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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
ELECTED OFFICIALS/
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gopal Lalmalani, M.D. | President
Charlotte K. Pruss | Clerk
Stelios Aktipis | Trustee
Michael Manzo | Trustee Mark Moy, M.D. | Trustee
Gerald Wolin | Trustee Asif Yusuf | Trustee
Elaine Zannis | Trustee
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DEPARTMENTS
Police, Fire, EMS Emergency/911
Butler Government Center General
Information/630.368.5000
Village Clerk/630.368.5052
Village Manager/630.368.5026
Community Development/630.368.5101
Economic Development/630.368.5022
Engineering/630.368.5130
Fire Non-Emergency/630.368.5200
Library/630.368.7700
Police Non-Emergency/630.368.8700
Public Works/630.368.5270
Water Billing/630.368.5090
Sports Core
630.368.6420 - Administration Building
630.368.6440 - Bath & Tennis Club
630.368.6400 - Oak Brook Golf Club
CONNECT WITH THE VILLAGE
Website | www.oak-brook.org
Facebook | “Village of Oak Brook”
Twitter | @OakBrookVillage
Meetings | Regular meetings of the Village Board are held on the second and fourth Tuesday
of the month at 7 p.m.
Broadcasts | Videotaped broadcasts of
Village Board meetings air on Comcast Cable Television, Government Access Channel 6 or 110 (Oak Brook Club),
Mondays at 7 p.m.
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Have comments or suggestions? E-mail Ashley Stambaugh at astambaugh@oak-brook.org.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Friends and fellow residents,
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As we approach the end of a hot summer, I am excited to see
many wonderful things happening in Oak Brook, several of
which merit your attention.
OAK BROOK POLO
Willow Harbor Vineyards and Polo Club has partnered with the Village to hold
polo matches for the 2012 season, starting on August 19 at 1 p.m. at the Oak Brook
Golf Club driving range, which was the location of polo matches when Prince Charles
played in Oak Brook. I would like to thank the Polo Committee members, Bev Taylor,
Harry Peters, Bob Sanford, Cristin Jones, Kathy Maher, Trustees Manzo, Yusuf
and Zannis for all their efforts to bring polo back to our fine community. Ticket
information is available on the Sports Core section (page 10) of this newsletter.
HUB GROUP
On Wednesday, August 1, the Village Board participated in the groundbreaking of
the future site of the Hub Group’s Corporate Headquarters. The 130,000 square foot,
four-story, planned LEED-Gold certified office building will be the first large office
building constructed in Oak Brook since 2000. The Hub Group is expected to bring
500 jobs to their new headquarters in the first year alone.
AD HOC LeGAL COmmittee
I have selected an Ad-Hoc Legal Committee to review, respond, and actively
monitor the Village’s legal bills. Trustee Moy will serve as Chairman of this
Committee, and members will include Trustees Manzo and Yusuf as well as me. The
Village needs to find ways and means of reducing our overall legal bills, as we did
with our prosecution bills. However, make no mistake, the Village will continue to
aggressively fight cases where Oak Brook is in the right.
ReSiDeNtiAL eNHANCemeNt COmmittee
The Village is seeking members for its new Residential Enhancement Committee
that was recently approved by the Village Board. This new ad hoc committee will focus
on drawing younger families to Oak Brook, filling vacant homes, and revitalizing and
enhancing Oak Brook residential properties. The committee will include residents,
real estate brokers, HOA presidents, and school and Park District representatives.
Please fill out an application for appointment online or at Village Hall by Sept. 14.
Finally, in addition to my monthly updates, please consider subscribing to ‘Notify
Me’ on the Village website. You may also wish to follow the Village on Facebook and
Twitter to stay informed. Please know that the Village Trustees, our staff, and I are
available to you at all times. Feel free to email, call, or meet any one of us. Kindly
share your thoughts and ideas with us; let us know how we are doing, and what we
need to be working on. There is always room for us to improve, and I pledge that we
will do our best to make things happen!
Kind Regards,
Gopal G. Lalmalani, M.D.
Village President
LOCATION:
Oak Brook Park District
1450 Forest Gate Road
MUSIC:
Chef Dan and the Appetizers
Saturday, 3 - 5 p.m.
TOURNAMENTS:
Adult Futbol Tournament
Saturday & Sunday
Hittin’ For the House Classic
Softball Tournament
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES:
Face painting, pumpkin walk,
balloon animals, crafts, pony
rides, moon jump, & Fire
Dept. activities
Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m.
