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Streamwood
Community News November / December 2017

New Format Water LUMINARIA CELEBRATION

and Sewer Bill
The month of November rolls out a new format
to the Village water and sewer bill. A full-page
letter size format has replaced the former
postcard size bill. The new billing format is
easier to read, contains a slight change in your
account number, and provides additional account
information. With the new billing format comes
a new billing system an online web portal
Citizen Self Service. Through the online On Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm, the Village will host its annual Luminaria. This celebration joins hundreds
Citizen Self Service portal, you will have of community members and civic organizations in an annual custom of lighting up the Village - making way
the ability to receive and pay your water and for the coming holidays. Volunteers help in lighting up the parkways and paths of Village Hall, Police
sewer bill online. This portal also allows access Department, Veterans Memorial, and South Park Boulevard/Park Avenue with Luminaria small sand-filled
to view your households water usage and bags illuminated from within by a candle. Thousands of Luminaria, translated to little fire, make a
account history. The Citizen Self Service breathtaking display of lights that shine with community pride.
portal can be reached through the Village
Children attending the celebration receive a raffle ticket for a chance to assist Village President Roth with the
website at www.streamwood.org. If you have
Luminaria grand finale the lighting of the Village holiday tree the largest spruce in Veterans Memorial
any questions or require assistance, please adorned with thousands of holiday lights.
contact the Water Billing Department at (630)
736-3810.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Individual and group volunteers are needed during the month of November to
assist in the assembly of over 3,000 Luminaria bags this is a great group
project! Assembly will take place at various times in the Community
Development garage behind Village Hall. Volunteers are also needed to place
and light the Luminaria bags on the evening of Friday, December 1. To
volunteer, please contact the Mayors office at (630) 736-3801 or
mayor@streamwood.org.
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Village of Streamwood Village Board News

President, Village Clerk Village Receives Improved Insurance Rating
Board of Trustees The Village received notification from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) that our Public Protection
Classification (PPC) has improved to Class 2. The PPC is an integral component of determining fire
insurance premiums within the Village. A low classification can mean low insurance rates, which means
savings for businesses and residents. Streamwood is one of only 1,565 communities rated Class 2 or
better of the more than 46,000 communities appraised by ISO nationwide.
Billie D. Roth Cell Tower Location Approved
Village President
The Village Board adopted a special use with variations to allow the construction of a cell tower at 20
N. Bartlett Road. The 100 foot monopole will be located close to the forest preserve to improve cell
coverage especially, on the north end of the Village and throughout the area.
Michael H. Baumer Kiwanis Car Seat Donation
Village Trustee
Public Works Members of the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood
Committee presented a $500 check to Police Chief, Ed Valente,
and Fire Chief, Chris Clark, at a recent Village Board
meeting. Kiwanis President Cathy Tampir and
member Sandy Stewart presented the check for the
William J. Carlson
Village Trustee car seat safety program operated by the Police and
Community Development Fire Departments.
Committee
Village Supports Repeal of Soda Tax
The Village supported the successful effort to repeal the Cook County Soda Tax. It was noted that the
tax placed an undue burden on our residents and businesses, impacting business retention, attraction,
James P. Cecille and jobs for the community. The County Board voted to repeal the tax, effective December 1, 2017.
Village Trustee
Public Safety
Committee Villages 60th Anniversary
A golf outing was held in celebration of the Villages 60th Anniversary. It was a beautiful first day of
fall, as guests enjoyed a 9-hole round of golf at Streamwood Oaks Golf Club, which features a 3,404
yard championship course.
William W. Harper
Village Trustee
Community Affairs
Committee

Larry Schmidt
Village Trustee
Legislative Committee

Mary F. Thon
Village Trustee
Finance Committee

Kittie L. Kopitke
Village Clerk

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Village News Village Presidents Message

Cultures of Our Community This is my favorite time of year. The
leaves are bursting with color. The air
is crisp. Pretty soon the holiday
season will be upon us. Children are
getting excited. Friends and family
look forward to seeing one another.
Everyone seems ready to get
together, give thanks, and help one
another.

