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.

New Street Sweeping Program Starting In April 2010

In a continual effort to enhance services to Glendale Heights residents, the Street Division is proud to announce the acquisition of a new Schwarze A7000 Regenerative Air Street Sweeper.

To enable an efficient and effective street sweeping schedule, as well as additional maintenance of underground utilities, sidewalks, and parkways, the Village will be divided into four zones. Parking on streets will be prohibited between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm one specific day each week in each zone. “No Parking” signs will also be posted throughout the Village over the next several weeks.

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.

Red Zone - No Parking on Mondays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Blue Zone - No Parking on Tuesdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Green Zone - No Parking on Wednesdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Brown Zone - No Parking on Fridays, 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

Free Tax Return Preparation for Military Personnel

The Illinois CPA Society's CPAs for the Public Interest, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, offers the Military Service Tax Preparation Project to provide free personal income tax return filing assistance to members of the US Armed forces who have recently returned or are still serving on active duty in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty area. Click here to download a pdf.

Earth Day, Every Day

Earth Day is celebrated nationally on April 22 to remind inhabitants of their right and responsibility to preserve and improve the Earth. This year Earth Day is celebrating its 40th Anniversary since its foundation on April 22, 1970. Make Earth Day, every day by being good stewards to our planet through simple life-style choices.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The Village of Glendale Heights offers residents of single-family households recycling services right at the curbside. Paper, packaging, plastic, metal, and glass are collected during regular collection days. Click here for a detail listing of items accepted or you may contact AWS-Republic at 1.630.469.1036. Visit the Goes_Green homepage for Glendale Heights recycling programs.

Upcoming Events & Activities to Celebrate Earth Day

• “Energy in Motion” 5K Run and Eco-Walk- April 17, 2010. Click here for event details (pdf).
• Earth Day Poster Contest – Deadline April 8, 2010. Click here for Poster Contest information (pdf). Click here for Poster Contest Entry Form (pdf).
• Eco-Day – April 24, 2010. Residents are encouraged to drop-off their end-of-life electronic items on April 24, from 8:00am to 3:00pm at Sims Recycling Solutions (1750 Harvest Rd., West Chicago). Accepted items include: Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions, Printers, Cell Phones, Computer Cables, Keyboards/Mice, Fax Machines, MP3 Players, PDA’s, Video Game Consoles, VCR’s/DVD Players, Zip Drives, and Scanners. Visit their website at www.us.simsrecycling.com/news-and-resources/events for additional information about the consumer recycling program and upcoming events.

Glendale Heights Idol Talent Competition

Are you interested in becoming the first Glendale Heights Idol? Applications and audition tapes, CDs or DVDs are due by 4:30 pm on May 14, 2010. The Idol competition will be scheduled during the Glendale Heights Fest held in July. Click here to download the application (pdf).

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

The 2010 Census will document the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we’ve evolved as a country. And, because census data affect how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, the census also will frame the future of our country for the next 10 years. It is vital that everyone in the United States be counted in 2010.

At the heart of the 2010 Census outreach effort is the 10-question 2010 Census form. The 2010 Census form is one of the shortest census forms in history and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Households will be asked to provide key demographic information, including: whether a housing unit is rented or owned; the address of the residence; and the names, genders, ages, races and relationships of others living in the household.

By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

Click here to visit the Census 2010 website.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 27, 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Join the Glendale Heights Special Events Commission and Peter Rabbit at the annual “Breakfast With the Easter Bunny” to be held at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Breakfast tickets will be sold from 8:30 am to 11:00 am only.

For a small fee, this pancake breakfast includes beverages and two sausages with the adult breakfast and one sausage with the child’s breakfast. Children 3 and under are free with a paying adult. Free marionette puppet shows will be presented. Photos with the Easter Bunny are available at a nominal fee. No registration is required. Event fee is paid at the door and a door prize ticket is given per child’s breakfast purchased.

For more information, call Special Event Chairperson Allana Zeiss at 1.630.668.9409 or the Mayor’s office at 1.630.909.5302.

Safety Town Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 27

Peter Cottontail will make a visit to Safety Town, located at 301 Civic Center Plaza, on Saturday, March 27th, where he’ll be dropping off an “egg-normous” supply of treat-filled Easter eggs for children up to the age of 8 years old to hunt and collect.

Four age-specific Easter egg hunts are scheduled as follows:
8:15 am – children 5 years and younger (adult assistance required)
9:00 am – children 6 to 8 years of age (adult assistance required)
9:30 am* – children 5 to 6 years of age (children only)
10:00 am* – children 7 to 8 years of age (children only)
*Children participating in these hunts may find a real egg that can be turned in at the end of the hunt in exchange for an Easter basket filled with goodies!

This “egg-citing” event is FREE and no registration is required; however, participants are urged to arrive early as hunts begin PROMPTLY at the times listed. To ensure a fair and even opportunity for each child collecting eggs, only Safety Town issued bags may be used, and will be provided at the Safety Town entrance before each hunt begins. Hope to see you there.

For additional information, you may contact Officer Michelle Cahill at 1.630.909.5463 or Community Outreach Specialist Debbie McKenzie at 1.630.909.5459.

Easter Brunch
Sunday, April 4, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Glendale Lakes Golf Club will be hosting its annual Easter Brunch on April 4, 2010, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. This year’s Easter Brunch features a carving station with prime rib, ham and lamb. Other items include breakfast and luncheon entrees, shrimp cocktail, omelet station, assorted salads, and sweet table. The Glendale Lakes Golf Club Easter Brunch is $28 for adults, $14 for children ages 5 to 12, and kids 4 and under eat free. All prices include tax and gratuity.

To make your reservations for this year’s Easter Brunch, please call 1.630.260.0095. Times do fill up quickly, so make your reservation today!

March is Poison Prevention Month

The Illinois Poison Center is recognizing the entire month of March as Illinois Poison Prevention Month (IPPM), making it the perfect time to remind friends and family members that they can reach the IPC for free, confidential advice on poison prevention and treatment 24 hours a day via a toll-free phone number: 1.800.222.1222. To educate our residents on poison prevention, there will be an educational display table in the lobby of the Glendale Heights Sports Hub. Please stop in to the Hub to pick up poison prevention material. This is also a perfect time to remind families of our Drug Disposal Program. For more information about poison prevention month, poison prevention education, or our Drug Disposal Program, please call Debbie McKenzie, Glendale Heights Police Department’s Community Outreach Specialist at 1.630.909.5459. If you're interested in additional free poison prevention educational materials and teaching tools, go to
www.IllinoisPoisonCenter.org/outreach and select "Start Here" or call 1.312.906.6136 for more information.

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!