Current Newsletter - Village of Morton Grove

July/August 2015
THE EXCHANGE
Village of Morton Grove
Daniel DiMaria, Mayor
In this issue:
Morton Grove Days
Civic Center Programming
Meet Your Newly Elected Village Trustees
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www.mortongroveil.org
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Mayor’s Office
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Village Clerk
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Village Hall Hotline
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Community Development
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Fire (non-emergency)
847.470.5226
Police (non-emergency)
847.470.5200
Public Works
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Senior Hotline
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Village Hall
6101 Capulina Avenue
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053
www.mortongroveil.org
[email protected]
Mayor
Dan DiMaria
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
T
here’s no better place to be
in the summer than Morton
Grove. Warm weather welcomes
us outside to neighborhood
block parties, the Morton Grove
Farmers’ Market, our wonderful
parks and bike paths and, of
course, Morton Grove Days, held
each year over the July 4th holiday.
I hope to see you at our annual
parade, carnival and entertainment
pavilion – and at the best fireworks
around!
Congratulations to our newly
elected Village Trustees Janine
Witko, John Thill, Rita Minx and
Ed Ramos. I look forward to
working with these talented and
enthusiastic individuals, and to
continuing to make the Village
of Morton Grove the best it can
be. I also want to thank outgoing
Trustees Shel Marcus and Maria
Toth for their years of dedicated
service.
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This newsletter features updates
on the Village’s efforts to find
an alternative to Chicago’s
skyrocketing water rates. We are
working with Evanston on a longterm agreement that will stabilize
and lower rates now and for
decades to come.
I hope you like the new look of
The Exchange, Morton Grove’s
official Village newsletter. This
publication is just one of the many
ways we strive to keep residents
informed of news and events. Be
sure to check out the Village’s July/
August calendar of classes and
activities for older adults managed
by Mather LifeWays, a not-forprofit organization dedicated to
creating ways to age well. I also
encourage you to sign up for our
e-newsletters and to follow us on
Facebook and Twitter.
Trustees
Bill Grear
Rita Minx
John Pietron
Ed Ramos
John Thill
Janine Witko
Village Administrator pro tem: Tom Friel
Corporation Counsel: Teresa Hoffman Liston
Fire Chief: Tom Friel
Police Chief: Mike Simo
Director of Public Works: Andy DeMonte
Director of Economic and Community
Development: Nancy Radzevich
Director of Finance: Remy Navarrete
The Exchange Editor: Shannon Sweetnam
Village Hall is open Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Village Board meetings are held in the Village
Board Room of Village Hall, 6101 Capulina
Avenue, at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth
Monday of each month.
The Exchange is published by the Village of Morton Grove
as a public information service for residents.
Left to right: Newly elected Village Trustees Ed Ramos, Rita Minx, John Thill and Janine Witko.
MEET YOUR NEWLY ELECTED VILLAGE TRUSTEES
J
anine Witko, John Thill, and Rita Minx began serving fouryear terms on the Village Board and Trustee Ed Ramos
began serving a two-year term this past May. Cook County
Judge Anjou Hansen administered oaths of office to the newly
elected Trustees.
Janine Witko has been a Village Trustee since 2013, and has
also served as a Commissioner on the Plan Commission/
Zoning Board of Appeals and the Economic Development
Commission. Witko’s primary focus for the Village is to
promote and support local businesses. Witko is a 25-year
Morton Grove resident who volunteers for the Farmer’s Market
and is a member of the newly founded Bike Morton Grove,
a non-profit organization established to promote bikeability
throughout the Village. Trustee Witko and her husband Peter
have two daughters who attend Park View School.
John Thill and his wife, Marian, who have been residents of
Morton Grove for 48 years, have raised three children here.
A small businessman for 47 years, this is Thill’s third term as
Trustee. His strength on the Board is his ability to listen to
all views and get people to work together. He is President of
Friends of the Morton Grove Forest Preserves and he and
his wife are stewards of Linne Woods and Prairie. They both
perform volunteer restoration work there, as well as in the
Cook County Forest Preserves. In addition, Thill is active with
the Taste of Morton Grove and Morton Grove Days.
Rita Minx previously served as Trustee from 2005 to 2009.
She and her husband, Paul, both grew up in Morton Grove,
as did their four children and eight of their 19 grandchildren,
giving Rita a unique perspective on the Village’s past, present
and future. Minx works as a records clerk for the Village of
Skokie’s Police Department. Trustee Minx also finds time to
volunteer for many civic events and organizations, including
the Morton Grove Days Commission and St. Martha Parish.
Trustee Ed Ramos, who formerly worked as Village Clerk,
is a 40-year resident of the Morton Grove. He and his wife,
Rebecca, have two adult children. Ramos currently serves as
the Morton Grove Days Fundraising Chair and is an active
member and advisor of the Filipino American Association
of Morton Grove and St. Martha Parish. Trustee Ramos,
who was born in the Philippines, plans to use his accounting
background to improve the fiscal stability of the Village.
