTE: There is no such government program. For more information, please click here to visit the Police Department News page.

Prevention of Illegal Dumping in Illinois

We have all seen illegal dumping – fly dumping of bags of trash, old mattresses or appliances thrown down a stream bank, piles of construction debris or tires left on an empty city lot or even on private property. Illegal dumping affects the quality of life for citizens who live near the dumping locations. How can we prevent this criminal act?

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA), the Office of the Illinois Attorney General (OIAG), the Illinois Departments of Public Health (IDPH), Natural Resources (IDNR) and Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), as well as county, township and municipal enforcement authorities and elected officials are linking strategies to fight these unsightly blights on our communities that may present a threat to public health or the environment as well as a potentially negative impact on area property values.

Click here for more information (pdf).

Electronic Recycling Program

The Glendale Heights drop-off collection facility is now closed until May 2012.

Do you have non-working, obsolete electronic equipment cluttering your living space and not sure where to safely dispose them?

The Village of Glendale Heights has joined other DuPage County municipalities in support of efforts to protect our land, air, and water by reducing waste and contaminants from our landfills by establishing Collection Facilities and Recycling Events for Electronic Waste and other items throughout DuPage County.

A Drop-Off Collection Facility for electronic waste, used batteries (dry cell only) is available in Glendale Heights 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, on Thursdays; May-Nov ONLY) at the Public Works Garage- 1635 Glen Ellyn Road (driveway entrance off of Glen Ellyn Rd). Please note that the last collection drop-off date is November 17, until next May 2012. This is a self-serve, drop-off facility; please bring assistance, if needed to unload your items. Items containing refrigerants or hazardous materials will not be accepted.

If you or are a business, school, organization and/or have more than ten items to drop-off, please contact Creative Recycling at 630.752.0056 for drop-off arrangements.

For more information and a full list of items accepted, visit the Village of Glendale Heights' Go Green pages. To learn more about Creative Recycling Services, visit: www.crserecycling.com.

Registration is still being accepted for the
2011/2012 Glendale Heights Preschool Program

Explore, discover, create and make new friends. Children participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate activities designed to help them socially, academically and physically. This program also helps provide the basis for future reading and writing skills. Students will enjoy activities in the areas of music, art, language development, science, math, and gross and fine motor development. Click here for more information.

Medical Equipment Program

Are you in need of medical equipment? Thanks to the generous contributions of new or gently used medical equipment, the Village’s Medical Equipment Pantry has walkers, wheel chairs, canes, quad canes, crutches, commodes and other bathroom equipment and more, that may be borrowed FREE of charge to residents.

The Glendale Heights Medical Supply Program is in need of wheelchairs. If anyone knows of a family member, friend or neighbor that has a wheelchair stored in their garage and is willing to donate it, our program would love to have it to loan our neighbors in need. 

For further information please call the Police Community Outreach at 1.630.909.5459.

DuPage Homeownership Center
Foreclosure Prevention

The DuPage Homeownership Center (DHOC) is a nonprofit housing counseling agency certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Their foreclosure prevention services are free and are available to all DuPage County homeowners. Click here to download a pamphlet regarding DHOC's Foreclosure Counseling.

For more information, you can call DHOC at 1-630-260-2500 or visit their website at www.dhoc.org.

West Nile Virus

The Village and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend residents take precautions to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites.  Especially important is the use of insect repellent containing DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), Picaridin, (KBR 3023), synthesized Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (PMD) or IR3535 when mosquitoes are active.

For more information regarding how to avoid mosquito bites to avoid infection, click here to visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Help Preserve Glendale Heights History

The Village of Glendale Heights Historical Committee is looking for donations of old photos, newspaper articles, and any other items of Glendale Heights’ past. These items will be displayed at the Historic House, located at 311 Windy Point Drive, in an effort to preserve the history of Glendale Heights and to educate our youth.

Drop-off small items or mail your memories of Glendale Heights’ past with a note describing the item(s) or photo(s) to Gina Thorson, Public Relations, 300 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 or via email at gthorson@glendaleheights.org. Please include or attach a label that includes your name, address/email address or phone number. Your photos or articles will be copied and returned to you or you may donate them to the Village of Glendale Heights Historical Committee.

Food Pantry at the Family in Faith Church

The Family in Faith Church offers a monthly food pantry providing frozen meat, juice, bakery items, cleaning items, produce, and assorted food that varies month-to-month. This pantry is available to families in need.

For more information, you may contact the
Family in Faith Church at 1.630.653.5030.

CELL PHONE PROGRAM
Serving the Senior and Disabled Members of our Community

The Village of Glendale Heights’ Cell Phone Program is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to the elderly and disabled in our community with recycled cell phones used for making 9-1-1 calls. Our team is dedicated to working with the senior citizen/disabled person in an effort to provide greater security, dignity, and independence.

Interested senior citizens and/or disabled persons must call to schedule an appointment with the Police Department Community Outreach Specialist at 630.909.5459, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Cell phones are distributed on the third Tuesday of each month, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, by appointment only.

Do you have a digital cell phone that you are not using? The Glendale Heights Police Department is collecting digital cell phones, chargers, and batteries for our Cell Phone Program. Please drop-off cell phones and their necessary accessories in a plastic bag to the Police Department at 300 Civic Center Plaza, or call 1.630.909.5459 for more information. Your donations are greatly appreciated – THANK YOU!