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Summer 2013
Inside
this
issue…
Economic
Update
9
Benches on
the Avenue
10
Emerald
Ash Borer
12
Summer
Events
19
Water
Quality
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From the Mayor’s Office
A new summer, a new beginning
E
Mayor
Edward J. Zabrocki
very year, summertime
brings us warm breezes,
beautiful landscapes and
clear blue skies. The cold and
snow of the winter season fade
from memory, making room
for new thoughts of backyard
cookouts and relaxing dips in the
pool under a hot summer sun.
But summer also brings with it the promise of new
beginnings and endless possibilities. In April, I was
honored to be elected by the residents of Tinley Park
to a ninth term as Mayor. And much like the summer
breathes new life into those who have suffered a long
winter, I am likewise reinvigorated and will continue
to serve you faithfully and honorably.
We will continue the conservative approach to
spending that has been the hallmark of the Village
Board for decades, and we’ll continue to do so within
the borders of a balanced budget. We recently won an
award from the Illinois Policy Institute for open online
government, and we will continue to operate with
complete transparency so that all residents can see how
their tax dollars are being spent. We’ll continue the
construction projects that have made Tinley Park such
an architecturally beautiful place to live, just as we’ll
continue to maintain and improve Village infrastructure
so that future generations will be able enjoy living in
Tinley Park as much as we have.
Several years ago, Tinley Park was selected by
BusinessWeek as the best place to raise a family in
America. We won that award because of you, the
residents. We won it because of the library, the schools
and the park district; because of the churches and the
civic and fraternal groups. We won it because of our
Tinley Park commissions and youth groups, and all
of our village staff and departments.
Everyone contributed in many, many ways, and I thank
everyone for that. We’re going to continue, because
Tinley Park is a great place to live. We raise our families
here, and we want our grandchildren to live here. We
look to the future that way.
Summertime fun in Tinley Park
The next time you’re in Downtown Tinley Park, I invite
you to check out this year’s Benches on the Avenue
project, which runs through Oct. 1. Dozens of talented
local artists have created 20 beautiful benches that
depict this year’s theme, “Fairy Tale Festival.” Whether
it’s Rapunzel, Snow White or Hansel and Gretel, there’s
magic in every bench!
I also welcome you to attend the 15th annual Caribbean
Block Party, which will run from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday,
July 21 along Oak Park Avenue from 171st Street to
Hickory Street. There will be live music, food and family
fun for everyone. The best part? It’s all free!
The Music in the Plaza series also is returning this year.
Grab your family and friends and listen to some great
music in Zabrocki Plaza! This year’s schedule includes a
diverse selection of bands playing styles from pop and
rock to country and oldies. For a list of dates and
bands, see the special events flyer on page 19 of the
Exchange.
We are all Tinley Park. Each of us is a little piece of glass
that shines on a mosaic wall, and when we back away
from that mosaic, we see Tinley Park. We see us, and
that’s what makes us a great community.
Summer is also time when the Village’s watering
restrictions are in effect. Water conservation is
important, as it makes sure we have enough water for
health, fire protection and environmental purposes.
Please be sure to read Trustee Staunton’s article on page
5 or the water conservation feature on page 29 for more
information.
Commission openings available
I’d like to remind everyone that the Village has
openings on several commissions made up of volunteer
residents in the community. Anyone interested in
volunteering to serve on such a committee can call
me at (708) 444-5021.
As we move into what promises to be a great summer, I
want to thank the residents of Tinley Park for their faith
in us, the elected officials. We’re proud to call Tinley
Park our home, and we’re honored you’ve chosen us to
continue to lead the Village into the future. We won’t
let you down.
For more information on each committee, visit
www.tinleypark.org and follow the “Commissions”
link under the “Government” tab at the top.
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Pieces of Tinley Park election history
T
Patrick E. Rea
Village Clerk
he spring of 2013 has been
marked by a number of events
that are rather special. First, as
with every four years with an odd
number, a municipal election is
held. This year was no different;
however, there are some interesting
pieces of election history that the
Clerk’s Office would like to share
with you.
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From 1892 (the official founding of the Village) to 1937,
the Mayor and Trustees were all elected for two-year terms.
If you look at those early terms, you will find those early
Mayors and Trustees moved back and forth from elected
office to private businesses quite often. Thus, you might
find a Mayor or Trustee serving in the office at two or
three different times.
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Next, it would seem as though the Clerk’s Office in the
1930s and 1940s was a family affair. In the early 20th
Century, a husband and wife team served as Clerk
by sharing the office in
different periods. After 1937,
the term of office went to
four years and remains that
“The total vote in 2013
way today with the Mayor,
was about 20 percent
Clerk and three Trustees
of the registered voters,
being elected every four
which was more than
years in the odd numbered
twice the number of
years.
Schedule of Fees
Passenger auto, van and
recreational vehicle:
$25 by June 30; $45 after
Truck, one ton or less:
$35 by June 30; $60 after
Truck, more than one ton:
$55 by June 30; $95 after
Bus or taxi:
$40 by June 30; $70 after
Motorcycle:
$10 by June 30; $20 after
Senior citizen passenger auto:
$1.50 by June 30; $3 after
Transfer fee: $2
When speaking of licensing and the spring, the reality
of our dog licensing requirement comes to mind. The
primary reason for the licensing is for the protection of
lost pets. So far we have not been successful. Our office
projects there are between 8,000 and 10,000 dogs in
Tinley Park, and less than 1,000 of them are licensed.
I would sincerely hope that we can increase the number
of registered dogs. At $3, this is a minimal cost to protect
your pet.
Finally, I would like to share with our citizens a concern
that has been voiced by many of you to my office. That
concern deals with on-street solicitation, to include
roadside solicitation at major Tinley Park intersections.
The Village has the power to license such solicitors, but
their actual actions can be hard to control. We are not
without some common-sense standards, but we must ask
our citizens for their help when some of the solicitors may
go a bit too far.
voters than voted in
This April, Tinley Park had
the 2011 municipal
the most votes cast in a
election,
but still much
municipal election in the
below the amount that
history of the town. Mayor
should be involved in
Zabrocki pulled more than
70 percent of the 2013
local elections.”
mayoral vote. In fact, he
received 5,332 votes, which
was only 1,247 less than he
received in 2005 when he ran unopposed. The total vote
in 2013 was about 20 percent of the registered voters,
which was more than twice the number of voters than
voted in the 2011 municipal election, but still much below
the amount that should be involved in local elections.
Specifically, we will be providing a new information sheet
to all such solicitors outlining common courtesy and safety
requirements – to be polite and not aggressive when
approaching automobiles at intersections. The solicitor’s
materials and hands should not be passed into the vehicle
without the permission of our citizens in their cars. The
solicitors should be wearing a Village of Tinley Park badge
around their neck and iridescent vests. If they do not
comply with any of these items, we would ask you to dial
(708) 444-5300 and reach the Tinley Park Police Department.
With that in mind, allow me to remind all of you that
voter registration continues at the Village Hall, Cook
County and Will County websites or in person at their
offices. Again, many thanks to all of you that voted, and
I hope we can encourage more of you to join in this good
citizenship effort.
In conclusion, on behalf of myself and the Clerk’s office
staff, allow me to thank you for your continued support
for all of us as we attempt to maintain a high standard of
service.
Vehicle sticker registration is winding down. Currently, we
are about on schedule with the number of cars, trucks and
motorcycles registered, but our revenue is down for sales
that reflect increased senior citizen registration, which has
a lower annual fee. We estimate there are 58,000 vehicles
in town. Again, we tastefully urge you
to register your vehicle and display your sticker on your
vehicle as soon as possible (by June 30). Following is
the cost chart for all vehicle stickers.
A message from the Economic
and Commercial Commission…
The best way to keep your taxes low and to
help your neighbors keep local
jobs is to shop in your hometown. SHOP
Shop Tinley Park...
it's great for all of us.
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Thriving economy
in summertime
Village moving
forward with Active
Transportation
project
W
Trustee
David G. Seaman
Finance and
Economic Development
Committee Chair
elcome back, summer!
Now is the time to get
out and enjoy neighbors,
your neighborhood, Benches on
Oak Park Avenue, the Farmers
Market, Music in Zabrocki Plaza,
the Caribbean Block Party and the
return of Cruise Nights … all the
events, all of the people that make
summer in Tinley Park special!
We are beginning to feel the
impact of Downtown Tinley branding as we begin to
see new businesses ready to open. Interest is high, as are
the opportunities for small entrepreneurs to realize their
dreams and business success. The focus is on small business
education, recruitment and retention, as well as some great
Downtown Tinley events that are spearheaded by the
MainStreet Commission, which is chaired by Mike Clark
and supported by Marketing Director Donna Framke and
the marketing staff. Join us and enjoy!
The annual Economic and
Commercial Commission’s
annual Business Breakfast
is conducted in May, and
this year we’re seeing more
reasons to be optimistic, as
Tinley Park participates in
the long-awaited economic
recovery. Twenty-six businesses were recognized at
the breakfast for being in
the Village for as many as
50 years.
S
ummer means more progress
toward implementing the recommendations of the Village’s
Active
Transportation Plan with
Planning and
improvements to enhance the
Transportation
pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure
Committee Chair
for our residents. Last fall, the
Village implemented several new projects, including
creating a “Complete Street” on 167th Street between
Harlem and 88th avenues, and new bike racks for Village
residents at Village Hall.
Trustee
Gregory J. Hannon
This summer, the first visible Active Transportation
project will be to replace the thermoplastic bike lane and
shared lane markings on 167th Street. We heard so many
positive comments about the new striping on 167th Street
that created shared lanes and bike lanes last summer, so
we wanted to be sure that these markings get replaced
immediately with longer-lasting markings. Remember:
In travel lanes marked with a “sharrow” symbol, cars
and bikes must share the lane.
“We continue to be
fortunate in terms of
experiencing lower levels
of unemployment and
foreclosure rates than
the region, largely due
to a great location,
excellent infrastructure,
good labor stock and
available and reasonably
priced real estate –
the right formula to attract
and retain business.”
Two new projects are under way, funded by State and
Federal grant monies with Village matching funds:
䡲 80th Avenue Bike Lanes: The Village recently
received federal funding through the Surface
Transportation Program administered by the South
Suburban Mayors and Managers Association and
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for
resurfacing of the roadway and striping of dedicated
bike lanes and shared lanes. This project spans 80th
Avenue from 191st Street south to Mary Drew Parkway
(Hilda Walker School). This project will connect the
Brookside Glen Neighborhood trails to the Frankfort
Square bike facilities and allow more people to bike
to work or school.
䡲 Oak Park Avenue: The Village is scheduled to receive
funding from the Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality (CMAQ) program at IDOT for an off-road
pathway and shared bike lanes on Oak Park Avenue
between South and 183rd streets. Once the Village
implements another CMAQ project to install a roundabout at 183rd Street and Oak Park Avenue (planned
for 2014), there will be a full bike and pedestrian
pathway between the downtown train station and the
Tinley Park Convention Center. These improvements
were envisioned in the 2009 Legacy Plan to provide
more pedestrian and bike connections for residents
living near downtown and visitors to our community.
The Village also received a grant from the Illinois League
of Bicyclists to create a new Bike to Metra brochure that
was printed and distributed this summer. The goal of the
brochure is to encourage residents to bike to the Metra
stations for their daily commute.
Last year, 66 new businesses opened, with 20 having
opened thus far this year.
In spite of the recession,
over the past five years we
experienced a net 201 new businesses. We continue to
be fortunate in terms of experiencing lower levels of
unemployment and foreclosure rates than the region,
largely due to a great location, excellent infrastructure,
good labor stock and available and reasonably priced real
estate – the right formula to attract and retain business.
Your Village Board continues to exercise good judgment
through an economic development philosophy that
encourages and partners with businesses that add value
to Tinley Park.
Our partnering with the private sector has encouraged
expansion of existing businesses – expansion that
generates high-paying jobs. UGN, Inc., a major auto parts
supplier, decided to grow its international corporate space
and staff and remain here in Tinley Park. Recent new
additions to the Tinley Park business community include
M. Block & Sons, which occupies more than 900,000
square feet for its distribution center; and Archer Wire,
which occupies 100,000 square feet for its manufacture
of wire products.
Active Transportation Projects for 2014 are now being
planned, so please reach out to me at [email protected] or call the Village’s Planning Department at
(708) 444-5100 if you have a suggestion regarding
making biking and walking better in the Village.
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Life Safety 5K a
great success
Village determined
to tackle ash tree
problem
O
n May 5, nearly 500 runners
and walkers participated in
the first Tinley Park Fire
Department and Fire Prevention
Bureau Life Safety 5K.
Trustee
Brian S. Maher
Trustee
Thomas Staunton Jr.
Senior Fire Inspector Dan Riordan
organized the event, with lots of
Public Safety
help from other members of the
Committee Chair
bureau and department. Members
of the Emergency Management
Agency and Police Department assisted with traffic
control, ensuring a safe event.
Public Works
Committee Chair
A
s you may know, many
ash trees in the Village have
become infested with the
Emerald Ash Borer, an exotic beetle
that can destroy ash trees. This is
a widespread problem that has
affected most towns in our area.
While it is certainly sad to see so
many beautiful ash trees fall victim to this disease, rest
assured that the Village is doing everything possible to
remedy the problem. While the battle against the EAB
will be a long and costly one, I am confident we will be
successful and will have ash trees lining our streets and
parkways for decades to come.
Proceeds from the race benefitted the Illinois Fire Safety
Alliance “Camp I Am Me,” a summer camp experience
for children who have suffered burns as victims of fires.
Kudos to the participants and volunteers who made this
event a great success.
To assess how widespread the problem is, the Village
Board took an inventory of the trees in town that are on
public property. This was done to determine how many
of the ash trees are prone to disease, and how many have
already fallen victim to it.
Fire Department graduates five new firefighters
On May 3, the Tinley Park Fire Department welcomed
five new firefighters into its ranks.
These young men completed a rigorous program at the
Fire Academy, and we are proud to have them join our
department. The graduates are Matthew Delestowicz,
Jeffrey Iwanaga, Matthew Johnson, Adam Moeller and
David Setzke.