We invite you to join us on November

4 as the Community Relations
Commission hosts its annual Cultures
of Our Community event. This is an
excellent opportunity to get together
Village President Billie Roth and Village Manager with your neighbors and learn about
Sharon Caddigan, in costume for the the many cultures and traditions that
Streamwood Chamber Business After Hours makes our community strong. This
Halloween event, hosted in October by the lively and free event is held at Poplar
Streamwood Park District Creek Library.
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wide varietyy off ethnicities and cultuures Veterans Day allows us to honor and remember those who have put themselves in harms
way to keep our country strong. Our annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on
November 11, at 11:00 am at the Veterans Memorial. Please join us as we thank all those
who served.

The Streamwood Community Relations Committee will host its
annual Cultures of Our Community event, on Saturday, November
4 at Poplar Creek Library. Please bring the family and join us from
1:00 4:00 pm, for a showcase of our communitys diversity,
through various live cultural performances.
Police Department Offers MedicAlert Program
The Streamwood
Police Department
has partnered with
the MedicAlert
Foundation to offer
a free MedicAlert
program aimed to
protect community members with dementia and autism, who are at
risk for wandering emergencies. Through this free, ongoing program,
the Police Department is able to enroll local residents (and their
caregivers), via an online portal, into the MedicAlert national
registry/database. All registered members will receive a free medical
identification bracelet and free 24/7 emergency support services.
For additional information, please contact the Streamwood Police
Departments social workers, Nicole Rodriguez or Kelly Baxter at
(630) 736-3700, or visit the Village of Streamwood website at
www.streamwood.org.
Shopping locally is an easy and convenient way to help our community. Local businesses
provide jobs for your neighbors. Sales taxes help to pay for Village services, while reducing
our reliance on property taxes. Make your tax dollars work for you. Download our app. Visit
our businesses. During this holiday season, Shop Smart, Shop Local, Shop Streamwood!
Consider helping those less fortunate. Donate coats, mittens, or scarves, or contribute to the
local food pantry. For more information, please contact the Hanover Township Community
Center at (630) 837-0301 or the Hanover Township Senior Center at (630) 483-5600.
Were also hosting our Annual Holiday Helping event. This event helps families who have
fallen on hard times, have a Merry Christmas. Last year, we helped over 20 families have a
cheerful holiday. For information or to donate, contact mayor@streamwood.org or (630)
736-3801.
What would the holidays be without Luminaria? Its the perfect way to get the holidays
started! Our Luminaria Celebration will be held this year on December 1. We invite you to
join us as we kick off the holiday season. Consider volunteering to light luminaria. Visit with
Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy warm refreshments. Stay for our holiday tree lighting. Theres
nothing like starting off the holidays with family, friends, and neighbors.
The Village Board looks forward to seeing you at these upcoming events. And, we would like
to wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
Billie D. Roth, Village President

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Village News Ki t t ie s Kor ne r

