News from the Village of Hoffman Estates
December 2015
New Chicago
Bulls D-League
team to play in
Hoffman Estates
In November 2016, the Sears Centre
Arena in the Village of Hoffman Estates
will begin hosting the home basketball
games for the brand new Chicago Bulls
Development League team.
As one of the most successful National Basketball Association (NBA) franchises, the Chicago Bulls are well known
throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond.
As such, the Bulls were seeking a location near Chicago to
launch a new NBA Development League (D-League) team.
The Bulls recently approached the Village and the Sears Centre Arena about locating a D-League franchise in Hoffman
Estates. Ultimately, discussions led to a new tenant license
approved by the Village Board in November 2015.
The NBA D-League began in 2001, and now – with the
addition of the new Bulls team – has expanded to 22 teams
In this issue
What’s being built at . . . . . . . 2
Historian’s notebook . . . . . . . 2
Public Works
gears up for winter . . . . . . . . 2
Get to know:
Poplar Creek Crossing . . . . . 3
A message from
Mayor McLeod . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Community briefs . . . . . . . . . 4
Health and Human
Services news . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Clerk’s corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Welcome new
businesses! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
December calendar . . . . . . . 7
Christmas tree disposal . . . . 8
across North America. The NBA D-League is comparable
to minor league baseball and hockey. Over half of the teams
are owned by an NBA parent team, and the others are owned
independently with affiliation to an NBA team.
D-League teams are stocked with potential NBA players, including draft picks, free agents and foreign players – all elite
athletes, but needing development. The NBA reports that 38
percent of NBA rosters at the end of the 2014-2015 season
had players that spent time in the D-League.
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What’s being
built at ...
This monthly feature will highlight new
development and construction in
Hoff man Estates.
Poplar Creek Crossing retail building
2500 New Sutton Road
Construction of a new 8,000-square-foot
retail building is underway in the Poplar
Creek Crossing shopping center, located
at the southwest corner of routes 59 and
72. The building will be situated south of
Citibank and east of Buffalo Wild Wings,
and will cost upwards of $1 million to
construct.
The planned tenants are Starbucks and
Mattress Firm with room for one more
retailer. The Starbucks will include a
drive-thru and an outdoor seating area.
Once completed in 2016, the tenants will
join more than 75 stores and restaurants
operating in the Poplar Creek at 59/90
entertainment district.
Historian’s
notebook
This spring, the building located at 1070 N. Roselle Road
will be torn down to make way
for a McDonald’s. The building has been home to many
different businesses since it
was constructed in 1971. It
was originally built by Hoffman Homes – previously F&S
Construction, the builders of
Hoffman Estates – as their
first corporate headquarters.
Jack Hoffman, president
of Hoffman Homes, didn’t
want to build just homes. He
wanted to build a complete
community. First and foremost, he wanted to construct
homes that returning World
War II vets could afford.
Homes started going up in
Parcel A in 1955, then across
Higgins Road in Parcel B in
1956 and 1957. Twinbrook
and Fairview schools were the
first of many schools in the
newly developed neighbor-
By Pat Barch, Hoffman Estates Village Historian
hoods. James B. Conant High
School, the first secondary
school in Schaumburg Township, was built in 1964.
Hoffman Plaza, located on
the east side of Roselle Road
between Golf and Higgins
roads, opened in 1959 with a
Jewel Food Store, which was
much awaited by a community that had to travel to
Roselle or Palatine to shop for
groceries. A Walgreen Agency
Drug Store (Snyder’s), doctors’
offices and other retail stores
quickly filled the Plaza.
F&S Construction then built
the Golf Rose Shopping Center across from Hoffman Plaza
in 1963. Grants Department
Store, National Tea Grocery
Store and the Buttery Bakery
were some of the new additions to the growing town.
Golf Rose was also where the
Hoffman Homes corporate
headquarters opened in 1972.
In doing my research, I had
the privilege of talking with
Harry Buck, the project
manager for F&S Construction. He supervised the
construction of the Golf Rose
Shopping Center, and later
built the company’s corporate
headquarters. Harry is 90
years old, and remembered
so much about the building.
