2019 SummerO BAK ROOKnewsQuarterly Newsletter I Volume 89 - Summer 2019
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OAK BROOK news
3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Message from Dr. Gopal Lalmalani
4 FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK
Message from Rick Ginex
5 POLICE
In The News
6 FIRE
Safety Information
7 PUBLIC WORKS
Department News
8 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Economic Development Update
9 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
9 SPORTS CORE = GOLF
10 -11 LIBRARY
Summer Calendar
12 TASTE OF OAK BROOK
13 FINANCE
Annual Financial Audit
14-15 BATH & TENNIS CLUB
INSIDE THIS NEWSLETTER
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
ELECTED OFFICIALS/BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President • Gopal Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A | Clerk • Charlotte K. Pruss
Trustee • John Baar | Trustee • Philip Cuevas | Trustee • Michael Manzo
Trustee • Moin Saiyed | Trustee • Edward Tiesenga | Trustee • Asif Yusuf
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
DEPARTMENTS
Police, Fire, EMS Emergency: 9-1-1
Butler Government Center General Information: (630) 368-5000
Village President: (630) 368-5012
Village Clerk: (630) 368-5052
Village Manager: (630) 368-5026
Development Services: (630) 368-5101
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 Administration (630) 368-6400
Bath & Tennis (630) 368-6400
Oak Brook Golf Club (630) 368-6400
CONNECT WITH THE VILLAGE
Website | www.oak-brook.org • Facebook | “Village of Oak Brook”
Twitter | @OakBrookVillage
Regular meetings of the Village Board are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the
month at 7pm, except no fourth Tuesday meetings in the months of June, August and
December.
Live streaming of Village Board meetings now available. Videotaped broadcasts of Village
Board meetings air on Comcast Cable Television, Government Access Channel 6 or 110
Mondays at 7pm and online at www.youtube.com/oakbrooktv
Questions or comments? Contact us.
Editor: Donna Bettin • dbettin@oak-brook.org
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Village President
(630) 368-5012
glalmalani@oak-brook.org
Gopal G. Lalmalani, M.D., M.B.A.
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
Summer is finally here and I hope this newsletter finds you in
good spirits, spending more time outdoors and enjoying the
beauty of the season.
First and foremost, I want to congratulate our re-elected
Village Officials: Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss, Trustee Manzo,
Trustee Tiesenga and Trustee Yusuf. I also want to thank
our residents for putting their trust in me for another four-
year term. The inauguration event was held at our Bath and
Tennis Club with over 100 residents in attendance. Reverend
Dr. Daniel Meyer from Christ Church of Oak Brook delivered
the Invocation and Judge Ann Jorgensen delivered the Oaths
of Office to all elected officials.
The Village Board approved
the Hines Development
this past May. This mixed-
use redevelopment project
will consist of retail, several
restaurants, multi-family
residential, new office buildings
and a hotel on the former
McDonald’s Plaza property. The multi-family components
of the redevelopment proposal include a 17-story, 250-unit
rental apartment building and two, 14-story residential
condominium buildings with up to 104 for-sale units. The
three multi-family buildings will provide off-street parking
in parking decks within each of the buildings. We are very
excited to have this new development move forward.
Also, plans are underway for the Annual Taste of Oak
Brook and spectacular Fireworks display to be held on
Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Due to the sponsorship absence
of the McDonald’s Corporation, this year is a good time to
make some major adjustments to the Taste. Changes to the
event this year includes the increase of the parking fee to
$20 per vehicle and prohibiting attendees from bringing in
their own alcohol. Beer, Wine and Sangria will be sold at the
event. We have also eliminated the bands and will be solely
utilizing a DJ for the event. We will continue to have activities
for children, and our fabulous Oak Brook (and Oak Brook
area) restaurants showcasing some of their finest fares. The
evening will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display
as we celebrate our nation’s holiday.