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
Sweet Baby Ray’s
Two Brothers Brewery
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 22
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Labor Day Half-marathon
monday, September 3
7 a.m.
RACE:
The half-marathon starts on
Kensington Road west of
Jorie Boulevard, and finishes
in Oak Brook’s Central Park.
REGISTRATION*:
Registration until 9/1: $65
Race day registration: $70
*Limited to 2,000 registrants.
PARKING:
Parking is available at the Ace
Hardware corporate parking
lot and at The Crossings
Center office complex
parking lot, directly north of
the starting line.
FOR MORE INFO:
To learn more about the race
and the spectator areas, visit
www.oakbrookhalfmarathon.com.
LOCATION:
Oak Brook Heritage Center
1112 Oak Brook Road
COMMEMORATION:
The Oak Brook Historical
Society will host an
observance ceremony, and
honor Village employees
and residents who have and
currently serve our country.
PARKING:
Parking is available at the
Village of Oak Brook lot.
FOR MORE INFO:
Contact the Oak Brook
Historical Society at (630)
325-1314, or visit
www.oakbrookhistory.com.
Veterans Day Commemoration
monday, November 12
1 p.m.
Upcoming Elections
LOCATION:
Oak Brook Public Library
600 Oak Brook Road
CEREMONY:
The Oak Brook Police
and Fire Departments
will conduct a memorial
ceremony in honor of our
fellow Americans killed on
9/11. The OBPD Honor
Guard will be on hand, as
well as an OBFD bag piper
and a bell ceremony.
FOR MORE INFO:
As more details unfold,
information will be posted
on the Village website. You
may also contact the OBFD
at (630) 368-5203.
9/11 Remembrance
tuesday, September 11
11 a.m.
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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
ELECTED OFFICIALS/
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gopal Lalmalani, M.D. | President
Charlotte K. Pruss | Clerk
Stelios Aktipis | Trustee
Michael Manzo | Trustee Mark Moy, M.D. | Trustee
Gerald Wolin | Trustee Asif Yusuf | Trustee
Elaine Zannis | Trustee
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DEPARTMENTS
Police, Fire, EMS Emergency/911
Butler Government Center General
Information/630.368.5000
Village Clerk/630.368.5052
Village Manager/630.368.5026
Community Development/630.368.5101
Economic Development/630.368.5022
Engineering/630.368.5130
Fire Non-Emergency/630.368.5200
Library/630.368.7700
Police Non-Emergency/630.368.8700
Public Works/630.368.5270
Water Billing/630.368.5090
Sports Core
630.368.6420 - Administration Building
630.368.6440 - Bath & Tennis Club
630.368.6400 - Oak Brook Golf Club
CONNECT WITH THE VILLAGE
Website | www.oak-brook.org
Facebook | “Village of Oak Brook”
Twitter | @OakBrookVillage
Meetings | Regular meetings of the Village Board are held on the second and fourth Tuesday
of the month at 7 p.m.
Broadcasts | Videotaped broadcasts of
Village Board meetings air on Comcast Cable Television, Government Access Channel 6 or 110 (Oak Brook Club),
Mondays at 7 p.m.
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Have comments or suggestions? E-mail Ashley Stambaugh at astambaugh@oak-brook.org.
Community Calendar
There will be a General Election on November 6, 2012,
including the President of the United States. If you
have recently moved, be sure to Register to Vote. Voter
registration occurs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday at the Butler Government Center.
The last day to register to vote is October 9 for the
November 6 election. There will be a two-week grace period
to register, but during that time the only location where
you will be able to register is at the DuPage County Election
Office. Contact DuPage County Election Office at (630) 407-
5600 for their hours of operation and location.
Early Voting will begin October 22 and end November
3. Early Voting sites and information will be posted on the
Village of Oak Brook website www.oak-brook.org as soon as
that information is available.
Please remember to check the Village website (located
under the “Government” tab, then “Village Clerk’s Office,”
and “Elections”) for polling places prior to Election Day to
confirm your voting location. Or, go to the DuPage County
Election Commission website at www.dupageelections.com
(located under the “Voter Status Lookup” tab on the right
hand side) to look up your voting location.