He told me that it was built
without any corners. He called
it the castle since it had a ramp
entrance with what looked like
a moat below. When I talked
with Buzz and Ed Hoffman,
Jack’s sons, they remembered
calling the building the submarine. Everyone was sad to
hear it would soon be gone.
It was great talking to the man
who had actually built the
building located at 1070 N.
Roselle Road.
Email Pat Barch at
[email protected].
Public Works gears up for winter
The Department subscribes to a certified local meteorological firm
that monitors conditions and weather patterns that are forecast to
arrive and affect the Village. This provides for the timely and efficient
deployment of key personnel and required equipment. Major streets
are plowed first, then side streets and culs-de-sac. Please remember:
• There is no parking allowed on Village streets for eight hours after a two-inch
snowfall until the street has been cleared
Cook County Highway Department: 847-397-4145
Call this number for conditions regarding county roads.
Illinois Tollway Information Line: 800-865-5394
Call this number for Tollway information, including problems with fog,
snow, ice, high winds and trailer bans. The information is updated every
four hours or less, if weather conditions warrant.
• Do not shovel snow into the street or onto a fire hydrant
• Remind children building snow forts to stay away from the street
For more information, call Public Works at 847-490-6800.
Winter phone numbers
Hoffman Estates Snow Command: 847-490-6800
Call this number to report a problem. Unfortunately, it is not possible to
tell you exactly when your street will be plowed.
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): 312-368-4636
Call this number for conditions regarding IDOT roads. To report an
incident on IDOT roads, call 847-705-4612.
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Get to know: Poplar Creek Crossing
Over the next year, the Village’s Economic Development team will
highlight shopping centers in Hoff man Estates, including future developments and improvements. If you have any questions about business or
economic issues in Hoff man Estates, contact Economic Development
Director Kevin Kramer by phone at 847-781-2662, or by email at
kevin.kramer@hoff manestates.org. For more information on the Village’s shopping centers, visit www.visithoff man.com.
Poplar Creek Crossing
Background: Located at the southwest corner of routes 59 and 72,
Poplar Creek Crossing was built in 2006, and provides retail options
for residents in the western portion of Hoffman Estates. It also offers
restaurant options to patrons of the Poplar Creek at 59/90
(www.59-90.com) entertainment district.
A message from Mayor McLeod
From the continued construction of the Barrington Road
interchange at I-90 to the recent announcement of a Bulls
D-League franchise coming to the Sears Centre Arena, this
has been one memorable year!
Over the past several weeks and months, the Sears Centre
Arena staff, led by General Manager Ben Gibbs, has put in a
tremendous amount of work to secure a Development League
partnership with the Chicago Bulls. Village staff and elected
officials have also worked hard to ensure this is a win-win for
all of Hoffman Estates. Read more about the new D-League
team on the cover of this issue.
Events and entertainment: Poplar Creek Crossing was bought in the
summer of 2014 by Pine Tree Commercial Realty. They are active
in the community, and provide free events for families and shoppers
of all ages, including fall festivals, stay-cation raffle packages and
a summer ice cream giveaway. A winter wonderland event is also
being planned for Friday, Dec. 11, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., which will
include live reindeer, hot cocoa and donuts, and carolers spreading
holiday cheer. They are also bringing back their “Elf on the Shelf”
social media campaign (#WheresBuddy) to give shoppers a chance
to win gift cards to stores in the center. Visit www.poplarprairie.com
for more events, deals and information on new stores.
Alphabetical list of tenants:
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Carter’s
Citibank
Cost Cutters
Fifth Third Bank
GNC
Jimmy John’s
Massage Envy
Michaels
Nail York
Panda Express
PetSmart
Red Robin
Ross Dress for Less
Sugarjones
T.J.Maxx
Visionworks
World Market
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Buffalo Wild Wings
Chiro One Wellness Centers
Claim Jumper
Dunkin’ Donuts
Five Below
Heroic Fitness
Lane Bryant
Maurices
Moe’s Southwest Grill
OfficeMax
Pella Windows and Doors
Poplar Crossing Dental
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
Subway
Target
Verizon
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Congratulations to the most recent graduating class of the
Citizen Fire Academy. The instructors of this course – as well
as those of our Citizen Police Academy – work very hard to
make these programs a success. Students learn about the inner
workings of both departments, which often leads to increased
volunteer involvement. The Citizen Police Academy will begin
its next session on Jan. 19, 2016. Check out our website for
details on how to register for upcoming Citizen Academies.