Ramos and Minx replace departing Trustees Shel Marcus
and Maria Toth who served eight and six years on the Village
Board respectively. Incumbent Trustees Bill Grear and John
Pietron join the newly seated Trustees.
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VILLAGE SELECTS NEW
WATER SUPPLIER
M
orton Grove purchases Lake Michigan water from the city
of Chicago. Our current contract expires in 2018. Since
2005, Chicago has increased its rate by 186 percent.
The city of Evanston has offered to sell Lake Michigan water
to Morton Grove, Niles and, possibly, Park Ridge. The water
would be delivered through a new water main from the Evanston
treatment plant to the Villages. Even after factoring construction
costs into the new water rate, the estimated rate charged by
Evanston would be 20 to 35 percent less than the projected
Chicago rate. Additional long-term savings will be realized after
the construction costs are paid.
“This is a legacy decision,” said Mayor Dan DiMaria, “and will
not only provide immediate savings for both the Village and
residents, but will result in significant long-term benefits for
future generations.”
The Village Board is currently working with the city of Evanston
and the Village of Niles to develop a long term water supply
agreement.
NEW $45 MILLION RESIDENTIAL/RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT COMING TO MORTON GROVE
R
ecently, the Village Board approved
an agreement with Heartland Real
Estate Partners, LLC, for a new midrise luxury apartment building with
16,000 square feet of new retail space
at 8700 Waukegan Road. The project
is estimated to cost in excess of $45
million. Village officials are optimistic
that the development will be a catalyst
project for the overall DempsterWaukegan Commercial area.
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Village staff have been working closely
with the developer and anticipate that
plans will be submitted for approval by
this fall. The project will be reviewed
as part of the Village’s Special Use/
Planned Unit Development process,
which will include reviews by the Traffic
Safety Commission and Appearance
Commissions, a public hearing before the
Plan Commission, and a presentation to
the Village Board for final approval. The
development review process is expected
to be completed before the end of the
year.
In addition to creating much needed
modern retail space, residential units
and an improved streetscape, the
development is projected to provide
$39 million in new property value,
substantial sales taxes from retail sales,
and will generate approximately 150 jobs
during construction and 20 permanent
jobs when completed.
MORTON GROVE AUDI CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING
T
hursday, May 14 marked the grand opening of Audi
Morton Grove, a state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot
facility at 7000 Golf Road. The new location, which officially
opened its doors in mid-November 2014, is the second
automotive dealership within the Village to be owned and
operated by the McGrath Automotive Group.
More than 200 guests attended the celebration, including
Morton Grove Mayor Dan DiMaria, Village Trustees, local
dignitaries, representatives from the McGrath Automotive
Group, Audi of America President Scott Keogh and members
of Audi corporate.
Gary McGrath thanked the Village for its assistance in getting
the facility built and opened in record time—about five to six
months from the issuance of permits to welcoming customers.
He specifically recognized Mayor DiMaria, Village Trustees,
and the Village staff and said he “could call the Village at any
time—day, night or weekend—and get immediate assistance.”
McGrath also said that “if anyone out in the audience wanted
to open a business, they should come to Morton Grove.”
According to McGrath, sales have been outstanding since
the opening, and the Audi Morton Grove dealership expects
sales to continue to rise over the summer.
Mayor DiMaria congratulated the McGrath family, noting
how impressed he was not only with the speed in which the
facility was completed, but also with the building’s design.
“This building is the perfect setting for these incredible
performance vehicles. This is the type of business—and
state of the art facility—that will help move Morton Grove
forward. New developments like Audi Morton Grove
provide the Village, library, and school and park districts
with increased property tax revenues. They also provide the
Village with added sales tax revenues.”
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WATER SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT
P
lease remember that the Village
imposes restrictions on lawn
sprinkling from May 15 through
September 15.
not occur on consecutive days.
Sprinkling is only allowed between
5 a.m.-11 a.m. and 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
If your address ends in an odd number,
sprinkling will be allowed on odd
numbered days. If your address ends
in an even number, sprinkling will be
allowed on even numbered days.
In addition, automatic sprinkling may
These restrictions apply to all properties
WHO’S KNOCKING?
LET’S TALK BULK TRASH
oorstep fraudsters often pose as officials
such as utility workers, door-to-door
salesmen, contractors, real estate agents and
volunteer service groups. Often working in
groups of two, they try to win your confidence
in order to gain entry into your home. Once
inside, one person keeps you busy or distracts
you while the other steals valuables.
E
D
Follow these simple safety tips to prevent theft:
• Acknowledge the call. If the home appears
vacant, the offender may decide to burglarize it.
• Don’t open the door. Talk through the door
jamb or an open window. Use a security chain.
• Have your cell phone in hand. Tell the person
you are calling the police to verify their identity.