FALL ACtiVitieS
ADMINISTRATION
The Administration, Finance,
Engineering, and Community
Development departments will
now have the same customer
service hours. Starting Sept. 4,
the departments will be open
from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Recently, the Village Board reviewed a draft of
a strategic plan for 2012-15. The draft plan and
goals are on the Village website in the “Manager’s
Office” section. A strategic plan is important for
any organization. It has several advantages:
- The plan will let residents, businesses and
employees know Board priorities for the
next several years.
- It is a tool to hold staff accountable.
- Gives staff clear guidance on community
priorities and budget priorities.
- It changes an organization’s culture from
reacting to crisis of day to begin acting on long
term issues.
The development of the plan started more than
a year ago when the Village sought input from
residents and businesses through surveys. We have
already begun to address some of the priorities
of the resident survey, including: enhancing code
enforcement, upgrading the Sports Core, bringing
back polo, increasing transparency, and creating a
residential enhancement committee.
The draft goals encompass six main areas: (1)
promoting economic development; (2) operating
a fiscally conservative, low-tax operation; (3)
enhancing transportation access and facilities; (4)
continuing to promote and upgrade Oak Brook’s
stellar image; (5) maintaining and enhancing
Village services to residents; and (6) improving
employee productivity and morale. Within each
goal are a number of objectives and a total of
55 strategies. Each strategy is measurable and
assigned to a specific employee and/or committee
to ensure it is being accomplished. The Village
Board is in the process of prioritizing each
strategy. Final approval of the plan is scheduled for
September. The plan is a fluid document and will
be updated each July by the Board at the beginning
of the annual budget process. An update on the
status of the goals, objectives and strategies will be
published each year in the Village newsletter.
One of the objectives of
the strategic plan is to create
an Village-wide marketing/
communication plan. One of
the strategies of this plan is
to increase use of the website,
social media and the Village’s
communication systems
in order to provide more
information to residents.
In the last several months,
we have made improvements
to the website to increase
transparency, including:
An ‘Open Government’
section, which provides
important public documents
Online Board agenda packets
More ‘Notify Me’ options
Additional names in the
online staff directory
the Village of Oak Brook regulates
solicitation within our community.
there are two types of solicitors
that may go “door to door” for
solicitations: commercial and non-
commercial. Commercial solicitors
must have a permit issued by the
Village. Non-commercial solicitors
must register with the Village.
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From the
Manager’s
Desk
DAViD NiemeYeR
WHAT’S NEW
NEW HOURS WEBSITE TRANSPARENCY
EXPERIENCE OAK BROOK
As part of the Greater Oak
Brook Chamber of Commerce’s
Experience Oak Brook
promotion, each Oak Brook
household may obtain a $25
fine dining gift card. Simply
visit www.experienceoakbrook.
com/free_gift_card, provide
your contact information, and
your gift card will be mailed to
you. The gift card is redeemable
through October 30, 2012.
Door to Door Solicitation
ComEd
FINANCE
the Village offers residents free
“No Solicitors or Peddlers”
decals for your door or window.
Additional decals are available at
the Village Clerk’s office at Village
Hall. if you believe any of these
requirements are being violated,
please call the Police Department
non-emergency number at
(630) 368-8700. However, if you
feel threatened in any way, call
9-1-1 immediately. For more
information, call (630) 368-5050.
Both commercial and non-
commercial solicitors are required to:
Wear the Village-issued solicitation
badge conspicuously on the outside
of an outer garment.
Honor “No Soliciting” signs displayed
on any premises.
Leave the premises when requested
to do so.
indicate the purpose of the visit and
not misrepresent that the purpose is
other than to solicit.
Commercial solicitation hours are oak-brook.org 5
From the
Director’s
Desk
SHARON DANGLeS
Starting July 31, the Village of Oak Brook has
a new lock-box account to automate payment
processing for water billing customers. As a
result, customers with online bill pay will need
to update their information with their banks.
The new remittance address for all water bills
is: Village of Oak Brook, 26018 Network Place,
Chicago, IL 60673-1260. Bills can still be paid in
person at Village Hall.
State law requires the Village to prepare a
complete set of audited financial statements
following the close of each fiscal year in the form
of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR). The CAFR is presented in three main
sections. The introductory section includes a
financial overview and an organization chart.
