JU N E 2015 I S S UE
IN THIS ISSUE:
Castle Chevrolet Donates
2016 Camaro for 60th
Anniversary
Mid-Summer Classics
Concert Series Begins July 4
Aviation Experts Present
Preliminary Work on
O’Hare Noise
Elk Grove Farmers Market
Busse Dam Modification
Project Gets Green Light
Citizens Fire Academy
Free Vision & Hearing
Screening
60th Anniversary Logo
& Vehicle Sticker Design
Contest Winners
Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design
This newsletter is published
by the Village of
Elk Grove Village
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Telephone 847.439.3900
TDD 847.357.4088
www.elkgrove.org
The Village Hall is open 8:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
for payment of water bills, local
fines, pet licenses, vehicle stickers
and general Village information. In
addition, the Finance counter is open
on the first Saturday of each month
from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and the
Community Development counter
is open on the first Saturday of the
month of May through September
from 9:00 a.m.
to noon.
Village Board meetings are generally
held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Castle Chevrolet Donates Camaro For 60th
Anniversary Car Raffle
Castle Chevrolet, which
recently
purchased the former Hoskins
Chevrolet dealership on Arlington
Heights Road, is donating a 2016
Chevrolet Camaro to be raffled off
in honor of the 60th Anniversary
of Elk Grove Village. The winner
of the 2016 Chevy Camaro will be
selected at the 60th Anniversary picnic on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
The Elk Grove Rotary Club is running the raffle and will begin selling tickets on July 4, 2015
at the first “Unity within the Community” Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series, featuring
Kenny Rogers. Tickets will be $5, or 5 for $20, and will also be available for purchase
online at www.2016CamaroRaffle.com beginning July 4.
Tickets purchased at the Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series will also be eligible for a $100
cash prize drawing on the night of purchase only. At the end of each concert, one ticket
from among those purchased that evening will be selected for a $100 cash prize. Courtesy
of Castle Chevrolet, tickets can also be used for service discounts on oil changes and other
maintenance and repair services.
All proceeds from the raffle will go to civic organizations in the Village. For more
information on the 60th Anniversary car raffle, please visit www.2016CamaroRaffle.com.
To receive e-mail updates on the raffle and other 60th Anniversary events, please sign up
for our e-mail newsletter on the Village website at www.elkgrove.org/60.
Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series Begins July 4
Elk Grove’s 7th annual “Unity Within the Community” Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series
will begin on July 4, 2015, to be followed by the Lions Club 4th of July Fireworks.
For the safety, comfort and convenience of attendees, please remember that the use of
tables, tarps, blankets or construction tape will no longer be permitted at
the concerts. Sun umbrellas are also prohibited. Chairs and coolers are still welcome and
encouraged.
The July 4 concert will be held at Community Park (164 Lions Drive, east of Lions Park),
followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The Lions Club will be selling food and
refreshments beginning at 3:00 p.m. As with all concerts, attendees are also welcome to
bring their own food and drink.
Beginning on July 7, the Tuesday night concerts will be held on the Village Green; the full
concert lineup can be found on page 6. Attendees are encouraged to find information
on parking, weather-related updates and other frequently asked questions on our website at
www.elkgrove.org/concerts. We hope to see you there!
Message From The Board
Independence day is just around the corner and we can’t wait to
make this event better than ever! As a reminder, Village Hall will
be closed on July 3 in observance of the holiday. July 4 will mark
the beginning of our 7th annual “Unity Within the Community”
Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series. The first concert will
feature Kenny Rogers at Community Park (164 Lions Dr, east
of Lions Park), followed by a spectacular expanded fireworks
display. A complete line-up can be found on page 6. As
a reminder, blankets and tarps will not be permitted for the
summer concert series. Lawn chairs and coolers are still
welcome and encouraged. For more information on parking
and other frequently asked questions, please visit the Village
website at www.elkgrove.org/concerts.
Something else to look forward to at the July 4 concert is the
first opportunity to buy a ticket for the 60th Anniversary Car
Raffle! Castle Chevrolet has agreed to donate a 2016 Chevrolet
Camaro in honor of our 60th Anniversary. Rotary Club will
be selling tickets on July 4 and at every summer concert after.