For more volunteer opportunities, visit our Boards and Commissions page at www.hoffmanestates.org/volunteer.
Did you know that GiGi’s Playhouse, a nationwide Down
syndrome achievement center, is headquartered in Hoffman
Estates? On Thursday, Dec. 3, the Village Trustees will join
me at GiGi’s Hugs + Mugs Café from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for
“Milkshakes with the Mayor” to draw attention to the issue of
Down syndrome.
Also, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, residents and their families at
Brookdale, a senior living complex in Hoffman Estates,
will enjoy a special get-together with me, the Village Clerk
and Trustees. We’ll be serving up peppermint ice cream – a
resident favorite.
For other holiday activities and real-time updates on our
events, visit us at www.hoffmanestates.org/socialmedia.
Do you have a holiday tradition you’d like to share? I’ll be sure
to highlight it in an upcoming issue of Mayor’s Memos. Email
me at [email protected]. From my family to
yours, we wish you all the best this season!
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Community briefs
Village Hall closed for holidays
Holiday garbage collection schedule
The Village Hall will be closed on Christmas
Eve (Thursday, Dec. 24), Christmas Day
(Friday, Dec. 25), Saturday, Dec. 26, New
Year’s Day (Friday, Jan. 1, 2016) and Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Enjoy the holidays!
Garbage collection for Monday, Dec. 21,
and Wednesday, Dec. 23, is unaffected by
the holidays, and will still take place on their
regularly scheduled pickup days. Christmas
tree collection is scheduled for early January,
and a yard waste sticker is required.
Sister Cities culinary exchange
In October, six culinary students, their chef
and a teacher from L’Amandier School in Angoulême, France, visited Hoffman Estates.
They spent time touring various culinaryrelated companies in Chicagoland. They
also participated in the Hoffman Estates
Chamber of Commerce Bon Appétit Food
and Drink Festival by preparing French
appetizers. These guests were hosted by Dick
and Sandy Kruse, Brian and Sue Yarwood,
Cheryl and David Rogan, Sandy Rivera and
Rob Schwartz, and John and Mary Gorski.
The Village’s Sister Cities exchanges provide
a wonderful opportunity to share ideas and
cultures, and we are grateful to these families
for opening their homes to the students.
If you are interested in hosting a future
exchange, contact Jill Wood-Naatz by
phone at 847-884-7709, or by email at
[email protected].
Save the date – MLK Breakfast
The 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr.
Breakfast is on Monday, Jan. 18,
2016.
0 6. The event will be held at the
Village Hall.
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Holiday party for adults with disabilities
A seasonal social for disabled adults 14 and
older is being held on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30
p.m. at the Vogelei Barn Teen Center, 650
W. Higgins Road. Admission is free! Pizza
will be served for $2 a slice, but popcorn and
lemonade are complimentary. If interested,
there will be an under $5 gift exchange. For
more information, contact the Commission
for Disabled Citizens at 847-781-4850.
Home repair loan assistance
The Village offers a Single-Family Home Repair program for qualified homeowners who
are in need of money for repairs of unsafe
home conditions or weatherization in the
winter. A zero percent interest-deferred loan
for up to $25,000 is available to help moderate- and low-income Village residents complete home repairs to address existing code
violations, safety hazards and weatherization issues. Typical repairs include roofing,
doors, windows, plumbing, electrical wiring,
heating and basic structural maintenance.
To qualify, you must 1.) reside in Hoffman
Estates, 2.) own, live in and have equity in
the home you wish to repair, 3.) be current
on property taxes and mortgage payments,
and 4.) meet the income requirements found
at www.hoffmanestates.org/cdbg. Northwest
Housing Partnership (NWHP) is a nonprofit
agency that administers this work for the Village. If you qualify, NWHP will assist you
with the entire process from beginning to
end. To apply, contact NWHP at 847-9690561, or download a pre-application at
www.nwhp.net/nwhp-programs (click
“Home Repair Form”).
Keep fire hydrants visible
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Some
250 fire hydrants
iin the Village, primarily
those in culs-de-sac, will
be outfitted with flags
for extra visibility this
winter. If you see a hydr
drant leaking or damaged,
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call the Public Works Depar
partment at 847-490-6800.