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(residential, commercial and industrial)
on a daily basis. The hours of permitted
sprinkling occur during the cooler
parts of the day when evaporation is
minimized. These restrictions do not
apply to hand-held sprinkling hoses or
newly planted sod or seed.
ver wonder when and if you
can place large items out
for pick up? Follow the correct
procedure and the Village will
be happy to take your bulk trash
off your hands. Residential
waste removal service includes
collection of one bulk item per
week at no additional cost. Bulk
items include boxes, barrels, crates,
furniture and similar items that do
not fit into a proper container and
can be safely collected and lifted
by one driver without assistance.
They do not include oversized or
overweight items, such as pianos,
or items banned from direct
disposal into a landfill, including
appliances, tires, car batteries,
televisions and other electronic
waste). Residents interested in
throwing away more than one
bulk item in a single week or an
oversized or overweight item
should call Groot at 800.244.1977
to schedule a special pick up in
advance. Additional costs apply.
DINING OUT? DINE IN MG
Did you know the Village is home to more than 50 restaurants and bakeries? Discover a new favorite today by downloading the Restaurant Guide at mortongroveil.org/RestaurantGuide.
Diners
MORTON GROVE RESTAURANT GUIDE
1 Kappy’s American Grill
Coffee & Bakery
16 Dunkin Donuts
7200 Dempster
(847) 470-1900
http://www.kappysrestaurant.com/
5843 Dempster
(874) 538-1828
http://www.dunkindonuts.com/
5900 Demptser
9328 Waukegan
34 Hoof & Feather
9402 Waukegan
(847) 636-7024
6901 Dempster
www.kfc.com
(847) 967-7900
35 Kentucky Fried Chicken
2 Marilyn’s Restaurant
17 Maier’s Bakery
3 Seven Brothers Restaurant
18 Starbucks Coffee
6309 Dempster St (847) 967-5540
www.mcdonalds.com
19 Super Cup
7947 Golf
(847) 965-2422
http://mrbroast.com/
(847) 663-1900
9300 Waukegan (847) 967-5980
http://www.thesevenbrothers.com
Indian
4 Tandoor N Spice Grill
6037 Dempster
(847) 410-7668
tandoornspicegrillmortongrove.com
5 TAVA Restaurant & Bar
7172 Dempster
(847) 966-8282
http://tavadining.com
Italian & Pizza
6 Burt’s Place
8541 Ferris
(847) 965-7997
5906 Lincoln
(847) 967-9700
(847) 967-8042
36 McDonald’s
6763 Dempster
(847) 583-0621
http://starbucks.com
37 Mr. Broast
8509 Fernald
38 Popeyes
(847) 581-0216
Specialty Shops
20 Avalanche Bubble Tea
6317 Dempster
(847) 967-0911
5705 Dempster
(847) 972-1591
21 Sulejman’s Butcher Shop
22 Yogurt in Love
7180 Dempster
(847) 965-1950
http://yogurtinlove.com
Chinese
6939 Golf
(847) 470-0990
http://popeyes.com
39 Subway (East)
5841 Dempster
(847) 967-7827
www.subway.com
40 Subway (West)
7188 Dempster
(847) 470-1119
www.subway.com
41 Subway (Waukegan)
9237 Waukegan
7184 Dempster
(847) 581-0600
http://greatamericanbagel.com
8 Pequod’s Pizzeria
43 Tommy’s on Waukegan
8520 Fernald Ave (847) 470-9161
pequodspizza.com/mortongrove/
9005 Waukegan
10 Pizza Hut (on Golf)
7957 Golf
(847) 966-0153
http://pizzahut.com
11 Sarpino’s Pizzeria
7166 Dempster
(847) 470-8899
http://www.gosarpinos.com
Mexican
12 El Sol Restaurant
6000 Dempster
(847) 967-2266
23 China Chef
5920 Lincoln
(847) 967-6050
24 China Town Express
6121 Dempster
(847) 967-8822
www.chinatownmortongrove.com
25 Mei Mei BBQ (Richwell)
6120 Dempster
(847) 663-5000
26 Palace Cantonese
9236 Waukegan (847) 966-2231
http://www.palacecantonese.com/
Sushi & Japanese
27 Dempster Fish
5846 Dempster
(847) 581-9220
http://dempsterfish.com
28 Sushi Kaya
6026 Dempster
13 Las Fuentes
9001 Waukegan
(847) 983-0248
http://lasfuentesrestaurant.com
Mediterranean
14 Rayan Mediterranean Food
6002 Dempster
(847) 779-3393
http://www.rayanfood.com
15 Zu Zu Wraps
9480 Waukegan (847) 966-0600
http://zuzuwrapsmortongrove.com
(847) 967-5033
Thai
9 Pizza Hut (on Dempster)
5620 Dempster
(847) 965-2254
http://pizzahut.com
(847) 581-0900
42 The Great American Bagel
7 Nano’s Pizza
(847) 965-6688
American
29 Biggies
6004 Oakton
(847) 470-2444
http://www.eatbigg.com
30 Boba Burger
8530 Waukegan
(847) 410-7779
31 Bringer Inn
6230 Lincoln
(847) 965-0150
http://bringerinn.net
32 Charcoal Flame
6800 Dempster
33 Culvers
(847) 966-1200
7310 Dempster
(847) 983-4341
www.culvers.com
44 Lai Thai
7168 Dempster
(847) 966-8216
http://laithaimortongrove.com
45 Rosded Too Thai
9510 Waukegan (847) 965-5561
www.rosdedtoo.com
46 Sri Siam
9253 Waukegan (847) 583-9924
www.srisiamrestaurant.com
Korean
47 Hae Wa Dall
5819 Dempster
(847) 581-0524
9412 Waukegan
(847) 470-1914
48 Hal Mae Bo Ssam
49 Jeon Joo
5707 ½ Dempster (847) 470-0066
50 Nol-Bu
5844 Dempster
(847) 967-0066
7901 Golf
(847) 972-1252
6032 Dempster
(847) 410-7650
51 San Soo Kab San
52 To Soc Chon
Information presented by: Village of Morton Grove Community and Economic Development Department. For more info, contact [email protected]. Rev: 3/31/15
Searching for a local business? Check out the Morton Grove Business Directory on the Village’s website. The
directory, which lists businesses that operate in Morton Grove, is searchable by category or business name.