The following are numbers from the tree survey:
䡲 Total ash trees: 10,500
䡲 Ash confirmed with EAB: 8,602
䡲 Ash marked as possible EAB: 1,192
䡲 Ash marked for removal: about 9,700
䡲 Ash in good condition: 99
䡲 Ash in fair condition: 2,334
䡲 Ash in poor condition: 7,257
䡲 Ash in critical condition: 657
䡲 Dead ash trees: 153
In order to preserve ash trees that have been infected
with EAB but can be saved, the Village awarded a $57,971
contract to Kinnucan Tree and Landscaping, which injected
insecticidal treatments to approximately 600 trees in town.
These injections will help to protect the trees from further
EAB damage.
Congratulations, and good luck!
National Night Out to again be held downtown
This year’s National Night Out is scheduled from 5 to
9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. Due to the success of last year’s
event, this year’s National Night Out will again be held
downtown at the train lot adjacent to Zabrocki Plaza.
The event will be held simultaneously with the Classic
Car Cruise Night on Oak Park Avenue.
National Night Out is a celebration to promote police/
community partnerships; crime, drug and violence
prevention; safety and neighborhood unity. It is an
opportunity to meet and greet members of the Tinley
Park Police, EMA, Fire and Public Works and view their
vehicles.
This summer, the Village will be finalizing its long-term plan
for addressing the approximately 9,700 ash trees that will
need to be removed. Ash trees comprise about 32 percent
of the Village’s parkway tree stock. The Village will be
including EAB updates via the Village website, as well
as through media releases, future newsletters and the
Village’s Community Email program.
The evening is filled with entertainment and fun!
Anticipated entertainment will include Dotsie the Clown
doing face painting, and Obie the Train ride sponsored by
the Canadian National Railroad. Culvers will be serving
custard, and we will also have popcorn and water.
Don’t miss this exciting free event, which promises to be
a great time for all.
National Seat Check Saturday
The Tinley Park Police Department will be checking child
safety seats to verify that they are properly installed from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.
The Village of Tinley Park has 127 subdivisions, and crews
could spend several months in each subdivision, so it is
possible that work will continue for several years. Public
Works will determine which subdivisions to work in based
on the number of dead ash trees and their size. Some areas
are more highly affected than others.
These safety devices are often ineffective due to improper
installation. Don’t take your children’s safety for granted.
Stop by Texas Roadhouse (18345 S. LaGrange Road) with
your vehicle and let our experts check your child seats
for you.
For more information about the Emerald Ash Borer
and what you should do if you suspect a tree on your
property has been infested by it, read the story on page
12 or visit the Emerald Ash Borer Program quick link at
www.tinleypark.org.
Thank you, and have a wonderful summer!
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Trustee
Patricia A. Leoni
New fiscal year
sees balanced
budget
Make your home
improvement project
happen
C
I
areful and responsible
management resulted in
revenues exceeding expenses
for 2013, and a plan for a balanced
budget in 2014.
Trustee T.J. Grady
Building and
Compliance
Committee Chair
Budget and
Administration
Committee Chair
The largest budget item is the
General Fund, which covers most
of the Village’s operating expenses,
including the public works, police
and fire departments. General Fund expenses are anticipated at $43.4 million, with anticipated revenues of
$43.8 million. This is a slightly more than five percent
increase in expenses over last year, partly due to health
insurance and implementation of the Affirmative Care
Act (“ObamaCare”). The total Village budget for 2014 is
$100.4 million, which includes capital improvement and
water/sewer maintenance.
t’s summer, which means the
home renovation season has
finally arrived. But before you
start any home renovation project,
make sure you contact the Tinley
Park Building Department to
determine if a permit is required.
The single most required document
when applying for a permit is a plat of survey. Whether
you’re putting in a driveway, patio, brick pavers or even
sump or gutter drainage lines, a survey of your property
will be required that shows the exact location of the work
to be done. Remember, there are restrictions on placing
most anything in easement areas.
Yes, you are required to get a permit for furnaces, air
conditioners and water heaters. No, you are not required
to get a permit to install or replace your residential roof,
but your roofer needs to be licensed by the State of
Illinois, and the Village must have a copy of the license
prior to starting the job.
In 2013, General Fund revenues topped expenses by about
$3.2 million. Lower salary and benefit costs and a mild
winter saved fuel, salt, vehicle and overtime costs. Since
we cannot expect
the same weather
every year, we
“Tinley Park's AA+ credit
continue to budget
rating and careful financial
conservatively.
We do require that any contractor working in the village
be bonded and licensed at the Village of Tinley Park
Building Department. This is for your protection. A
bond enables you to possibly have recourse against an
unscrupulous or dishonest contractor. By pulling a permit
with the Village, our building department will do all the
work for you and make sure the contractors are licensed
and bonded.
management permitted the
Cost controls, such
refinancing of library bonds,
as reductions in
substantially reducing the
purchasing and
Village's debt load.”
controlling
salary/benefit
expense, maintain
the Village’s strong financial position. Tinley Park
currently operates with fewer employees than in 2007.
Non-personnel operating expenses, which are generally
outside the Village’s control, are expected to decline in
2014. Substantial savings were affected with a new fuel
supply contract and replacement of equipment with
more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Here are a few helpful tips when considering a contractor:
䡲 Ask for references from previous jobs
䡲 Contact the Better Business Bureau for any complaints
regarding the contractor
䡲 Seek multiple estimates for the project
䡲 When finalizing the project, request a signed contract
that includes the contact’s name, company address and
phone number
䡲 Be cautious of contractors who request full payment
before the project has commenced or has been
completed, or of contractors who pressure you to
sign them on-the-spot
We expect a very busy summer, and the dedicated
employees in our Building Department are always
available to answer any questions you might have.
Just give us a call at (708) 444-5100.
Despite budget constraints, capital projects are moving
forward, including:
䡲 The new Computer Aided Dispatch System for the
Village’s 911 Center
䡲 Treatment or removal and replacement of Emerald
Ash Borer-infected ash trees
䡲 Continued upgrades of infrastructure – roads,
vehicles, bridges and equipment
Also, please remember to contact JULIE at (800) 892-0123
prior to any excavating or digging. JULIE will locate and
identify all underground utility lines on your property.
Tinley Park’s AA+ credit rating and careful financial
management permitted the refinancing of library
bonds, substantially reducing the Village’s debt load.
Despite a slow economy over recent years, Tinley Park
continues to be fiscally sound and is poised to experience
even greater growth and improvement as the economy
rebounds.
Village progressing on construction projects
When out and about in the Village, you will notice
construction projects currently in progress, including:
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I wish you a wonderful and fun-filled summer.
Bettenhausen Recreation Center
Ariel’s Restaurant
Lawn Funeral Home
Brookside Market Place
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Thriving economy in summertime
Trustee David G. Seaman
Retail sales continue to grow (aided by a robust Auto Row
on 159th Street), as well as continued growth of retail
space. The retail sector in Tinley Park enjoys more annual
retail sales than communities like Lombard, Arlington
Heights, Oak Brook or Downers Grove. This diversity
among service, distribution, manufacturing and retail
helped Tinley Park sustain itself during the recession
and, even more importantly, provides a tax base broad
enough to continue our 31-year tradition of property tax
abatements. These abatements allowed businesses as well
as residential property tax payers to participate in more
than $5,300,000 in tax savings just last year.
local level. These aren’t communities in rural Illinois; they
are right here in the south and southwest suburbs. More
often than not, the cost of deferred maintenance in these
suburbs exceeds the cost of ongoing maintenance. We
need economic development to help spread those costs
so that they are not exclusively borne by property taxes.
Cooperation with other government agencies at county,
state and federal levels are key to bringing businesses to
and keeping them in town. Most recently, Trustee Maher
and I have met with Cook County Commissioners Joan
Murphy and Liz Gorman to promote accelerated tax
breaks to parcels of property that have stood vacant for
more than one year, rather than two years. We are hopeful
that when the Cook County Board meets this month that
this will become a reality.
Why does this matter? Why does economic development
play such an important role in the Village’s long-term
strategies and planning? In a word – taxes! Few citizens,
either business or residential, want to see taxes increase
or services decline. We have witnessed the impact when
plans aren’t made to finance pensions.
These initiatives are the product of an aggressive and
outstanding Economic and Commercial Commission
chaired by Marty Ward and the Village Economic
Development team led by Ivan Baker, both of which
turn opportunities into reality!
What we are just beginning to see is how the lack of
planning to manage infrastructure at federal, state and
local levels of government can be just as devastating. Some
communities have had to close bridges, while others have
allowed streets to deteriorate to the point of crumbling
into gravel. Water and sewer systems are facing extensive
renovation costs, not only due to aging but also continued
unfunded federal mandates that must be paid for at the
In closing, enjoy a safe and wonderful summer. As always,
thank you, citizens of Tinley Park, for your continued
confidence in the Village Board. My colleagues and I
continue to work on your behalf to make Tinley Park a
great place to work and raise a family! As always, thank
you for the opportunity to serve!
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Village determined to tackle ash tree problem
Trustee Thomas Staunton Jr.
Road projects will keep streets in good shape
Typically, summer is road construction season, and
this year is no different. Traffic interruptions can be
aggravating for drivers, but the end results are worth
the brief inconveniences.
health, fire protection and environmental purposes.
The restrictions began on May 15 and run through Sept.
15. During this time, outdoor water use is only allowed
from 7 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. on odd or even dates
(based on your address number).
This year’s Pavement Management Program will resurface
42 streets in the village for a total of 50,820 feet of roadway
(or 9.625 miles). The longest of these projects will be the
resurfacing of Brookside Glen Drive from Edgebrook Lane
to 88th Avenue, which is a total of 4,665 feet. Seven areas
will also be repaired through patching.
The Village provides water to the Tinley Service Area,
which comprises the following Villages: Tinley Park,
New Lenox, Mokena and Orland Hills. The service area
of the Village of Tinley Park consists of more than 23,000
homes and businesses through a system of reservoirs,
pumps and computers that manage the flow of water.
Resurfacing work utilizes the heat scarification process,
which heats and then smoothes the existing street asphalt
in preparation for a new overlay. Keep in mind that the
intense heat from the scarification process may cause
temporary discoloration of grass and tree leaves in close
proximity to the project (the color will return in a few
months).
Typically, the Tinley Service Area pumps about nine million
gallons of water every day, of which the Village consumes
5.58 million gallons. During the hottest summer days,
however, pumpage can reach as high as 18 million gallons,
of which the Village consumes 11.12 million gallons. This
is why it is important to maintain at least 50 percent of
capacity in the water storage system to ensure safe drinking
water and proper fire protection capabilities.
To see the complete list of streets that will be resurfaced,
visit www.tinleypark.org and click on the “2013 PMP
Resurfacing” quick link on the right or see the story in
this edition of the Exchange on page 11.
Should weather conditions warrant implementation of
our next levels of water conservation measures, Tinley
Park residents will be notified with color-coded signs
that will be placed in the Village.
Water restrictions help sustain safe water supply
The Village is once again following water conservation
measures in order to maintain a safe water supply for
For more information, click on the “Going Green” link
at www.tinleypark.org.
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Make your home improvement project happen
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Menard’s expansion
Avenue Animal Hospital
Advanced Auto Parts
Golden Corral Restaurant
Extra Space Storage Facility
Bailey’s parking lot enhancements
The importance of residential generators
When severe weather strikes, it’s extremely important that
you have a back-up generator handy and at-the-ready.
During a power outage caused by bad weather, back-up
generators help ensure that the lights stay on and things
like air conditioning, refrigerators, TV sets and sump
pumps keep working without interruption.
There are two main types of generators: standby and
portable. Standby generators are ideal because they are
permanently and safely mounted outside of your home.
When standby generators
detect a loss of power, they
start up within seconds and
are strong enough to power
your entire house if sized to
do so.
“During a power
outage caused by bad
weather, back-up generators help ensure
that the lights stay on
and things like air conditioning, refrigerators,
TV sets and sump
pumps keep working
without interruption”
Portable generators are
smaller and can create
around 1,500 to 1,800 watts
of power. They come as gas
and diesel units and typically need refueling every eight
hours. If you select an
appropriate-sized unit, a
portable generator can serve
as a “survival” unit that operates all essentials for many
days without fail.
Be safe, and have a wonderful summer!
Village Board and
Commission/Committee Meetings
The following are the times and days of the month when the
Village Board and volunteer commissions meet.
The Village Board and Commissions meet at the
Village Hall, 16250 S. Oak Park Avenue.
The Police Department Committees meet at
the Police Department, 7850 W. 183rd Street.
Village Board
Regular Meeting
Committee of the Whole
8:00 p.m., first and third Tuesday
7:30 p.m., second Tuesday
Commissions
Civil Service
Community Resources
Economic and Commercial
Environmental Enhancement
Historic Preservation
Long Range Plan
Main Street
Senior Services
Sister Cities
Veterans
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00 p.m., first and third Monday
7:30 p.m., second Wednesday
6:30 p.m., second Wednesday
7:00 p.m., third Monday
7:00 p.m., third Thursday
7:30 p.m., first and third Thursday
6:00 p.m., third Wednesday
3:00 p.m., first Wednesday
7:30 p.m., third Wednesday
7:00 p.m., second Wednesday
second and fourth Thursday, as required
Committees
Crime Prevention
D.A.R.E.
S.A.L.T.
7:00 p.m., second Wednesday
7:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Oct.–April
1:00 p.m., first Monday, Feb.–Dec.
except September
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Tinley TV is on the air!
Make sure you don’t miss “Discover
Tinley,” Tinley Park’s very own local
cable television show that highlights
people and organizations in town. You
can catch the show at 7 p.m. every
Tuesday on Comcast Channel 19.
Also, tune in to Tinley TV, which broadcasts
on Comcast Channel 4 and will be available
to Uverse customers this summer by
searching “Tinley TV” on your screen.
From upcoming Village events to the
latest breaking news stories, Tinley TV
keeps you up-to-date on all of the things
that make Tinley Park the best place in
which to live, work and play!
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Business Breakfast speakers praise Tinley Park’s economic climate
More than 300 area business executives and leaders received an update
on Village and regional economic development activity during the annual
Economic and Commercial Commission Business Breakfast on May 8.