The financial section includes the Village
auditor’s report, management’s discussion and
analysis, audited basic financial statements and
notes thereto, and the underlying combining
and individual fund financial statements and
supporting schedules. The statistical section sets
forth selected unaudited economic, financial
trend and demographic information for the
Village on a multi-year basis.
For the past 34 years, the Village has
received recognition for its CAFR in the form
of a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting from the Government
Finance Officers Association. The 2011 CAFR
is located on the Village website in the Finance
section. Contact the Finance Department at
(630) 368-5000 if you have any questions
regarding this document management plan.
In these difficult financial times,
management is pleased that we have been able
to end the 2011 fiscal year with an addition
to fund balance. The Village’s General Fund
revenues exceeded expenditures by $2.3 million.
By the end of June 2012, the total cash reserves
reached approximately $11 million.
WEBSITE TRANSPARENCY
BUILDING the BUDGET
Budgeting is an essential tool for managing the Village’s
revenues and expenditures. The Village of Oak Brook’s process
is underway for developing its budget for the next fiscal year,
which begins January 1.
A draft strategic plan was presented to the Board in late July.
The 2013 budget process begins with the department
directors submitting their funding requests to the Village
Manager and Finance Director by mid-September.
The Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager and Finance
Director consider funding requests as a starting point to
develop a draft budget. In September, there will be numerous
meetings with key staff to discuss and evaluate funding
requests. Adjustments are made as deemed appropriate and
reports are prepared in October. Copies of the finalized draft
budget will be posted online and available for viewing at the
Village Hall and Library in late October.
The Village Board will hold budget workshop meetings in
November to discuss the 2013 draft budget. Residents are
invited to attend these meetings.
Before the December 11 regularly scheduled Village Board
meeting, a public hearing will take place regarding the 2013
Budget. Residents may participate in the public hearing.
Given the outcome of the public hearing, the adoption of the
final budget may occur during the same Board meeting.
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More information regarding the exact dates of
the budget timeline will be posted in the Finance
Department section of the Village website.
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Door to Door Solicitation
Walking to school
Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available. When on a street with no
sidewalk, walk facing the traffic.
Before crossing the street, stop and look for oncoming vehicles.
Never dart out in front of a parked car.
Practice walking to school with your child.
Riding a bicycle to school
Make sure your child always wears his or her helmet.
Teach your children the rules of the road for riding their bicycles.
Ride on the right side of the road and in a single file.
Come to a complete stop before crossing the street.
Riding the bus to school
Go to the bus stop with your child to teach them the proper way to
get on and off the bus.
Make sure your children stand six feet away from the curb.
If you and your child need to cross the street in front of the bus, walk
on the side of the road until you are 10 feet ahead of the bus. You
always should be able to see the bus driver, and the bus driver always
should be able to see you.
POLICE DEPT.
From the
Chief’s
Desk
JAmeS KRUGeR
The Oak Brook Police Department has
had a very busy summer preparing for
and enacting many positive changes. Our
emergency telecommunications services
transition to DU-COMM occurred July 9
with no major difficulties or interruptions in
service. That same day, our Records Division
added customer service hours of 5 p.m. to
11 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on
weekends to serve you better. Staff is busy
preparing for our Citizen Police Academy
scheduled to begin September 5 at 7 p.m. We
encourage residents and those that work in
Oak Brook to consider attending. Our officers
are eager to speak about their profession and
share their experiences with you.
This month also signals the end of
summer for many of our school-aged children.
Soon we will see an increase in pedestrian and
vehicular traffic along our school routes and
especially around Brook Forest and Butler
Junior High Schools. Please exercise due care
as you drive near these areas and remember
that it is against Illinois State law to talk on
a cell phone in a school zone. Parents, please
remind your young children how to cross
the street safely and practice with them.
The National Safety Council has a myriad of
information available on school safety at
www.nsc.org/safety_home/SafetyObservances/
Pages/BackToSchoolSafety.aspx.
Should you or a neighborhood
organization have the need for one of our staff
members to present a topic of interest at a
meeting, please let us know. The Oak Brook
Police Department offers many different items
of interest that affect us all, such as identity
theft and Internet safety. Call us at (630) 368-
8700 and ask to speak with a Support Services
Officer. Have a wonderful and safe fall season.
Back-to-School Safety Checklist
Source: National Safety Council
Transportation
THE DETAILS
When?
Starts Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.
How Long?
2 hours/week for 9 weeks
How Much?
It’s absolutely free!
Who Can Apply?