Visit mortongroveil.org/business/business-directory.
Keep up-to-date on the latest business news in Morton Grove by downloading the 2015 First Quarter
Community and Economic Development Report at mortongroveil.org/1stquarterbusiness2015.
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From a parade to fireworks, food vendors to a carnival, this year’s event offers something for everyone! Join the fun at Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster Street.
MORTON GROVE DAYS 2015
Thursday, July 2
Friday, July 3
5-9 p.m.
Unlimited ride wristband, $25
5-9 p.m.
Unlimited ride wristband, $25
6-10:45 p.m.
Entertainment, beer garden*
6-10:45 p.m.
Entertainment, beer garden*
5-11 p.m.
Carnival, food court and business
showcase
6:15 p.m.
Niles Township Summer Orchestra
6 p.m.
Voyage, a ’70s and ’80s rock cover band
5:15 p.m.
Who’s Who, The Who tribute band
7 p.m.
Festival opening ceremonies
8 p.m.
Chicago Experience, a Chicago tribute
band
7 p.m.
Billy Elton, a Billy Joel and Elton John
tribute band
4-11 p.m.
Carnival, food court and business
showcase
8 p.m.
The Bad Sneakers Orchestra, a Steely
Dan tribute band
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4-11 p.m.
Carnival, food court and business
showcase
Saturday, July 4
2:30 p.m.
Parade
5-9:45 p.m.
Entertainment, beer garden*
*$2 Entertainment/Beer Garden grounds fee (No coolers allowed.)
TRAFFIC AND PARKING
SAFETY
For public safety considerations,
parking restrictions will again be
in effect this year on July 4 from
noon to midnight. Parking during
this time will be restricted to one
side of the affected streets within
your area. For more information,
and a copy of restricted parking
maps, visit
mortongroveil.org/July4ParkingPlan.
PARADE
July 4, 2:30 p.m.
Rain or shine, the parade will
follow its traditional route down
Dempster Street from Central
Avenue to Harrer Park.
FIREWORKS
July 4, 9:45 p.m.
Presented by American Legion
Post 134, Morton Grove Moose
Lodge and T-shirt donations.
CARNIVAL RIDE MEGA
BANDS are good all three days.
Presold at Village Hall, Prairie
View Community Center and
mortongrovedays.org through July 1
for $60. Sold at Fest for $70.
LEAVE THE FIREWORKS TO THE PROFESSIONALS
W
hile fireworks send thousands of people to the hospital
each year, nearly all of those injuries could be prevented
by leaving the fireworks to the professionals. According to
the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the National
Association of State Fire Marshals, approximately 7,000
fireworks-related injuries occur each year in the U.S. Of those,
nearly 2,000 are eye injuries resulting in permanent eye damage
or removal of the eye. Though many suffer the loss of sight,
others may also experience permanent hearing loss, suffer from
second and third degree burns, or even amputation. Fireworks
also cause numerous property–destroying fires every year.
In Illinois, all fireworks are illegal unless a permit is authorized
by a local jurisdiction for supervised public displays. The term
fireworks, as defined by the Morton Grove Village Code,
includes, but is not limited to, sparklers, unmanned balloons
that utilize a flame to propel the same, cherry bombs, Roman
candles, firecrackers, and any device containing an explosive
substance or flammable compound. These devices can be
very dangerous, and misuse of them by children and adults
can create hazardous situations. Sparklers, for example, can
reach 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit and remain hot enough to
cause serious burns even after extinguished. Fireworks are also
especially detrimental to children because they entice them to
play with matches and lighters, which they should never do.