The event featured a State of the Village report by Mayor Ed Zabrocki; an
economic development update from Trustee David Seaman; and a special
economic forecast by Rick Mattoon, senior economist at the Federal Reserve
Bank of Chicago.
In his report, Zabrocki said the Village’s progressive and conservative
plan focuses on broadening and diversifying the tax base; encouraging
appreciation of home and business values; and following sound financial
and economic development principles.
Rick Mattoon reiterated support for Tinley Park’s economic development
strategy. “Tinley Park is already doing many of the important things to
encourage economic growth,” he said.
Chicago and its suburbs, like Tinley Park, must continue to focus on
economic diversity, advanced manufacturing, quality education, innovation,
entrepreneurship, next-generation infrastructure, and civic institutions that
support neighborhood vitality, according to Mattoon.
“But the Village can’t do it alone,” Zabrocki said. “Our partnerships
and teamwork with the business community, development allies, other
government agencies, faith community and real estate community help
assure success.”
Mayor Ed Zabrocki
Zabrocki also highlighted special projects over the past year, including the
new 80th Avenue Train Station, the General Patrick E. Rea Veterans Plaza, the
success of the expanded Convention Center, and continuing infrastructure
investments.
“We are always good stewards of the public funds and actually leverage
$3.50 in grant funding for every $1 of local funds spent on capital projects,”
Zabrocki said. The Mayor assured the audience that Tinley Park is committed
to providing an excellent business environment and quality of life.
New businesses open in Tinley Park
Seaman announced during the breakfast that 66 new businesses opened in
Tinley Park last year, and a net increase of 201 new businesses opened in the
past five years since the start of the recession.
“Tinley Park is still a national model for economic development,” Seaman
said. “Our economic development plan has kept us strong, even during the
recent recession.”
Economic development projects of note included the expansion of UGN
Corporate Headquarters; the new M Block & Sons distribution center; and
the new Archer Wire manufacturing, all of which impact more than 630 jobs.
Seaman also discussed the $35 million Boulevard at Central Station project,
which should break ground this year and will include 167 residential units
and 26,000 square feet of commercial space.
Trustee David Seaman
“Our retail sector growth over the past 10 years has been astounding,”
Seaman said. “We now have over three million square feet of retail space,
and are the 13th biggest retail sales community in metro Chicago.”
Stronger economic growth predicted
In his overview of the economy, Mattoon said, “We are in an uneven
recovery that is underperforming potential.”
However, Mattoon said positive signs are evident as the retail and housing
sectors are improving, as are manufacturing and agriculture.
“Ultimately, inflation appears contained, and we should see slight growth
through 2013, and much stronger economic growth nationally in 2014
and 2015,” Mattoon said.
The Chicago region, even with major international advantages, has
been experiencing a sluggish recovery, and an unexpectedly high
unemployment rate.
“The fiscal uncertainty in Illinois is a drag on growth,” Mattoon said.
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2013 Business Recognition Awards
The following businesses were honored by the Village’s Economic
and Commercial Commission for their years of longevity in
Tinley Park.
~ 50 YEARS ~
American Legion Post 615
~ 40 YEARS ~
Aero Rubber
Bellman Melcor
R.M. Post Realty
Eiche Turner
Women’s Health Center
~ 30 YEARS ~
~ 25 YEARS ~
Brady Gill Funeral Home
Chris Kare Inc.
Frame Tech inc.
Tom’s Barber Shop
Bruske Products
The Mechanic
Hearts and Flowers
Old Country Buffet
~ 20 YEARS ~
A-F Books and Comics
Aldi Foods
A-Team Speed Shop
Bernard E. Brady and
Associates
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Dance Images Inc.
Hancock Fabrics
Pella Windows and Doors
Riverdale Auto Body
Sam’s Club Tinley Park
Sports Station Inc.
Wendy’s Restaurant
Tinley Park Mayor Edward Zabrocki (left) presents
Ociel Campos, of Pella Windows and Doors,
with the Business Anniversary Award. | File Photo
Bench program a ‘Fairy Tale Festival’
It’s summertime in Tinley Park, which means it’s once again time
for the 10th annual Benches on the Avenue public art project!
Several talented artists have created 20 artistically decorated
benches embellished with unique materials based on the theme
“Fairy Tale Festival.” Why not take some time to visit downtown
Tinley and experience this “functional” art project, which is on
display now through Oct. 1 along Oak Park Avenue in downtown
Tinley Park.
This public art program has become one of the Village’s most
popular attractions, annually drawing thousands of residents and
visitors to the downtown area. The benches feature the work of
both amateur and professional local artists and provide spots to
rest and enjoy the creations while strolling through town.
“The Princess and the Pea” by Amanda Cichoracki
“Wizard of Oz”
by Beth Kopf
“Princess and the Frog”
by Valerie Palac
“Little Red Riding Hood”
by Jennifer Lilly (see cover photo)
“Thumbelina’s Garden”
by Roger Gerencir
“Beware of the Sugar-Sweet Lair”
by Marty Rose and Don Zak
“Azlan Returns”
by Steve Mancione
“Down the Rabbit Hole”
by Brittany Woods, Lexi Woods,
Wade Anderson and Ryan Bedillion
“Hansel and Gretel”
by Jennifer Lilly
“The Bremen Town Musicians”
by Jacob Hoffman, Kari Hoffman,
Lindsie Hoffman, Jeremy Hoffman
and Alyssa Hoffman
“A Stroll in the Woods”
by Alisa Bombassi, Joanne Carmody,
Debra Connelly, Jon Hawrysi, Wendy
Starita and Garden Center Services
artists
“The Prince and the Dragon”
by Michelle Owens, Carlando Owens,
Carlyse Owens and Karlando Owens
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears”
by Nick Schulien
“Jack and the Beanstalk”
by Nick Schulien
“The Princess and the Pea”
by Amanda Cichoracki
“Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”
by Garrett Gray and Phillip Gerk
“The Little Mermaid”
by Maria Jacqueline Lehmans
“Let Down Your Hair”
by Molly Grupka
“The Lorax”
by Lizette Marcin Lehmans
“Where the Wild Things Are”
by the Illinois Institute of Art –
Tinley Park Bench Team
“Climb to Safety”
by Laura Garrity
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Summer is the perfect time to Adopt a Highway
Litter isn’t only bad for the environment – it’s hard on
the eyes, too. A street strewn with litter looks filthy and
can take away from the otherwise beautiful scenery
surrounding it.
The Public Works Department will install signs
designating the Adopt-a-Highway route, as well as
provide safety vests and garbage bags to volunteers.
Public Works also will pick up the bagged litter after
cleaning is completed.
Want to do your part to help keep Tinley Park streets
clean? The Village is looking for individuals or
organizations to adopt quarter-mile stretches of Villageowned roadways and work to keep them litter-free.
Volunteers should notify Public Works two business
days prior to the collection event and can pick up trash
bags, safety vests and other cleaning items from 7 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. one business day before the event at Public
Works, 7980 W. 183rd St., Tinley Park.
An organization that participates in the program will
have its name posted on a sign in the section of the
highways it maintains.
When litter collection is complete, volunteers should
leave the bagged trash near the Adopt-a-Highway signs
and return safety vests and unused trash bags to Public
Works the first business day following the event.
Volunteers will be asked to take on a two-year commitment and must clean the road at least four times a year.
Volunteers also must complete a safety training seminar
with the Tinley Park Police Department before they can
hit the highways to begin cleaning them.
2013 Pavement
Management
Program
announced
Road construction projects oftentimes are an inconvenience to
motorists, but they are essential
and help keep roadways in good
and drivable shape. Also, they are
only temporary, and the benefits
far outweigh the brief headaches.
This year’s Pavement Management
Program will resurface or repair
50,820 feet of roadway in the
Village, or a total of 9.625 miles.
See the accompanying list of
streets included in the program
and/or visit www.tinleypark.org
and click on the “2013 PMP
Resurfacing” quick link to view a
map detailing whether your street
will be resurfaced or patched.
Resurfacing work utilizes the heat
scarification process, which is an
efficient and cost-effective recycling measure. The system heats
and then smoothes the existing
street asphalt in preparation for a
new overlay. Tinley Park has been
recognized by the asphalt recycling
industry for using this environmentally friendly program.
Heat from the scarification process
can cause temporary discoloration
of grass and tree leaves near the
project, but the color will return in
a few months.
To schedule a litter collection event, please call the
Public Works Department at (708) 444-5500. Thank
you for helping keep Tinley Park beautiful!
STREET
Willow Lane
Forestview Drive
Parkside Drive
Maple Lane
Normandy Drive
67th Avenue
Kallsen Drive
Dorothy Lane
Overhill Avenue
170th Street
Oketo Avenue
175th Street
174th Street
92nd Avenue
Cambridge Place
Walnut Lane (174th Place)
Chestnut Trail
Edgar Place
Sutter Place
Bramlett Drive
Semmler Court
180th Street
Semmler Drive
Mallard Road
Scheer Drive
Black Oak Avenue
Bishop Road
Harper Road
Durkin Road
Mason Lane
Timber Drive
Richardson Drive
Brookside Glen Drive
Glenshire Boulevard
88th Avenue
Horizon Court cul-de-sac
Fairfield Lane
Clare Drive
Silverside Drive
Monaghan Drive
Ballard Drive
179th Street
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FROM
Forestview Drive
171st Street
Tinley Park Drive
Tinley Park Drive
167th Street
172nd Street
Off Ridgeland Avenue
Olcott Avenue
Dorothy Lane
Overhill Avenue
170th Place
84th Avenue
Bridalwood Lane
174th Street
174th Street
Bridalwood Lane
94th Avenue
Chestnut Trail
Edgar Place
Chestnut Trail
Semmler Drive
Semmler Court
Ballard Drive
Semmler Drive
Semmler Drive
Scheer Drive
Radcliffe Road
Radcliffe Road
Radcliffe Road
Durkin Road
80th Avenue
Greenway Boulevard
Edgebrook Lane
Brookside Glen Drive
1,635’ north of Bantry Boulevard
Off Monaghan Drive
Monaghan Drive
Monaghan Drive
Monaghan Drive
Silverside Drive
Semmler Drive
94th Avenue
TO
Ridgeland Avenue
Normandy Drive
Normandy Drive
Normandy Drive
Riverside Drive
173rd Street
Odell Avenue
170th Street
Sandy Lane
171st Street
88th Avenue
Cambridge Place
175th Street
175th Street
Briar Drive
Upland Drive
Sutter Place
Bramlett Drive
Sutter Place
north to end (cul-de-sac)
88th Avenue
Scheer Drive
88th Avenue
Black Oak Avenue
183rd Street
Mason Lane
Mason Lane
179th Street
west to end (cul-de-sac)
635’ east of Veterans Parkway
Brookside Glen Drive
88th Avenue
88th Avenue
560’ south of Fairfield Lane
Silverside Drive
Fairfield Lane
Fairfield Lane
Fairfield Lane
Sipple Drive
Elmwood Drive
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Interactive maps allow residents to track EAB-infested ash trees
Village contracted Kinnucan Tree and Landscaping
in Lake Bluff to administer insecticidal injections to
protect 586 trees from further injury. The 8,067 ash
trees that have been irreparably damaged due to EAB
infestation will be removed.
Many ash trees in the Village have become infested with
the Emerald Ash Borer beetle. Sadly, infestation usually
leads to the death of the ash tree.
The Village implemented a thorough inventory last fall
of all trees in town that are on public property. As part
of this inventory, the Village was able to determine how
many of these trees were ash trees, as well as how many
were damaged as a result of EAB infestation.
A licensed arborist rated all of the trees in the inventory
as being in “good,” “fair,” “poor,” “critical” or “dead”
condition. The below graph shows the ash trees included
in that inventory, and into which category they fall.
In order to save as many ash trees as possible, the
Condion
Diameter Class (inches)
Good
Fair
Poor
Crical
Dead
TOTAL
1-3
4-6
7-12
13-18
19-24
25-30
31-36
37-42
43+
TOTAL
5
56
98
6
6
171
43
698
1,282
25
11
2,059
39
1,006
3,780
231
55
5,111
11
511
1,812
293
51
2,678
0
50
242
82
28
402
1
8
34
18
2
63
0
3
5
2
0
10
0
2
3
0
0
5
0
0
1
0
0
1
99
2,334
7,257
657
153
10,500
*All numbers are esmated.
1,847 Trees (No Action) 586 Trees Treated
8,067 Trees Removed
10,500 Trees Total
By recommendation of the arborist, ash trees in good or fair condition that are between
one and 12 inches in diameter will not be treated or removed. Ash trees in good or fair
condition that are 13 or more inches in diameter received treatment. Ash trees in poor,
critical and dead condition all will be removed, regardless of diameter.
Residents now can access information about ash trees on or near their property thanks
to a new interactive map feature on the village’s website. Residents can see the condition
of all ash trees in the Village that are on public property simply by accessing the map.
To use this feature, navigate your Internet browser to the Tinley Park village website at
www.tinleypark.org and follow the below steps:
1. On the left side of the Village’s homepage, click
on the “Interactive Village Maps” link. This will
redirect you to MapOffice™, Tinley Park’s online
Geographic Information System (GIS) Viewer.
2. Once in MapOffice™, type your address in the
space provided and press “GO.” This will zoom
in and highlight your property.
3. Now click the “Layers” button at the upper
right-hand corner of the screen and choose
“Tinley Park” from the drop down list. Next,
click the box next to “Tree Inventory.” Small
icons of different-colored trees will appear on
your screen, with each one representing a tree
that the Village evaluated.
4. At this point, you can keep the look of the map as
it appears, or select the “Photo” tab at the upper
right-hand corner of the screen, which will switch
to an aerial photograph of your property.
5. Single-click on any one of the tree icons to display
details about the actual tree, such as its type and
condition.
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Flood insurance rates and the Community Rating System
Many residents may not know that nearly two square
miles of Tinley Park’s 16-square-mile area is covered by
floodplain, which is a low, flat land that is prone to
flooding. A floodplain’s location and size are defined by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Hazard Area. Properties outside that area receive a
10 percent reduction in rates.
