Elk Grove Industrial Real Estate Market is

FE B RUARY 2016 I S S UE
IN THIS ISSUE:
Elk Grove Industrial Real
Estate Market is Booming
Businesses Invited to Join
Hometown Parade and
Celebrate 60th Anniversary
I-290 Interchange Project
Update
Elmhurst Road Interchange
Project Update
Plowing and Maintenance on
State and County Roads
2015 Year in Review
Business Leaders Forum
Update
Village Welcomes New
Business
This newsletter is published
by the Village of
Elk Grove Village
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Telephone 847.439.3900
TDD 847.357.4088
www.elkgrove.org
The Village Hall is open 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for
payment of water bills, local fines, pet
licenses, vehicle stickers and general
Village information. In addition, the
finance counter is open on the first
Saturday of each month from 9:00
a.m. to noon, and the Community
Development counter is open on the
first Saturday of the month of May
through September from 9:00 a.m.
to noon.
Village Board meetings
are held on the second
and fourth Tuesday of
the month at 7:00 p.m.
Elk Grove Industrial Real Estate Market is
Booming
Elk Grove Village remained one of the hottest locations in the Chicago region for industrial
properties. The 2015 year-end industrial vacancy rate of 5.37% represents one of the lowest
in the O’Hare Industrial market. This is down from a high of 12.48% in 2010.
Additionally, the end of the year industrial absorption rate for the Village was 180,654
square feet. The absorption rate is the net gain or loss of occupied industrial space in
square feet as businesses move in and out of a market. A positive absorption rate indicates
there are more businesses moving into the Village than moving out.
Recent notable developments in the Elk Grove market include:
MC Machinery: MC Machinery is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, a global Japanese
trading company. MC Machinery is an industry leader in the production of high precision
EDM (electrical discharge) machines, 2D and 3D laser cutting machines and milling
machines.
In 2015, MC Machinery in 2015 developed plans to construct a state-of-the-art 175,982
square foot corporate facility at a cost of $25 million in NW Point. The complex will house
their corporate offices, a showroom, a demonstration area, and a warehouse. The entire
project will accommodate 220 jobs.
DCT Development: DCT Development is significantly refurbishing the vacant 108,931
square foot industrial building located at 2201 Arthur Ave. at a cost of approximately $2
million.
Businesses Invited to Join Hometown Parade and
Celebrate 60th Anniversary
In honor of the Village’s 60th
anniversary, we will be holding a
very special Hometown Parade
with the theme of “Celebrating
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”
To celebrate this special anniversary,
we would like all of our Elk Grove
business partners to join us in the
parade! The parade will take place
on Saturday, June 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Businesses are invited to walk in
the parade as a unit through our
community and are also welcome to participate as a sponsor.
If you are interested in participating in our celebration, please email the Parade Committee
at [email protected], or call 847-357-4108 for more information.
I-290 Interchange Project Update
The Tollway is rebuilding the I-290 Interchange at I-390 (Elgin O’Hare) to create direct access with free-flow traffic
movements to and from I-390 in all directions. As of January 2016, four new I-290 Interchange ramps are now open
to traffic, including the flyover ramp from westbound I-290 to westbound I-390 and the ramp from eastbound I-290
to westbound I-390, creating new, free-flow traffic movements to the west and eliminating the signalized intersection at
Thorndale Avenue. New ramps from westbound I-290 to eastbound I-390 and from westbound I-390 to eastbound I-290
are also open.
Traffic traveling from westbound I-290 to eastbound Illinois Route 390 and from eastbound I-290 to eastbound I-390 is
being directed to temporary ramps while construction is underway on the permanent ramps.
All Rohlwing Road traffic in both directions is using the new bridge over I-390. Drivers traveling between Rohlwing Road
and I-390 and I-290 are now using frontage roads west of Rohlwing Road and the existing ramp near Meacham Road/
Medinah Road.
