Roselle Reporter July/August 2010

The Roselle
Reporter
In This Issue
Village Phone Numbers................ 2
Gazebo Concerts in the Park...... 2
Message from the Mayor............. 3
General News................................. 4
Community Briefs.......................... 5
Police Department........................ 6
Fire Department............................ 7
Taste of Roselle Guide..............8-9
Public Works Department.........10
Community Development.......... 11
Local Business Feature............... 12
Chamber of Commerce.............. 12
Welcome New Businesses.......... 12
Fireworks Safety
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Local Festivals
and Events Thrive in Roselle
A Special Thanks to the Taste of Roselle Commission
for Fireworks Donation
Plan on hometown celebrations and events this summer, as
the Independence Day celebration, the Taste of Roselle,
Friday Night Cruise Nights, Gazebo Concerts in the Park,
and National Night Out Against Crime traditions continue
in Roselle. Details about each of these events, including
organizers and sponsors, are available at Village Hall and on
the Village web site at www.roselle.il.us/events.
While the economy has forced some municipalities, including
the City of Chicago, to cut back on festivals and celebrations
this summer, the Village of Roselle will continue to host a
fireworks display this 4th of July, at 9:30 p.m. at Lake Park
High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. In
the event of rain, the rain date for the fireworks show this
year is July 5. The fireworks continue this year, thanks to a
donation for the full cost of the show by the Taste of Roselle
Commission.
As an independent commission of the Village, the Taste
of Roselle has always donated its proceeds back into the
community. Past donations include the gazebo at Turner
Park (and funding for this year’s Gazebo in the Park Concert
Series), new basketball standards at Spring Hills School,
Roselle’s Miracle Field, and many others.
Pro bono entertainment and the provision of safety services
by the Village help keep the Taste Commission’s costs down.
Since 1982, The Taste of Roselle Commission has donated
over $300,000 back to the community. Local support for
the 29th annual Taste of Roselle, which runs on Main Street
in Roselle from July 30 through August 1, will help the Taste
of Roselle Commission to continue its tradition of giving.
Taste of Roselle
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4th of July Celebration
Fireworks display at Lake Park
High School West Campus,
9:30 p.m. Look for Historical
Foundation members selling
glow sticks.
Cruise Nights
Friday nights on Main Street
through September 24.
Gazebo in the Park Concerts
Thursdays in July at Turner Park,
shows start at 7:00 p.m.
(Special show July 8 at
Kemmerling Pool)
Taste of Roselle
July 30, 31 & August 1 on
Main Street. See pages 8-9 for
details.
National Night Out Against
Crime
Tuesday, August 3 at Turner
Park, 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Event details available online
at www.roselle.il.us/news.
News from the Village of Roselle
Village Info
Emergency............................................ 9-1-1
Village Hall....................................980-2000
Community Development..........980-2000
Fire (Non-Emergency)................ 980-2043
Police (Non-Emergency)............ 980-2025
Village Hall Hours
Mayor’s Office...............................671-2807
Village Hall is open Monday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Village Hall is closed
the second Friday of each month until 2011for required employee furlough days.
Village Clerk.................................. 671-2802
Village Board Meetings
Public Works..................................671-2360
Village Administrator.................. 671-2808
TTY................................................. 980-2026
Village of Roselle
31 S. Prospect Street
Roselle, IL 60172
www.roselle.il.us
[email protected]
Mayor
Gayle A. Smolinski
Village Clerk
Patty Burns
Trustees
Kory A. Atkinson
Barbara Rendall-Hochstadt
Andy Maglio
Richard Rhode
Ron Sass
Terrence Wittman
Village Administrator
Jeffrey D. O’Dell
Village Board meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect
Street, at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
Committee of the Whole (COW)
Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall,
31 S. Prospect Street, immediately following the Village Board Meeting on the second and
fourth Monday of each month, and additionally as needed.
The Roselle Reporter is published by the Village of Roselle as a public information service for
residents. Editor: Melissa Brito, Community Relations Coordinator
Gazebo Concerts In the Park
The Gazebo Concert in the Park series showcases FREE musical
entertainment the last four Thursdays in July at Turner Park,
81 E. Devon Ave. (special concert July 8 at Kemmerling Pool).
What a great way to meet up with your friends and neighbors,
listen to some great music, and enjoy open-air summer
entertainment at Turner Park.
All shows start at 7:00 p.m. and end by 8:30 p.m.; please bring
your lawn chairs and blankets. Entertainment lineup and other
details are available online at www.roselleparkdistrict.com.
Coffee with the Village Board
Do you have questions about what’s happening in the Village of Roselle? Coffee with the Village Board is
a great opportunity to meet and talk with the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
The Coffee with the Board series is scheduled for the first Saturday of the month. Upcoming Coffee with
the Board meetings will be held August 7 and September 4 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Village Hall.
Unlike regular Village Board or Committee of the Whole meetings, this informal session provides
residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the community.