Last summer, the polo program grew in popularity and this
summer promises to bring more polo enthusiasts out to enjoy
the 2019 Oak Brook Polo season. Pineoak Partners are doing
a great job of providing this spectacular sporting event and
keeping with Oak Brook’s rich history of competitive Polo.
For 2019, the following Saturday and Sunday dates have
been set for Oak Brook Polo: June 9th and 23rd, July 14th
and 28th, August 4th and 18th and September 8th, 15th and
22nd. Additional ticket and event information can be found
by visiting www.oakbrookpoloclub.com.
As always, the Trustees, the staff, and I are available to you at
all times. Feel free to call, email or meet any of us if you have
any thoughts and concerns. We are here to serve you.
Kind regards,
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From the Manager’s Desk
BY RICCARDO F. GINEX
Riccardo F. Ginex
Village Manager
(630) 368-5026
villagemanager@oak-brook.org
Dear friends and residents;
Summer has finally arrived after a very cool, rainy Spring.
Our pools are filled and the Park District began their second
year of management for our swim operations at our Bath
and Tennis Club. We look forward to another great season.
Our opening day for the pool was on Saturday, May 25th.
Over the last year, we made significant upgrades to our
pool area and the Bath and Tennis building itself. At
the pool, we have installed a new patio and a new ADA
accessible walkway. In the Bath and Tennis Club, we
have upgraded the flooring throughout the building,
renovated both bars, painted all the walls, installed new
drainage and landscaping and installed a new permeable
brick paver circular driveway at the entrance.
I want to thank Doug Patchin our Public Works Director, his
Public Works staff, Christopher Burke our Village Engineer,
and Martam Construction for all the great work.
Additionally, we finally finished the renovations to the
Golf Course Pro Shop and Patio. The upgrades have made
the location a wonderful place to enjoy a meal outside
and take in the wonderful summer weather.
I want to thank Sean Creed our Golf Course Superintendent,
Jeff Kawucha our Golf Pro, William’s Architect’s, Orbis
Construction, and Nuvision.
Finally, Donna Bettin, my Executive Assistant retired on
May 31st after 14 years with the Village. Donna has been
an incredible asset to the organization, the Village Board
and myself. Her interactions with our residents and the
business community greatly assisted our partnership.
I wish her well. Replacing Donna in the position will be
Connie Reid. Several of our residents will probably be
familiar with Connie as she has been with the Village for the
past fifteen years. Connie has extensive work experience in
several areas of the Village which include the Sports Core,
Finance, Public Works and Administration. She possesses a
very strong work ethic and superior customer service skills
which are a direct asset to the entire Village. I know she is
excited to begin her new role and I am excited to have her
as my Executive Assistant.
I hope everyone has an enjoyable summer.
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Police
BY JAMES KRUGER
News
As you may have heard, the Illinois Law Enforcement
community is attempting to educate the public on our
concerns over the Governor’s bill to legalize recreational
cannabis. Some of you may be just as concerned, and
then some may believe, what’s the big deal? The Chicago
law makers that have proposed it like to equate cannabis
to alcohol and prohibition. They believe that regulating
the use by consenting adults is no big deal, and the State
can make some money off of an activity, that they believe,
is going on anyway. They also think by doing this will
make cannabis somehow safer, and also allow local law
enforcement to focus on more important crimes. Well, I
would like to explain what we have learned speaking to
our law enforcement colleagues in Colorado, California and
Washington State.
1. This bill contains known and documented public safety
risks. It does nothing to alleviate our belief that there will
be more traffic fatalities and significantly more incidents
leading emergency room visits.
2. The bill sponsors ignored most of the major objections
we raised to them and to the Governor’s Office in the
past twelve to eighteen months.
3. The bill contains many loopholes that will allow
recreational marijuana to go largely unregulated.