Their tent will be easy to find, it will be right next to a brand
new Camaro! Tickets can also be purchased online beginning
July 4 at www.2016CamaroRaffle.com. Information on service
specials and other prize opportunities can be found on page
1 of the newsletter.
While the Village is looking forward to our best ever fireworks
display, it is important to remember that safety always comes
first. We encourage residents to check out summer safety tips
from the Fire Department on page 5.
Residents who are interested in learning more from the Fire
Department should consider signing up for our Citizen’s Fire
Academy! The six-week program will cover topics from fire
extinguisher training to auto extrication. More details and sign
up information can be found on page 5.
As summer continues, we hope everyone will take the
opportunity to head over to the Elk Grove Farmers Market,
held every Saturday until October 17 from 7:30 .a.m to 1:00 p.m.
on the municipal grounds at 901 Wellington Avenue. Familyfriendly entertainment and fresh produce make this a great start
to every weekend.
We continue to hear from many residents concerned about the
noise impact they are experiencing from O’Hare Airport. The
Village has been working diligently on this issue. Mayor Johnson
serves as chair of the Suburban O’Hare Commission, which
has hired aviation and advocacy experts to research potential
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Pictured in front row from left to right are Trustee
Nancy Czarnik, Mayor Craig Johnson, and Trustee
Christine Prochno. Pictured in the second row from
left to right are Trustee Samuel Lissner, Trustee Patton
Feichter, Trustee James Petri, and Trustee Jeffrey Franke.
opportunities for noise mitigation in airport operations.
Earlier this month, JDA Aviation Technology Solutions
and LGN Aviation presented their preliminary findings
and discussed the additional analysis they are working
to complete. More information on this latest update
can be found on page 3.
Throughout the summer, construction projects on
Village roads and infrastructure continue. The latest
information on construction projects, road closures
and other impacts can be found on our Village website
at www.elkgrove.org/construction. For regular updates
on construction, including lane closures and detours,
residents are encouraged to sign up for e-notifications
through the Village website at www.elkgrove.org/
enotify.
One of the most anticipated construction projects this
summer will be the Busse Dam Modification Project.
The Busse Dam Modification Project is designed to
help alleviate flooding in Elk Grove Village and in the
many communities downstream along Salt Creek. The
project is currently out to bid and is planned to be
operational by Thanksgiving. More information on the
project can be found on page 4.
We wish you a safe and wonderful summer, and hope to
see you out in the community enjoying one of the many
wonderful Village events!
JUNE 2015 I S S UE
Aviation Experts Present Preliminary Findings on O’Hare Noise
On Wednesday, June 3, the teams of aviation and advocacy
experts hired by the Suburban O’Hare Commission (SOC)
delivered an update on their work to help mitigate noise
impact from O’Hare Airport on surrounding communities.
Representatives from communities and organizations impacted by O’Hare Airport were invited to hear the preliminary
findings and ask questions.
JDA Aviation Solutions presented information on noise metrics, runway and terminal capacity, air traffic operations, and
tools for community awareness.
The preliminary recommendations included instituting a more rational approach to measuring noise impact, that would
move away from the 65 DNL standard using a Community Tolerance Level survey. JDA also called for the Chicago
Department of Aviation to become a leader in collaborative noise management by expanding the functionality of their
WebTrak site (which displays flights in near real time for public viewing) to include data from noise monitors. This would
provide an expanded capability to predict, optimize and monitor noise impacts and accountability.
In terms of airport operations, JDA recommended a change to the Fly Quiet program, banning visual approaches during
Fly Quiet hours except in cases of emergency. Visual approaches can create adverse noise impacts due to more frequent
power adjustments and more direct flight paths that may not use an optimal slope and altitude for noise mitigation.
JDA also recommended an immediate suspension of plans to close diagonal runways 14L/32R and 14R/32L until a
comparative noise analysis is conducted. Their work showed that it is a shortage of gates, rather than runways, impacting
the capacity at O’Hare airport, and that there is no immediate need for additional runways.
LGN Aviation also presented their advocacy efforts, including evaluating compliance with regulatory documents and
positioning SOC to be a strong voice for reform when the FAA reauthorizing legislation expires this fall.