Whether it be an update on the recent Main Street, Irving Park Road, or Lake Street/Gary Avenue
redevelopment efforts, or a few questions about the Village’s code enforcement procedures, the Mayor,
Trustees, and Village Staff will be prepared to assist you.
So come in and enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with your local elected officials.
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Mayor’s Message
Depending on when this issue reaches your home, you are either
looking forward to our 4th of July fireworks, or have just enjoyed
them! Either way, I want to give a big “THANK YOU” to our Taste
of Roselle Commission for covering the cost of the fireworks.
Like many communities, their cost ($24,000) was part of the
budget cuts we would have made for the 2010 budget. Upon
hearing this, commission members stepped forward to keep our
wonderful fireworks show alive.
It is this type of community spirit that makes Roselle a wonderful
place it is to live, work and play. Surrounding communities have
cut back, or eliminated, their festivals and/or fireworks this
summer. Not only will we get to enjoy the wonderful display on
the 4th, but still have the Taste of Roselle to look forward to July
30, 31 and August 1.
Because the Taste is put on entirely by volunteers, and our
music is local talent who do not get paid, the Village only has
some minimal costs for employee overtime. Besides the Taste
Commission, Roselle Chamber of Commerce and the Lions’
Club, we also have our Explorer troops, Roselle Emergency
Management Agency (REMA) and Volunteers in Police Service
(VIPS) who volunteer to make the Taste work.
If you have never attended our Taste before, please consider
doing so this year. Each food and craft vendor counts on
residents coming and purchasing something from them, to justify
their booth costs. Consider that every pizza slice, hot dog, crab
meat Rangoon or craft you buy pays for one of the fireworks you
enjoy!
Calling all volunteers!
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with a local volunteer
group, who are truly saving lives. Kids Against Hunger (Fox
Valley branch) just marked their third anniversary of packaging
meals for starving children. This group began in Minneapolis
over 30 years ago and now has 90 independent, self-funded,
satellite centers across America who package and distribute bags
containing a blend of processed soy, dried vegetables, rice and a
chicken flavoring with 20 vitamins
and minerals. Each bag cooks up 6
helpings and each helping provides all
essential nutrients for one person for one
day. Not only does Kids Against Hunger keep
millions of people alive, but they make them healthy in
the process.
KAH operates out of the Harris Bank facility on Lawrence Ave.
in Roselle. Besides the use of the facility, Harris pays for the
utilities as well. While Executive Director Darrel Malcolm and
his wife, Karen, live in Carol Stream, volunteers come from many
local communities, including Roselle. I visited with Jeannette,
Marty, Joyce and Georgia—all of whom are my neighbors. I
also spoke with Greg, who I have known since our children were
small. In the past three years, over 800 volunteers, ages 8-90,
have helped this local chapter. Ten percent of the food stays in
the area and 90% is shipped to Nicaragua, one of the poorest
nations in our hemisphere. The entire KAH organization ships
50 million meals to 45 countries PER YEAR.
KAH can always use volunteers. The assembly line process
makes it easy. Packaging usually takes place every Saturday
from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is a
perfect opportunity for local youth groups, scout troops, or any
resident—or families—who would just like to help. Kids Against
Hunger also needs sponsors, especially corporate sponsors,
to help defray the cost of the food and supplies. For more
information, visit their web site: www.KAH-FV.org or call Darrel at
(630) 528-1315.
I hope that as you read this there are sunny skies and warm
weather outside. Take advantage of the Concerts in the Park
every Thursday evening at Turner Pond, the classic car show on
Main Street every Friday evening and the Taste of Roselle. I hope
to see you around this summer!
Speak Out!
“Speak Out” provides a way in which YOU can communicate with the Village of Roselle elected officials and administration. Your advice,
suggestions, questions and opinions are appreciated and will receive a response. If you need more space, please attach a separate sheet.
Name:____________________________________________________________________________ As a citizen of the Village of Roselle, it is my opinion that:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date:_________________________________ Address:_ _______________________________________________________Phone:___________________________
Mail to: “Speak Out” Village of Roselle, 31 South Prospect, Roselle, IL 60172 or E-mail to: [email protected]
Name and mailing address or e-mail are required for response.
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General News
Community Rain Garden Dedication August 7
Great Neighbor
by Trustee Barbara Hochstadt
Lisa Basso is a great neighbor. Lisa has
lived in Roselle for 6 years and she was
recently nominated for Roselle’s Great
Neighbors program by Sue Gransee.
“Lisa Basso is a good neighbor to the
entire Village of Roselle whether you
live here or work here,” Sue says. “Lisa
was instrumental in seeing that Roselle
had a severe weather warning system for
our town. She spent many hours reviewing
minutes from past village board meetings
to see what attempts had been made to install a
weather warning system. She also researched warning systems
that other towns had and gathered nearly 200 signatures
to support her belief that Roselle needed a weather warning
system. I am proud to call Lisa my neighbor and friend.”