It is the Village’s priority to improve flood control and
participate in outreach programs that help reduce or
eliminate flood insurance costs for our residents and
business owners. However, in July 2012, Congress
passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act
with the goal of adjusting how flood insurance premiums are calculated. The impact, if any, that this will
have on Tinley Park is still unknown, but we continue
to monitor how this change at the federal level will
affect our community.
Property owners located in the floodplain – also called
the Special Flood Hazard Area – are typically required to
carry flood insurance by their mortgage lender. To help
alleviate this cost to our residents, the Village participates
in the Community Rating System (CRS), which is a
voluntary program developed by FEMA to reward
communities for exceeding the minimum requirements
of the National Flood Insurance Program.
For more information on flood plain management or
the CRS program, please visit www.fema.gov or the
Village’s website at www.tinleypark.org. Brochures also
are available at Village Hall. For additional information,
contact our Planning Department at (708) 444-5100.
Recently, Tinley Park was recertified as a Class 6 CRS
community. This successful annual CRS review qualifies
affected residents for a 20 percent reduction in flood
insurance rates on properties within the Special Flood
Emergency notifications, Community Email,
Twitter keep residents informed
When there is an emergency situation within the
Village, it’s important for residents to be well-informed
so they can take the necessary precautions to avoid
potential danger.
ensure that a valid number is on file when it is necessary
to send emergency messages through our City Watch
phone call system.
Stay up-to-date on Village events through the
Community Email program
Receive the latest news about your Village, updates on
construction projects, announcements of special events
and more with the weekly Community Email program.
To this end, residents can register to receive emergency
text messages and email notifications by visiting
www.tinleypark.org and clicking on the “Stay Informed”
tab. There, you can follow the “Emergency Notification
System” link to register your cell phone number (the
cell phone must have text message capabilities) and/or
email address. Standard text message charges will be
applied by the resident’s cell phone carrier.
To subscribe to this free service, click on the “Stay
Informed” tab on the Village’s website and then follow
the link that reads “Sign Up for the Village of Tinley
Park’s Community Email Program.” All information
will be kept completely confidential and will not be
sold to or utilized by any outside organization.
During an emergency, the Village also has the ability
to send out a notification to residents within a specific
geographic area of the emergency situation. In this case,
the phone numbers the Village calls in an emergency
are mapped out and derived from information contained in residents’ water bill accounts. If your primary
phone number has changed since you opened your
water billing account with the Village, we strongly
encourage you to update that number by calling the
Public Works Department at (708) 444-5500. This will
Twitter perfect for those on the go
Do you like receiving your information in 140 characters
or less? For those who like quick summaries of Village
news, follow the Village of Tinley Park on its Twitter
page. The “Stay Informed” tab on the Village’s website
will bring you to our Twitter page. You can also find the
Village’s Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/TinleyPark_IL.
How to Start Your Own Business
This two-hour workshop focuses on personal, financial, and
legal aspects of starting a business. Learn what steps to take and
what resources are available to assist new business owners.
rs
For Entrepreneu
Fourth Wednesday of Every Month
9 to 11 a.m.
Kallsen Center, Tinley Park Village Hall
16250 South Oak Park Ave
Free of
charge!
Register and confirm attendance by email to
Nancy Byrne at [email protected]
For information, contact Ivan Baker at 708-444-5030.
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Commercial Commission
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Tinley Park Public Library
Featured Events (July to November)
Books with Buzz
Movies & Books
Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Books with Buzz is a new discussion group devoted
to fresh-off-the-press bestsellers. The group meets
every other month. Books are available at the Adult
Reference Desk about three weeks before the discussion
date. Keep an eye on our website, www.tplibrary.org,
for the announcement of the July 18 selection.
Saturday, September 7 at 1 p.m.
No registration required
Come watch “Safe Haven” (115 minutes, Rated
PG-13), and then return on Thursday, Sept. 26 at
7:30 p.m. to discuss the book. Attend the screening,
the book discussion or both — it’s up to you.
Shredding Event
Summer Reading Takes You
Anywhere
Saturday, September 28 from 9 to 11 a.m.
The Friends of the Tinley Park Library will sponsor
this event in the 80th Avenue Metra parking lot
south of Timber Drive. A maximum of two standardsized boxes filled with your sensitive papers are
allowed.
Don’t forget to join our Summer Reading Program,
“Reading Takes You Anywhere,” which is for all ages
and runs through Saturday, Aug. 3. Prizes will be
awarded. Sign up in-person, at the library or on our
Bookmobile.
Movies & Books
Summer Reading Finale —
The Hat Guys!
Saturday, October 5 at 1 p.m.
No registration required
Come watch “Jack Reacher” (130 minutes, Rated
PG-13), and then return on Thursday, Oct. 17 at
7:30 p.m. to discuss the book. Attend the screening,
the book discussion or both — it’s up to you.
Friday, August 2 at 6 p.m.
No registration required
Bring the whole family to see one of Chicago’s most
well-known cover bands perform live outdoors. In
case of inclement weather, the concert will be held
indoors.
Holiday Gift Faire 2013
Please join us for our 11th annual Holiday Gift Faire
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Begin your
holiday shopping with your favorite home party
vendors, which will be selling decorative items for
the home, delicious food, candles, kitchen items,
jewelry and more.
Movies & Books
Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m.
No registration required
Come watch “Silver Linings Playbook” (122 minutes,
Rated R), and then return on Thursday, Aug. 22 at
7:30 p.m. to discuss the book. Attend the screening,
the book discussion or both — it’s up to you.
Youth Programs
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Mondays through Saturday, August 3
Ages: Families
Looking for some natural fun? Pick up a scavenger hunt list from the Youth Services Desk and
take the family out to enjoy our walking paths!
Check back in when you have finished your
“hunt” and receive a small prize.
Family Movie Night
Fridays, July 5 and August 9
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Ages: All
The whole family is invited to movie nights!
Visit our website for movie titles at www.tplibrary.org.
Throwing Things - Learn to Juggle
Friday, July 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Grades: Entering 6 to 12
Throwing Things is a fun participation activity
program just for teens. Learn to juggle in this
90-minute class! If you're interested in juggling,
you may want to check out the 10:30 a.m.
show for everyone, too.
For details about the programs
mentioned here or any of our
programs, please visit our
website at www.tplibrary.org
or call (708) 532-0160.
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Adult Programs
An Evening with Fab Four FAQ 2.0 —
The Beatles in the Seventies 1970-1980
An Evening with Revolver: How the
Beatles Re-Imagined Rock-n-Roll —
The Studio 1967-1970
Wednesday, September 18 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins August 20
Don’t miss the final installment in our Beatles series
depicting the bitter break-up and efforts of the
band-mates to establish their individual identities.
Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins June 20
Beatles author and pop-culture historian Robert
Rodriguez returns to present more of the band’s
performance and promotional clips.
Turning 65 — Medicare Parts A & B
and Supplemental Plans
Mediterranean Cruise Food
Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins August 20
This 90-minute educational presentation will cover
eligibility, enrollment and available benefits of
Medicare Parts A and B and the standardized
Medicare Supplemental Plans available in Illinois.
Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins June 20
Travel the Mediterranean without leaving the library.
Taste food from Greece, Spain, Morocco and Turkey
with Chef Kate Bradley.
Climate Change — Demanding Action
Three Keys to Marketing Success
Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m.
Registration begins June 20
Get information and answers from energy scientist
Rick Knight.
Wednesday, September 25 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins August 20
Learn how focusing on three key elements can
determine whether your marketing campaign is a
rousing success or a dismal failure.
Dancing Across the Americas — Cha-Cha
Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins June 20
Learn fun and energizing dances from around the
world. Dance partners are welcome but not required.
Tailgating Lite
Monday, October 7 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins September 20
Chef Kate Bradley shows us how to have fun while
watching the big game without worrying about our
waistlines.
Dancing Across the Americas — Swing
Wednesday, August 14 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins July 20
Learn fun and energizing dances from around the
world. Dance partners are welcome but not required.
Landscape History: The Making of
‘Downton Abbey’
Wednesday, October 16 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins September 20
Landscape historian Barbara Geiger presents the history
behind the landscape designers, land ownership
patterns and inheritance laws that produced great
estates like Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle).
Oh, Just Bury Me in the Back Yard
Sunday, August 14 at 2 p.m.
Registration begins July 20
This event, which is sponsored by the Friends of the
Library, features inspirational speaker and author Loretta
Downs discussing the end-of-life issues we all face.
Affordable Care Act
24/7 Networking: Get LinkedIn
Wednesday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins September 20
Learn how new provisions of the Health Care Reform
Law will change how many people get insurance
beginning in 2014.
Wednesday, August 21 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins July 20
Learn to take full advantage of the fastest-growing
networking, sales and marketing tools available to
business professionals today.
City of Ghosts
Career Paths and Coffee
Tuesday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins September 20
The lights go out and patrons become part of the story
as William Pack explores Chicago’s local legendary
hauntings as well as a few eerie stories of his own.
Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins August 20
Adults thinking about the future are invited to learn
more about programs and services at Moraine Valley
Community College.
I Am Rosie the Riveter
Wednesday, November 6 at 7 p.m.
Registration begins October 20
Join historical storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she shares
the story of Geraldine Hoff Doyle, the image behind
the iconic poster of Rosie the Riveter, and other real
life “Rosies.”
Contact the library for information
on other programs scheduled this fall.
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For details on the following programs and to learn of more
great programs and events, check out our website at
www.tinleyparkdistrict.org or call the Park District at (708) 342-4200.
Fourth of July Celebration 2013
Family Camp Out
Celebrate our nation’s independence at one of the largest
Fourth of July celebrations in the south suburbs!
The Tinley Park Park District’s annual Fourth of July Celebration
is an all-day event at McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave.,
Tinley Park. The event is perfect for families of all sizes.
Festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with the annual Stars and
Stripes 5K Run/Walk. The Tinley Junction Miniature Golf
Course and Batting Cages open at 10 a.m. Then, starting at
4 p.m., come check out some of the great activities, including a food tent, popcorn and Sno-cones; bingo, a penny
carnival, a horseshoe tournament, face painting, inflatables,
games and races; glitter tattoos, crafts, sandy candy, clowns
Loopy and Cazoo; free watermelon, Bruce Korosa’s Polka
Band, and – of course – the Grand Finale Fireworks
Extravaganza, which starts at 9:15 p.m. Make plans to
spend your Independence Day at McCarthy Park!
Bring your tent and sleeping bags for a fun-filled night under the
stars during the Tinley Park Park District’s Family Camp Out!
This event will run from 5:30 p.m. July 19 to 10 a.m. July 20.
Planned activities include a late-night movie on our giant blimp
screen, a campfire complete with S’mores, stargazing and
more! White Water Canyon Water Park will be open until 8:30
p.m. for everyone camping out. All campers will enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning.
Space is limited, so register early. Tents and a limited number of
pop-up and travel trailers will be allowed. The cost is $15 per
campsite for a family of four, and $5 for each additional
camper. The campsite is located at the Community Park west
parking lot, near White Water Canyon Water Park, 8221 W.
171st St., Tinley Park.
Tinley Junction Mini Golf and Batting Cages
Are you a putt-putt master? Take on Tinley Junction’s 18-hole,
railroad-themed course and find out! Located at McCarthy
Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park, Tinley Junction is an
excellent place to bring the family any day of the week. Tinley
Junction is once again giving away one boys and one girls
bicycle to children age 10 and younger every month during
the 2013 Tinley Junction season. Just play a round of golf to
enter that month’s raffle! See the sign posted at our concessions stand for details.
A special thanks to Bettenhausen Automotive of Tinley Park for
sponsoring the 2013 Bike Raffle.
Free Concerts in the Park
The Tinley Park Park District’s 2013 Free Concerts in the
Park Series brings you six great events all summer long. All
concerts are held in the outdoor band shell at the Tony
Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St., Tinley
Park. Events are moved into the gymnasium in case of
inclement weather.
SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 27 Saturday June Band (7 p.m.)
Thursday, July 11 Hillbilly Rockstarz (7 p.m.)
Thursday, July 25 Scribble Monster (7 p.m.)
Thursday, August 8 The Neverly Brothers (7 p.m.)
Sunday, August 18 Tinley Park Community Jazz Band
(6 p.m.)
White Water Canyon Water Park
White Water Canyon Water Park encompasses five acres of
wet fun for the whole family. The main pool features a zerodepth entry with an interactive children’s play area; a onemeter diving board, and a three-meter drop slide.
Our continuously flowing lazy river will be your place to relax
in a single or double inner tube as you gently journey around
600 feet of river. It will be your choice to take the adventure
channel with splash buckets or remain on the relaxing path of
this winding waterway. The Spray Ground is full of interactive
fountains, water cannons, arches that spray, flowers that
squirt, and buckets that dump. It’s a wild and wonderful
watery adventure for kids of all ages!
White Water Canyon’s 2013 season runs from June 1 to
Sept. 2. Please visit www.tinleyparkdistrict.org for more information on hours, daily pass rates and season passes.
Friday Night Jazz at the Vogt Visual Arts
Center
Are you looking for something unique and fun to do on
Friday nights? Stop by the beautifully landscaped Vogt Visual
Arts Center to hear live jazz. Also, be sure to go inside the
VVAC to see our gallery filled with art by local artists. These
family events start at 7 p.m. and are free and fun for all!
The Vogt Visual Arts Center is located at 17420 S. 67th
Court in Tinley Park, a half-block east of Oak Park Avenue.
July 12
The Nuclear Quarktet
August 2
Tinley Park Community Jazz Band
Birthday Parties
Looking for a new idea for your child’s next birthday party?
The Tinley Park Park District has many options to make it one
to remember!
During the summer months, White Water Canyon Water Park
is available to host your child’s birthday party. Have a splashtastic birthday in the Wingstop of Tinley Park Birthday Party
Pavilion, while you and your guests roam all the five-acre
water park has to offer. Tinley Junction Miniature Golf and
Batting Cages is available to book your child’s birthday party
and offers a round of golf, plus either food options or batting
cage rounds for all your guests. Also, Tinley Fitness and the
Vogt Visual Arts Center are available for pool and art parties,
and the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center rents room
space for larger gatherings of all types. Call (708) 342-4200
for all details and options for your next celebration!