AARP Driver Safety Class Village Clerk Kittie Kopitke
The Police Department will host an AARP Driver Parking Rule Reminders
Safety Class - a 2-day, 8-hour classroom refresher for Parking is prohibited on Village streets after two inches (2) or greater of snowfall, until streets are fully plowed.
motorists aged 50 and older on Tuesday, November While parking on a residential driveway, it is prohibited to park across/blocking sidewalks and/or parkways,
14, and Thursday, November 16, from 9:00 am to 1:00 between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday; and from 9:00 am and 9:00 pm,
pm. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for Saturday and Sunday, through the month of November. This ban is then lifted during the months of December
non-members. To register by the November 8 deadline, through February, resuming again in March.
please contact Sergeant Dino Heckermann at
(630)-736-3709 or by email at Yard Waste Pickup Ends Soon
checkermann@streamwood.org. The yard waste pickup program ends on December 15 for the 2017 season. All yard waste must be placed into
an approved container prior to removal by Advanced Disposal, during your regularly scheduled trash collection day.
Help Prevent Water Pollution This Winter As a reminder, please refrain from raking, sweeping or blowing leaves into Village streets, as it is prohibited.
The Natural Resource Tri-Village Garden Club
Conservancy Join the Tri-Village Garden Club of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood at the Poplar Creek Public Library on
Commission (NRCC) Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00 pm. Kay McKeen of SCARCE (School and Community Assistance for Recycling
works hard to help and Composting Education), an organization that has been working to help schools and other groups preserve the
preserve our natural earth and live sustainably since 1990, will give a presentation on the many projects the organization has going
resources. Keeping our on with your trash. For additional information, please visit www.trivillagegardenclub.org/wordpress.
waterways free of pollutants is a key way to preserve our
water supply. With the cold winter months comes the use
Fire Department Open House
of salts in helping alleviate icy roads and walkways.
Fire Station 31 held an open house in October. Attendees watched live demonstrations of firefighters extinguishing
Although salt can be effective, it does come with a
a house fire, and observed the differences in damage results to a home with and without the use of a fire protection
negative impact on the environment, as the salt
sprinkler system. Firefighters also demonstrated a vehicle extrication of crash victims using of the powerful Jaws of
eventually flows into storm drains and other waterways.
Life. Attendees learned valuable home safety tips from the importance of installing and maintaining fire alarms, fire
Minimize the environmental impacts of salt by following a
extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors, to the regular cleaning of dryer vents to avoid fires from very
few simple steps to help reduce the need for salt:
flammable dryer lint.
Before a snow storm, apply a liquid deicer to prevent
snow and ice build-up; this will make snow removal
much easier and more effective.
Remove snow by shoveling, snow blowing, etc., and
do not use salt as a form of snow removal.
Do not apply too much salt. If you notice salt crystals
that have not melted, the salt has been over-applied.
Consider using sand as an alternative to salt.

Holiday Lights Recycling Program

Getting ready to decorate for the holidays by untangling a
spider web of lights, only to find out that they are not
working when plugged in? Do not throw them out
recycle them! The Villages holiday lights recycling
program begins November 5, 2017 and runs through
February 2, 2018. There are four convenient holiday
light recycling locations: Streamwood Village Hall,
Streamwood Public Works; Poplar Creek Library; and the
Streamwood Park Districts Park Place Recreation Center.
Drop your unwanted lights in the designated container
available at each of these locations.

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Community News
9/11 Dedication
The Village Board and Veterans Commission held a 9/11 ceremony, honoring the memory of the victims - civilians, police officers, firefighters and the
emergency medical personnel - who perished in the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on America. The Village dedicated a memorial plaque honoring
those who gave their lives while aiding others.