Lisa says, “After learning that the last warning siren in Roselle
had been dismantled in 1983, I thought it was time to have a
weather warning siren working again in our community. With
facts and data, plus the efforts and feedback of others in the
community, I was able to present the Village Board with a
proposal to install a severe weather warning siren in Roselle.
Many neighbors came together with one voice to our Roselle
Village Board who was willing to listen and open to the idea
of a siren. Once approved, Roselle’s Village Administration
and the Police Department took on the task of implementing
the system and now citizens are warned when bad weather is
near.”
The rain garden was designed by Master
Gardener and Landscape Designer Lin
Drogos, excavated by Northwestern
Landscape Contractors, and will be
planted by volunteers from the Roselle
Park District Garden Club. The garden will
divert 1,000 square feet of runoff from the
roof of the Village Hall and adjacent lawn runoff
into the ground, keeping it out of the sewer system.
Rain gardens are beautiful, low maintenance areas planted with
native species; hospitable to native insects, butterflies, and
wildlife; and friendly to the environment. Learn more about the
rain garden online at www.roselle.il.us/green.
Congressman Roskam Hosting Job Fair July 26
Congressman Peter Roskam is hosting a job fair at Medinah
Banquets, 550 N. Shriners Lane, in Addison on Monday July 26.
Over 70 companies are expected to participate in the job fair,
which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Exhibitor space is
still available and will be provided free of charge to prospective
employers, educational institutions and non-profits. Call
Congressman Roskam’s office at (630) 893-9670 and ask for
Alex Smith to request additional information.
Lisa concludes, “I believe we can each make a positive impact
on our community. If you think something within the Village
could use a fresh look or new perspective, don’t keep it to
yourself! Talk to your neighbors and friends, get feedback.
Sound out your ideas with Village leaders, past and present
(the first Saturday of the month Coffee with the Board is a
great venue!). Be the neighbor you’d like to have—working
together, we make Roselle a wonderful community!”
YWCA Looking for Crisis Center Volunteers
Great Neighbor Nomination
Back to School Fair For Low-income Families
One Great Neighbor will be selected by a Village committee
for each upcoming Roselle Reporter newsletter. Selected Great
Neighbors and the person who nominated them will be invited
to a Village Board meeting where they will be honored with a
proclamation from Mayor Gayle Smolinski.
Parents are requested to bring documentation, such as proof of
income, proof of address in DuPage County, and identification
(birth certificate or medical card) for children. For more
information, call (630) 495-8008 Ext. 2110.
Do you know of a great neighbor in town that makes Roselle
a wonderful place to live? Is there an unsung hero in your
neighborhood? Please send your nominations to “Great
Neighbor” Village of Roselle, 31 S. Prospect Street, Roselle, IL,
60172 or e-mail your nomination to [email protected].
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Mayor Smolinski will dedicate the Village’s new Community
Rain Garden on Saturday, August 7 at 11:00 a.m. after Coffee
with the Board. The Village of Roselle was awarded a $1,000
grant sponsored by the Illinois Conservation Foundation and
the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for construction of
a sustainable rain garden on the west side of Village Hall.
Residents are invited to attend the dedication
and learn more about the project and the
use of rain gardens in home landscapes.
The YWCA Patterson and McDaniel Family Center is looking
for volunteers to assist in the Rape Crisis Center of DuPage
County. Volunteers are needed to assist with the 24-hour rape
crisis hotline, as medical/police advocates, and as prevention
educators. Training for these volunteer opportunities is required
and will begin in July. Please call (630) 790-6600 or e-mail Julie
Kasak-Martin at [email protected] for more
information.
DuPage Health and Human Services is partnering with Catholic
Charities to sponsor a Back to School Fair for low-income
families in DuPage County on Wednesday, August 4 from
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.
The fair will feature school supplies, health screenings, financial
information, and more.
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Community Briefs
Roselle Lions Club Hosting Senior Picnic
The Roselle Lions Club is hosting a Senior Picnic on Sunday, July 25,
from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 344 E.
Maple Ave., Roselle. Join the Lions Club for an afternoon of bingo,
music, and a BBQ box lunch at this annual event.
Roselle History
Museum
American Legion Auxiliary Seeking Jelly Jars
Passport Program
In order to continuing the tradition of offering homemade jams and
jellies for sale at their annual craft show in October, the American
Legion Auxiliary is seeking donations of 4 oz. and 8 oz. canning
jelly jars. Jars can be dropped off at the American Legion Hall, 344
E. Maple Ave., any day after 11:00 a.m. For more information about
the American Legion Auxiliary, call (630) 738-0616 or visit their
web site www.post1084.com.
Roselle Park District Senior Trip
Seniors are invited to join the Roselle Park District on a Lake
Geneva Lunch Cruise, including a 2+ hour narrated tour. The trip is
scheduled for August 18, registration deadline is July 28. Call the
Park District at (630) 894-4200 for more information.
The 2010 Museum Passport
program has started. Children ages
4-14 can visit any DuPage County
museum through September 6
to participate in the program and
receive a passport stamp. Passport
holders with 7 or more stamps are
eligible to receive a $5.00 gift certificate
for “How Sweet It Is” on Main Street.