Free Movies in the Park
Come one, come all! Join us for an entertaining evening under
the stars during the Tinley Park Park District’s free Movies in
the Park in the band shell outside the Tony Bettenhausen
Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St., Tinley Park.
The movies will be family oriented and fun! Concessions will
be sold. In case of inclement weather, movies will be shown
in the recreation center’s gym. All movies are free to attend.
Movies begin at dusk.
July 17
“Rise of the Guardians” (Rated PG)
August 14 “The Lion King” (Rated G)
Note: this is an interactive show
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A look back in time
By Brad Bettenhausen, Tinley Park Historical Society President
Tinley Park has a long and storied history, filled with pioneers who
laid the foundation for the great Village we know and love today.
Let’s take a look back in time to see what the Village looked like:
150 Years Ago (1863)
The Village business community includes:
䡲 3 general stores
䡲 3 carpenters
䡲 2 saloonkeepers
䡲 2 blacksmiths
䡲 1 wagon maker
䡲 1 shoemaker
䡲 1 hotel
This building was
originally the Pacific
Hotel. It was later
renamed the Bremen
Hotel, then Tinley
Park Hotel. Now
it’s called Teehan’s
Tavern. | Photos
Courtesy of the
Tinley Park Historical
Society
The left portion of this
building dates to about
1858 and was one of the
mentioned saloons in the
1863 business list. The
Saenger Hall (the larger
peaked roof building at the
right of photo) was built in
1903.
Also in 1863, the first one-room schoolhouse
is built in the Village of Bremen (now Tinley
Park) on Kirchen Strasse (174th Place). That
same year, local resident Jacob Grohscurth
becomes the first recorded railroad fatality
in the Village when his coat gets caught
when boarding or exiting a railroad car,
and he is run over by the train.
125 Years Ago (1888)
Following a severe drought in the region,
Henry Vogt Sr. adds a water tower to his
home. The tower is constructed of bricks
manufactured in Homewood and thus becomes the
first home in the community with indoor running
water. His home is now the Vogt Visual Arts Center,
and guests enter through the water tower structure.
This is actually the third
schoolhouse in the Village, built
in 1895. It is just two rooms and
was located at 67th Court and
173rd Street. The original 1863
building referenced was replaced
in 1880 with a larger one-room
building on the same location as
the 1863 building. That 1880
building became the first Village
Hall and was replaced by the
1895 two-room structure.
100 Years Ago (1913)
The first public library is established under the efforts
of Mary Goss Fulton, a teacher in the public school.
Also in 1913, the Village sells its first bond issue. The
proceeds are used to expand and improve the water
and sewer system.
75 Years Ago (1938)
Work Progress Administration funds establish a new public library in
the Tinley Park School. Christ Steinhagen is appointed as police chief,
and the Orland Township Methodist Church at 171st Street and 84th
Avenue is struck by lightning and burns. The property continues use as
a cemetery. Also in 1938, possibly the last blacksmith in town – Jacob
Detweiler – closes up shop. Hirsch Funeral Home is established.
50 Years Ago (1963)
The community is hit by a tornado, and the local Jaycees chapter is
formed. Bert Cummings opens the Pinto Lounge and claims it’s “Where
country music got its start in Tinley Park.” Also in this year, local artist
John Szaton works on “The Coalminer” statue, later dedicated on the
east lawn of the State Capitol Building in Springfield. The Village
population is at 7,810.
25 Years Ago (1988)
The Village population is 33,567. The Carl F. Vogt Building is placed on
the National Register of Historic Places, and the Tinley Park Historic
District established.
10 Years Ago (2003)
The Oak Park Avenue train station is dedicated, and a groundbreaking is held for the Tinley Park
Public Library at 80th Avenue and Timber Drive. The Tinley Park Lions Club Pool is demolished.
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The German Methodist
Church was located at
171st Street and 84th
Avenue. It was built in
1885, replacing a smaller
one-room, schoolhousetype meeting hall on the
same location.
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Experience
Located on Oak Park Avenue between 165th and 183rd
streets, Downtown Tinley is where you’ll find amazing
events, delectable dining, wonderful local shops, services
and treats; fun activities, health, beauty and more. It is a
vibrant business community filled with many locally owned,
independent shops, restaurants and service businesses.
Downtown Tinley is the destination and host to many
wonderful events and activities throughout the year, many
near the award-winning Downtown Tinley Metra Station.
To learn how you can experience all that Downtown Tinley
has to offer, visit www.downtowntinley.com; sign up for our
events, dining and shopping monthly email; and “Like” us
on Facebook.
Downtown Tinley welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each
year with an exciting array of events to entertain families and
friends all winter, spring, summer and fall. There’s so much
happening, from the Bridal Showcase and the Benches on the
Avenue to Music in the Plaza, the Farmers Market, Cruise
Nights and the Caribbean Block Party.
There are wonderful events for children and families, including
the Downtown Tinley Bunny Hop, the Halloween Boo Bash and
the Holiday Market. There are also many wonderful in-store
sales and events, plus amazing art at the Vogt Visual Arts
Center and the Garden Gallery’s First Fridays event. Everyone
loves a parade, so don’t miss the Irish Parade, the Parade of
Lights and Tinley’s Toyland Parade.
Behind the scenes, the many independent business owners
in Downtown Tinley meet each month to plan events,
organize volunteers and sponsors and learn how to use new
technologies to promote their business. The monthly meetings,
the DowntownTinley.com website, the Experience Downtown
Tinley email marketing campaign and the Downtown Tinley
Facebook and Twitter are all here to promote the local businesses
and to attract businesses and shoppers to our community.
Since its launch in the summer of 2012, the Downtown Tinley
Facebook page has amassed more than 700 “Likes,” and the
Experience Downtown Tinley email campaign reaches more
than 2,000 people each month. This marketing effort is led by
the Village of Tinley Park’s Marketing staff, the MainStreet
Commission and Findzall Community Marketing.
The MainStreet Commission is comprised of Downtown
Tinley business owners and community leaders and is
chaired by Michael Clark, owner of Ed & Joe’s Restaurant
and Pizzeria. If you are a business owner in Tinley Park and
would like more information, please contact Cathy Maloney
at [email protected] or Tinley Park Marketing Director
Donna Framke at [email protected].
For a complete list of events, a Downtown Tinley dining,
shopping and services directory; local happenings and more,
please visit www.downtowntinley.com. While you are there,
sign up for the Experience Downtown Tinley email campaign,
and you will be entered to win an exciting prize each month!
For up-to-the-minute information on local events, dining,
shopping and more, “Like” Downtown Tinley on Facebook
and follow Downtown Tinley on Twitter.
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173rd & Oak Park Avenue
Cruise Nights
Music in the Plaza
Every Tuesday
June 4 - August 27
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Along Oak Park Avenue
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Zabrocki Plaza
Farmers Market
Every Saturday
June 1 - October 12
7:00 am - Noon
Zabrocki Plaza
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Zabrocki Plaza
New this year to Music in the Plaza
Benches on
the Avenue
May 10 - October 1
Along Oak Park Avenue
Enjoy entertainment before and/or during each
Music in the Plaza concert. Examples include the
“Meet the Bench Artists” event before the first concert, ’80s Big Hair Night; local salons on June 29;
photo opportunities with Star Wars characters on
July 13; and Line Dancing Lessons on Aug. 10.
Check the Special Events webpage at
www.tinleypark.org for all concert information.
“Fairy Tale Festival”
June 15
Juke Box Band (Variety)
Sunday, July 21
Noon - 7:00 pm
Along Oak Park Avenue
June 29
80’s Enough (Pop & Rock)
July 13
Clean Slate (Classic Rock)
15th Annual
Caribbean
Block Party
From 171st Street to
Hickory Street
Live music, food, &
FREE family fun for all
July 27
The Walk-Ins (Variety)
For more information
call (708) 444-5678
or visit
DowntownTinley.com.
August 10
Lucky Town (Country)
August 24
Reckless (Variety)
September 7
Cadillac Casanovas (Oldies)
PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR
MUSIC IN THE PLAZA
& BLOCK PARTY
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General Patrick E. Rea Veterans Plaza – Brick Paver Donor Program
The General Patrick E. Rea Veterans Plaza was constructed in 2012 and honors soldiers of the past and present.
Friends and family of soldiers can honor their heroes by purchasing bricks bearing personalized inscriptions that
recognize the soldier’s service to our country. These bricks are incorporated into the walkway and plaza and provide
a permanent tribute. You may choose from:
• 4 x 8-inch brick for $100. This size allows three lines of text, with a maximum of 20 characters per line
(spaces and punctuation included).
• 8 x 8-inch brick for $250. This size allows two options:
1. Six lines of text, with a maximum of 20 characters per line (spaces and punctuation included); or
2. Three lines of text, with a maximum of 20 characters per line (spaces and punctuation included),
PLUS one of five military branch seals.
A possible inscription could read: “In Honor” or “In Memory” of (name) and (branch), as well as years of service
and a personal message.
Note: Your donation is tax-deductible. Documentation will be provided to you.
Bricks that are ordered by March 1 will be installed at the plaza in time for Memorial Day. Bricks ordered by August 1
will be installed by Veterans Day. The plaza is in the south parking lot adjacent to the 80th Avenue train station.
MY 4 x 8 BRICK (with text only-$100) SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS:
1. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
MY 8 x 8 BRICK (with text only-$250) SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS:
1. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
MY 8 x 8 BRICK (with text AND branch seal-$250) SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS:
1. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Check desired seal to be included with this option: □ Army
□ Navy
□ Marines
□ Air Force
□ Coast Guard
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________________ State_______________Zip ______________________
Email _________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________
Make check payable to the Village of Tinley Park Veterans Commission and mail it, along with this form, to the
Village Hall, 16250 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. You may also pay in-person at the Village Hall by cash,
check or credit card. For more information, call (708) 444-5000 or visit www.tinleypark.org.
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Emergency Management News
Plan and prepare this summer
By Pat Carr, Emergency Management Agency Director
As we have seen during recent events, being prepared
and having a plan should be a priority for all of us. You
never know when or where an emergency might hit you
or someone you know. The key is to be as best-prepared
as possible to respond or recover when these events take
place.
Another unique aspect of our department is the
management of the Village’s helipad, which on a fairly
regular basis is utilized by private- and public-use aircraft. Examples of this use include a corporation that is
flying in executives for a convention or meeting; and
law enforcement and medical helicopters that routinely
conduct operations in the region. From time to time we
also have military aircraft utilize the helipad for training.
It is a great asset that allows the Village to maintain its
preparedness and response.
The Tinley Park Emergency Management and 911
Communications Center’s sole mission is to prepare,
respond and recover from these events should they
happen in our Village. The men and women of our
department take great pride in handling these events
from start to finish.
An incident usually starts with a phone call to our
911 Command Center, and our dispatchers assess
the emergency situation and then direct resources to the
incident. From there our Fire, Police and EMS assess
the level of severity and request additional resources if
necessary. This, however, is a team
effort that includes the residents. It
is important that everyone have
some sort of plan for an emergency.
A great resource for these plans is
the website www.ready.gov.
It all starts with the thousands of hours that go into
planning and preparing for different scenarios that
might impact our Village. Our plans are then reviewed
by the County, State and Department of Homeland
Security, and then tested daily with drills, exercises
and real-world events. Our department ensures that our
public safety entities follow the protocols of the
National Response Framework and operate every incident
under the National Incident Management System.
DID YOU
KNOW?
Tinley Park’s
electrical
aggregation rate
remains low.
Did you know that Tinley Park’s
aggregation rate is
4.74 cents per kWh?
That’s about 17 percent lower
than ComEd’s estimated rate of
5.5 cents per kWh.
The Village’s aggregation rate
still is the best deal for residents!
Thunderstorms can be dangerous
You should always take severe thunderstorm watches and
warnings very seriously.
Keep in mind that many tornadoes occur as a byproduct of
severe thunderstorms. Even when no tornado warning is
given, a tornado can occur. If you have received notification
of a severe thunderstorm watch, keep a close eye on the sky.
Look for darkening skies and increasing winds, and stay alert
for lightning and thunder.
A thunderstorm does not have to be severe to produce large
bolts of lightning. If you can hear thunder, you are in range
of possibly being struck by lightning, and you should seek
shelter immediately. Be sure to remain in a safe shelter for
at least 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder is heard.
While taking shelter, be aware that telephone lines,
electrical wiring and metal piping can conduct electricity
and provide a path for lightning to reach you. Avoid using
the telephone, running water or using any electrical
appliances during a thunderstorm.
If a thunderstorm approaches and you’re outdoors, you
should seek indoor shelter immediately. If this isn’t possible,
go to a low-lying, open place away from trees, poles and
metal objects.
Make yourself as small a target as possible. Squat low to
the ground and place your hands on your knees with your
head between them. Don’t lie flat on the ground; this will
only make you a bigger target.
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HELPFUL TIPS FOR A SAFE SUMMER
As we come into the summer months it is important to be prepared for the many risks
that we will encounter during this time period. Below are a few tips to help you get prepared
and start planning so you can make it a safe and enjoyable summer for all.
SEVERE WEATHER TERMS
LIGHTNING TIPS
• A “watch” means conditions are favorable for severe
weather in your area.
• A “warning” means severe weather is already
occurring or will occur soon in your area.
• Watches and warnings are issued for thunderstorms,
floods, flash floods and tornadoes. If a warning is issued,
move to your basement or a safe area in your home, and
turn on the local news or your weather radio for further
instructions.
• Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are
imminent. This is your best way to avoid being
caught in a dangerous situation.
• If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to a storm
to be struck by lightning. Get to safe shelter immediately.
• Move to a sturdy building or car with a hard top.
Do not take shelter in small sheds, under isolated trees or
in convertible automobiles.
• Get out of boats and away from water.
DO NOT take a bath or shower.
PREPARE A DISASTER PLAN
• Keep insurance policies, documents and other
valuables in a safe place.
• Purchase a weather radio for your home to warn you of
impending severe weather.
• Assemble a disaster supply kit containing a first aid kit,
nonperishable canned food, a hand-operated can opener,
bottled water, sturdy shoes, work gloves, a
battery-powered radio, a flashlight, extra batteries
and special items for infants, the elderly or disabled family
members.