4. Enforcement will prove to be difficult and next to
impossible in some cases.
a. There is still no reliable device available now that
would allow officers to test whether drivers are
impaired by marijuana. Increased scientific research is
needed to develop objective marijuana impairment
standards for automobile operation, workplace
safety, and medical effectiveness. But we cannot do
that now.
b. “Home grows” are allowed for up to five flowering
plants in the bill.
i. To allow home grows in a legalized setting would
eliminate many opportunities for regulating
marijuana. The penalties for home grows appear
to be very minor civil citations from $100 to $200,
even for major offenders of the five-plant limit.
ii. Allowing home grows would allow the cartels
to set up shop as they have done in Colorado,
California and Washington, and bring with them
the corresponding crime.
iii. The bill allows for growing in outbuildings and
sheds that will look like greenhouses.
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c. There is no way to monitor, like we do for prescriptions,
if someone goes from one dispensary and purchases
30 grams and then proceeds to another dispensary.
d. We encouraged the regulatory framework already
in place for medical marijuana to be utilized for
any licensing, keeping tight controls over growth,
distribution, and sales. The rules for recreational
marijuana are, by contrast, wide open.
5. This bill goes way beyond expungement of a person’s
record for possession of small amounts of marijuana.
It would also require expunging the records of some
felons, including people who knew they were illegally
distributing large amounts of illegal drugs. And the
timeline for actually doing this is unrealistic. There are
other ways to achieve the same outcome for cases of
minor possession.
6. There is not enough protection for teens and children.
School Resource Officers in Illinois earlier this year
reported an increase in marijuana incidents in their
schools. This will get worse under this bill.
7. We have been and continue to work closely with the
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association in our opposition. We share
much of the same language in our statements and
perspectives on this issue.
8. This process needs to slow down so that we can truly
learn from mistakes made in other states.
Besides all of these facts, the bill strips local control as we
have for alcoholic beverages. We will not be able to keep
it from our community or our roadways. I urge all of our
residents to contact their state representatives and senators
and ask them to oppose this bill. The quick financial gain is
not worth the cost that we will all bear in the very near future.
I only hope that by the time you receive this newsletter at
home it’s not too late for Illinois and for Oak Brook.
James Kruger
Police Chief
(630) 368-8710
jkruger@oak-brook.org
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Fire
BY BARRY LISS
Safety & Information
NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT
AMBULANCE
The department has recently received its newest
ambulance, a 2018 Ford F550 Horton Type I modular
ambulance. This newest addition boasts a number of
enhancements and safety features never before available
in previous vehicles.
The vehicle is built on a new Ford F550 Super Duty
platform incorporating 4-wheel drive, a liquid spring
suspension system with dramatically improved ride
comfort, lower emissions and improved visual and
audio warning devices.
Additionally, the patient care
area has dynamic 4-point
occupant restraint systems,
safety air bags front and rear,
air purification system, solar
powered air conditioning
compressor, ergonomic work areas, improved interior
lighting, hydraulically operated power stretcher with
lifting system, an interior ceiling height of 6’ 2”, improved
cargo space and a state-of-the-art exterior camera display
unit providing a 360o panoramic view of the ambulance
and surrounding obstacles and traffic.
The vehicle was placed into full service in May and is
expected to perform markedly better than previous
units, demonstrating improved comfort, dependability,
reliability and serviceability.
NO PARKING FIRE LANES
The Fire Department seeks the
help of the public so that we
may respond to emergencies
quickly and efficiently by
not parking or waiting in
designated fire lanes. When
there is a fire or related
emergency, responding fire,
paramedic and police vehicles
need to have proper access
so that the vehicles can get
close enough to the buildings
for rescue, firefighting, and
emergency medical duties.
Please be a responsible driver. When you see signs
indicating the area as “No Parking - Fire Lane”, do not
park, wait or stand in your vehicle for any period of time,
as that is all the time needed for an emergency to occur
and fire and other emergency crews to be delayed.
Barry Liss
Fire Chief
(630) 368-5200
bliss@oak-brook.org
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Doug Patchin
Director, Public Works
(630) 368-5272
dpatchin@oak-brook.org
NewsPublic Works
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Public Works is gearing up for summer projects, we
have been working on spring landscaping and utility
restorations. If you notice any utility or snowplow
damage restoration areas that may have been missed,
please call Public Works at (630) 368-5270.