Passport books are available at the History Museum or
the Roselle Public Library. Each child needs their own
passport to participate.
Chicago Cubs Trip
Volunteers
The Roselle Park District is planning a Chicago Cubs Trip on
Wednesday, July 21 as the Cubbies take on the Houston Astros.
Registration includes transportation and a game ticket in the upper
reserved deck. Participants must provide their own lunch. Tickets
are non-refundable. To register, or for more information, call the
Park District at (630) 894-4200.
We are always in need of volunteers to work at the
History Museum. Those with any type of talent
interested in volunteering can attend a volunteer
orientation meeting at the Museum Coach House the
second Saturday of any month (except August) from
9:00 to 10:30 am.
Woofstock at Odlum Park on August 21
Memberships
Join the Roselle Park District at Odlum Park for the second annual
Woofstock. This special event for dogs and their families is free for
pooch pass holders. Bring your pup out to Odlum Park for a funfilled day of obstacle courses, a costume fashion show, and doga
(yoga for dogs) demonstrations. Pet health and safety information
will be available, as well as a special treat for you and your puppypal to take home with you! Non-pooch pass holders must bring
proof of vaccinations to enter.
Grip It and Rip It Disc Golf Tournament on August 8
The Roselle Park District will host its fourth annual Grip It and
Rip It Disc Golf Tournament on August 9 at Goose Lake Park in
Roselle. The singles styles tournament consists of 36 holes on the
Park District’s newly expanded course. Prizes will be awarded for
first place finishers in each division. Call (630) 894-4200 for more
information about this event.
Roselle Charity Duck Race
The Roselle Charity Duck Race is
returning to the annual National Night
Out event on Tuesday, August 3, 2010,
at Turner Park. This fun-filled rubber
duck race will benefit Roselle Police and
Fire Charities, Special Olympics, and the
Roselle Park District Scholarship Fund. Duck
adoptions are available at Clauss Recreation
Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. More information is available online at www.rosellecharityduckrace.org.
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Have you become a member of the History Museum?
Memberships begin at just $25, and include a quarterly
newsletter with articles about the history of Roselle.
Please help us keep the Museum open to serve the
community.
Museum Web Site
The Museum’s web site at www.rosellehistory.com
contains pictures from the past as well as recent issues
of the quarterly newsletter. Web bonus: newsletter
photos can be viewed in color on the Museum web site!
Village Clerk
Reminders for Dog Owners
Dog owners, please be aware that dogs are prohibited
by Village ordinance at public events, including the Taste
of Roselle.
Village ordinances also specifically address nuisance
noise caused by dogs barking outside. No one likes to
hear a dog bark incessantly, especially those who don’t
own dogs. Out of consideration of others, please do not
permit your dog to bark for prolonged periods of time.
For the complete wording of these, or any other Village
of Roselle ordinances, please visit our web site at
www.roselle.il.us/codes.
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Police Department
contact information on the CodeRED page on Village’s web site
at www.roselle.il.us/CodeRED.
AARP Driver Safety Program
The Roselle Police Department, in
cooperation with the American
Association of Retired Persons (AARP),
is hosting a Driver Safety Program on
July 21 & 22. The two-day course will
meet from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each
day at the Roselle Police Department,
103 S. Prospect Street. The cost is
$12.00 for AARP members or $14.00 for
non-members. The fee covers all classroom
materials. Coffee and rolls will be served.
The course is open to all drivers. Participants will refine existing
driving skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques.
They will review how to handle adverse driving conditions
and traffic hazards and learn about the effects of aging and
medication on driving, as well as much more.
The Driver Safety Program results in safer roads for everyone.
Older drivers benefit from increased confidence on the road,
better driving records, lower insurance rates and a continuing
mobile, independent lifestyle for additional years. Several
automobile insurance companies provide multi-year premium
reductions to graduates of the course who are 55 years of age
or older.
Course registration applications are available for download
online at www.roselle.il.us/police. For further information or
alternative class dates and locations, contact Sergeant Hourigan
by e-mail [email protected] or call (630) 671-4067.
Update Your Contact Information in the Village’s
CodeRED Emergency Notification
The Village of Roselle wants you to receive CodeRED notices at
work, home, on your cell phone, by e-mail or by text message
in the event of an emergency situation. Please register your
The Village implemented this emergency notification system in
May 2009 and activated it for the first time in September 2009
to alert residents about an escaped convict in the area and to
follow up with an update when he was captured. The system sent
out 8,738 emergency alert phone calls, 145 e-mails and 105
text messages during this initial notification.
The CodeRED system was developed for Roselle using phone
numbers derived from the Village’s utility billing database.
However, having community members update contact
information ensures a more accurate database for the Village
and also allows residents to add an unlisted number, cell phone
numbers, other secondary phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
This will allow the Village to contact more residents with
essential information during an emergency situation.