Representatives from surrounding communities and organizations were in attendance and expressed their support for the
work and offered questions and comments from their own experiences. State Representative Christine Winger, spoke
on behalf of the SOC Legislative Committee on their legislative efforts to provide local communities and organizations,
including SOC and the FAiR coalition, more input into decision-making on O’Hare Airport operations and to strengthen
the existing Fly Quiet program.
More information on the recommendations above as well as the latest project updates by JDA can be found on the new
website, oharenoiseproject.com created to help share data and analysis.
Our technical and advocacy experts will continue their work and we look forward to keeping you updated as results and
recommendations develop. To view a video of the recent meeting with SOC experts or to sign up for e-mail updates from
the Village on O’Hare noise issues, sign up on our website at www.elkgrove.org/oharenoise.
Elk Grove Farmers Market
The Elk Grove Farmers Market continues! The Farmers Market will continue to be held
every Saturday through October 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Market is located at
the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Complex parking lot, adjacent to the Park District Pavilion,
and the Elk Grove Public Library.
The Elk Grove Farmers Market is dedicated to bringing residents and visitors alike to the
best Market in the suburbs. Visit www.elkgrovefarmersmarket.com for additional details,
including vendor information and recipes.
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Busse Dam Modification Project Gets Green Light
The long-awaited Busse Dam Modification Project is currently out for bid, with construction anticipated to begin August
1 and Dam gates due to be operational by Thanksgiving. Technical permitting requirements necessary to move forward
with the project were completed in May, the culmination of eight years of multi-agency collaboration, engineering studies,
modeling, and design work.
The Busse Dam Modification Project will help alleviate flooding in Elk Grove Village and in the many communities
downstream along Salt Creek, potentially benefiting upwards of one million people who are currently affected when
flooding damages property and closes critical intersections. The disruptions during a flood event can cost our region
millions in lost commerce and social impacts, such as school closures, church closures and residents unable to access their
homes.
The Village is excited to be on the cusp of bringing the flood relief sought by Elk Grove Village and communities in the
Salt Creek Watershed since the Dam’s original construction in the 1970s. The Busse Woods Reservoir was constructed in
1975 to provide flood mitigation downstream along Salt Creek in Elk Grove Village. The construction of the Dam created
what is now called Busse Lake. Following floods in 2008, the Village revived interest in making the reservoir function
better for flood relief purposes while also improving the ecology of the Forest Preserve.
The Busse Dam Modification Project consists of two hinged gates, which allow for control of the outflow of the reservoir.
During normal operating conditions, the top of the proposed gates will sit at the current fixed weir elevation. During a
storm event, as the water surface elevation of Busse Reservoir increases, the gates would be slightly lowered to ensure that
the inflow into the reservoir is equal to the outflow, allowing the normal water level of the reservoir to remain constant.
As the water surface elevation of Salt Creek downstream rises and maximizes flow within the creek without overbank
flooding, the gates would then rise to store floodwater within Busse Lake. As the storm event subsides, or the reservoir
reaches a critical elevation as determined by ecological studies, the gates would be lowered back down to the normal
operating elevation, allowing the gates to dynamically adjust to each unique rainfall event and maximize storage within the
reservoir.
Elk Grove Village engineers modeled 158 historic rain storm events over the past 7 decades, in which 37 events caused
severe and damaging flooding. If the gates had been operational, only 17 events would have resulted in minor flooding,
and only a few in damaging flooding. And it gets even better: In all 37 flood events, the gates would have reduced the
severity (depth) of the flooding, cutting the flood time in half.
The Village has worked closely with many governmental entities to make this project possible, including the Forest Preserve
District of Cook County, Dupage County, the MWRD of Greater Chicago, neighboring communities, as well as Federal,
State, and local governmental agencies. Elk Grove Village will invest nearly $1,800,000 in engineering design, construction,
and ecological study costs to make this project a reality. DuPage County provided approximately another $100,000 in
funding, and the MWRD is granting $1,125,000 toward this regionally beneficial project.
For updates on the project, including information on detours for partial closures of the Busse Woods Trail, please visit our
website at www.elkgrove.org/bussedam.