The Morton Grove Fire Department is asking everyone to
make the Fourth of July and the entire year safe and leave the
fireworks use to the professionals.
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CIVIC CENTER JULY & AUGUST PROGRAMMING
Senior Club – FREE
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August
3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Humanities – FREE
Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 & August
3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 9-11:30 a.m.
Better Balance
Mondays & Wednesdays, July 6, 8, 13,
15, 20, 22, 27, 29 & August 3, 5, 10, 12,
17, 19, 24, 26, 31, 10-10:45 a.m.
Cost: $49 for 8 week program
Trip Preview – FREE
Monday, July 6 & August 3
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Morton Grove Park District’s Katie
Halverson gives a sneak peek of summer
and fall trips—and asks for your ideas
for future excursions.
Wii Games – FREE
Mondays and Fridays: July 6, 13, 17,
20, 24, 27, 31 & August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17,
24, 31, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Bingo Club
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August
4, 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Mah–Jongg Club I – FREE
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August
4, 11, 18, 25, 12-3 p.m.
Board Games – FREE
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 &
August 4, 11, 18, 25, 12-2 p.m.
Advisory Commission on Aging –
FREE
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August
11, 1-2 p.m.
Living Simply and Living Green –
FREE
Wednesday, July 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Learn what you can do to scale back
and live more simply, efficiently and
enjoyably. You can learn to live green
and free while contributing to the
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revitalization of your own community—
and the world!
Meditation
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29,
1-1:45 p.m.
Learn how to use meditation to ease
health issues such as high blood pressure,
depression and anxiety. Cost: $20 for 4
week workshop.
Captain Chats: Fall Prevention –
FREE
Friday, July 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Advisory Commission on Aging –
FREE
Tuesday, July 14 & August 11
1-2 p.m.
Morton Grove Jammers – FREE
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August
4, 11, 18, 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
If you play an instrument, carry a tune,
or just clap your hands, you can be a
jammer! Bring your guitar, harmonica
or musical instrument of your choice,
meet other musicians and make music
together!
Lunch and Bingo
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 &
August 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $7 Residents/$9 Non-residents
MGPL Book Talk – FREE
Wednesday, July 8, 1-2 p.m. Summer
reads.
Wednesday, August 5, 1-2 p.m. For the
love of trains!
Walking Club – FREE
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 &
August 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Pinochle Club – FREE
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August
6, 13, 20, 27, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Morton Grove Public Library Tour –
FREE
Thursday, July 9, 10-11 a.m.
Join us for a guided tour of the newly
remodeled library. See all the possibilities
the space offers. We will meet in the east
lobby to begin the tour.
Lunch and Movie
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August
6, 13, 20, 27, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost:
$5
Mah-Jongg Club II – FREE
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August
6, 13, 20, 27, 12-3 p.m.
Poker Club – FREE
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6,
13, 20, 27, 1–2 p.m.
Needlework Pals – FREE
Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7,
14, 21, 28, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Canasta Club – FREE
Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7,
14, 21, 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Men’s Poker Club
Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7,
14, 21, 28, 12-3 p.m.
Silent Film Series Part 2 & 3 – FREE
Friday, July 10, 1:15-3:45 p.m.
Watch Clara Bow perform her most
famous role in the film It.
Friday, August 14, 1-3:30 p.m.
View a modern take on silent film with
2011 movie The Artist!
Blood Pressure Screening – FREE
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 &
August 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sponsored by Mariano’s.
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MOREways
MORE Than a Luncheon
Friday, July 10 & August 7, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mingle with friends and neighbors, feast on an abundant
buffet lunch, and delight in live entertainment.
Cost: $12 with advance reservation/$15 at the door.
For more information, or to pre-register
for a program, call 847.663.3073.
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Photo credit: Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society.
July Trips
August Trips
The Grant Park Music Festival: Romeo and Juliet
Wednesday, July 15
5-9:30 p.m.
Fee: $60 Code: 11042
Bring along your coolers and picnic baskets to celebrate
the sounds of summer in Chicago! Experience the Grant
Park Orchestra’s evening performance of Stravinsky’s
“Symphony in Three Movements” and excerpts from
Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Trip fee includes
transportation and pavilion reserved seating.
Two Brothers Brewery Tour
Saturday, August 8
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fee: $25 Code: 11043
Take a tour of the Two Brothers Brewery in Warrenville
while enjoying a cold brew! Then enjoy its Tap House
restaurant, a full service brewpub. Beer tasting is included
with tour ticket. Lunch is on your own.
Brookfield Zoo
Thursday, July 30
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee: $50 Code 11211
Enjoy a private, guided tram tour of the zoo, a dolphin
show and use of the tram the rest of the day. Lunch is on
your own.
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Pump Boys and Dinettes at Fireside Theater
Wednesday, August 19
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fee: $110 Code 11044
Come to The Fireside Theater in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin for lunch, shopping and a foot–stompin’ performance
that will take you down Highway 57! This Broadway hit
features hits like “The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost
Mine.” Lunch includes garden salad, fresh bakery bread,
roast boneless pork chop and lemon chess pie.