When a call is made using the CodeRED system, the number
that appears on Caller ID is (866) 419-5000, and the name
appears as Emergency Communications Network. Cell phone
users can program this number into their address books to
better identify when they are receiving a call from the Village’s
CodeRED system.
Police Department Canned Food Drive
The Roselle Police Department is participating in a canned food
drive August 16 through mid-November. The food collected
will be donated to the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry
for distribution. Donation boxes will be located at the Roselle
Police Department, Village Hall, Clauss Recreation Center, and
the Roselle Post Office. A list of needed grocery items will be
available at any of the four locations. For more information
about the canned food drive, contact Detective Pat Stopka at
(630) 671-4078.
Police Officer of the Year
Deputy Chief Roman Tarchala Named Police Officer of the Year
Deputy Police Chief Roman Tarchala was recognized at the May 24, 2010, Village Board meeting as the Lions Club
2009 Police Officer of the Year. Tarchala was appointed a police officer in Roselle in 1989, a sergeant in 1997,
and deputy chief in 2006. While working as a police officer and in addition to his police duties, Tarchala
attended Lewis University and earned his master’s degree. Tarchala is also a graduate of the FBI National
Academy and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.
During 2009, Tarchala prepared and managed the Police Department’s $6.7 million budget during difficult
financial times. Not only did the department operate well within its budget, Tarchala also worked to renegotiate existing service contracts and improve operating efficiencies. Tarchala also worked to ensure a
smooth transition as emergency dispatch operations were transferred to DU-COMM. According to Police
Chief James Kruger, “Deputy Chief Tarchala spent many long days planning and executing directions related
to this enormous task. The move to DU-COMM dispatching was seamless, and other internal operational
impact was minimal.”
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Fire Department
Fireworks Safety
It is the time of year again when many people participate in family
gatherings and attend Fourth of July celebrations. Here are some
facts and safety precautions to keep in mind while you are around
fireworks of any kind.
• In 2004, the National Fire Protection Association reported
that fireworks caused an estimated 1,500 total structure
fires and 600 vehicle fires nationwide. Those fires resulted in
an estimated 20 injuries and $21 million in direct property
damage.
• In 2006, eleven people died and an estimated 9,200 were
treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related
injuries in the United States.
• An estimated 5% of fireworks-related injuries treated in
emergency departments required hospitalization.
• People actively participating in fireworks-related activities are
more frequently and severely injured than bystanders.
More than two-thirds of all fireworks-related injuries in 2006
occurred between June 16 and July 16. During that time period:
• One out of every three people injured were children under 15
years of age;
• About three times as many males were injured as females; and
• Young people under 20 sustained nearly half (47percent) of
all injuries from fireworks.
The following types of fireworks are allowed to be used in the
State of Illinois:
• Sparklers
• Snake/Glow worm pellets
• Smoke devices
• Trick noisemakers
• Plastic or paper caps
Even though these devices are allowed in many towns, it is very
important to remain extremely cautious when handling them as
they can still cause serious harm. It is important to know that
sparklers burn at approximately 1200 degrees Fahrenheit and can
cause serious burns to children and adults.
Some fireworks that are prohibited
to use in the State of Illinois
include, but are not limited to:
• Bottle Rockets
• Firecrackers of any size
• Sky Rockets
• Roman Candles
• Chasers
• Buzz Bombs
• Helicopters
• Missiles
• Pinwheels
• Planes For more information about the use of fireworks, please call the
Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal at (217) 785-0969.
Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program
The Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Program is part of a
statewide effort to reduce the frequency and severity of fires
set by juveniles through prevention education, intervention,
and referrals as warranted. Partnering with the fire service, this
program provides a coordinated referral center for the assessment
and treatment of juvenile fire setters and their families, thereby
slowing down the often devastating results of fire setting.
Every day children throughout our state are playing with fire. Fifty
percent of all arson arrests are juveniles. In 2009, 119 children,
in 32 communities completed the statewide Juvenile Fire Setter
Intervention Program. Only through identification, intervention
and education can we change this alarming statistic.
The Roselle Fire Department currently has three Juvenile Fire
Setter Intervention Specialists. If you suspect your child or
another child has a problem with setting fires, or for more
information about the program, please call the Roselle Fire
Department at (630) 671-2855.
Firefighter of the Year
Ted Matuszewski Named Firefighter of the Year
Ted Matuszewski was recognized at the May 24, 2010, Village Board Meeting as the Lions Club 2009 Firefighter
of the Year. A 32-year career paramedic, Matuszewski serves as a firefighter-paramedic on the Fire Department’s
black shift, and is currently the only full-time paramedic in the Fire Department. In addition to serving as a
paramedic, Matuszewski serves as the department’s emergency medical service coordinator, the hazardous
materials coordinator, the Roselle Emergency Management Agency (REMA) coordinator, and as the grant
administrator. A recent grant award of over $90,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) was obtained by the department because of Matuszewski’s efforts.