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Hoffman Estates Citizen • December 2015
Questions to Code
Q: I’m going on vacation this winter, and will
be leaving my home unoccupied. How can I
be sure the winter weather doesn’t cause any
issues while I’m away?
A: Every winter, the Village receives a
number of reports of homes that suffer
from water damage caused by water
pipes bursting. In order to make sure
this doesn’t happen to you, you should
not turn your furnace off when you leave
your home. During the colder months,
it is wise to leave your thermostat set
around 70 degrees. Make sure your
furnace is in good working order by having it serviced before you leave, and open
sink cabinet doors to aid in air circulation around water pipes. If you will not
be home for an extended period of time,
shutting off the main water supply and
draining all of the water from the pipes is
highly recommended.
Send your code questions to
[email protected].
Teddy Bear Holiday Party
The Historical Sites Commission is proud
to present its annual Teddy Bear Holiday
Party on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m. sharp at
the Sunderlage Farmhouse located at 1775
Vista Lane, on the corner of Vista Lane and
Volid Drive. The event will feature stories
and treats for children three to six years old.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring your teddy bears and
cameras! Seating is very limited, and reservations are required. Call 847-781-2606 to
register. There is no charge for this event. If
you cannot make the event after signing up,
please cancel no later than Thursday, Dec. 3.
Holiday Luncheon and Bingo for seniors
Join the Commission for Senior Citizens for
an afternoon of food, fun and bingo. The
annual Holiday Luncheon and Bingo event
will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the
Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Doors open
at 11:30 a.m., and lunch is served at noon.
Come for the food; stay for the bingo. Call
Sue Lessen at 847-781-2606 to register. The
cost for this event is $8.
Healthy body, healthy mind ...
news from Health and Human Services
Adult services and immunizations
Upcoming child and youth clinics
Get the flu vaccine!
Health and Human Services offers
health screenings and preventative tests.
Two affordable child immunization
clinics are offered each month at the
Village Hall (main entrance). The clinics are intended for children who are
underinsured (health insurance does
not cover immunizations) or do not
have health insurance. The cost is $8 per
shot for residents of Hoffman Estates
and Schaumburg, and $10 for all other
communities (cash, check or AllKids
accepted). Shot records are required
for children to receive an immunization. To schedule an appointment, call
847-781-4850.
Health and Human Services has the
quadrivalent flu vaccine for adults and
children six months and older. We also
have a limited supply of high-dose flu
vaccine for adults age 65 and older. Flu
vaccines will be offered for adults by
appointment only, and cost $25 (cash or
check, only; Medicare Part B accepted).
Call 847-781-4850 to reserve your
vaccine. Children’s flu vaccine will be
offered at the Children’s Clinic (parents
may also receive a flu vaccine this day).
For more information, call the flu hotline at 847-252-5441.
• Blood pressure and pulse check: free!
• Diabetes (blood sugar): $3
• Hemoglobin (anemia): $3
To schedule affordable vaccines and
tuberculosis testing, call 847-781-4850.
Upcoming adult clinic dates
• Schaumburg Barn
231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg
Dates: Dec. 2 & 16 and Jan. 6 & 20
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Hoffman Baby Clinic
(two months to kindergarten)
Hoffman Estates residents only
Dates: Dec. 8 and Jan. 12
Time: 10 a.m. to noon (appointments required)
• Willow Creek Care Center
67 E. Algonquin Road, South Barrington
Dates: Dec. 7 and Jan. 4
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Village Hall (main entrance)
1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates
Dates: Dec. 9 and Jan. 13
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
• Triphahn Center
1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates
Dates: Jan. 19 (no clinic in December)
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
*Note: cholesterol testing is not provided at
any adult clinic.
Cholestech: complete lipid profile
This test measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL,
triglycerides and glucose levels. It requires
a small drop of blood. Results are immediate, and include consultation with a nurse. To
schedule an appointment, call 847-781-4850.
The cost is $22.
• Children’s Clinic
(two months to 18 years)
All communities welcome
Dates: Dec. 7 and Jan. 4
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Please arrive no later than 5:45 p.m.
Clinic schedules are available online by
visiting www.hoffmanestates.org/clinics.