CIVIC CENTER JULY & AUGUST PROGRAMMING
Adverse Drug Reactions in Older
Adults – FREE
Monday, July 13, 12-1 p.m.
Join Advisory Commission on Aging
Commissioner Dr. Alma Labunski to
find out what happens when medicines
interact. Learn what questions to ask
and what symptoms indicate an adverse
reaction.
Laughter Therapy – FREE
Wednesday, July 15, 12-1 p.m.
Scientists tell us laughter provides
therapeutic benefits: releasing stress,
relieving pain, and keeping your heart
healthy. Sponsored by Midwest Palliative
and Hospice CareCenter.
Part I: 1924 Trial of Leopold & Loeb
Thursday, July 16, 2-3 p.m.
Join us for the first of a three-part
series on famous trials of the twentieth
century. Nathan Leopold and Richard
Loeb, teenage sons of wealthy South
Side Chicago parents, fully believed
they could get away with killing a
neighborhood youngster. Registration
required. Cost $5.
Grief Support Group – FREE
Friday, July 17 & August 21, 10-11:30
a.m.
Caregiver Support Group – FREE
Wednesday, July 22 & August 26, 1011:30 a.m.
Ask the Tech Expert – FREE
Fridays, July 17, 24, 31 & August 14,
21, 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our friendly tech guru answers your
questions about computers, cell phones,
iPads, websites and more.
iPad Basics
Tuesday, July 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
This introductory workshop will help
you learn how to use an iPad, understand
key terms, search the Internet, set up a
wireless connection, download and
update applications, use e-mail, and add
contacts. An iPad will be available for
your use or you may bring your own.
Cost: $20
A New Solution to Eliminate Joint
Pain – FREE
Tuesday, August 11, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
We will discuss how this ‘new-fangled’
solution treats pain in a natural, chemicalfree way.
Book Talk – FREE
Wednesday, July 15 & August 19,
12-1:15 p.m.
We’ll discuss what book clubs are
reading and loving—come and share
your favorite titles and leave with some
ideas for your own reading enjoyment!
Exploring America’s National Parks
and Monuments
Wednesday, August 12, 12-1
The National Parks system includes
nearly 400 sites, including parks,
monuments, seashores and lakeshores,
preserving remnants of America’s
original ecosystems. We’ll visit some
of the country’s most beautiful places.
Registration required. Cost $5.
Going Home: A Tour of Vietnam –
FREE
Wednesday, July 29, 12-1 p.m.
Enjoy a virtual tour of a fascinating
country through the eyes of a firstgeneration Vietnamese American visiting
for the first time. Learn about the unique
traffic laws and experience the thrill—by
video—of just getting across the street!
Music, Mind, Body & Soul – FREE
Wednesday, August 5, 12-1 p.m.
Music for relaxation. Music for stress
reduction. Music to inspire. Sponsored
by Midwest Palliative and Hospice
CareCenter. Registration required.
Plant a flower, Share a Smile – FREE
Thursday, August 6, 10-11 a.m.
Planting flowers is an activity that can be
enjoyed by novice gardeners and experts
alike. Share your passion as we prepare
small flower pots for the local skilled
nursing facility.
Making Sense of Memory Loss –
FREE
Thursday, August 20, 10-11 a.m.
Learn about the stages of memory
loss, potential behavior changes and
associated diseases.
Cool Sites and Apps
Tuesday, August 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Find out about some new websites to
explore. If you have a smart phone,
you’ll also get tips on some fun apps.
Bring your favorite website to share.
Cost: $5.
Introduction to Reiki
Wednesday, August 19, 12-1 p.m.
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress
reduction and relaxation that also
promotes healing. Discover Reiki and
get your questions answered.
MGPL: Between the Lines
Friday, August 21, 10-11 a.m.
Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming.
Owls: What a Hoot!
Wednesday, August 26, 12-1 p.m.
See a pair of live owls and learn about
raptors. Hear from a well-known expert
who has helped organize and direct
Chicago’s Peregrine Falcon Release
program. Registration required. Cost $5.
For more information, or to pre-register
for a program, call 847.663.3073.
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Village of Morton Grove 2014 Annual Water Report
T
he Morton Grove Water Department is
committed to providing residents with
a safe and reliable supply of high-quality
drinking water. The Village tests its water
using sophisticated equipment and advanced
procedures. Morton Grove water exceeds
both State and Federal standards. This Annual
Consumer Confidence Report, required
by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA),
highlights where Morton Grove water comes
from, what it contains, and how it compares
to standards set by regulatory agencies.
The Village of Morton Grove purchases 100
percent of its drinking water from the City
of Chicago. Lake Michigan is the sole source
of water for Chicago and 123 suburban
communities. Morton Grove receives its
water from Chicago through a number of
supply mains. The water is chlorinated at its
two pumping stations, and then distributed to
its customers.