According to Fire Chief Robert Tinucci, “Ted is the type of person who is very motivated and always strives
for the betterment of our department. He is known to be meticulous in his manner and can be relied upon to
get the job done.”
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Taste of Roselle
Craft Fair
29th Annual
Taste of Roselle
Shop the Craft Fair on Main Street with over 50 craft
vendors from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Craft Fair Hours
Roselle will celebrate summer with
the 29th Annual Taste of Roselle
July 30 through August 1. Bring
family, friends, and your appetite
and come out and enjoy the great
food, live entertainment, carnival,
and craft fair. Taste of Roselle will
be held on Main Street, between
Roselle Road and Park Street. Free
parking is available at the Metra Station
(Irving Park Road and Maple Avenue), Maple
Avenue commuter lot, and the American Legion parking
lot (344 E. Maple Avenue). Handicapped parking is available at
the Printing Plus parking lot on the corner of Irving Park and Park
Streets.
Friday, July 30 ......................................6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 31 .....................11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 1 ......................11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Hours
Friday, July 30..........................................6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 31.....................................Noon to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 1..................................... Noon to 9:00 p.m.
Live Entertainment Schedule
Friday, July 30
6:00 p.m. ................ Big Ned & Electra 225
7:30 p.m. ................. Instant Recall
9:30 p.m. ................. Broken Hip
Saturday, July 31
12:00 p.m. ............... Roselle’s Finest Musicians
2:00 p.m. ................. McMillen & Co.
3:30 p.m. ................. Menix
5:00 p.m. ................. Pitchy & The 44’s
6:30 p.m. ................. Camouflage Sun
8:00 p.m. ................. Chunky Monkey
9:30 p.m. ................. Stormcrow
Sunday, August 1
12:00 p.m. .............. Christian Tabernacle Church Choir
1:00 p.m. ................ Whitey O’Day
2:30 p.m. ................ Belly Dancers of Warda
4:00 p.m. ................ Woogie
5:30 p.m. ................ Tony Spavone
7:00 p.m. ................. Classic Addiction
Police and Fire Departments
Special Olympics Booth
Stop by the Roselle Police Department Special Olympics
booth at Main and Prospect Streets to show your support by
purchasing a Special Olympics shirt, hat, or raffle ticket.
Child Safety Seat Check
The Roselle Police Department will offer free child safety seat
inspections on Sunday, August 1, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the
Roselle Police Department, 103. S. Prospect Street. Child seats
will be checked for proper use, installation, and recall status. No
appointments are necessary.
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State Police Rollover Simulator
The Roselle Police Department in cooperation with the Illinois
State Police will demonstrate the importance of wearing seat
belts during a rollover simulation. Check the Village web site at
www.roselle.il.us/taste for date, time and location information for
the rollover simulator.
First Aid Station
The Roselle Fire Department will provide a first aid station and
hand out educational materials during the Taste of Roselle.
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Taste of Roselle
Taste Vendors
This year’s Taste of Roselle vendors include:
• American Legion: Ice Cream
• Antoma’s: Cannoli, Deep Fried Twinkies
• Chicago Classics: Corn Dogs, Steak Tacos
• Chicago Prime Mark: Prime Steak Sandwich
• Dippin Dots: Dippin Dots Ice Cream
• Genoa Italian Concession: Grilled Italian Sausage, Italian Beef
• Gelato d’ Roma: Italian Gelato
• Italian Pizza Kitchen: Pizza
• Lee’s Concession: Egg Rolls, Grilled Chicken on a Stick
• Mylos Greek Food: Gyros, Shish-ka-bob with Rice
• Old Neighborhood Hot Dogs: Hot Dogs
• Pina’s Culinary Experience: Stuffed Meatballs, Pulled Pork
• R & S Concessions: Little Jimmies Italian Ice
• S & L Catering: Lemon Shake Ups
• Sergio Sea Food: Baked Clams, Smelt, Oysters Rockefeller
• Silver Lake Restaurant: Crab Rangoon, Empress Chicken
• Slinky’s Great American Food: BBQ Rib Patty, Corn on the Cob
• Suzie’s Funnel Cakes: Funnel Cakes, Texas Burger
• The Creperie Normande: Sugar Crepes, Strawberry Crepes with Jam
• Tony & Gia’s Pizzeria: Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni Pizza
Beer tent sponsored by the Roselle Lion’s Club and Roselle Chamber of Commerce
Bingo
Join the Roselle Chamber of Commerce at the
bingo tent during the 29th Annual Taste
of Roselle. In addition to adult bingo,
the Chamber is offering special bingo
games just for kids! Children play
FREE with a donated food item for the
Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry.
The Bloomingdale Food Pantry serves
over 100 families per month in the
Bloomingdale Township area.
Kids will have the chance to win special
prizes donated by Chamber of Commerce
member businesses. Children must be accompanied by an adult
in the bingo tent.
Bingo Hours
Adult Bingo
Friday, July 30 ..................6:00-11:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 31 ............ 3:00-11:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 1 .............3:00-9:00 p.m.