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JUNE 2015 I S S UE
Citizens Fire Academy
The Elk Grove Village Fire Department will be conducting its Citizen’s Fire Academy for residents
interested in learning more about the Fire Department and its operations. This six-week program
will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. beginning on August 13, 2015 at
Fire Station #8, 1000 Oakton Street.
Topics covered in the program will include: Calling 911, Special Teams Operations, Fire
Extinguisher Training, Auto Extrication, Hose Evolutions, Emergency Medical Services/CPR,
and Disaster Preparedness. Participants will tour the training tower, learn basic first aid skills, and
use specialized tools and equipment to better understand the types of conditions encountered by
firefighters. All students will also be fitted with a set of protective clothing to use during the course of the academy.
The program will culminate with an evening of hands-on simulations. All participants must complete an application form
and will need to provide a release of liability prior to the start of class. Class size is limited.
To apply, contact the Fire Department Public Education Team at [email protected] or call 847-734-8027.
Summer Safety Tips from the Fire Department
* Thousands of fireworks-related injuries occur each year on the 4th of July, and 25% of those
result in permanent injury. Enjoy fireworks at public displays presented by qualified professionals,
not in your backyard.
* Follow safety rules when grilling or barbecuing. Grills should be placed at least fifteen feet from
structures. Never grill in an enclosed area and never add lighter fluid to a lit fire as the flame can
travel up the container and explode. Always supervise children closely when grilling or having a fire
in an approved fire pit.
* As the heat index rises to 90° and above, so does the possibility of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. If you think someone
may have heatstroke, call 911 immediately. Warning signs include: skin that feels hot and dry, but not sweaty; confusion or
loss of consciousness; frequent vomiting; shortness of breath or trouble breathing.
The Elk Grove Village Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and happy summer!
Free Vision & Hearing Screening
On Monday, July 13th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., the Elk Grove Lions Club and Elk
Grove Park District are offering a free hearing and vision screening to everyone. The bus will
be located at the Pavilion Fitness Center, 1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Village. No appointments
are necessary.
For more information, please contact Katy Dolan Baumer at 312-215-5577 or Leigh Ferstein at 847-437-9494.
Village Summer Saturday Hours
In Summer 2015, the Finance Department and Department of Community Development will be open on the following
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. July 11, August 1 and September 12.
Residents can purchase vehicle stickers, pet licenses or yard waste stickers, apply for a business license, and pay their water
bills or other financial obligations at the Finance Counter. Transfer stamps are not issued on Saturdays. Residents can also
apply for and pick up permits at the Commuity Development Counter.
For more information, contact the Finance Department at 847 439-3900 or the Department of Community Development
at 847-357-4220.
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The Village of Elk Grove & Elk Grove Park District Proudly Present
“Unity Within The Community” Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series
July 4 KENNY ROGERS
July 7 KANSAS
July 14 38 SPECIAL
July 21 TRAVIS TRITT
Rogers has sold 120 million records and
recorded 65 albums. His 24 #1 hits include:
“The Gambler,” “Lady,” “Lucille,” “She
Believes in Me,” “Islands in the Stream,” and
“We’ve Got Tonight.” He has 1 Diamond, 19
Platinum, and 31 Gold albums. He has received
3 Grammys, 11 People’s Choice Awards,
18 American Music Awards, 8 Academy of
Country Music awards and 5 Country Music Association awards.
With sales in excess of 20 million,
their arena-rock pop smashes,
“Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into
the Night,” “Caught Up in You,”
“Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the
One,” “Back Where You Belong,”
“Chain Lightnin’,” and “Second
Chance,” are immediately recognizable from the first opening
chord. 38 Special’s timeless hits remain a staple at radio.
Celebrating their 40th anniversary,
Kansas has produced 8 gold, 3
sextuple-Platinum, 1 platinum live
album, and a million-selling gold
single, “Dust in the Wind.” Kansas
appeared on the Billboard charts
for over 200 weeks in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and has played to sold-out
arenas and stadiums worldwide. “Carry On Wayward Son” was the
#2 most played track on classic rock radio in 1995 and #1 in 1997.
Tritt’s debut Country Club and its succession
of hits put Travis in the vanguard of the
genre’s early ’90s boom. The next eight albums
and scores of hit singles led him to amass
more than 25 million in career album sales, 2
Grammys and 2 CMA Awards. He scored 5
#1 hits —”Help Me Hold On,” “Anymore,”
“Can I Trust You with My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” and
“Best of Intentions” — and 15 additional top ten singles.