Attention senior citizens
Hoffman Estates sponsors the Schaumburg Senior Barn. Seniors are welcome
to take advantage of all that the Barn has
to offer. Programs include bingo, sewing
club, book club, health clinics, trips and
entertainment. The Barn is located at
231 South Civic Drive in Schaumburg.
Call 847-524-7496 more information.
Counseling services
Health and Human Services offers
professional counseling services to
residents. Counseling can improve
an individual’s life by reducing stress,
working through change and increasing
satisfaction related to work, school and
relationships. Services are available for
individuals, couples and families. Fees
are affordable for all households, and
are provided on a sliding scale based on
household income. Call 847-781-4850
for information.
Ask the Nurse
Clerk’s corner
Looking to start a small business, or want to
improve an existing one? Our website features
information on services and programs –
including those run by local community
colleges and the state – that may be useful to
you. Visit www.hoffmanestates.org/clerk, and
click “Resources & Links for Businesses.” You
might be surprised by the opportunities that
are available to you.
By Bev Romanoff
Hoffman Estates Village Clerk
Hoffman Estates Citizen • December 2015
Contact the Clerk’s office at 847-781-2625, or
email [email protected].
Q: What is the best way to ward off germs
and viruses during flu season?
A: The most important thing to remember
is to wash your hands often and correctly!
Wash your hands before eating, after handling money, after blowing your nose, after
using the toilet and after a diaper change,
after touching animals, and anytime they
feel unclean. Use soap (any kind) and
warm water, and wash all over your hands
for as long as it takes to sing the alphabet
song. Waterless, alcohol-based handsanitizing gel may be used when soap and
water are not available.
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Welcome new
businesses!
Sweet Caroline’s Crab-n-Que
2525 W. Higgins Road
Chicago Bulls D-League team
coming to Hoffman Estates
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The Bulls see many advantages to their
D-League team being located within 35
miles of the United Center. This collaboration, coupled with a loyal fan base among the
six million residents in Chicagoland, point to
a successful venture with the new team.
3XA Wireless
2155 Stonington Ave., #217
Ace Dental Center
1000 Grand Canyon Parkway, #201
Avansys, Inc.
2815 Forbs Ave., #107
Barrington Nails
3079 N. Barrington Road
Crossroads Partners
2314 W. Higgins Road
Geval6, Inc.
2800 W. Higgins Road, #240
Integra Medical Services
2815 Forbs Ave., #107
Jakks Pacific, Inc.
5401 Trillium Blvd., #310
Juneau Associates
555 W. Central Road, #101
Kavya Medical Center
1000 Grand Canyon Parkway, #203
“Establishing an expansion NBA Development League franchise is a significant step
forward for the organization,” said Michael
Reinsdorf, president and chief operating officer of the Chicago Bulls. “We continuously
look for opportunities to promote the game
of basketball, extend the reach of the Bulls
brand and deepen our integration with our
surrounding communities. There are so many
great Chicago Bulls fans in the area, and we
look forward to engaging in new ways with
families, schools, nonprofit organizations and
businesses in the northwest suburbs.”
Mukesh M. Doshi, MD
1786 Moon Lake Blvd., #206
North Hoffman Veterinary Clinic
1445 Palatine Road
Oncourse Learning Healthcare Group
1721 Moon Lake Blvd., #540
Only IT Consulting
2200 W. Higgins Road, #315
Royal Foot Spa
14 Golf Center
State Farm Insurance Agent Wes Black
1053 W. Golf Road
Summit Café at Prairie Stone
5050 Sedge Blvd.
Verizon
1407 Palatine Road
Voan Flooring and Construction
1716 W. Algonquin Road
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Global Spectrum, the company that manages the Sears Centre Arena for the Village,
negotiated an agreement with the Bulls to
allow the D-League team to play home games
at the Arena starting in the 2016-2017 season
(24 games, mid-November through early
April). The Sears Centre Arena will receive a
per-game fee from the team. The team will
also split portions of ancillary revenues with
the Arena, such as concessions, parking and
sponsorships. The team will keep all ticket
Hoffman Estates Citizen • December 2015
sales (after the per-game fee is paid), as well as
all proceeds from merchandise sales and their
game day advertising/sponsorships. The Sears
Centre Arena will receive proceeds from concessions, as well as some additional revenue
from high-ticket sale games. The team is
expected to secure local practice space, ensuring true community-wide support.