Elmhurst Road I-90 Interchange Project Update
The Elmhurst Road Interchange Project, which will complete the existing partial I-90 interchange is scheduled for
completion in 2016. As of January 29, all traffic on Elmhurst Road between Oakton Road and I-90 was shifted onto
the northbound side of the road to allow for widening of
southbound lanes. In addition, northbound traffic is reduced
to one lane over Higgins Creek to allow for rebuilding and
widening the southbound side of the Higgins Creek Bridge.
The new ramps on the east side of the bridge are open and all
traffic traveling to and from the east is being moved to those
ramps. The existing loop ramps on the west side of the bridge
will be permanently closed to allow for construction of new
ramps that will carry traffic to and from the west.
Traffic in both directions has been shifted onto the new
southbound Elmhurst Road Bridge. This will allow for the
demolition of the old Elmhurst Road Bridge and the start of
construction on the new northbound Elmhurst Road Bridge.
Plowing & Maintenance on State & County Roads
Please be aware that the Village does not maintain all the roadways within the Village limits. Cook County
and the State of Illinois have the responsibility of plowing and maintaining the following roads:
Cook County
• Arlington Heights Road (south of Higgins)
• Devon Avenue
• Landmeier Road
• Meacham Road
• Nerge Road (west of Rohlwing Road)
• Plum Grove Road
If you experience hazardous conditions on
these roads, including any type of road damage,
please call Cook County at (847) 397-4145.
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State of Illinois
• Arlington Heights Road (north of Higgins)
• Busse Road
• Elmhurst Road
• Higgins Road (Route 72)
• Rohlwing Road (south of Biesterfield)
If you experience hazardous conditions on
these roads, including any type of road damage,
please call the State at (847) 705-4171 or (847)
705-4162.
2015
A YEAR
IN REVIEW
#7
BEST PLACE
TO START A BUSINESS
GOVERNOR
IN ILLINOIS
RAUNER
ATTENDS THE EXPO
VACANCY RATE
DROPS TO
5.67%
CREATION OF THE
BUSINESS LEADERS FORUM
MAKERS
WANTED
CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
SMALL BUSINESS
ADVOCATE
AWARD
1200+
EXPO ATTENDEES
Business Leaders Forum Update
In 2015 The Village’s Business Leaders Forum (BLF) held regular quarterly meetings. Each meeting focused on a specific
topic area suggested by the membership. For example, the fall meeting focused on workplace safety and the winter
meeting focused on workforce development resources. Village staff coordinated the meetings and scheduled expert
speakers in the topic areas. The meetings also provided an excellent opportunity for business leaders to network.
The BLF is a collaborative initiative between the Village and the business community to develop plans and programs to
drive business development and community building.
The BLF is the reformulated version of the Industrial and Commercial Revitalization Commission (ICRC). Building
on the ICRC’s significant past achievements; the BLF is a nimble and flexible group offering local business leaders the
opportunity to directly impact the future of the Village.
If you are a business owner or operator in the Village and would like to be included in future BLF meetings please
contact Director of Business Development and Marketing Josh Grodzin at 847-357-4005 or [email protected].
Welcoming Hitachi to Elk Grove Village
In November, Trustees Petri and Lissner joined officials
from Hitachi Corporation for a grand opening ceremony
for their new industrial equipment marking solutions
division.
The ceremony consisted of company officials from
both the US and Japan addressing visitors and staff on
their hopes for a prosperous future. The ceremony also
consisted of a traditional Japanese sake barrel-breaking.
A barrel-breaking ceremony symbolizes opening to
harmony and good fortune.
This division of Hitachi produces industrial ink jet
marking machines for food packaging and other
consumer goods. Hitachi is located at 2730 Greenleaf.
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FE B RUARY 2016 I S S UE
IN THIS ISSUE:
Village Veterinarian Honored
Village Veterinarian Honored
The Village Board honored Village veterinarian Dr. Gregory Stram for his service and care
of Elk Grove police canines at the Board Meeting on December 15, 2015.