Children’s Bingo
Saturday, July 31...............1:30-3:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 1 .............1:30-3:00 p.m.
Carnival, Magic Show, and More!
Carnival and Mr. D’s Magic Show
The carnival will run concurrent with Taste of Roselle hours. Mr. D’s Magic Show is sure to entertain young and
old alike! Show times are 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1.
Free Hearing Screenings
The Roselle Lions Club will sponsor free hearing screenings on Saturday, July 31 from noon to 7:00 p.m.
Screenings are available to adults 18 and older, or for children 10 to 17 years with written parental consent.
This basic test of hearing sensitivity, which takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete, is intended to show if a
significant hearing problem exists. For parental consent forms or more information, call (847) 891-6393.
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Public Works
Road Construction Update
Work on the annual street improvement
program has been completed, with
resurfacing projects completed on portions
of 13 roads within the Village. Work on
the Foster Avenue project, which includes
replacing the water mains and repairing
the road between Roselle and Medinah
Roads, continues this summer.
Almost 8,000 feet of water main has been
replaced along Foster Avenue, with repairs to
the ditches and roadway now underway. Previous
estimates called for a late-October completion date for
this project, however it seems likely that if weather cooperates,
work should wrap up by the end of September.
By the end of the 2010 construction season, the Village will have
made an infrastructure investment of nearly $4.5 million in these
two projects. Favorable bond ratings and lower-than-average
construction bids were major factors in the timing of these projects.
Gypsy Moths Identified in Roselle
Gypsy moth infestations have recently been identified in the
Village. During outbreaks, gypsy moth caterpillars are a nuisance
and can strip trees of their leaves, defoliating neighborhoods or
forests by late June.
For information about gypsy moths, including signs of infestation,
controlling infestations, and the Village’s reimbursement policy for
residents who have treated or are thinking about treating trees for
gypsy moths, please visit the Forestry Division page on the Village’s
web site at www.roselle.il.us/publicworks.
Did You Know?
Sanitary Sewer Problems? Call the Village First
Parts of the sanitary sewer system in Roselle were built years ago
when tile pipes were standard materials. The age of these pipes,
along with the materials used, can make them vulnerable to root
intrusion. This can result in cracked pipes, additional root growth,
and clogged pipes. While the Village is working
on upgrading the older pipes in the public
portion of the system, homeowners are
responsible for the sewer service line to
their homes.
According to Roselle Wastewater
Superintendent John LaRocca,
residents experiencing sewer line
problems should call the Village before
calling a plumber or contractor. “The
blockage may be in the Village’s line,”
said LaRocca. “We can help determine
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where the problem is, and if it is in the private service line to the
house, we can advise the resident on further action.”
Some sewer line problems can be avoided with preventative
maintenance. LaRocca recommends pouring a cup of bleach in
sinks, showers and floor drains once a month to dissolve materials
and clean the pipes. Let the bleach sit in the drain for about 15
minutes before rinsing it out with hot water for 10 to 15 seconds.
Call the Wastewater Division at (630) 980-2024 during business
hours for more information about sanitary sewer lines. After
business hours, inquiries can be made by calling the Police
Department non-emergency number at (630) 980-2025. In the
event that police department personnel are unable to answer,
calls to the non-emergency number are routed to emergency
dispatch. Please be prepared to speak with emergency dispatch
personnel, who are trained to forward the nature of your problem
to the Public Works Department.
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Community Development
Economic Development Update
Tilted Kilt Coming to Corner Stone Plaza
The Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery will open its largest regional
location this fall in the Corner Stone Plaza on Lake Street in
Roselle. The 11,200 square foot restaurant and bar will occupy
the entire eastern-most building in the Corner Stone Plaza,
located at 1360 Lake Street, and will feature indoor and outdoor
seating for over 650 people. Plans call for 57 flat-panel TVs,
four projector screens, a private party room and a multi-level
outdoor patio.
With an expected grand opening early this fall, the Tilted Kilt will
hold a job fair, including casting calls, starting in late-July. Over
250 jobs will initially be created when Tilted Kilt opens. Visit the
Tilted Kilt Roselle web site at www.roselle.tiltedkilt.com or visit
their Facebook page online for more information.
Civic Plaza Construction Begins
Construction on a new civic plaza has begun on the
undeveloped parcel on the southeast corner of Prospect and
Main Streets in Roselle’s Town Center. The site will serve as
additional parking for Main Street while offering a new space for
special events in the community. Designs call for a water feature
abutting the lot, which will be made of a porous recycled glass
material that allows for natural storm water drainage. Substantial
completion of the plaza is expected in late-July.
The lot is designed to be easily converted into open space
and has room for a proposed synthetic ice skating area. The
design of the recently installed brick planter upgrades on the
sidewalk along Main Street east of
Prospect Street will be incorporated
into the new plaza. According to
Roselle Community Development
Director Patrick Watkins, this
corner lot is in a strategic
position to benefit the town
center and draw additional
patrons, through the planning
of special events, into Main
Street businesses.