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Community News
Hanover Township
Applications for Hanover
Townships Holiday Programs
Now Being Accepted
Qualified Hanover Township residents can register
for the Townships holiday programs,
Sponsor-a-Family and holiday Toy Drive, by visiting
the Astor Avenue Community Center. Applications will be accepted on Wednesdays and
Fridays from 9:00 am 11:00 am, now through December 20. The following documents
are required to register: a valid driver's license, state ID or consulate ID, proof of income for
the past 30 days, utility billing within the last 30 days, and birth certificates or medical cards
for children 0-15 years old.
Last year 710 families and 1,841 children received assistance through the holiday programs.
Are you interested in helping to sponsor a family? New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off
at the Streamwood Village Hall or at the Township community center in Hanover Park. For
questions and additional information please contact Hanover Township at (630) 540-9085.
Breakfast with Santa at Hanover Township
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Hanover Township Senior Center
in Bartlett, on Saturday, November 18 at 9:30 am. Breakfast will
include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice,
milk, coffee, and a visit with Santa! The cost is $5 for children
and $10 for adults. To register please call the Township at
(630) 483-5600.
Poplar Creek Public Library
Bel Sonore Chamber Ensemble
Join us on Sunday, November 12 at 2:00 pm, for a flute, oboe,
bassoon and soprano voice of the Bel Sonore Chamber
Ensemble, performing a repertoire of music ranging from early
Baroque to jazz standards.
Random Ringers Handbell Choir
The Random Ringers Handbell Choir returns to the library on
December 17 at 2:00 pm, for their seasonal inspired performance.
The 11-member ensemble will perform secular, popular, and classic
holiday music on five octaves of Schulmerich Bells and 3 octaves of
Malmark Handchimes.
Vietnam War 50th Anniversary
During the month of November, the main Library will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of
the Vietnam War with special programming, films and displays.
Basics of Medicare
On Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 pm, join us for an
information session on Medicare enrollment periods, Parts A, B,
C, and D. Topics include how to cover the gaps in Medicare
which include deductibles, coinsurance, and premiums. Become
aware of potential penalties imposed for not having proper coverage.
For questions or to register for any of the above programs, or to view more, please visit
www.pclib.org or call (630) 837-6800.
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Streamwood Park District
Playground Equipment Renovation
The Streamwood Park District is in the process of
renovating playgrounds within four of its parks -
Buchanan Park, Challenger South Park, Friendship Park,
and Oak Ridge Park with an anticipated completion in
late November.
The playground structure installations that occurred in the 1990s were not staggered to plan
for a manageable lifecycle replacement schedule. Today, the Park District is challenged with:
23% of its playground structures being 25-30 years old; 34% between 20-24 years old;
17% between 15-20 years old; and 26% between 10-15 years old.
The playground renovations are spread out among various neighborhoods, with no
neighborhood having numerous playgrounds replaced at the same time. The Park District
solicited feedback from the neighborhoods impacted by the renovation plans, and asked the
residents to vote on the options for the equipment themes and related components. The
structures are being replaced with modern playground components, consisting of multiple play
opportunities that meet all current playground and safety standards, including ADA
compliance considerations.
The goal of our playground replacement plans are to provide the Streamwood residents with as
many new play structures as are economically feasible, with the least amount of disruption to
the enjoyment of our parks. Please feel free to contact the Streamwood Park District with any
questions or concerns, by calling (630) 483-3134 or email at: parks@spdcares.com.
Gail Borden Public Library
Fall Family Fun
Mark your calendars for some upcoming fall family fun. Join us for a Family Reading Night
on Thursday, November 16 from 4:00-9:00 pm, where families can build a book-nook fort,
grab a snack and snuggle up with some good books. The fun continues at a Family Tech Play
event on Saturday, November 18, from 10:00-11:00 am. Families can have fun playing
with and creating robots, stop motion animation, iPads and more.
Sunday Afternoon Concert: OneVoice Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Millikin Universitys vocal jazz ensemble, OneVoice, is considered one of the premier collegiate
groups of its kind. Join us on November 19 at 2:00 pm, as the ensemble will perform under the
direction of Dr. Steve Widenhofer. Free tickets are available at the Library.
Heroes on Deck: World War II on Lake Michigan
Learn about the bold and innovative response to the
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the brave pilots behind
it at this film and discussion on November 20 at 7:00 pm.
Multi-Emmy Award-winning producer Harvey Moshman
will discuss and take questions about the film.
Behind the Scenes at Marshall Fields Holiday Traditions
December 11 at 7:00 pm, take a trip down memory lane and
re-visit the holiday windows and traditions of Marshall Fields. Amy
Meadows was a director of Windows and Marketing Events for
Marshall Fields and Macys. She will talk about the design and
creation of the famous windows, great tree and store dcor.
For questions or to register for any of the above programs, visit www.gailborden.info.
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School News

School District U-46

Principal For A Day
The 10th annual Principal For A Day event will be held on
Friday, December 1. More than 50 business and community
leaders will participate by shadowing the role of a
principal in schools across the District. The program offers
participants a behind-the-scenes look at all the
responsibilities of a principal, as well as the day-to-day
routines and demands. To participate, contact U-46
Coordinator of Family & Community Engagement, Karla
Jimenez, at (847) 888-5000 ext. 4211 APPLY
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asks parents to commit to focusing at least five
hours during the 2017/18 school year on their
childs education whether it is reading at home
with their child, helping with school fundraisers, or being part of a District advisory group.
Information on the 2017/18 Parent Promise will be sent to all FDK parents by November 1.
Take the pledge; sign and return the form to your childs school by Monday, November 20.

Winter Recess
All U-46 schools will close for a winter recess beginning at the end of the school day on
Friday, December 22, 2017, and will be back in session on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.