Busse Dam Modification
Construction Complete
Elk Grove Youth Committee
Scholarships
Vehicle Stickers Due June 1
Village Pet Tags No Longer
Required
60th Anniversary Celebration
60th Anniversary Car Raffle
Summer Concert Series
Lineup
2016 Blood Drives
Early Voting February 29 March 14
Prescription Drug Takeback
Day
This newsletter is published
by the Village of
Elk Grove Village
901 Wellington Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Telephone 847.439.3900
TDD 847.357.4088
www.elkgrove.org
The Village Hall is open 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday for payment of water bills,
local fines, pet licenses,
vehicle stickers and general
Village information. In addition, the
Finance counter is open on the first
Saturday of each month from 9:00
a.m. to noon, and the Community
Development counter is open on the
first Saturday of the month of May
through September from 9:00 a.m.
to noon.
Village Board meetings
are generally held on the second
and fourth Tuesday of
the month at 7:00 p.m.
In 1996, when the Police Department was researching the development of a canine
program, area veterinarians were invited to discuss the care of the Village’s future dogs. Dr.
Stram, a lifelong Elk Grove resident and owner of the Elk Grove Pet Clinic on Meacham
Road, offered to provide all Veterinarian care for Village K-9s at no cost to the Village.
Since the inception of the K-9 program, Dr. Stram and his staff have provided exceptional
care for seven service dogs. He has gone above and beyond expectations by taking calls at
all hours of the day from police handlers to answer questions. There has been more than
one occasion when Dr. Stram had the handlers bring the dogs to his house to examine
them on his days off. Dr. Stram and his staff exemplify why Elk Grove Village is “The
Exceptional Community.”
Busse Dam Modification Construction Complete!
Construction on the Busse Dam Modification, which will help alleviate flooding in Elk
Grove Village and in the many communities downstream along Salt Creek, was completed
in December, 2015. Following construction, the trail section near the dam was restored and
has been reopened.
The project consisted of installing two hinged gates, which can be used during flood events
to store floodwater within Busse Lake and prevent downstream flooding. In addition to the
gates and control structure, remote water level monitoring sites with monopoles and radio
capability were installed along Salt Creek at John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Arlington Heights
Road, Golf Road and at the west dam within the forest preserve.
While the gates are fully operational, the Village is still working to extend power sources for
the monitoring sites, which provide information to properly operate the system. The Village
is working with ComEd and anticipates that power will be installed by the end of March,
before the spring thaws begin!
Visit www.elkgrove.org/bussedam for more information on the project.
Message from the Board
The Village is very excited about planned celebrations for our
60th Anniversary on July 17, 2016! A complete list of events
can be found on page 4. Upcoming events include the first
film in the Elk Grove Movies classics series, held on the fourth
Monday of the month, beginning in April, and a very special
Hometown Parade in June!
In honor of the 60th Anniversary, this year’s Hometown
Parade will feature Elk Grove residents celebrating their 60th
Wedding Anniversary as the Grand Marshals. Information on
how to contact the Parade Committee to participate can be
found on page 6. Elk Grove businesses are also invited
to participate in the parade, either by walking, or as a sponsor.
Interested businesses can find more information on page 9.
Tickets for the 60th Anniversary Car Raffle are available for
purchase online, and will be sold at a variety of locations over
the next few months. Get your tickets now, because July will be
here before you know it and the semi-finalist drawing will take
place on July 4! You can find more information on the planned
events for the year as well as where to buy raffle tickets on
pages 2-5.
In addition to the planned 60th Anniversary celebrations, the
lineup for the 8th annual “Unity Within The Community”
Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series has been announced!