JULY 28 DOUBLE HEADER 7:30 P.M. & 9:15 P.M.
CHRISTOPHER CROSS
AIR SUPPLY
In 1981, Cross scored an unprecedented,
record-setting 5 Grammys, including Best
New Artist and Song of the Year. His debut
album featuring “Ride Like the Wind”
and the #1 single “ Sailing” made Cross a
superstar. In the wake of two more Top 20
hits, “Never Be the Same” and “Say You’ll Be Mine” he soon
scored a second #1, and an Academy Award, with “Arthur’s
Theme (Best That You Can Do).”
In 1980, “Lost in Love” was the fastest
selling single in the world. Their second
single “All Out of Love,” went up the
charts even quicker. The albums Lost in
Love, The One That You Love, Now &
Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold over
20 million copies. ”Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One
That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Making Love Out Of
Nothing At All” have each achieved multi-million radio plays.
Special Thanks to our National and Local Sponsors:
Free Concert Series
Every Tuesday in July at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Green, 901 Wellington Ave
July 4 at 8 p.m. at Community Park, 164 Lions Dr, East of Lions Park; Fireworks will follow concert
JUNE 2015 I S S UE
60th Anniversary Logo & Vehicle Sticker Designs Selected
In honor of the Village’s upcoming 60th Anniversary in 2016, residents and business owners were invited to submit designs
for the Village’s 60th Anniversary Logo, to be used in promotional and event materials. The Village was overwhelmed with
the participation of the community, receiving over 80 submissions for the logo design competition. The winners were
recognized at the Village Board Meeting in June and received Visa gift cards in recognition of
their efforts.
Logo Competition Winners:
1st Place - Dave Hartmann (pictured left)
2nd Place - Renee Tanner, PrioriT’s
Honorable Mention - Thomas Modrich, Marcy Somenek
Students residing in Elk Grove Village were also invited to submit designs in honor of the 60th Anniversary to be used
for the 2016-2017 Vehicle Sticker. The efforts and enthusiasm of the students of
Elk Grove Village were very impressive. Over 30 designs were submitted by grade
school students from 1st through 8th grade, whose efforts showcased why we are the
Exceptional Community. The winners were recognized at the Village Board Meeting
in June and received Visa gift cards in recognition of their efforts.
Vehicle Sticker Competition Winners:
1st Place - Quentin Woehler, 5th Grade (pictured right)
2nd Place - Daphne Johnson, 8th Grade
Honorable Mention -Angelica Baehr, 5th Grade & Veda Shukla, 3rd Grade
To view images of the winning entries for the 60th Anniversary Logo and Vehicle Sticker Design Competitions, and sign
up for updates on 60th Anniversary events, please visit the Village website at www.elkgrove.org/60.
Village Dedicates John R. Glass Preservation Area
On Tuesday, June 9, the Village dedicated an area of open
space in the Hampton Farms subdivision in honor of John
Glass, Chairman of the Elk Grove Plan Commission.
John Glass was appointed to the Plan Commission in 1976
and has served as Chairman of the Plan Commission for over
30 years. He has so far attended over 250 hearings, including
151 zoning changes and 158 special uses, exemplifying the
commitment and citizenship that continues to make Elk Grove
Village a great community.
Pictured left to right are Elk Grove Plan Commissioners Gilbert Schumm,
Paul Ayers, Edward Hauser, Chairman John Glass, Ted Thompson, Fred
Geinosky and Kitty Weiner
During his time on the Plan Commission, Glass has
participated in reviewing many major developments. He has
demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedicated countless hours
of service and provided essential contributions to the vision
of Elk Grove Village we all enjoy today.
The open space, on the north side of Vermont Drive, was preserved in part due to the efforts of John Glass and the Elk
Grove Plan Commission, which insisted upon preserving a space for residents to enjoy as part of the development process.
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a set of design
principles used to discourage crime. The concept is simple: buildings and properties
are designed to prevent damage from the force of the elements and natural disasters;
they should also be designed to prevent crime.
CPTED principles are based on anticipating the thought process of a potential
offender, and creating an environment that discourages their follow-through.