Residents and anyone
working in Oak Brook
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The Oak Brook Police Department is pleased to
bring the Citizen Police Academy (CPA) back
to the community. As a community-oriented
policing initiative, CPA participants gain a working
knowledge of practices, policies, and procedures
of the Police Department. CPA is a nine-week
program, which consists of two-hour segments
each week of “academy” training. Participants will
learn about available community programs, Illinois
Vehicle Code, Criminal Law and Statutes, evidence
Citizen Police Academy
Apply Now!
collection, SWAT and mutual aid, traffic stops, defensive tactics, and safe
firearm handling. All graduates also have an opportunity to join the Oak
Brook Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association. Participation is free
and open to all residents and anyone who works in Oak Brook. For more
information, contact Officers Erica Huff or George Peterson at (630) 368-
8734 and (630) 368-8732, or apply online under the “Support Services”
division section of the website before Sept. 3.
From the
Chief’s
Desk
tOm mCeLLiN
FIRE DEPT.
Safety Checklist
The transition to DU-COMM went
smoothly. This transition has increased
our use of Computer Automated Dispatching
(CAD), which allows for timely, fluent
dispatching of emergency units. As a result,
the automatic aid that we receive and
we provide to other towns has increased
dramatically. There are now auto-aid
agreements with Downers Grove, Elmhurst,
Hillside, Hinsdale, Lombard, Oakbrook
Terrace, Villa Park, Westchester, Westmont
and York Center fire departments. For
instance, Elmhurst FD will respond
immediately for fire calls to the Northeast
residential districts of Oak Brook. Downers
Grove will respond with Oak Brook for
cardiac and respiratory EMS calls to
Southwest districts. Oak Brook will respond
to assist York Center with EMS calls at
Butterfield Country Club. The definitive goal
is to provide the quickest and most ample
emergency response to those in need.
The Village took delivery of a new
ambulance on August 6, which came in on
time and within budget. It will go in service
later this month after stocking and marking
the vehicle. This replaces an ambulance that
is over 15 years old. Historically, our goal has
been to retain our ambulances for 12 years -
eight years as front-line and four years as
reserve. Adhering to a vehicle replacement
schedule for front-line emergency vehicles
is the most cost efficient policy in regards to
fleet maintenance. An aging fleet increases
maintenance cost exponentially due to
frequency, longer repair times and difficult
parts procurement. Of course, the greatest
benefit is providing our residents an urgent
response in a safe, dependable, efficient,
emergency vehicle with modern technology
and equipment.
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Look out for yourself. See an eye specialist once a year. Use night lights to
light the path between your hallway and the bedroom.
Tread carefully. Stairways should be well lit from both top and bottom.
Slippery When Wet. Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and the shower.
Take Your Time. Being rushed or distracted increase your chance of falling.
Clear The Way. Keep stairs and walkways, indoors and out, free of clutter
and other obstacles.
Throw Rugs Can Throw You. Use only rugs with rubber - no skid backing.
Plug It In Right. Make sure your plugs fit your outlets. Never remove the
ground pin (the third prong) to make three-prong plug fit a two-conductor
outlet; this could lead to an electrical shock. Never force a plug into an outlet
if it doesn’t fit. Plugs should fit securely into outlets. Avoid overloading
outlets with too many appliances.
Never park your car or truck over a pile of leaves. The heat from the
vehicle's catalytic converter or exhaust system can ignite the leaves below.
The resulting fire could destroy your vehicle.
House Check-Ups. Check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to
make sure they work, and change the batteries. Have heating appliances
serviced and chimney flues examined for defects.
Fireplace Care. Fireplaces should be equipped with an appropriate screen or
glass enclosure to prevent sparks from flying out. Use only seasoned woods,
and avoid soft woods like Pine, etc.Never use a flammable liquid to start a
fireplace. Never overload the hearth with wood or artificial logs, the resulting
fire may be too large for the unit. Put all ashes outdoors and away from the
house in a metal container. Have a useable fire extinguisher available.
ARe you ReADY FOR emeRGeNCieS?
Smart911 is a software that allows
citizens the ability to enter information
about themselves that they would
want available to 9-1-1 dispatchers.
Smart911 delivers this information
automatically with any 9-1-1 call
placed within DuPage County. Your
information will display on the
dispatcher’s work station and is made
available to police, fire and EMS in
the field, helping them respond more
quickly and effectively.