Mayor William D. McLeod added, “The
Village is very excited about the opportunities to increase exposure to the Sears Centre
Arena through expanded local, regional and
national awareness. Not only will the new
D-League team shine a light on this great
community, but Bulls activities here could
give a consistent boost to tourism.” An increase in tourism generally increases sales and
hotel taxes generated by visitors to Hoffman
Estates, providing more funding for Village
services and infrastructure.
With the Bulls D-League team at its new
home in the Sears Centre Arena, the Village
anticipates an exciting year ahead. In preparation for the inaugural season, the team is
planning a variety of activities to engage with
and get to know Hoffman Estates. Be on the
lookout for a team name voting poll, a variety
of appearances by the Chicago Bulls organization and other fun events leading up to the
start of the 2016-2017 season.
December
calendar
Tuesday, Dec. 1
• Celtic Fest Commission, 5 p.m. at VH
• Cultural Awareness Commission, 7:15 p.m. at VH
Wednesday, Dec. 2
• Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. at VH
Thursday, Dec. 3
• Milkshakes with the Mayor, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at GiGi’s Playhouse
Friday, Dec. 4
• Social for Disabled Adults, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vogelei Barn
Saturday, Dec. 5
• Heartsaver AED CPR Class, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fire Station 24
• Teddy Bear Holiday Party, 1 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm
*Sunday, Dec. 6
• Veteran’s Flag 20: Ryan J. Cummings, USMC, Iraq
Monday, Dec. 7
• Children’s Clinic, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at VH
• 2016 Budget Public Hearing, 6:55 p.m. at VH
• Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at VH
Tuesday, Dec. 8
• Hoffman Baby Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon at VH
• Commission for Senior Citizens, 5:30 p.m. at VH
• Historical Sites Commission, 5:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm
Wednesday, Dec. 9
• Community Health Clinic, noon to 1 p.m. at VH
• Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD
Thursday, Dec. 10
• Fourth of July Commission, 7 p.m. at VH
• Museum Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm
*Sunday, Dec. 13
• Veteran’s Flag 21: Uhle F. Lachner, Army, WWII
Monday, Dec. 14
• Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p.m. at VH
Tuesday, Dec. 15
• Sister Cities Commission, 7 p.m. at VH
Wednesday, Dec. 16
• Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon and Bingo,
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VH
• Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. at VH
Thursday, Dec. 17
• Youth Commission, 6:30 p.m. at VH
*Sunday, Dec. 20
• Veteran’s Flag 22: Peter J. Giannopoulos, USMC, Iraq
Monday, Dec. 21
• Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at VH
Wednesday, Dec. 23
• Celebrations Commission, 5:30 p.m. at VH
• Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD
Thursday, Dec. 24
• CHRISTMAS EVE, VH CLOSED
Friday, Dec. 25
• CHRISTMAS DAY, VH CLOSED
Saturday, Dec. 26
• VH CLOSED
*Sunday, Dec. 27
• Veteran’s Flag 23: Alan R. Ramsey, Army, Vietnam
Village Board Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Chambers,
unless otherwise noted.
The General Administration and Personnel; Planning, Building and Zoning; and Transportation and Road Improvement
Committees meetings are held on the second Monday of each
month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Chambers, unless otherwise
noted.
The Finance; Public Health and Safety; and Public Works
and Utilities Committees meetings are held on the fourth
Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Chambers,
unless otherwise noted.
VH: Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road
PD: Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road
PWC: Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave.
Friday, Dec. 4, through Sunday, Dec. 6
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IRCA Cheerleading & Dance State Championship, various times
Friday, Dec. 11
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Chicago Mustangs vs. Milwaukee Wave, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12
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Beer Fest Beatdown, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19
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Chicago Mustangs vs. Detroit Waza, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016
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Chicago Mustangs vs. Cedar Rapids, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016
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Chicago Mustangs vs. Harrisburg Heat, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016
•
Chicago Mustangs vs. Ontario Fury, 3:05 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016
•
Chicago Mustangs vs. Syracuse Knights, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016
•
Professional Championship Bull Riders Tour: World Tour Finale X,
7:30 p.m.