• Also include in the kit written instructions on how to
turn off your home’s utilities.
TORNADO TIPS
• Move to a shelter, such as a basement. If underground
shelter is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece of
furniture.
• Stay away from windows.
• If you are in a car, never try to outrun a tornado.
If caught outside or in a vehicle, leave your car and lie flat
in a nearby ditch or depression (not a storm ditch).
• Mobile homes should be abandoned, as they offer little
protection. Move to a nearby shelter.
• In Tinley Park, the outdoor warning sirens will sound only if a
tornado is imminent for our
area. When they sound,
seek shelter immediately. There is no
all-clear siren.
SUN PROTECTION
• UV rays are weakest before 11 a.m. and after
4 p.m. Plan activities during these times.
• Skin does not have to feel hot to get burned,
so protect yourself, even on cloudy days.
• Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or
greater, and apply at least 20 minutes before going outside.
• Wear UVA/UVB protective sunglasses, and a hat.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and juice.
Alcohol consumption may cause dehydration.
• Protect your arms and legs with loose-fitting, tightly woven
cotton clothing.
• Stay indoors during extremely hot temperatures.
SAFE GRILLING
• Wash hands with hot, soapy water before and
after handling food.
• Keep food and drinks in separate coolers.
• Never leave perishable food out of the refrigerator
for more than two hours. When the air temperature
is above 90 degrees, do not leave food out for more than
one hour.
• Use clean utensils and dishes to serve food. Each
dish should have its own serving utensils to avoid
cross-contamination.
• Preheat cooking grills for 20 to 30 minutes before using.
• Allow meat to completely thaw in a refrigerator
before placing on a grill.
• Marinate meat in a tightly sealed plastic container
or sealable plastic bag, and keep refrigerated until ready
to use. Do not reuse marinade.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure meats have
reached a safe, internal temperature: Hamburger (160
degrees); Chicken (165 degrees); Pork (150 degrees);
Steak (145 degrees); Hot dogs (140 degrees).
•Serve grilled foods on a clean dish, not a dish used
for raw meat.
•Leftovers should be refrigerated or placed in a cooler
within one hour after use.
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Crime Free Housing Program helps residents
curb illegal activity
By Ken Karczewski, Crime Free Housing Coordinator
The Tinley Park Crime Free Housing program is a crime
prevention program for residential rental properties. It’s
a nationally recognized program and is designed to help
residents as well as owners and managers of rental properties keep drugs and other illegal activity away. It is utilized by 11 other communities surrounding Tinley Park.
There are more than 500 identified single-family
home, townhome and condominium residential
rental properties in Tinley Park. Training sessions for
residential rental property owners has been ongoing
since January 2013. Since May 2013, 150 property
owners have completed the classroom training.
Since 2009, all owners and management companies of
multi-unit residential apartment complexes have completed the program.
Crime Free Housing program classes are offered from
6 to 10 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at the
Kallsen Center at Village Hall, 16250 S. Oak Park Ave.,
Tinley Park; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday
of the month at the Tinley Park Police Department,
7850 W. 183rd St.
In August 2012, the Crime Free Housing ordinance was
revised to include all residential rental properties in the
Village of Tinley Park. What this means to you:
Register online at http://tpcfh.wufoo.com/forms/tinleypark. The class size is limited to 30 attendees, so register
early.
䡲 If you are a residential rental property owner, you
must apply for a residential rental property license.
䡲 In order to apply for the license, all residential
property owners must first complete a mandatory
four-hour training class that covers the ordinance
and the Crime Free Housing program.
䡲 After completion of the class, you will be issued a
certificate verifying your attendance.
䡲 Complete the license application.
䡲 Present a copy of your certificate, application and
license fee to Village Hall. You also can mail in
the required items to: The Village of Tinley Park,
16250 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477.
䡲 After submitting the above items, you will receive
your license in the mail.
Illinois TRIAD
Conference is
Sept. 12
and 13
This year’s
Illinois TRIAD
Conference will
be held on Sept.
12 and 13 at the Embassy
Suites in East Peoria, Illinois.
The conference is open to
police officers, firefighters,
elderly service officers, social
workers, social service agencies
serving the senior population,
and senior citizens. Illinois
TRIAD helps to promote crime
prevention for older citizens.
Please access the website at
www.illinoistriad.com for
additional information, or call
Dina Navas at (708) 444-5326.
For more information on the Crime Free Housing
program, visit www.tinleypark.org and click on the
“Crime Free Housing” quick link on the homepage.
If you have any questions, contact Crime Free Housing
Coordinator Ken Karczewski at (708) 444-5342 or by
email at [email protected].
We look forward to meeting you and making this
program a success.
National Seat Check Saturday is Sept. 21
National Seat Check Saturday will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21
in the parking lot of Texas RoadHouse Restaurant, 18345 S. LaGrange Road,
Tinley Park.
This is an opportunity to have your child’s safety seat verified that it is properly
installed. Parents, grandparents and caregivers can have seats checked without
an appointment.
Throughout the year, Tinley Park residents can have their child safety seats
inspected by certified technicians at the Tinley Park Police Department, by
appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling (708) 444-5326.
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Police Department News
A look inside the Tinley Park Police Department’s
property room
By Police Chief Steve Neubauer
One of the least-known and more interesting aspects of
the police department is its property room. The police
department is tasked with collecting and storing found
property until an owner can be located. The police are
also responsible for collecting evidence in crime and
arrest situations and presenting that evidence in court.
Property is also taken for safekeeping for short- and
long-term intervals.
Among the many pieces of property that the police
department recovers each year are dozens of bikes.
While every attempt is made to reunite the bike to
its owner, oftentimes they go unclaimed. The police
department holds the bikes for six months and then
donates them to Working Bikes in Chicago. This
organization refurbishes the bikes, and many are
shipped to Third World countries. The bikes that
cannot be rebuilt are used for parts or converted
into machines. They adapt bikes as generators,
water purification systems and pumps. Working
Bikes has been a great partner in recycling unclaimed
bicycles. For more information on Working Bikes,
visit www.workingbikes.org.
On any given day, the police department has approximately 10,000 pieces of property. The artifacts range
from open cans of beer to guns and knives used in
homicides. The collection includes the bizarre, such
as a club that looks like it was built by a caveman,
to fingerprint images, to screwdrivers, to cars and
fireworks. There are also biological samples from
different cases that need to be dried, refrigerated or
otherwise specially handled.
The biggest problem encountered with all of the
property items is disposal. State law provides strict
guidelines for the disposal of items in police custody.
Property that needs to be disposed of falls into two
general categories: contraband and unclaimed property.
Contraband includes drugs and weapons. For example,
drugs that are no longer needed for court are burned in a
crematory. In addition to the disposal protocols required
by law, in Tinley Park the entire process is videotaped,
and a civilian volunteer from the community observes
the entire destruction process. Guns that are ordered for
destruction by the court or are unclaimed are cut up by
our Public Works Department. Once again, in order to
ensure accountability, the entire process is videotaped
under the watchful eye of a civilian volunteer, the
property room manager and a police supervisor.
Items in major cases (such as homicides) need to be
maintained in perpetuity, adding to storage issues.
Each piece needs to be secured in a locked room,
recorded and kept away from other evidence or
contaminants. The police property room is, in effect,
a high-security warehouse.
Unlike modern police dramas, the Tinley Park police
facility does not have a crime lab. Our officers collect
and package the evidence recovered at crime scenes. The
property manager then transports the evidence to the
Illinois State Police Crime Lab in Joliet, where forensic
experts test, compare, analyze and match the evidence.
Other unclaimed property, such as tools, radios,
cameras and jewelry, is also disposed of from time
to time. Some police departments hold auctions, but
Tinley Park police will be utilizing an online auction
service called Propertyroom.com. Interested parties will
be able to view items from several police department
property rooms and bid online. The online auction
will save staff time and costs. It also allows people to
view items on an ongoing basis, not just once a year.
The property room is managed by civilian employee
Vicki Sedorook. Vicki is responsible for each piece of
evidence. She manually catalogs and stores every item
and tracks if it is on a shelf, in court or at a crime lab.
Her warehouse is so secure that even the Chief cannot
get into it without her permission. Only three people
have keys to the property storage room. Everyone who
enters the property room must sign in and sign out.
The Village Board recently purchased a property
tracking software program called the BEAST. When
this software is installed, each piece of property will
be barcoded and tracked with handheld readers. The
BEAST will make tracking and inventories very easy.
Occasionally, a local resident will find valuable property,
such as cash or jewelry. The law and good citizenship
require that the property or cash is turned over to the
police. The police are required to locate the owner and
return the property. Sometimes an owner cannot be
located and the finder would like to be awarded the
property. There is a process to return the found cash
to the person who turned it in. This procedure,
governed by State statute, requires that the police
hold the property for at least six months and exhaust
all leads into identifying the owner, and other legal
requirements.
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National Night Out – Aug. 6
Top 10 tips
to prevent home
burglaries
By Civilian Crime Prevention Officer Dina Navas
The Village of Tinley Park will once
again join the National Association of
Town Watch in sponsoring the 30th
annual National Night Out celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.
6 in the commuter parking lot at
Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. Oak Park
Ave., Tinley Park.
1.Make your house an undesirable
target. If it looks difficult to enter,
is difficult to enter, and is well-maintained and lit, chances are potential
burglars will bypass your home.
National Night Out is a family oriented
event designed to:
䡲 Increase awareness for identifying and preventing criminal
activity and drug abuse;
䡲 Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime
programs;
䡲 Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community
partnerships; and
䡲 Send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are
organized and fighting back.
For those who have not attended this event in the past, this
is an opportunity to meet and greet members of Tinley Park’s
Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Management
Agency and Public Works Department, and to view the many
Village-owned vehicles that will be on display.
Many of our local businesses and organizations will also be
present to provide information about the services and/or
products they provide to area residents. Entertainment
will include face painting by Pockets the Clown, a juggling
and magic show by David Fleming, DJ services by Jackie
McDonald of Whirlwind Karaoke and DJ, and the Ronald
McDonald Go Active Show.
2.Place sufficient lighting in the front
and back of your home and
garage. Consider using motion
detection lighting that will come
on as someone approaches your
property.
3.Use deadbolt locks as secondary
locks on all doors. Ensure you have
2½ to 3-inch screws in the door
frame strike plate to reinforce
deadbolt security.
4.Secure your windows and sliding
glass doors with secondary locks or
dowels that fit securely in windows.
Dowels can be made of wood,
PVC pipe or metal. Secondary locks
include hook-and-eye and Charlie
bars.
5.Lock the door that leads into the
house from the garage.
6.Get to know your neighbors. You
are more apt to look out for each
other’s homes and property if you
know each other.
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announced at National
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Please remember to “See It! Hear It!
Report It!” Call the Tinley Park Police
Department if you see suspicious persons,
vehicles or activities in your neighborhood. Call 911 for emergencies and
(708) 532-9111 for non-emergency
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Fire Department News
Make sure your home is fire-safe this summer
By Fire Chief Ken Dunn
Remember:
Summer is the perfect time to invite friends and family
over to your house for a fun-filled outdoor cookout.
While you’re grilling steaks and browning hamburgers,
make sure you’re always keeping safety in mind.
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Maybe you like to cook on a propane grill. Or perhaps
you prefer an old-fashioned charcoal griller. Either way,
keep these safety tips in mind when cooking outdoors:
䡲 Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat
buildup from the grills and in the trays below the
grill. A grease fire can easily start and get out of control quickly.
䡲 If you’re using charcoal, make sure you get it ready
to use in a safe manner. Charcoal chimney starters
allow you to start the charcoal using newspapers as
fuel. If you use starter fluid, use only charcoal starter
fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
䡲 Never use a grill indoors because of the danger of
carbon monoxide, which is a colorless, odorless
deadly poison.
䡲 Use a grill at least 25 feet
away from your home or any
building. Don’t use the grill
in a garage or breezeway,
carport, porch or under any
surface that can catch fire.
䡲 Never leave a grill unattended,
especially when children and
pets are present.
䡲 Always place grills on a firm,
stable, flat surface. Never place
them on grass.
Remember to always keep a
fire extinguisher handy when
grilling, and make sure you
know how to use it. If you’re
ever unsure, just remember
the “P.A.S.S” system:
䡲 Pull the pin
䡲 Aim at the base of the fire
䡲 Squeeze the handle
䡲 Sweep from side-to-side
Unfortunately, summer is also a time when we see
many accidents involving illegal fireworks. Here are
some helpful safety tips to remember:
䡲 The best way to determine if a firework material is
acceptable in the Village of Tinley Park is this: If you
have to light it, it isn’t legal.
䡲 Don’t let young children play with fireworks under
any circumstance. Sparklers, although illegal, are
considered by many to be the ideal “safe” firework
for kids. Sparklers can burn at more than 1,800
degrees and can easily start clothing on fire.
Children can’t understand the danger involved and
can’t act appropriately if their clothing ignites. They
could receive terrible burns and permanent scars for
life.
䡲 Keep your pets in mind when dealing with fireworks.
Animals have sensitive ears and can become very
scared by the noises fireworks make. Keep your pets
indoors to reduce the risk that they’ll run loose or
get injured.
With these tips in hand, we’ll all be able to enjoy the
Fourth of July fireworks and cookouts with our friends
and family. Have a great summer, and stay safe!
Fire Department Bureau offers CPR/AED training
The Tinley Park Fire Prevention Bureau has set a goal to have at least one person in every
household in the Village certified and trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and
in the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED).
The American Heart Association’s Heart Saver CPR/AED certification class is offered to any
resident of Tinley Park age 14 or older. Classes are taught by members of the Tinley Park
Fire Department and are held on the third Saturday of each month. This three-hour class is
designed to give students practical knowledge of CPR techniques and training on using an
AED correctly.
The cost of this life-saving certification is only
$35 for residents. The fire department also provides a separate CPR/AED class for health care professionals at 6:30 p.m.
the first Thursday of each month and at 9 a.m. the last Saturday of
each month. New this year is the Heart Saver First Aid class. We also
can provide CPR/AED training at your facility or business.