When CPTED is put into practice the resulting environment, including the building and its surroundings, will discourage
or impede criminal behavior and at the same time encourage honest citizens to keep a watchful eye.
CPTED has the added advantage of creating a sense of security and well-being among home owners, business owners,
employees, and tenants where it is utilized.
CPTED strategies are broken into four main categories: Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial
Reinforcement, and Maintenance.
Although these principles were developed for the design and construction of new buildings, the concepts can be applied
to existing homes and businesses as well. Proper utilization of these techniques will create “target hardening,” (which
essentially means making a building more difficult or risky to enter), therefore making your property less appealing to an
offender. Proper use of lighting, landscaping, surveillance, locking mechanisms, and accessibility, to name a few, all work
together to accomplish this goal.
The Elk Grove Village Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit is committed to the education and safety of its residents
and businesses. If you would like more information about CPTED or would like to schedule a complimentary assessment
of your property, please contact Officer Johnson at (847) 357-4152 or Officer Thomas at (847) 357-4151.
Consumer Confidence Report
Each year public service water suppliers issue a report known as the Consumer Confidence
Report (CCR). The CCR contains information regarding the public service water supplier’s water
sources (i.e., rivers, lakes, reservoirs, or aquifers) any detected contaminants, compliance and
educational information. Elk Grove Village’s 2014 Consumer Confidence Report can be viewed
by going to the following web address: www.elkgrove.org/water.
EGTV Wins Awards in the “Best of the Midwest Video Fest 2015”
The Village is proud to announce that Elk Grove Television has won awards in two categories
in the “Best of the Midwest Video Fest 2015” held by Wisconsin Community Media. The
competition hosted 200 entries from community media centers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa,
North Dakota and Minnesota.
The EGTV documentary series The Exceptional Journey, produced by Debbi Dennison, was
awarded the Excellence Award in the Documentary Category for its look at the development of
Elk Grove Village in the 1970’s. EGTV’s children’s/comedy series The New Ralph the Robot
Show won an Achievement Award in the Entertainment Category for an episode called “The
Award” about what can happen if kids wander off without telling a parent where they are going.
Both programs can be viewed on EGTV’s website at http://www.eg-tv.org.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
“Elk Tank” Teams Showcase
Ideas and Business Models at
District 214 Showcase
Help Keep Our Stormwater
Clean
Marketing Campaign Targets
New and Existing Businesses
Mayor Johnson Appointed to
Illinois Tollway Board
Arlington Heights & I-90
Lane Closures
Illinois Route 390
Construction Update
Water/Sewer Utility Bill
Payment Options
“Elk Tank” Teams Showcase Ideas and Business
Models at District 214 Showcase
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in
Elk Grove Village. Elk Grove High School
began their inaugural entrepreneurship
program this past school year. Affectionately
dubbed The Elk Tank, participating students
spent the year honing their business plans
and presentation skills.
Chad Froeschle, a Business Class Instructor
at Elk Grove High School came up with the
idea for the class, which teaches students the
skills it takes to develop a business plan, field
test their ideas, and ultimately pitch their
ideas to a panel of business experts. Chad
recruited several private sector business leaders as well as government officials to serve as
mentors and coaches to the class. The mentors and coaches provided real world experience
and provided feedback on the student’s business acumen.
In May, the teams pitched their ideas before a panel of judges and fellow classmates at the
Elk Grove High School Theatre. In all there were fourteen teams from three classes. Three
winning teams were selected to participate in a District wide pitch night held on May 19.
This newsletter is published
by the Village of
Elk Grove Village
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Telephone 847.439.3900
TDD 847.357.4088
www.elkgrove.org
The Village Hall is open 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for
payment of water bills, local fines, pet
licenses, vehicle stickers and general
Village information. In addition, the
finance counter is open on the first
Saturday of each month from 9:00
a.m. to noon, and the Community
Development counter is open on the
first Saturday of the month of May
through September from 9:00 a.m.
to noon.
Village Board meetings are generally
held on the second and fourth Tuesday
of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Three top teams were selected to represent Elk Grove High School at the District Startup
Showcase: Udar, a creative writing app for smart phones; Genous: Spector Phone Case, an
ultra-thin highly protective smart phone case; and Lakeside Services, an online auto parts
reseller.