For more information on upcoming events, visit www.searscentre.com.
eNews from Hoffman Estates
The Village is expanding its electronic communication to residents.
To sign up for free email alerts, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/enews.
From there, you can customize your account profile. By providing the
Village with your contact information, you’ll be the first to receive news,
meeting agendas and packets, and employment opportunities, among
other emails. This is a confidential message system customized to suit
your specific needs.
Various photos courtesy Susan Keen; Jill Wood-Naatz; Peterfactors; Anna Subbotina; Chicago Bulls; Jim Jurica
Event and meeting dates subject to change.
For up-to-date information, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/calendar.
* The flag rotation ceremony is held at the Veterans’ Memorial every Sunday at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Those wishing to make a donation for the perpetual maintenance
of the Memorial may do so at the Village Hall, or by mailing a check to the Veterans’ Memorial c/o the Village of Hoff man Estates, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoff man Estates, IL 60169.
The casket flags of deceased veterans listed on the calendar above will be flying at the Veterans’ Memorial in the coming month. The Veterans’ Memorial is located outside the Hoff man
Estates Police Department at 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoff man Estates, IL 60169.
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The Village of Hoffman Estates
1900 Hassell Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
www.hoffmanestates.org
Christmas tree disposal
Important phone numbers
Once the holidays are over, there are two
options available for recycling your “live”
Christmas trees and wreaths. All greenery is
considered yard waste, and must be recycled
in one of two ways.
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .847-882-9100
Police and Fire . . . . . . . . . .9-1-1
Police Administration . . . .847-781-2800
Fire Administration . . . . . .847-843-4825
Public Works . . . . . . . . . . .847-490-6800
Health and
Human Services. . . . . . .847-781-4850
Event Hotline . . . . . . . . . .847-252-5443
Village officials
Mayor
William D. McLeod
Trustees
Karen V. Mills
Anna Newell
Gary J. Pilafas
Gary G. Stanton
Michael Gaeta
Gayle Vandenbergh
Curbside pickup
Christmas tree collection is scheduled on
regular service days for the first two weeks
of January 2016. Please remember that all
lights, ornaments, garland and artificial
decorations must be removed from the
tree, plastic disposal bags are prohibited,
and one disposal sticker must be visibly
wrapped around the tree trunk or branch.
Flocked trees are acceptable. Wreaths and
garland made of pine boughs or other
organic materials will also be accepted,
provided the wiring and plastic have been
removed. These items should be placed in a
Kraft yard waste bag with a disposal sticker
attached. Leftover yard waste and bags of
leaves will also be accepted, provided the
required disposal sticker is attached to each
bag or bundle of material. Yard waste stickers are available at local retailers, Village
Hall and on the Village’s website. For more
information, contact Code Enforcement at
847-781-2631.
Drop-off sites
Christmas trees and greenery can also be
dropped off at no charge anytime between
Saturday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Jan. 8, 2016,
at the facility maintenance building, 2405
Pembroke Ave., the field next to Fire Station
23, 1300 Westbury Drive, and the field
next to Fire Station 24, 5775 Beacon Pointe
Drive. Signs will direct residents to drop-off
areas at all locations.
For more information, contact Public Works at
847-490-6800.
Village Clerk
Bev Romanoff
Free holiday light recycling
Village Manager
James H. Norris
The Village, in cooperation with the
Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook
County (SWANCC), is once again
accepting holiday lights for recycling
at no cost to its residents from Tuesday,
Dec. 1, through Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.
All string lighting and extension cords
can be dropped off during normal
business hours at the Village Hall lobby.
For more information, call Ashley at
847-781-2609.
Municipal facilities
Village Hall
1900 Hassell Road
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon
Police Department
411 W. Higgins Road
Fire Administration
1900 Hassell Road
Fire Station 21 — Carl W. Selke
225 Flagstaff Lane
Fire Station 22 — Michael J. O’Malley
1700 Moon Lake Blvd.
ECRWSS
Fire Station 23 — Richard G. Cordova
1300 Westbury Drive
POSTAL CUSTOMER
Hoffman Estates, IL
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 24
Schaumburg, IL
Fire Station 24 — Jerome Danowski
5775 Beacon Pointe Drive
Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow
Public Works Center
2305 Pembroke Ave.
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