For additional information or to register for these programs, please contact the Tinley Park Fire Department at (708) 444-5200. Learn to be a
life saver!
Pictures are from a recent Health Care Provider class at Fox College in Tinley Park
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Inaugural ‘Run for Your Life’ Safety 5K a success
By Bill Proper, Public Education Coordinator
The weather was perfect, the crowd of around 600 racers
was ready, and a blast from a fire truck air horn started
the inaugural “Run for Your Life” Safety 5K Run/Walk
on Sunday, May 5 at the 80th Avenue train station in
Tinley Park.
Fire Department adds new truck to fleet
The new Pierce Truck 201 was delivered on May 1
and weighs 65,000 pounds. It has a
100-foot aluminum ladder.
The Tinley Park Fire Department
is excited about the new piece
of apparatus and is now learning all of its many uses before
putting it into service. This
truck replaces a 1976 100-foot
ladder truck, which has been
retired.
The run raised more than $12,000 for the Illinois Fire
Safety Alliance through sponsorships and participation.
The Alliance has several fire prevention programs they
sponsor, including Camp “I Am Me,” the first accredited
burn camp in the United States for children ages 8 to 16
who are burn survivors. The mission of Camp “I Am
Me” is to provide a safe environment for children who
have experienced significant burn injuries.
The Tinley Park Fire Prevention Bureau is excited
about the success of this first run/walk and is already
making plans for the second annual run/walk for
Camp “I Am Me.”
Tinley Park Senior Center offers many activities
The Tinley Park Senior Center, 17355 S. 68th Court, is open to Tinley Park
residents age 55 and older from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
during the spring and summer and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays during the fall and winter.
Luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of the month. You must be a
member to attend, but memberships are free. Pease stop in and see what the
senior center has to offer!
Senior Services Commission
members include (first row, from left)
Char Van Treeck, Andy Ashmus,
Vicki Hayes, Marge Weiner,
Joe Staackman and (second row)
Bob Van Treeck, Trustee Patti Leoni,
Bob Hayes, Marcie Hecht, Mike Cutrano,
Phyllis Groberski and
Secretary Denise Maly-Politano.
Trips to plays, casinos and other places always are popular and well-attended, with costs kept to a minimum. Bingo also is very popular. Other offerings
include coffee, snacks, informative materials relating to senior issues and a
book exchange.
Some notable Senior Center events include:
䡲 Movie of the Month at 11 a.m. the first Thursday of the month
䡲 Monthly luncheon at 12:30 p.m. (check the newsletter for dates)
䡲 Blood pressure testing by paramedic Geri Misaveg on the first
Tuesday of the month
䡲 Outings by motor coach, including plays and musicals and lunch at the
Theater at the Center in Munster, Ind. or Drury Lane in Oak Brook
Give us a call if you are a card player or would like to volunteer at the center
– we need cheerful and dependable people who are willing to get on our
Help List answering phones and questions.
For more information, please call (708) 444-5150. We hope to see you soon!
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Know your codes
By John Dobner, Code Enforcement Commissioner
If you are a new or not-so-new citizen of the Village of
Tinley Park, you may be interested in knowing what
codes are in effect, or in reviewing those codes.
Home projects may need permits
Now that the home improvement season has begun,
it’s a good time to determine if your planned project
requires a building permit. When considering your
plans, call the Building Department at (708) 444-5100
to determine if a permit is necessary. Permits are issued
for your protection, helping to ensure that your plans
are safe and the workers you hire are competent.
Who is authorized to make home improvements?
The homeowner is permitted to make any changes or
improvements to his own property except for changing
the electrical service, which must be done by a licensed
electrical contractor. However, if a contractor is used by
the owner to perform certain work, the contractor must
be licensed and bonded in the Village of Tinley Park. In
this way, the Village is helping to insure that the best
interests of the homeowner are being protected.
Permits are generally required for:
䡲 Sheds
䡲 Fences
䡲 Garages
䡲 Electric service upgrades
䡲 Pools
䡲 Concrete work
䡲 Demolition work
䡲 Central air conditioning installs
䡲 Basement and kitchen remodeling
䡲 Plumbing and room additions
Is your contractor OK?
There are many fly-by-night home improvement
contractors who depend on the fact that price is
the primary concern of most homeowners when
considering home improvement repairs or additions
to their house. There is nothing wrong with being
cost-conscious. This is especially true with the high
costs of materials and labor, and with the economy
as a whole that exists today. In fact, it is very prudent
to get several bids for your work. However, this makes
all of us vulnerable to contactors who will “low ball”
a price for your work just to get the job and then
make excuses for the high price once they start.
Any time you add something to your property, a permit
is usually necessary. When applying for the permit,
remember to provide:
䡲 A plat of survey indicating where your project is on
the property
䡲 A real estate tax number (PIN)
䡲 The address of the property
䡲 The name of the subdivision and township
䡲 The cost of the project
Check with the building department to determine if the
contractor you wish to hire is licensed to do the work in
the Village. A contractor can get licensed if he is not on
our list of licensed contractors. Contractors who are
licensed by the Village must have liability insurance and
a performance bond that assures that the work will be
completed according to Village building codes. If you
hire a contractor who is not licensed in the Village, you
could be responsible for any liability that may occur
during the course of the work not only to neighbors or
friends, but to the workers as well.
A general description of the project and list of the
names and addresses of all contractors working on
it is also necessary.
When the application is complete, it will take
approximately 7 to 10 working days for us to review
the plans, check the contractors for licenses and bonds,
and to process the permit. Payment for the permit is
not required until it is ready to be picked up by the
contractor or homeowner. Most permits are $50, but
some vary, and further information is available from
the Building Department.
You should also obtain confirmation from the building
department to determine whether or not the work that
is being considered needs a building permit. If it does,
either you or your contractor can apply for and be
issued the permit.
If you (the homeowner) get the permit, do not indicate
that you are doing the work yourself in order to “protect” an unlicensed contractor who gave you a “price
you couldn’t refuse.” Should we discover when we do
the required inspections that a contractor and not you
is doing the work, you and the contractor could be subject to fines.
The Building Department is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mondays through Fridays and from 9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays in June, July and August at Tinley Park Village
Hall, 16250 S. Oak Park Ave.
Your continued cooperation in complying with Village
regulations is appreciated.
Tinley Park Garden Club
Do you have an interest in gardening and
have some spare time on your hands?
The Tinley Park Garden Club
is looking for members.
For more information call Lucy at (708) 532-5866.
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Water Quality Report
Providing quality water a Village priority
The Village of Tinley Park vigilantly safeguards your
drinking water. We are proud to announce that our
annual Water Quality Report for calendar year 2012
shows no violation of any contaminant or of any other
quality standard.
The following pages provide you with a summary of our
water quality, as well as information on where our water
comes from and what it contains. Annual analyses
have determined that our Lake Michigan drinking
water purchased from the City of Chicago meets or
exceeds all water quality standards listed in the Safe
Drinking Water Act and mandated by the federal and
state branches of the Environmental Protection
Agency. In addition, be assured that Tinley Park has
established its own internal water quality goals to
maintain excellent water quality for our residents.
✁
Providing the highest possible quality of water to
our citizens is a top priority for the Village. Of equal
importance is conserving this precious resource
so we have enough water to drink; a safe supply to
protect life and property from fire; and enough to
nourish the environment around us. Please remember
that every drop counts!
Additional copies of the report are available from
the Public Works Department and on our website
at www.tinleypark.org.
Dale Schepers
Director of Public Works
(708) 444-5500
[email protected]
Clip out and save for reference.
Water is a precious natural resource.
Thank you for using it wisely.
Water conservation benefits all of us and helps prevent water shortages. To maintain a safe water supply for health,
fire protection and environmental purposes, the Village of Tinley Park is following crucial water conservation measures.
WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
Between May 15 and September 15
Outdoor Water Use Allowed:
7 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
On Odd or Even Dates based on Odd or Even Address
If changing weather conditions should warrant implementation of our next levels of water conservation measures,
residents will be notified with color-coded signage placed throughout the Village. Your cooperation is appreciated.
COLOR-CODED NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
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Conserve water and have a healthy lawn
Watering your lawn frequently not only wastes water, but also
promotes weeds, crabgrass and shallower root systems. Here
are some tips for conserving water and having a healthy lawn:
䡲 Water deeply, not frequently. Your lawn will be healthier if it
receives about one inch of water every three to four days.
Providing more will over-saturate the soil, causing water to run off.
䡲 Make sure you are watering your lawn, not the street or
sidewalk. Water that falls on pavement goes into our sewer
systems, increases your water bill and wastes water.
䡲 Use a rain gauge. Rain gauges will tell you how much rain has
fallen and how much more water, if any, you should add by
sprinkling the lawn
䡲 Sprinklers are available with dials that can be set to water
specific amounts at specific times. You can purchase them
at your local hardware store or garden center.
䡲 If you have an automatic system, make sure it has a rain
meter installed. This will prevent the system from running
during rainstorms, which are critical times for our water
system to recharge.
䡲 Place a layer of mulch around trees and plants to retain water.
䡲 If you are able, water your lawn in the early morning to avoid
evaporation.
In addition, you can limit the need for sprinkling by:
䡲 Setting your mower to cut the grass higher
䡲 Avoiding excess nitrogen during warm weather
䡲 Limiting traffic over the lawn
䡲 Improving turf rooting
䡲 Controlling thatch and soil compaction
䡲 Avoiding pesticide use on stressed lawns
Know your soil when watering
When determining the most effective method for
watering your lawn, itʼs important to know what kind
of soil you have.
If your home is more than 20 years old, itʼs likely
your lawn was grown with help from a layer of six
inches or more of topsoil. For these older lawns,
the advice to water deeply, not frequently, is beneficial. This is because your topsoil is able to absorb
the water and put it to good use before it hits the
harder clay beneath.
But if your home is less than 20 years old, your
lawnʼs topsoil layer probably is less than six inches
deep. Tinley Park is built on clay soil. Ever notice
water running over a sidewalk when someone in
your neighborhood waters the lawn? Thatʼs
because the clay is too dense to handle the amount
of water being applied. Water percolates through
the thin topsoil, hits the hard clay and rolls right off.
A good strategy to counter this is to apply small
amounts of water more than once. Try watering
your lawn for no more than five to eight minutes.
Let the landscape rest to give the water time to
soak in, and then water again for another five to
eight minutes.
Of course, regardless of your soil or watering strategy, please follow our conservation measures
when sprinkling your lawn.
Rain gardens help protect our environment
(The following information is provided courtesy of the University of Illinois Extension)
When we pave and roof, we take areas that used to be
sieves for rainwater and turn them into funnels. Just
watch your downspouts even with a light rain: The water
gushes out.
We love not having to slop around in mud, but by creating
hard surfaces, we change the flow of rainwater. Rain gardens
are one solution to turn areas back into sieves.
Rain gardens are miniature, temporary wetlands planted
with native plants. Water from downspouts or sump pumps
is directed into these depressions to allow the water to
slowly infiltrate into the soil.
Rain gardens:
䡲 Reduce flooding, erosion and storm water system usage.
䡲 Protect local streams and lakes from storm water pollutants.
䡲 Increase the amount of water that infiltrates into the
soil to recharge groundwater. Rain gardens allow
about 30 percent more water to infiltrate compared
to a comparable patch of lawn.
䡲 Provide beauty and wildlife habitat.
Rain gardens are not ponds, and they arenʼt designed to
hold water permanently. Instead, they fill after rain and
water slowly infiltrate into the soil throughout the course
of a few hours. The area dries between rains, eliminating
problems with mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are much more
likely to occur in birdbaths, storm sewers, tires and kiddy
pools than in rain gardens.
If during heavy rains the water stays longer than a few
days, just use “mosquito dunks,” which contain a safe
bacterial agent that kills mosquito larvae.
Making a rain garden is easy. Here are some tips to get
you started:
䡲 The rain garden should be about one-third the size of the
area it is serving. Individual gutters and downspouts service
only a part of the roof. For example, a roof area of 200
square feet would need a 70-square-foot garden (10-by-7 ft).
䡲 Select plants using one of the many brochures available.
As with any garden, pick plants for your soil type and sun
duration.
䡲 Be sure to call JULIE at (800) 892-0123 to locate utility lines
before digging.
䡲 Place the rain garden at least 10 feet from the house to
eliminate seepage into the houseʼs foundation.
䡲 Place the rain garden on the downslope of the downspout
or sump pump outlet. The slope should be less than
12 percent.
䡲 The rain garden should be perpendicular to the flow of runoff.
䡲 Place the rain garden in full to partial sunlight.
䡲 Dig a depression six to eight inches deep. Some areas may
have to be deeper to make the garden level. Make a small
berm on the downslope from the rain garden to lessen the
chance of overflow.
䡲 Direct sump pump water or downspout water to the rain
garden by burying a four-inch black plastic drainpipe or by
digging a slight swale.
䡲 Plant several plants and mulch with wood chips. Until the
rain garden is established, keep all plants watered.
䡲 Donʼt interfere with the natural drainage to storm sewer
systems.
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Source of Drinking Water
If you are concerned about information on lead in drinking
water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize
exposure are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled
water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs,
springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the
land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring
minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can
pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals
or from human activity.
Source Water Assessment
We want our valued customers to be informed about their
water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel
welcome to attend any of our Village Board meetings at
8 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The source
water assessment for our supply has been completed by
the Illinois EPA. If you would like a copy of this information,
please stop by the Public Works Department or call our
water operator at (708) 444-5500. To view a summary
version of the completed Source Water Assessments,
including: Importance of Source Water; Susceptibility to
Contamination Determination; and documentation/
recommendation of Source Water Protection Efforts,
you may access the Illinois EPA website at
http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
䡲 Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria,
which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic
systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife
䡲 Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which
can be naturally occurring or result from urban storm
water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges;
oil and gas production; mining or farming
䡲 Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety
of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff
and residential uses
䡲 Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and
volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of
industrial processes and petroleum production and also
can come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and
septic systems
The Illinois EPA considers all surface water sources of
community water supplies to be susceptible to potential
pollution problems. The very nature of surface water allows
contaminants to migrate into the intake with no protection –
only dilution. This is the reason for mandatory treatment for
all surface water supplies in Illinois. Chicagoʼs offshore
intakes are located at a distance that shoreline impacts are
not usually considered a factor on water quality. At certain
times of the year, however, the potential for contamination
exists due to wet-weather flows and river
reversals. In addition, the placement
of the crib structures may serve to
attract waterfowl, gulls and terns
that frequent the Great Lakes
area, thereby concentrating
fecal deposits at the intake
and thus compromising
the source water quality.