SmARt911 FeAtUReS
With Smart911, dispatchers can tell
firefighters in route exactly what to
expect – where the gas shut off valve
in your house is & where the exits are.
You can securely share all the
information about the medications
your family members take so
that paramedics are aware of any
complications and don’t have to
question an injured or delirious victim.
In a house fire, it’s important
that pets don’t get left behind either.
You can add all your family pets to
your profile to make sure that first
responders rescue them, as well.
Visit smart911.com to create your
free and secure safety profile today!
Smart911
Prevention Reminders
PUBLIC WORKS
From the
Director’s
Desk
miCHAeL HULLiHAN
Many residents have commented on the
unkempt appearance of the medians
on 22nd Street west of Illinois Route 83,
which is owned and maintained by the Illinois
Department of Transportation (IDOT). As part
of IDOT’s 22nd Street Improvement Project
(Route 83-Butterfield Road) restoration of
the medians was performed. The contractor,
Martam Construction, installed a landscaping
fabric blanket impregnated with grass seed.
The seed failed to germinate and drought
tolerant weeds sprouted. The Village has
treated the weeds with a herbicide and will
remove dried weeds after the herbicide has
been fully absorbed. The Village will work
with IDOT’s resident engineer and Martam
Construction to ensure that the replanting
(required warrantee work) is accomplished.
In late August, ComEd will begin forestry
activities along its high voltage power line
rights of way. These high voltage lines can
be identified by their white steel monopole
support structures and run generally parallel
to I-88. Trees which are within 20 feet of
the transmission lines and which have the
potential to reach a height of 20 feet at
maturity will be removed. Contact project
manager, Myron McCullough, at (847) 816-
5361 for inquiries.
The construction season is drawing to a
close with the completion of several capital
improvement projects. The streets in Saddle
Brook were successfully reconstructed. The
improved design should remedy the recurring
problem of ruts forming across the road
surface. Similarly, the completion of the water
main replacement project in York Woods
should resolve the frequency of main breaks in
this area. Both Engineering and Public Works
Departments thank you for your patience
during these projects.
Fall is approaching and with it the laborious
task of raking fallen leaves. We recommend that
you mulch your leaves and return this very
beneficial material back to your lawn and landscape.
Leaves may be raked to the street pavement edge
where they will be collected four times by the Village per the
schedule below. In order to have an efficient and effective program, your
cooperation is needed in adhering to the following procedures:
DO NOT bag your leaves if you want the Village to pick them up.
The equipment we use can only pick up piles of loose leaves.
Rake ONLY LEAVES into a pile. NO shrub clippings, sticks, or
other debris are permitted; these materials will clog our equipment.
DO NOT pile leaves on the street pavement. Leaves are to be
placed behind the curb or edge of pavement.
Please place the leaves a day or two prior to the dates listed below.
Any leaves placed afterwards will not be collected until the next
date. Later pickups are subject to weather conditions.
A map depicting pickup areas is available on the Village website. Inquiries
may be directed to the Public Works Department at (630) 368-5270.
Zone
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
ZONE 6
Subdivisions
Steeplechase
Yorkshire Woods
Forest Glen
Woodside Estates
York Woods
Merry Lane
Timber Trails
South of 31st St.
and East of Rte. 83;
including Coolidge,
Grant and Lincoln
Briarwood Lakes
Brook Forest
Trinity Lakes
Avenue Loire
Ginger Creek
Heritage Oaks
Saddle Brook
White Oak Lane
Pickup Dates
October 15, 23
Nov. 7, Dec. 3
October 16, 24
November 8
December 4
October 17, 26
Nov. 13, Dec. 6
October 18, 30
November 13
December 6
October 19
November 1, 21
December 12
October 22
November 5, 28
December 14
AUTUMN LEAF PICKUP
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
From the
Director’s
Desk
ROBeRt KALLieN
Development Update
NEW COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Hyatt Lodge
Construction is nearing completion on a $5.5 million hotel renovation.
Bloomingdale’s Home Store
Oakbrook Center has received the required interior demolition permits for
the former Bloomingdale’s space in preparation for redevelopment.
macy’s
Permits have been issued for remodeling of this Oakbrook Center anchor
store. The value of this work is $1.67 million.
Oakbrook Center
Work is underway on the second phase of the Center’s interior renovation
and maintenance project. The value of this work is in excess of $6 million and
will be completed over the next two years.