The currently undeveloped lot is
located in the Village’s Town Center
TIF district, and revenues derived from
the TIF, along with a $50,000 donation
from Richard and Anni Janke, are being used to fund this
project. A TIF district, or Tax Increment Financing district, is a
financing mechanism that municipalities use as a tool to spur
redevelopment and community improvement projects. The TIF
financing strategy allows for the financing of these projects
without raising local taxes.
Roselle’s Town Center TIF was created in 1989 to address
economic underperformance in the area. A baseline property tax
value was determined when the TIF was created, and that value
has remained the same, for taxing purposes, throughout life of
the TIF. Any increase in property tax values during the life of the
TIF is reinvested back into the district to fund development and
redevelopment projects, such as the proposed plaza. Since the
creation of the TIF in Roselle’s Town Center, the development
and redevelopment projects have added an additional $1.25
million more in annual property tax revenue.
The spending of TIF funds is regulated by Illinois law, and is
generally limited to development projects. The Village may not
spend TIF funds for operating costs, such as employee salaries
and benefits.
Refuse and Recycling Carts
Ordinance Requires Screening of Refuse and Recycling Carts
The Village Board recently amended its municipal code regarding the storage of
refuse and recycling carts when not placed out for pickup on garbage collection
days.
Refuse and recycling carts must be stored out of view from the street, which may
include storage within a garage or shed, or in the back yard. Carts that are stored
on the side of a house must be fully screened by shrubbery or a fence. Residents
may elect to request a smaller cart from Republic Services to help accommodate
inside storage. Please call (847) 981-0091 with cart size change requests.
Refuse and recycling carts may be placed out after 6:00 p.m. the day before
scheduled pickup, and must be removed before midnight of the day on which
collections occur.
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located in the Village Crossings shopping center at 1242 W. Lake Street. This family owned and
operated restaurant has been open in Roselle since 1997, with a new ownership and management
team in place since 2009. “We are so lucky that we have the support from our local community here,”
said co-owner Filiberto Jimenez. “We have very loyal customers here - and they’re not just customers, they are
our friends.”
Villaggio has a wide variety of Italian specialties on their menu, from veal dishes to risotto, and a popular “Clay Pot” section. “Cooking
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customers.” The large variety also includes special orders based on the dietary needs of customers. Chef Hugo Jimenez will customize
dishes to be gluten-free, dairy-free, or any other special request. In addition, Villaggio offers special theme dinners including monthly
wine pairing dinners, romantic candle light dinners (accompanied by champagne and rose petals), and an annual opera dinner
featuring a tenor, a soprano, and a baby grand piano. Future plans call for a duelling piano dinner. Friday nights at Villaggio feature live
entertainment; visit their web site at www.villaggioonline.com for special evenings and entertainment schedules.
In addition to offering banquet facilities with packages starting from $19.95 per person, Villaggio also caters, and will even supply the
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Chamber of Commerce
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The Roselle Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce that the 20102011 Community Directory & Business Guide will be delivered to all Roselle residents this
summer.
The directory is a quick reference to various information and facts about the Village of
Roselle. It includes an overview of services offered by the
village, a list of schools and park districts that serve Roselle,
a calendar of community events, contact information for state
and local officials, and much more.
Also included in the directory is a list of chamber members
who provide products and services in and near Roselle. The
Chamber of Commerce encourages your patronage of these
businesses to help ensure the further development of our
community!
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Upcoming Meetings
July 2010
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Coffee With the Board..........................................CANCELED
Planning and Zoning Commission..........................7:00 p.m.
Sister City Commission...........................................9:00 a.m.
Village Board Meeting.............................................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
13 Taste of Roselle Commission.................................5:30 p.m.
20 Fire and Police Commission...................................7:00 p.m.
21 Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................7:00 p.m.
26 Village Boar.d Meeting............................................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
28 Fire Pension Board Meeting...................................9:00 a.m.
28 Police Pension Board Meeting...............................5:00 p.m.
August 2010
3 Planning and Zoning Commission..........................7:00 p.m.
7 Coffee With the Board.................................9:00-10:30 a.m.
9 Village Board Meeting..............................................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
10 Taste of Roselle Commission.................................5:30 p.m.
14 Sister City Commission...........................................9:00 a.m.
17 Fire and Police Commission...................................7:00 p.m.
18 Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................7:00 p.m.
23 Village Boar.d Meeting............................................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
National Night Out Against Crime
National Night Out August 3 at Turner Park
Say good-bye to crime with the Roselle Police and Fire Departments, the Roselle Park
District and the Roselle Lions Club during National Night Out Against Crime on August 3
at Turner Park. Sponsored by Harris Bank-Roselle, the event will run from 5:30-10:30 p.m.
and includes games, prizes, food, ice cream, music, face painters, balloon artists, large truck
display, a 65-foot drive-in movie screen, and more.
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate
support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit
and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know
that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. More information about National
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