The Independence Day concert on Monday, July 4, will take
place at Park LGK on Lions Drive and will feature Peter
Cetera, formerly of the band Chicago. The first Tuesday
night concert (July 12) on the Village Green will feature
LeAnn Rimes. Foreigner will play the special 60th Anniversary
Concert on Sunday, July 17 at Park LGK. The concert series
will finish with a Tuesday night concert on the Village Green,
(July 26) featuring Michael McDonald, formerly of The
Doobie Brothers. Please remember that due to the special
Independence Day and 60th Anniversary concerts, there will
only be two Tuesday night concerts (on July 12 and 26). More
information on the concert series can be found on page 7
or on the Village website at www.elkgrove.org/concerts.
The Village Hall will again serve as an early voting location for
the upcoming Presidential Primary Election. Village residents
residing in Cook County can find more information on the
polling location and hours on page 6.
High school seniors are encouraged to start their scholarship
applications now! Information on the Elk Grove Youth
Committee Scholarships can be found on page 3.
Additionally, applications for the Elk Grove Youth Committee
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Pictured in front row from left to right are Trustee
Nancy Czarnik, Mayor Craig Johnson, and Trustee
Christine Prochno. Pictured in the second row from
left to right are Trustee Samuel Lissner, Trustee Jeffrey
Franke, Trustee Patton Feichter, and Trustee James Petri.
Award, as well as the Frank J. Czarnik Memorial
Scholarship and the Elk Grove Fallen Soldier Memorial
Scholarship are available on the Village website at www.
elkgrove.org/scholarships.
Vehicle stickers will be available for purchase on
Monday, April 4, and renewal forms will be mailed to
residents and businesses the following week. Stickers
must be displayed by June 1. To avoid waiting in line,
residents are encouraged to renew by mail, or utilize
the 24-hour drop box located at Village Hall. More
information can be found on page 3.
In the past, residents have been required to purchase
Village pet licenses along with their vehicle stickers.
As of 2016, the Village Board has eliminated the pet
licensing requirement and will no longer require pets to
display Village pet tags. Pet owners are still required to
have their pets vaccinated against rabies and get a tag as
proof, as required by Cook County. Residents are also
encouraged to ensure their pet is microchipped, which
allows the Police Department to identify pet owners in
the case of a lost animal.
Residents are always invited to share thoughts and
concerns, or ask questions by clicking “Contact Us” on
the Village website (www.elkgrove.org).
FEBRUARY 2016 I S S UE
Elk Grove Youth Committee Scholarships
The Elk Grove Youth Committee, in partnership with the Village of Elk Grove and the Elk
Grove Parks Foundation, will be issuing three (3) $1,000 scholarship awards; two (2) by the
Village of Elk Grove and one (1) by the Elk Grove Parks Foundation to recognize High School
Seniors for their outstanding leadership, community participation, and service in the community.
Applications are available in the high school College & Career Center offices and also on the
Village website at www.elkgrove.org/scholarships.
Please see application for details. Completed applications must be submitted to the Municipal Complex
(Administration Counter) no later than May 6, 2016. Winners will be notified by May 31, 2016. Questions? Please
call 847-357-4030.
2016 – 2017 Vehicle Stickers due June 1
Vehicle stickers will be available for purchase on Monday, April 4, 2016. Preprinted renewal forms will be mailed to all
residents and businesses on Monday, April 11, 2016. To avoid waiting in line, residents are encouraged to renew by mail, or
utilize the 24-hour drop box, located at Village Hall.
The fee schedule for vehicle stickers remains the same as last year:
Passenger cars$25
Trucks$50 – $155
Motorcycles$20 – $25
Recreational Vehicle$30
Senior, Handicap, or Antique $3
Senior citizens 65 years and older, handicapped persons with a handicap plate or permanent placard registered to the
vehicle owner, and disabled veterans can purchase vehicle stickers at the reduced rate of $3 with proof of ownership of
vehicle and age/disability (limit of two qualifying discounts per household per year). Stickers must be displayed in the
lower right-hand corner of the windshield before June 1. Vehicles that do not display a sticker by June 1, or within thirty
days of purchase, and are registered or housed within the Village are subject to citations and fines per Village Code 6-2-2.
