Snow Parking Requirements

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.”

Should you need additional information or clarification regarding the above ordinance, please contact the Glendale Heights Police Department non-emergency phone at 1.630.260.6070.

Senior Citizen Utility Tax Rebates

The Village offers a program to rebate qualifying Senior Citizens money towards Municipal Utility Taxes. An eligible applicant:

• must be age 62, or if married, one spouse must be 62,
• must be the same person who pays for the utilities, or to whom the utilities are
  billed,
• must have an adjusted gross income in 2009 of not more than $40,000
  

Applications are accepted between January 1 and April 30, 2010. Click here to download an application (pdf). Proof of residency, age, income, and payment of utilities is required.

Qualifying applicants will receive a $100 rebate. To request further information regarding the program, please call the Finance Department’s Senior Citizen Utility Tax Rebate Information line at 1.630.251.9065, and leave a message. All messages left at that number will be returned the next business day.

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.

For further information regarding the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, contact any member of the Coalition or the Police Department’s Community Outreach Specialist, Debbie McKenzie, at 1.630.909.5459.

Citizen's Police Academy

The Glendale Heights Police Department will host their 13th Citizen’s Police Academy beginning Wednesday, March 3, 2010. The program, which will be taught by officers from the Glendale Heights Police Department along with guest instructors from other agencies, is designed to give residents a realistic view of police work by providing instruction on such topics as:

• Recruitment and Training
• Tour of the Police Facility
• Arrest, Search, and Seizure Procedures
• Domestic Violence
• DUI and Traffic Enforcement
• Gang and Drug Enforcement
• Community Oriented Policing
• Crime Scene Reconstruction
• CPR Certification
• Defensive Tactics Demonstration
• Firearms Safety

Academy classes will be held on Wednesday evenings at the Safety Town Schoolhouse in front of the Civic Center building from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with the first session Wednesday, March 3rd and the final session held on Wednesday, May 12th. A minimum enrollment of 10 students is required to hold the Academy, and the maximum class size will be limited to 24 students. Enrollment is free. Citizens 18 years of age or older who live or work in Glendale Heights are invited to attend. *Note: Due to the nature of the course and curriculum, individuals with prior felony arrests or convictions will be declined.

Interested persons are encouraged to contact Sergeant Gary Harrison at 1.630.909.5451 or Maureen Pope at 1.630.909.5407 for additional information or an enrollment application. Applications can also be downloaded and printed from the Village website, but must be dropped off or mailed to the Police Department once completed.

Click here to download an application.

DuPage County Health Department Press Releases

The DuPage County Health Department issued two recent press releases. Click on the title below to download a pdf of that press release:

DuPage County Health Department warns residents to avoid contact with bats.

DuPage County Health Department reminds residents West Nile virus activity increases during warm weather.

Additional information about West Nile virus can be found at the health department’s web site at www.dupagehealth.org or the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Web site at www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/wnv.htm.

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 non-emergency number 1.630.260.6070.

Spring Outdoor Soccer Registration

Your child will improve their soccer skills and enjoy the fun and camaraderie of youth sports! Games are on Saturdays against neighboring park districts. Practices will be held during the week based on the coaches availability. Requests for teams, players and coaches are not guaranteed. Take advantage of the early bird special by registering your child before February 10th. After February 10th, the fee will increase $10. The seven week season begins April 17th. The fee includes uniform t-shirt. Last day to register is March 12th. Parents: due to updates in our computer software, all new registrants must submit birth certificates. For more information, click here.

Census 2010

In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will issue a call to action for every resident of our nation: "Be Counted."

The 2010 Census is important. It determines the distribution of $300 billion annually of government funding for critical community services and it impacts your voice in Congress. Click here to download a pdf flyer. Click here to visit the Census 2010 website.

Preventing the Flu

In light of the recent outbreak of Swine Flu in Mexico and some parts of the United States, the following are some links to helpful information and preventative measures:

Preventing the Flu (pdf)
Healthy Habits Help Keep You Well (pdf)
www.dupagehealth.org
www.idph.state.il.us
www.cdc.gov/swineflu/general_info.htm
www.protectdupage.org

Glendale Heights Preschool Program

It's not too late to register for the 2009/2010 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. For more information, click here.

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 critical 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.

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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cell phones are distributed on the third Tuesday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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!