The three teams were awarded $290 each for being selected to represent the High School
at the District level. The donors included local businesses: Chicago Parts and Sound, Elk
Grove Village Bank and Trust, Entertainment Management Group, and Hub Dub.
Congratulations to Sean Duffy and Wendy Rosenquist of Udar, who went on to win the
District competition and were awarded a $100 gift card and mentoring from professional
entrepreneurs. Their mobile application would allow users from all over the world to
connect and write stories together. The Udar promo video can be viewed at udarmobileapp.
weebly.com
“Along with mentors and coaches, my business incubator (entrepreneurship) class has
given me so much experience and knowledge of how businesses grow and develop.
Having experienced business people come in and speak has inspired me to continue to
improve my startup business as well as pursue a future career in the business world,” stated
Wendy Rosenquist from Udar, “Without this class, I might not have discovered my own
entrepreneurial spirit so I am very grateful that Elk Grove High School offered this class
this year!”
Help Keep Our Stormwater Clean
Storm water runoff is rainwater that runs off rooftops, lawns, driveways and streets in our community. As it flows, it
picks up dirt, leaves and grass clippings, pesticides and fertilizers, oil, litter and other harmful contaminants. All of these
pollutants are carried by storm water into storm drains and ultimately into our creeks and rivers which ends up in Lake
Michigan. However, there are simple ways that residents and businesses can all help in reducing the amount of pollutants
that enter our creeks and rivers.
* Do not dump used motor oil, antifreeze, or other hazardous materials on the ground or into sewers. Recycling programs
are available for these hazardous materials and many service stations accept used motor oil for recycling.
* When cleaning your driveway, dock, or parking lots use a broom instead of water and dispose of debris in the trash; not
in the street or storm sewer.
* Do not dump branches, leaves or grass clippings along creek beds, in open ditches or in the street.
* Minimize the use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers on your lawn, and plant native plants whenever feasible to lessen
the need for herbicides.
* Please pickup litter and place in trash cans. This will prevent it from getting washed into the storm sewers and eventually
into our waterways.
* Cover piles of dirt and wood mulch while doing landscaping projects, and sweep up debris; do not wash it into the street.
For more information on how you can help keep our storm water clean, contact the Public Works Department at 847-7348800.
Innovative Marketing Campaign Targets New and Existing
Businesses
In May, Elk Grove Village kicked off an innovative municipal marketing campaign to increase brand awareness of Elk
Grove Village. The campaign began with television commercials, which continue to air during Cubs and Sox games, as
well as on cable channels throughout the week. You may even notice special “Elk Grove Village: Makers Wanted” tickers
pop up next to the score during games and recaps on Comcast SportsNet.
In addition to television, the Village has been
airing “Makers Wanted” themed ads on the
radio and on billboards along I-90, I-290, and
I-294. The campaign will also be advertised
in an upcoming issue of Crain’s Chicago
Business.
Elk Grove Village is unique in that it is home
to the largest industrial park in the United
States, is accessible to all major interstates
serving Chicagoland, and adjacent to O’Hare
International Airport. This campaign is
designed to promote these assets, as well as
our deep supply chain, relationships with
innovative local companies, and proximity to a strong customer base.
The Village is excited at the opportunity to attract new businesses and also increase engagement with and showcase
possibilities to existing businesses. For more information, and to view the “Makers Wanted” commercials, please visit
www.elkgrove.org/makerswanted.
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JUNE 2015 I S S UE
Mayor Johnson Appointed to Illinois Tollway Board
In May 2015, Mayor Craig Johnson was appointed to serve on the Illinois Tollway Board of
Directors. Mayor Johnson has previously worked as an advocate for the Village on Tollway matters
such as the Elgin-O’Hare Western Access project and remains a member of the Local Advisory
Committee for the implementation of I-390. As a Director on the Tollway Board, he will have the
opportunity to be more directly involved in planning and projects at the Tollway.
Elk Grove Village is served by and in close proximity to several major tollway roads, but has never
had local representation on the Tollway Board. Mayor Johnson’s appointment to the Board provides
a voice for the needs of our community and the region as we plan for the future.