Vehicle stickers can also be purchased in person at the Finance Department counter, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m., and 9:00 a.m. until noon the first Saturday of the month, excluding holiday weekends.
The design for this year’s vehicle sticker was drawn by Quentin Woehler, a 6th grade student, who won the design
competition for the Village’s 60th Anniversary.
Village pet tags no longer required
Pet owners in Elk Grove Village are no longer required to license their pets with the Village following a vote by the
Village Board to eliminate the pet licensing requirement in January.
With the increase in microchipping, the Village pet licensing system had become outdated and redundant. Pet owners are
still required to have their pets vaccinated against rabies and get a tag as proof, as required by Cook County.
If you encounter a stray pet, or lose your pet, you are encouraged to contact the Police Department Information Center
(847-357-4100), which will continue to maintain a log book for lost and found pets. Additionally, Village Police Officers
are trained to use equipment to retrieve owner information from microchips and can also obtain owner information from
county rabies tags.
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Elk Grove Village
60th Anniversary Celebrations
Join the celebration of the Village’s 60th Anniversary at one of the special events being held
throughout the year! For more information, please visit www.elkgrove.org/60.
Elk Grove Movie Classics 4th Monday of the month, April - Aug at the Elk Grove
April 25 at 7pm - Singin’ in the Rain
Enjoy classic movies on the big screen for just $1 with Elk Grove Movie Classics! On the fourth
Monday of the month, enjoy classic movies from the 1950s through the 1990s. Guest film critics will
introduce each movie, providing context and little known tidbits to the audience. Information on film
selections will be posted as they become available at www.elkgrove.org/60.
Elk Grove Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 4 - October 22, 7:30 am - 1 pm at the Village Green, 901 Wellington
The Elk Grove Farmer's Market is committed to giving the residents of Elk Grove Village and
surrounding communities a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, breads, meats and baked
goods. Get there early to get a special, limited-edition 60th Anniversary Farmer’s Market Bag!
Hometown Parade: Celebrating Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Saturday, June 18 at 5pm on Elk Grove Boulevard, Tonne to Lions Drive
In honor of the Village’s 60th Anniversary, couples residing in the Village that share
the Village’s anniversary year (couples married in 1956) are invited to act as the Grand
Marshals for the 2016 Hometown Parade! Elk Grove businesses are also invited to walk
in and/or sponsor the parade. If you would like to participate in our celebration, please
contact the parade committee at [email protected] or 847-357-4108.
Perspectives: The Growth of Elk Grove Village
Saturday, August 6 at the Elk Grove Historical Museum, 399 Biesterffield
The Elk Grove Historical Museum will open a semi-permanent exhibit on the history and growth of Elk Grove
Village on Saturday, August 6. The exhibit opening will include a Classic Car Show and other fun activities!
Little Boots Rodeo
Hosted by the Little Boots Foundation, this annual summer event lets children participate in fun and interesting events in
a noncompetitive atmosphere. After completing all events, children are certified as an official cowboy or cowgirl onstage!
Elk Grove Anniversary Festival - Sunday, July 17, 12- 5pm at the Village Green & Park District Pavilion
Play, picnic and party at this joint celebration for the Village’s 60th Anniversary & Park District’s
50th Anniversary! Enjoy a free concert by the Hat Guys! The event will feature free
picnic games and entertainment, including a Village Touch-a-Truck event! The Park District
will host 50 free activities for families to participate in, and the Library will hold their annual ice
cream social. Bring your own picnic lunch or purchase food at family-friendly prices.
60th Anniversary Concert - Sunday, July 17, 7:30pm at Park LGK, 164 Lions Drive
Enjoy a free concert by Foreigner! The winner of the 60th Anniversary Car Raffle will be selected
after the concert, followed by a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate the official day of the Village’s
60th Anniversary.