The sources of drinking water (both tap and
bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds,
reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels
over the surface of the land or though the
ground, it can dissolve naturally occurring
minerals and radioactive materials, and
About the Data
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/l to 1.2
mg/l.
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness
of the water. It is a good indicator of water
quality and the effectiveness of our filtration
systems and disinfectants.
There is not a 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 the level
is greater than 20 mg/l, and you are on a
sodium-restricted diet, you should consult a
physician.
A maximum contaminant level (MCL)
for unregulated contaminants has not
been established by either state or federal
regulations, nor has mandatory health effects
language. The purpose for monitoring
these contaminants is to assist USEPA in
determining the occurrence of unregulated
contaminants in drinking water, and whether
future regulation is warranted.
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pick up substances resulting from the
presence of animals or human activity.
Possible contaminants consist of:
• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses
and bacteria, which may come from sewage
treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural
livestock operations, and wildlife.
• 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 faming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come
from a variety of sources such as agriculture,
urban storm water runoff, and residential
uses.
• Organic chemical contaminant, including
synthetic and volatile organic chemicals,
which are by-products of industrial processes
and petroleum production, and can also come
from gas stations, urban storm water runoff,
and septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants, which can be
naturally occurring or be the result of oil and
gas production and mining activities.
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 2 minutes before using water for
drinking or cooking. If you are concerned
about lead in your water, you may wish to
have your water tested. Information on lead
in drinking water, testing methods, and steps
you can take to minimize exposure is available
from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at
epa.gov/safewater/lead.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to
drink, the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) prescribes
regulations that limit the amount of certain
contaminants in water provided by public
water systems. The FDA regulates limits for
contaminants in bottled water. Drinking
water, including bottled, may contain at
least small amounts of some contaminates.
However, 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 USEPA’s Safe
Drinking Water Hotline (800.426.4791).
Water Quality Definitions:
MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal,
or the level of a contaminant below which
there is no known or expected risk to health.
MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.
MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level, or the
highest level of a contaminant that is allowed.
MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as
feasible using the best available treatment
technology.
AL: Action Level, or the concentration of a
contaminant which when exceeded, triggers
treatment or other requirements that a system
must follow.
TT: Treatment Technique, or a required
process, intended to reduce the level of a
contaminant.
Some people may be more vulnerable to
contaminants in drinking water than the general
population. Immune-compromised persons
such as persons with cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, persons who have undergone
organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS
or other immune system disorders, some
elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk
from infections. These people should seek
advice about drinking water from their health
care providers. USEPA/CDC guidelines
on appropriate means to lessen the risk of
infection by cryptosporidium and other
microbial contaminants are available from
the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
(800.426.4791).
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause
serious health problems, especially for
If you have questions about this report, please
contact Director of Public Works
Andy DeMonte at 847.470.5235. If you
would like to learn more about water quality
in your water system, feel free to attend a
Village Board Meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. the
second and forth Monday of each month at
the Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Avenue.
Abbreviations:
nd: Not detectable at testing limits. n/a:
Not applicable. ppm: Parts per million or
milligrams per liter. ppb: Parts per billion or
micrograms per liter. ppt: Parts per trillion or
nanograms per liter. ppq: Parts per quadrillion
or pkograms per liter. NTU: Nephelometric
turbidity unit used to measure cloudiness in
water. %<0.5NTU: Percent samples less than
0.5 NTU. MFL: Million fibers per liter used to
measure asbestos concentration. mrem/yr:
Millirems per year used to measure radiation
absorbed by the body. pci/l: Picocuries per
liter used to measure radioactivity. #pos/mo:
Percent positive samples per month.
In most cases the Level Found column
represents an average of sample result data
collected during the CCR calendar year.
The Range of Detection column represents
a range of individual sample results from
lowest to highest that were collected during
the CCR calendar year. If a date appears in the
Date of Sample column, the IEPA 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.
*Highest Running Annual Average computed
quarterly
The preceding water quality data results are
a combination of the City of Chicago and
the Village of Morton Grove’s water testing.
If a “C” appears before the contaminate,
the City of Chicago conducted the sampling
and testing. If an “MG” appears before the
contaminate, Morton Grove conducted the
sampling and had an IEPA approved lab
analyze the sample.
Source Water Assessment
A Source Water Assessment summary is
included below for your convenience.