Arlington Heights & I-90 Lane Closures
Long-term lane closures on Arlington Heights Road began last month as work continues to rebuild the bridge carrying the
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) over the local road. This work is part of the I-90 Rebuilding and Widening Project
scheduled to be complete in 2016. Arlington Heights Road will remain open to traffic, but the left lane in both directions
on Arlington Heights Road under I-90 will be closed through July for bridge reconstruction. The reconstruction of the
bridge is necessary to accommodate the additional lanes in each direction on the I-90 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
In 2015, the Illinois Tollway is beginning work on the second phase of the $2.5 billion I-90 Rebuilding and Widening
Project between the Elgin Toll Plaza and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). The eastern
segment of I-90 will be rebuilt and a new lane added to provide four lanes in each
direction between Randall Road and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294).
The I-90 Rebuilding and Widening Project includes reconstruction of I-90 bridges
over local roads between Illinois Route 53 and I-294. Mainline bridges with local road
impacts include: Golf Road, Arlington Heights Road, Busse Road, Oakton Street,
Mount Prospect Road, Wolf Road, Touhy Avenue, Mannheim Road and Higgins Road
(Illinois Route 72) in Rosemont. Impacts to local roads will include shoulder closures,
as well as traffic shifts and short-term lane reductions.
In addition, work in 2015 includes completion of noisewall and retaining wall
construction, utility relocations and drainage improvements. Construction on the 25mile segment of I-90 from the Elgin Toll Plaza to I-294 is scheduled for completion in 2016.
Construction information about the I-90 Rebuilding and Widening Project is available in the “Projects by Roadway” section
in the Construction/Planning section on the Tollway’s website at www.illinoistollway.com.
Illinois Route 390 Construction Update
The Tollway installed overhead tolling gantries earlier this month at three locations on Illinois Route 390 between Lake
Street (U.S. Route 20) to I-290. Tolling on this stretch of I-390 will not begin until 2016, and tolling from
I-290 to Illinois Route 83 will not begin until 2017, after construction is substantially completed on each
stretch of road. In the meantime, the gantries will be used for testing to ensure they are ready for deployment
on the first all-electronic tolling roadway on the Tollway system.
The I-390 tolling plan features all-electronic toll collection with overhead gantries at six locations along the
10-mile mainline roadway in addition to one ramp toll for the Ketter Drive entrance ramp to westbound
I-390. Tolls for passenger vehicles with I-PASS will be 20 cents per mile for the 10-mile trip and range from
20 cents to 60 cents per transaction. The ramp toll at Ketter Drive will be 20 cents for I-PASS customers.
For more information about the tolling plan for I-390 and an updated construction schedule, please visit the
Illinois Tollway website at www.illinoistollway.com.
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Water/Sewer Utility Bill Payment Options
Utility bills may be paid in person at the Municipal Complex, via mail, or deposited in the drop box located near the
entrance of the building. You can also pay your bill online from the convenience of your home computer by going to
www.elkgrove.org and clicking on “Pay My Bill.”
The Village of Elk Grove also offers the convenience of automatically deducting payment of your water/sewer utility bill
directly from your checking or savings account at no cost to you! With automatic bill pay there is no need to remember due
dates, no checks to be written, and no envelopes to be mailed. In order to participate:
• Fill out the authorization form below
• Attach a voided check or savings deposit slip
• Mail the form and account documentation (voided check or savings deposit slip) to: Elk Grove Village, Attn: Utility Billing, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Please note the automatic bill payment feature may take up to two (2) billing cycles before the automatic deduction becomes
active on your account. Your water/sewer utility bill will indicate if a payment is due or scheduled to be deducted on the
day payment is due.
_______________________________________________________________
I authorize the Village of Elk Grove to instruct my financial institution to automatically deduct my utility payments on
the dates due from the account identified below. This authority remains in effect until I provide Elk Grove Village or the
financial institution written notification of termination with sufficient time to act upon or until the Village of Elk Grove
has sent me written notice of termination. I understand that I must contact Elk Grove Village within five (5) business days
prior to the payment due date if I dispute the amount due.
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NameDaytime Phone Number
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AddressWater/Sewer Account Number
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Financial Institution Name
Financial Institution Phone Number
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SignatureDate
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