Conversely, the shore
intakes are highly
susceptible to storm
water runoff, marinas
and shoreline point
sources due to
the influx of
groundwater
to the lake.
䡲 Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally
occurring or the result of oil and gas production and
mining activities
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably
be expected to contain at least small amounts of some
contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not
necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More
information about contaminants and potential health effects
can be obtained by calling the EPAʼs Safe Drinking Water
Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, USEPA
prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain
contaminants in water provided by public water systems.
FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled
water and must provide the same protection for public health.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants
in drinking water than in the general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as people with cancer
undergoing chemotherapy; persons who have undergone
organ transplants; people with HIV/AIDS or other immune
system disorders; and some elderly and infants, can
particularly be at risk from infections. These people
should seek advice about drinking water from their
health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate
means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium
and other microbial contaminants are available from the
Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-4791.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious
health problems, especially for pregnant women and young
children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials
and components associated with service lines and home
plumbing. We cannot control the variety of materials used
in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting
for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead
exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to two
minutes before using water for drinking or cooking.
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Contaminant (unit of measurement) (Tested By)
Typical Source of Contaminant
Violation
Date of
Sample
0% ( 0 out of 768 samples)
No
weekly
5%
0.4%
n/a
No
continuous
n/a
TT
99.70%
99.70%-100%
No
continuous
n/a
TT=
1NTUmax
0.69
n/a
No
continuous
MCLG
MCL
TOTAL COLIFORM BACTERIA (Tinley Park)
Human and animal fecal waste
0%
5%
TOTAL COLIFORM BACTERIA (City of Chicago)
Human and animal fecal waste
0%
TURBIDITY (%<0.3 NTU) (City of Chicago)
Soil runoff. Lowest monthly percentage meeting limit
TURBIDITY (NTU) (City of Chicago)
Soil runoff. Highest single measurement.
Highest Level
found
Range of
Detections
Microbial Contaminants
Inorganic Contaminants
(Tested by City of Chicago)
BARIUM (ppm)
Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal
refineries; Erosion of natural deposits
2
2
0.0204
0.0194 - 0.0204
No
continuous
ARSENIC (ppb)
Erosion of natural deposits;runoff from orchards;
Runoff from glass andelectronics production wastes
0
10
0.67
0.52 - 0.67
No
continuous
NITRATE (AS NITROGEN) (ppm)
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
10
10
0.34
0.34 - 0.34
No
continuous
TOTAL NITRATE & NITRITE (ppm)
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks,
sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
10
10
0.34
0.34 - 0.34
No
continuous
Disinfectants\Disinfection By-Products
(Tested by the City of Chicago)
TTHMs [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES] (ppb)
By-product of drinking water disinfection
n/a
80
20.000*
9.6 - 32.8
No
quarterly
HAA5 [HALOACETIC ACIDS] (ppb)
By-product of drinking water disinfection
n/a
60
10.000*
4.8 - 14.5
No
quarterly
4
4
0.8
0.7505 - .8543
No
continuous
CHLORINE (as C12) (ppm) Drinking water disinfectant
TOC [TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON]
The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was measured each month and the system met all TOC removal requirements set by IEPA
Unregulated Contaminants
(Tested by the City of Chicago)
SULFATE (ppm)
Erosion of naturally occurring deposits.
n/a
n/a
17.6
13.4 - 17.6
No
continuous
SODIUM (ppm)
Erosion of naturally occurring deposits;
Used as water softener.
n/a
n/a
7.07
6.88 - 7.07
No
continuous
0.9
0.837 - 0.852
No
continuous
State Regulated Contaminants
(Tested by the City of Chicago)
FLUORIDE (ppm)
Water additive which promotes strong teeth.
Radioactive Contaminants
4
4
(Tested by the City of Chicago)
COMBINED RADIUM (226/228) (pCi/l)
Decay of natural and man-made deposits.
0
5
1.38
1.300 - 1.380
No
3/17/08
GROSS ALPHA excluding radon and uranium (pCi/L)
Decay of natural and man-made deposits.
0
15
0.88
0.090 - 0.880
No
3/17/08
Lead and Copper
(Tested by Tinley Park) triennial monitoring
Contaminant (unit of measurement) (Tested By)
Typical Source of Contaminant
LEAD (ppb)
Corrosion of household plumbing systems;
Erosion of natural deposits
MCLG
Action
Level
90th
Percentile
# of
Sites over AL
Violation
Date of
Sample
0
15
0
1
N0
7/23/12
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Disinfectants\Disinfection By-Products
Contaminant (unit of measurement) (Tested By)
Typical Source of Contaminant
(Tested by the Village of Tinley Park)
MCLG
MCL
Highest Level
found
Range of
Detections
Violation
Date of
Sample
TTHMs [Total Trihalomethanes] (ppb)
By-product of drinking water chlorination
No goal
for the
Total
80
33
19.92 - 48.5
No
quarterly
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)
By-product of drinking water chlorination
No goal
for the
Total
60
16
9.81 - 29.8
No
quarterly
Chlorine (ppm)
Water additive used to control microbes
4
4
0.7
0.705 - 0.778
No
12/31/12
Unit of Measurement:
ppm
ppb
% - 0.5
n/a
Parts per million, or milligrams per liter
Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter
NTU Percent samples less than 0.5 NTU
not applicable
Water Quality Data Table Footnotes:
TURBIDITY:
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We
monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality and
the effectiveness of our filtration system and disinfectants.
FLUORIDE:
Fluoride is added to the water supply to help promote strong
teeth. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends an optimal fluoride range of 0.9 mg/1 to 1.2 mg/l.
UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS:
A maximum contaminant level (MCL) for this contaminant
has not been established by either state or federal regulations, nor has mandatory health effects language. The purpose for monitoring this contaminant is to assist USEPA in
determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in
drinking water, and whether future regulation is warranted.
SODIUM:
There is no state or federal MCL for sodium. Monitoring
is required to provide information to consumers and health
officials that are concerned about sodium intake due to
dietary precautions. If you are on a sodium-restricted diet,
you should consult a physician about this level of sodium
in the water.
Definition of Terms
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG):
The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which
there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs
allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL):
The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in
drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as
feasible, using the best available treatment technology.
Level Found:
This column represents an average of sample results
collected during the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
calendar year. In some cases, it may represent a single
sample if only one sample was collected.
Date of Sample:
If a date appears in this column, the Illinois EPA requires
monitoring for this contaminant less than once per year
because the concentrations do not frequently change.
If no date appears in the column, monitoring for this contaminant was conducted during the CCR calendar year.
Action Level (AL):
The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded,
triggers treatment or other requirements that a water
system must follow.
Treatment Technique (TT):
A required process intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant in drinking water.
Range of Detections:
This column represents a range of individual sample
results, from lowest to highest, that were collected during
the CCR calendar year.
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Understanding Water Quality Results
Where Does My Water Come From and How Is It Purified?
The addition of these substances cause small particles
to adhere to one another (called floc), making them
heavy enough to settle into a basin from which sediment
is removed.
The Village of Tinley Park is supplied surface water from
Lake Michigan. The Environmental Protection Agency has
found that the water quality of Lake Michigan has improved
dramatically throughout the past 20 years. Lake Michigan,
by volume, is the second-largest of the Great Lakes and
the only one located entirely in the United States. At the
present time, the City of Chicago and adjacent communities
receive water from Lake Michigan.
Chlorine is then added for disinfection. At this point, the
water is filtered through layers of fine coal and silicate sand.
As smaller, suspended particles are removed, turbidity
disappears and clear water emerges. Chlorine is added
again as a precaution against any bacteria that still may
be present. We carefully monitor the amount of chlorine,
adding the lowest quantity necessary to protect the safety
of your water without compromising taste.
The treatment process consists of a series of four steps.
First, raw water is drawn from Lake Michigan and sent to
an aeration tank, which
allows for oxidation of the
high iron levels that are
present in the water. The
water then goes to a mixing
tank, where Poly Aluminum
Chloride and soda are added.
Finally, soda ash (used to adjust the final pH and alkalinity),
fluoride (used to prevent tooth decay) and a corrosion
inhibitor (used to protect distribution system pipes) are
added before the water is pumped to sanitized underground
reservoirs, water towers and into your home or business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there restrictions on the
amount of water we can use?
In addition to ensuring that the Village has enough water
for health, fire protection and environmental purposes,
the allocation of Lake Michigan water is regulated by the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Under state law
and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, citizens are not
allowed to consume an unlimited supply of water from the
Great Lakes. The Oak Lawn water system, from which the
Village of Tinley Park purchases water, has made improvements that will increase the amount of water we are able
to receive, but allocation amounts are contractually limited.
Also, it is the duty of responsible citizens to adhere to
reasonable water conservation measures and preserve
this precious resource.
What if I have newly installed
landscaping or sod?
You may qualify for a special permit to allow additional
watering of your new landscaping. Please call the Public
Works Department at (708) 444-5500 for more information.
Why does the water have a chlorine taste
and smell? What can I do to remove it?
Chlorine is the disinfecting agent used by most public
water systems to kill bacteria during the water treatment
process. The small amount left in the water that reaches
your home helps to inhibit microbial growth in the piping.
This amount can vary with the time of year and condition
of raw Lake Michigan water. To remove the chlorine taste
or smell, fill a clean pitcher of water or container with cold
tap water and leave it uncovered overnight. The chlorine
content will dissipate.
I’ve seen other people watering
during restricted hours. Why is that?
Some individuals are not aware of the regulations, and others choose not to follow them. Those who knowingly violate
the conservation measures can face fines as much as $500
per infraction. To report a concern about water misuse, call
the Public Works Department at (708) 444-5500 or send an
email through the Villageʼs website at www.tinleypark.org.
What is the material left behind
after water boils or evaporates?
This material, commonly called “scale,” is the natural
mineral content of Chicago water. It is mainly comprised of
calcium carbonate, the component of common blackboard
chalk. It can most easily be removed with household vinegar.
What causes the tiny air bubbles
or cloudiness in my water?
This condition occurs most often when water is very cold
and then warms up while in a buildingʼs interior piping.
Cold water can hold more air than warm water. Therefore,
some air comes out of the solution as tiny air bubbles
when the water warms up. At times, the water may be so
densely filled with air that the water appears cloudy. An
easy way to check the cause of cloudiness is to fill a clear
glass with water, set it on a table and watch. If the cloud
rises from bottom to top, it is air escaping as the water
warms. If the cloud sinks from the top to the bottom, you
may have a sediment problem. If you believe that you have
a sediment problem, please contact the Public Works
Department at (708) 444-5500.
How does the Village choose
the water conservation hours?
The hours between 7 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. occur
during periods of the day with limited sun exposure, which
minimizes the water lost to evaporation. Limiting the number
of days for sprinkling also is more healthful for your lawn,
since overwatering can do more harm than good. If hot and
dry weather conditions jeopardize the critical maintenance
of at least a 50-percent water supply in our water storage,
implementation of more limited measures will go into effect.
How will I know what
conservation hours are in effect?
Updated information on the Villageʼs current conservation
measures are posted on color-coded signage throughout
town; on the Villageʼs website at www.tinleypark.org;
and available by calling the Public Works Departmentʼs
information line at (708) 444-5555.
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VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK
Edward Zabrocki..............................Mayor
Patrick Rea .............................Village Clerk
TRUSTEES
David Seaman........................Finance and Economic Development
Gregory Hannon ............................................Planning and Zoning
Brian Maher ................................................................Public Safety
Thomas Staunton Jr ...................................................Public Works
Patricia Leoni ........................................Budget and Administration
T.J. Grady ................................................Building and Compliance
Scott Niehaus ..................................................................Village Manager
Michael Mertens .............................................Assistant Village Manager
Steve Tilton ......................................................Assistant Village Manager
Thomas Melody ...............................................................Village Attorney
(Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd.)
Christopher King ...........................................................Village Engineer
(R.W. Robinson & Assoc.)
Brad L. Bettenhausen ...................................................Village Treasurer
Steve Neubauer ......................................................................Police Chief
Ken Dunn ..........................Fire Chief and Fire Prevention Administrator
Patrick Carr .......................................................................EMA Director
Ivan Baker ............................................Economic Development Director
Amy Connolly ..............................................................Planning Director
Donna Framke............................................................Marketing Director
Dale Schepers.........................................................Public Works Director
Don McNeely .......................................................Building Commissioner
Gerry Horan ..................................................Human Resources Director
TINLEY PARK VILLAGE HALL
16250 S. Oak Park Avenue • (708) 444-5000 • www.tinleypark.org
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS
Held at 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Village Hall.
The public is welcome. One requirement of effective, responsive government is the continuous
flow of communication of every kind between the citizens and their elected representatives.
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DATED MATERIAL
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Permit No. 34
Postal Patron
TINLEY PARK, IL
Cruise Nights
Music in the Plaza
Every Tuesday
June 4 - August 27
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Along Oak Park Avenue
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Zabrocki Plaza
Farmers Market
Every Saturday
June 1 - October 12
7:00 am - Noon
Zabrocki Plaza
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Zabrocki Plaza
June 15
Juke Box Band (Variety)
June 29
80’s Enough (Pop & Rock)
July 13
Clean Slate (Classic Rock)
July 27
The Walk-Ins (Variety)
August 10
Lucky Town (Country)
August 24
Reckless (Variety)
September 7
Cadillac Casanovas (Oldies)
Benches on
the Avenue
May 10 - October 1
Along Oak Park Avenue
“Fairy Tale Festival”
15th Annual
Caribbean
Block Party
Sunday, July 21
Noon - 7:00 pm
Along Oak Park Avenue
From 171st Street to
Hickory Street
Live music, food, &
FREE family fun for all
For more information call (708) 444-5678 or visit DowntownTinley.com.