The Illinois EPA considers all surface water
sources of community water supply 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. Chicago’s 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. Throughout
history there have been extraordinary steps
taken to assure a safe source of drinking water
in the Chicagoland area. From the building
of the offshore cribs and the introduction
of interceptor sewers to the lock-and-dam
system of Chicago’s waterways and the city’s
Lakefront Zoning Ordinance. The city now
looks to the recently created Department
of the Water Management, Department of
Environment and the MWRDGC to assure
the safety of the city’s water supply. Also,
water supply officials from Chicago are active
members of the West Shore Water Producers
Association. Coordination of water quality
situations (i.e., spills, tanker leaks, exotic
species, etc) and general lake conditions are
frequently discussed during the association’s
quarterly meetings. Also, Lake Michigan has
a variety of organizations and associations
that are currently working to either maintain
or improve water quality. Finally, one of the
best ways to ensure a safe source of drinking
water is to develop a program designed to
protect the source water against potential
contamination on the local level. Since
the predominant land use within Illinois’
boundary of Lake Michigan watershed is
urban, a majority of the watershed protection
activities in this document are aimed at this
purpose. Citizens should be aware that
everyday activities in an urban setting might
have a negative impact on their source water.
Efforts should be made to improve awareness
of storm water drains and their direct link
to the lake within the identified local source
water area. A proven best management
practice (BMP) for this purpose has been the
identification and stenciling of storm water
drains within a watershed. Stenciling along
with an education component is necessary
to keep the lake a safe and reliable source of
drinking water.
Detected Contaminants
CONTAMINANT (UNITS)
MCLG
MCL
LEVEL FOUND
RANGE OF DETECTION
VIOLATION
DATE OF
SAMPLE
TYPICAL SOURCE OF CONTAMINANT
Turbidity Data
C/Turbidity (%<0.3 NTU)
n/a
TT
100.000%
100.% - 100%
No
Soil runoff, lowest monthly percent meeting limit
C/Turbidity (NTU)
n/a
TT=1NTUmax
0.18
n/a
No
Soil runoff, highest single measurement
MG/ Lead (ppb)
0
15
nd
nd
No
Barium (ppm)
2
2
0.023
0.223 - 0.0227
No
Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from
metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits
C/Nitrate as nitrogen (ppm)
10
10
0.310
0.30 - 0.31
No
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic
tanks sewage; erosion of natural deposits
C/Nitrate & Nitrite (ppm)
10
10
0.310
0.30 - 0.31
No
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic
tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits
Inorganic Contaminants
9/20/2014
Corrosion of household plumbing systems;
erosion of natural deposits
Disinfection/Disinfectant By-products
MG/Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (ppb)
n/a
60
12.000
4.1 - 14.3
No
7/6/2014
By-product of drinking water chlorination
MG/Total Trihalomethanes (ppb)
n/a
80
27
14.6 - 26.4
No
2014
By-product of drinking water chlorination
mg/chlorine (as cl2) (ppm)
4
4
0.6
0.6 - 0.8
No
12/31/2014
Drinking water disinfectant
n/a
n/a
35.500
20.9 - 35.5
No
Erosion of naturally occurring deposits
Unregulated Contaminants
C/Sulfate (ppm)
C/Sodium (ppm)
n/a
n/a
10
9.53 - 10.0
No
Erosion of naturally occurring deposits; used as
water softener
4
4
0.98
0.94 - 0.98
No
Water additive which promotes strong teeth
State Regulated Contaminants
C/ Fluoride (ppm)
Radioactive Contaminants
C/COMBINED RADIUM (226/228) (pCi/L)
0
5
0.84
0.50 - 0.84
No
Decay of natural & man-made deposits
C/Gross Alpha excluding radon and uranium
0
15
6.6
6.1 - 6.6
No
Decay of natural & man-made deposits
2014 VIOLATION SUMMARY TABLE
Contaminant or Program
Violation Type
Monitoring Period
Start Date - End Date
Violation Explanation
We are pleased to announce that NO monitoring, reporting, maximum residual disinfectant level, or maximum contaminant level violations were recorded during 2013.
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Village of Morton Grove
6101 Capulina Avenue
Morton Grove, Illinois 60053-2985
ECRWSS
POSTAL CUSTOMER
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Park District Events
Public Library Events
Free Friday Ice Cream
Socials
June 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Oriole Park
July 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Harrer Park
August 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Mansfield Park
The Life & Times of the
Chicago Tribune’s Colonel
McCormick
Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m.
Baxter Room
Historian Jeffery Anderson
presents a profile of the
Chicago Tribune founder.
Co-sponsored by MGPL and the
Morton Grove Historical Society.
Free Tuesday Summer
Concert Series
7-8:30 p.m.
June 16, 23, 30
July 14, 23, 28
Harrer Park Shelter
Food service: 6-8:30 p.m.
Free Friday Movies in the
Park
(7:30-10 p.m.)
July 24, Frozen, free ice cream
August 21, Maleficent
September 18, Big Hero 6
6th Annual Harrer Park
Classic Car Show
July 23, 6-8 p.m.
Harrer Park
The Flying Fool
Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m.
Baxter Room, all ages
The Flying Fool will amaze the
whole family with his juggling,
balancing, and gravity-defying
feats.
The Sound of Music
Saturday, July 25, 1:30-5 p.m.
Baxter Room, all ages
Celebrate the movie’s 50th
anniversary with Sound of
Music themed crafts and
snacks and a showing of the
sing-a-long version of the
movie.
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