Oktoberfest in Elk Grove Village
Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24, 6pm at Park LGK, 164 Lions Drive
Enjoy traditional German food, music and beer, and much more at this fall celebration! More details
will be posted www.elkgrove.org/60 as they become available.
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As part of the year-long celebration of Elk Grove Village’s 60th Anniversary, one
lucky winner will drive away with a brand new 2016 Camaro!
Raffle Tickets: $5 Each or 5 for $20
residents of Elk Grove Village.
Concert on Sunday, July 17th, one of the keys will start the car determining the ultimate
winner. The Camaro is being donated by Castle Chevrolet, the new owners of the former
Hoskins Chevrolet dealership at Higgins and Arlington Heights Road.
Buy your tickets online at
www.2016CamaroRaffle.com
Proceeds Benefit:
A Caring Place Community Respite Care Program
Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove | Elk Grove Youth Committee
Lions Club of Elk Grove Village | Lioness Club of Elk Grove Village
Rotary Club of Elk Grove Village | Sheila Ray Center Advisory Council
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Seeking Couples Married in 1956 for Hometown Parade!
In honor of the Village’s 60th Anniversary, we are inviting couples residing
in the Village that share the Village’s anniversary year (couples married in
1956) to act as the Grand Marshals for the 2016 Hometown Parade. The
parade will take place on Saturday, June 18 with the theme of “Celebrating
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”
If you (or someone you know) are a current Village resident and were
married in 1956, please email the parade committee at [email protected]
or call 847-357-4108 to find out how you can participate in our celebration!
2016 Blood Drives at Village Hall
The Village in partnership with Lifesource will be hosting three blood drives in 2016. The drives will be
held at the Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on the following dates:
April 9August 13
November 5
You can schedule an appointment at www.lifesource.org or by calling 877-543-3768.
Early Voting - February 29 - March 14
Early Voting for the March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary Election will take place at Village Hall,
901 Wellington, from February 29, 2016 through March 14, 2016. Hours for voting are Monday
through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Anyone residing in suburban Cook County can vote at this location. For your voting convenience
it is recommended that you bring a valid form of identification. Contact the Village Clerk’s Office
at 847-357-4040 with any questions.
“Cops and Kids” Christmas Shopping Event
On Saturday, December 19, the Elk Grove Village
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 held the
first “Cops and Kids” shopping event where we
provided 23 children each with $100 to shop at
Wal-Mart for Christmas with the company of an
Elk Grove Police Officer.
The children were selected by School District
59 from grades 2 through 7 and determined
to be among the most in need. The event was
a huge success with officers establishing positive
relationships with these families that will be
remembered for years to come.
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The Village of Elk Grove & Elk Grove Park District Proudly Present
“Unity Within The Community”
Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series
Peter Cetera - Monday, July 4, 8:00 P.M.
Independence Day Concert at park LGK
From 1968-86 Peter was the singer, songwriter, and bass player for the rock group “Chicago”.
During that time, they recorded 18 albums, including the hits “If You Leave Me Now”, “Hard To
Say I’m Sorry”, “You’re The Inspiration”, “Stay The Night”, and “Feeling Stronger Every Day”.
As a solo artist Peter has recorded 10 CD’s including his #1 hits, the Academy Award nominated
“The Glory Of Love” from the movie “The Karate Kid II”, “The Next Time I Fall” with Amy
Grant, “Feels Like Heaven” with Chaka Kahn, and the unforgettable “Restless Heart”.
LeAnn Rimes - Tuesday, July 12, 7:30 P.M.
LeAnn has 44 million albums sold, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music
Awards. Unstoppable from the age of 11, LeAnn was the youngest person to ever win a Grammy
Award and the first country artist to win the Grammy Best New Artist. She had her first national hit at
age 13 and has had 42 singles on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart and her version of “How Do I
Live” is the second-longest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; the smash hit “Can’t Fight
the Moonlight” topped the charts in 11 countries.