2017 Holiday Home Decorating Contest

Do you enjoy going all out in decorating your home with lights and other ornamentals for the holidays? Then consider entering your home in this years holiday home decorating contest. Enter
your home in one of three judging categories: 1) multi-family display; 2) single-family traditional display; or 3) single-family ornamental display. Three winning entries, one entry from each
category, will receive a $50 holiday gift card, and a photo of their decorated home published in the January issue of Streamwood Community News.
To enter complete the Holiday Home Decorating Contest Entry Form below, and return to Village Hall by Friday, December 1. Judging will take place by a member of Streamwoods Luminaria
Committee, during the weekend of Friday, December 8 thru Sunday, December 10, between the hours of 6:30 pm 9:30 pm. In order to qualify for judging, please ensure that your holiday
lights are turned on no later than 6:00 pm and shut off no earlier than 10:00 pm, during the dates of judging. Good luck!

HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST ENTRY FORM

NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
PLEASE SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING JUDGING CATEGORIES
n Multi-family display n Single-family traditional display
n Single-family ornamental display
Please submit your entry to Village Hall by: email: mayor@streamwood.org; fax (630) 837-0242 or simply drop it off at the cashier
counter, no later than Friday, December 1. Of course, you can also mail it to 301 E. Irving Park Rd., Streamwood, IL 60107.

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Village of Streamwood PRESORTED

301 E. Irving Park Road. STANDARD
Streamwood, IL 60107 U.S. POSTAGE
(630) 736-3800 | (630) 736-3798 (TDD-hearing impaired only) PAID
www.streamwood.org STREAMWOOD, IL
Cable TV Government Access Channel - WOW Channels 23 & 49 | Comcast Channel 17
60107
Village President | mayor@streamwood.org PERMIT NO. 24
Billie D. Roth | (630) 736-3801
Board of Trustees | trustee@streamwood.org
Michael Baumer William Carlson James Cecille
William Harper Larry Schmidt Mary Thon
Village Clerk | clerk@streamwood.org Village Manager | manager@streamwood.org ERCWSS
Kittie L. Kopitke | (630) 736-3806 Sharon Caddigan | (630) 736-3832
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Village Departments
Fire - Chris Clark, Chief | (630) 736-3650 | fire@streamwood.org
Police - Ed Valente, Chief | (630) 736-3700 | police@streamwood.org
Community Development - John Peterson, Director | (630) 736-3843 | communitydevelopment@streamwood.org
Finance - Josh Peacock, Director | (630) 736-3800 | finance@streamwood.org
IT - Victor Ambroziak, Director | (630) 736-3855 | it@streamwood.org
Public Works - Matt Mann, Director | (630) 736-3850 | public_works@streamwood.org
Village Hall Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Thursdays 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Village to Honor All Veterans

The Village of
Village Calendar Streamwood and the
Streamwood Veterans
Date Time Event Commission are
committed to honoring all
November American Veterans. Please
2 7:00 pm Village Board of Trustees Meeting join us for a Veterans Day observance at the Streamwood Veterans Memorial, on
Saturday, November 11 at 11:00 am. Take time to focus on our Veterans by honoring
5 Daylight Saving Time Ends
them on a day dedicated to their selfless service to our country.
10 Closed Veterans Day Observance
11 11:00 am Veterans Day Ceremony Shop Streamwood for the holidays!
Fulfil your entire gift giving needs by shopping Streamwood for
16 7:00 pm Village Board of Trustees Meeting
the holidays! Whether you like to shop around for that perfect
23/24 Closed Thanksgiving Holiday and unique gift, or you want to grab a quick gift card from one
of our many restaurants or professional services youll find
what you need in Streamwood!
December
1 6:00 pm Luminaria Celebration For an interactive online directory of Village businesses, visit the Village of
Streamwood website at www.streamwood.org; under the Business heading select
6 5:30 pm Streamwood Chamber Business After Hours Shop Streamwood, then click on the Shop Streamwood logo. You can also
7 7:00 pm Village Board of Trustees Meeting download the Shop Streamwood app from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store,
or our QR code!
21 7:00 pm Village Board of Trustees Meeting
25/26 Closed Christmas Holiday SHOP SMART
SHOP LOCAL
SHOP STREAMWOOD!

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