Additionally, several stores are new or expanding at the Center. Chico’s is
undergoing a $300,000 renovation project. Soma is new to the Center and
the value of their tenant work is $275,000. Lucky Brand Jeans is undergoing a
$200,000 renovation project.
Pinstripes
Work is well on its way for the 34,000 sq. ft. bowling, bocce and bistro at
Oakbrook Center. Construction should be complete by mid-September.
Drake Hotel
IBLP (Institute of Basic Life Principles) continues the process of repairing
the existing facility.
Renaissance Hotel
Plans are being finalized for the potential redevelopment of this facility.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Chicago - Oak Brook
Oak Brook Ballroom and the Spring Room renovations wrap up this month.
Oak Brook Promenade Two new restaurants; Freshii and Blueberry Hill should be open for business
in the coming months.
As one drives through Oak Brook,
signs of new development can be seen
everywhere. From the new construction
of the Hub Group corporate headquarters
and the Pinstripes entertainment venue,
to the more than 50 renovations and/or
expansions at Oakbrook Center, commercial
growth is evident in Oak Brook. Just as
important, residential development is here,
as nearly a dozen new single-family homes
are now in various stages of construction.
The numbers are saying it, too. From a
statistical perspective, development activity
in the first six months of 2012 is well ahead
of 2011 numbers. As of July 2012, the total
number of building permits issued is up
9 percent; the value of new construction
is up over 32 percent; and total permit
fees collected is up 19 percent. And with
many more projects in the pipeline, staff
anticipates Oak Brook having one of its
busiest construction years in recent history.
Left: President Lalmalani speaks at the ceremony.
Above: President Lalmalani, Board members, Village staff, and
Hub Group officials pose during Groundbreaking.
Hub Group Groundbreaking
Snapshots from the
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SPORTS CORE
From the
Director’s
Desk
tReY VANDYKe
for a memorable Taste of Oak Brook!
Thanks to great food, fantastic music,
and everyone withstanding a bit of heat, Oak Brook
had another successful Taste!
As always, the Village thanks our major
sponsor, McDonald’s, who provided free
samples of their World Famous French
Fries. Special thanks to this year's premier
sponsors: Fifth Third Bank, Holland & Knight,
Hub Group, Paramedic Services of Illinois,
Private Bank, Republic Services, and
VISOgraphics. We sincerely appreciate the
support of our many generous sponsors.
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The 2012 polo season has finally arrived! This year, there
will be four polo matches, with the inaugural match on
August 19 at 1 p.m. at the Oak Brook Polo Grounds on
the Oak Brook Golf Club driving range. The inaugural
match on August 19, known as the Charity Polo
Match, will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the CURE®
Chicagoland Area. The remaining matches will take place
on August 26, Sept. 2, and Sept. 9 - capping off with an
appearance by Oak Brook’s iconic Butler family. Each of
the matches will start at 1 p.m. on the Polo Grounds.
Oak Brook residents may purchase general admission
tickets in advance for a special reduced rate of $15,
which includes a free wine tasting ticket (valued at $10)
for sampling a variety of red and white wines produced
by Willow Harbor Vineyards and Dewey Cannon Winery
& Brewery. Non-residents tickets are $25 and tickets
purchased the day of the event are $30 (although
with proper ID Oak Brook residents may purchase an
admissions-only ticket for $15).
General admission tickets may be purchased in
advance at Village Hall, the Oak Brook Public Library or
Oak Brook Golf Clubhouse, by phone at (800) 373-1660,
or online at www.oakbrookpoloclub.com. VIP tickets,
group tickets, and multiple date tickets are available
only by phone or online. Tickets purchased by phone will
be available for pickup at “Will Call” the day of the event
and online ticket sales stop five days before each match.
Additional details about parking, tickets, and polo news
can be found on the Oak Brook Polo Club website.
POLO DATES
For those of you who love hot weather, I
hope you enjoyed yourself this summer.
I am happy to report that all of our sports
venues have remained active during this
record-setting heat. The pool especially
has been very active. Congratulations to
Head Coach Cindy Jones and our Barracuda
Swim Team with an impressive 4th Place
finish in our conference meet on July 21.
Additionally, we owe a debt of gratitude
to Lisa Griffith, Anne Huber, and all our
parent volunteers. Without their efforts,
we wouldn’t have a swim team. Thank you!