Foreigner - Sunday, July 17, 7:30 P.M.
60th Anniversary Concert at Park LGK
With 10 multi-platinum albums, 16 Top 30 hits and album sales exceeding 75 million,
Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world. They
are responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Feels Like
The First Time”, “Urgent”, “Head Games”, “Hot Blooded”, “Cold As Ice”, and the
worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is”.
Michael McDonald - Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 P.M.
Michael was a member of The Doobie Brothers from 1976-1982 and recorded hits “Real Love”, “Takin’ It To The Streets”, “Little Darling”, “It Keeps You Runnin’”, and “What A Fool Believes”. After
leaving the Doobies’, McDonald released his first solo album, featuring the hit “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)”. McDonald co-wrote Van Halen’s Top 20 hit “I’ll Wait” and won a Grammy
for “Yah Mo B There”, an R&B duet with James Ingram. “On My Own”, a duet with Patti LaBelle,
reached #1 on the U.S. charts in 1986. He has won 5 Grammy Awards.
Special Thanks to the Supporters of this Free Concert Series:
July 12 & 26 on the Village Green, 901 Wellington
July 4 & 17 at Park LGK, 164 Lions Dr
Fireworks to Follow Independence Day & 60th Anniversary Concerts
GCAMP Targets Youth Interest in Manufacturing
The Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (GCAMP) has a
vibrant new website to better educate youth about exciting careers in advanced
manufacturing!
If you are a high school student or a parent of one, the new GCAMP website
(www.gcamp.org) offers important information about manufacturing, a
significant component of the American economy. Manufacturing supports
about 17.6 million jobs in the U.S. (one in six private sector jobs). The
Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting estimate that there will be a
shortage of 3 million skilled manufacturing workers over the next 10 years.
The website is an excellent tool to assist families in making critical post-secondary
education decisions. GCAMP works with school districts 211 and 214 helping
students to secure engineering and manufacturing internships primarily in the
summer months. Check out the GCAMP website next spring for opportunities. You can also find videos of high school
students after company visits on Manufacturing Day (Oct. 2, 2015). Find out how to get involved at www.gcamp.org!
Curbside Trash Can Size Limit reminder
As a reminder, the rules of the Village curbside waste and recycling program limit the size of trash
cans that can be placed at the curb to 32 gallons. Additionally, the trash cans must have handles and
weigh less than 50 pounds. These limits exist for the safety of the drivers who have to lift the cans and
empty them into the truck. Toters rented from Waste Management are permitted to be larger, because
they are compatible with equipment on the trucks which lifts and empties them.
Prescription Drug Takeback Day - April 30, 10am - 2pm
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 the Elk Grove Village Police Department will be participating in the National Take-Back
initiative. On this date the Police Department will coordinate their efforts with other law enforcement agencies across the
country in an effort to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from homes.
The National Take-Back initiative provides an opportunity to surrender expired, unwanted, or
unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications. Rates of prescription drug
abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high—more Americans currently abuse prescription drugs than
use cocaine, hallucinogens, and heroin combined. Studies show that most abused prescription
drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.
In addition to the annual Take-Back Initiative, prescription drugs can be dropped off throughout the year at the Fire
Administration counter in the lower level of the Village Hall, 901 Wellington Ave., 8:30a.m. - 5p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Holiday Lights Recycling
The Village is accepting unused and non-working Holiday string lights and extension cords as part
of the SWANCC Holiday Lights Recycling Program. SWANCC and participating communities
have partnered with Elgin Recycling Inc. to recycle the lights and cords. Strands are separated
and baled and sent to be chopped or shredded and sold as a commodity to foundries and mills.
Most importantly they are kept out of the landfill.
Residents can drop off their unwanted holiday string lights and extension cords at the Village’s
Community Development counter, located on the first floor of the Elk Grove Village Municipal
Complex, 901 Wellington Ave., Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. now thru March 31, 2016.
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