Local golfers hit the links at our Oak
Brook Golf Club on July 28 and 29 to
determine our club champion. Defending
champion Jaime Blyth of Hinsdale repeated
his performance with a winning score of
145 (74-71). The remaining winners are
Senior Champion - Mark Thorne (153),
Super Senior – David Lee (154), Senior Net
– Ray Manz (144), A Flight – Dan Vincenti
(164), B Flight – Bill Schwarzkopf (166),
and C Flight – Dr. Darrell Wehrend (189).
Congratulations to the winners and thank
you for everyone who participated. Please
note that the women’s championship is
scheduled for Wednesday, September 19.
In the coming weeks some of you
may be randomly selected to receive a
survey regarding Sports Core operations,
programs, and facilities. This survey
will help the citizen long range
planning group with its work this fall.
Your input is critical in this planning
process. Thank you in advance for taking
the time necessary to complete the survey.
As always we encourage you to use our
beautiful facilities for your next special
event. Please contact Tammy Perri at (630)
368-6442 for availability and rates.
THANKS
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LIBRARY
The Library has moved one of the book
drops to the newly constructed island
near the south entrance of the parking
lot. This additional location will provide
greater ease when returning materials.
If all goes well, two new book drops will
be installed there in the future, so let us
know what you think of the new location!
Oak Brook Public Library will be
hosting a community electronics recycling
event on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Library is working
with CRS Company, an electronics recycler
that holds the DuPage County contract.
There is no cost to either the customer or
the Library for this service. The types of
items that will be accepted include:
Office Equipment: Scanners /Fax Machines,
Printers, Toner/Ink Cartridges, Copy Machines,
Desktop Fax Machines
Electronic Equipment: Televisions (CRTs and
Flat Screen), Stereos, Radios, Gaming Consoles,
VCRs, Tape Players, CD Players
Computers: Desktop, Laptop, Mainframes,
Servers
Computer Monitors: CRTs, Flat Panel
Computer Accessories: Keyboards/Mice,
Terminals, Network Hubs, Peripherals, Power &
Network Cables, Modems, Hard Drives, CD-
Roms, UPS, Docking Stations
Small Household Appliances: Irons, Toasters,
Microwaves
Cell Phones
The west side of the parking lot is the
designated drop-off point. CRS will have
staff members and volunteers on hand
to help unload items from vehicles. This
event is a great way for our residents to
properly recycle unwanted items.
fallPROGRAMS From the
Director’s
Desk
SUe mADORiN
Series of Programs on Medical Emergencies
Trustee and Liaison to the library, Dr. Mark Moy will speak
about caring for wounds like lacerations and scrapes. The series
will continue in November with a discussion about the risk of
radiation from CT scans.
Roots of Americana: Vintage Folk, Classic Country
Steve Justman takes you on a journey of some of the most
influential and well-loved American folk, country, and popular
songs with this entertaining and informative musical program.
Chair Yoga Class
Exercise, stretch and relax. Join Personal Trainer and Yoga
Instructor Sandy Auriemma for a 45-minute class on chair
yoga. Learn how to do basic stretches from the comfort and
convenience of your own home!
for a memorable Taste of Oak Brook!
Recession or Depression: Where Are We Now?
Are we in an economic recession or depression? How does
National Bureau of Economic Research calculate this? Bill Gramas
will walk us through the technical details and give his economic
and finance thought and opinion of the state of the US economy.
Paranormal 102
Join us as we welcome back TnT Paranormal Investigators as they
discuss methods to finds answer and investigate evidence of
cases of paranormal or unexplainable activity.
The Best is Yet to Come: Songs from Musicals
Classically trained vocalist Robbie Malkowski and premier jazz
pianist Dave Turner present a musical program featuring songs
from the King and I, My Fair Lady, and Fiddler on the Roof.
Music of the Civil War: Hammered Dulcimer
Phil Passen performs many songs that we are familiar with today,
such as When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Home, Sweet
Home, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Tramp, Tramp, Trap, the
Boys Are Marching.
The Ghosts of Route 66
Dave Clark explores both the ghost stories and the ghost towns
along the country’s most famous highway.
William Ryan: Classical Guitarist
William Ryan is an experienced and versatile guitarist in both
classical and popular music and has performed throughout the
United States and in the Dominican Republic.
THANKS
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