Residents may have noticed white and blue street
sweepers working throughout the Village. We have
contracted with Lakeshore Recycling Service to sweep
our streets May through October at our current schedule
and frequency. Commercial areas are swept bi-weekly,
residential curbed areas are swept monthly, and non-
curbed areas are swept three (3) times per season.
2019 Water Main Replacement Projects
We have started the Water Main Replacement in
the southwest quarter section of Brook Forest, this
project includes replacing the Water Mains, Valves, Fire
Hydrants and service connections along Devonshire
Drive, Hampton Drive and Ivy Lane. Also scheduled
for this year will be the water main on Luthin Road,
Enterprise Drive and crossing Salt Creek to Clearwater
and another creek crossing on Harger Road.
2019 Street Projects
Utility repairs following the water main replacement on
Devonshire Drive, Hampton Drive and Ivy Lane, Luthin
Road, Enterprise and Clearwater.
Surface patching on North Spring and 16th Street, Cass
Court and Madison Street
2019 Storm Water Drainage Projects
Public Works has been working on the redesigned
drainage improvements at the Bath and Tennis
Club between Bath and Tennis Drive, Polo Lane and
around the pool. This year we will also be working on
drainage improvements in Ginger Creek, Brook Forest
and along Luthin as part of the Water Main and Street
Projects.
The response to the villages water meter replacement
program has been outstanding. Out of the
approximately 5,300 water service accounts we have
less than 100 accounts that still need their meters to be
replaced. Staff is working to complete this project.
Water Conservation Reminder
outdoor watering is permitted as follows:
Odd-Numbered Street Addresses
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Even-Numbered Street Addresses
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
6:00 AM until 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM
WATERING IS PROHIBITED ON MONDAY
Watering cans or hand-held watering devices may be
used at any time on any day.
Customers with private wells are encouraged to utilize
their wells for all outside watering purposes.
Newly planted sod or seed may be watered for a
maximum period of two (2) weeks from the date of
installation. Please notify Public Works at (630) 368-5270.
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Tony Budzikowski
Development Services Director
(630) 368-5104
Tbudzikowski@oak-brook.org
Development Services
BY TONY BUDZIKOWSKI
Information
Economic Development Update – Summer 2019
Hines/ Oak Brook Commons – The project proposal for the 17.5-acre McDonald’s Plaza redevelopment on 22nd Street
and Spring Road was before the Planned Development Commission at a public hearing on March 28, 2019. The mixed-
use redevelopment at the former McDonald’s headquarters consists of restaurants, retail, residential apartments and
condominiums, office buildings, a park and a hotel.
The addition of residential rental apartments and owner-
occupied condominiums will also provide housing
opportunities and options that have not been readily
available before and will help the community realize
some of the fundamental goals of the Commercial Areas
Revitalization Plan (“Plan”) that were initially adopted in
2007 and amended again in 2019.
This development is a legacy project and will make
a lasting impression on Oak Brook by re-activating
the vacant McDonald’s Plaza site, diversifying and
enhancing Oak Brook’s tax base, increasing its tax
generating potential and helping to maintain its place as
a competitive regional office center.
The Village Board and Planned Development Commission
have taken the appropriate care in ensuring that the
details of the project have been properly vetted and
discussed during the course of a transparent planned
development process. The Oak Brook Commons planned
development was before the Village Board on Tuesday,
May 28 for final ordinance approval and adoption. Initial
demolition and site construction for the $500 million
project is expected to begin in fall 2019.
Updates on the project can be reviewed at
www.oak-brook.org.
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Sean Creed
Golf Club Manager
(630) 368-6460
screed@oak-brook.org
Information Technology Services
BY JIM FOX
Jim Fox
Director of Information
Technology Services
(630) 368-5174
jfox@oak-brook.org
Sports Core
BY SEAN CREED
GOLF
The weather in Chicago has been a little slow and very wet
but finally summer golf at Oak Brook has begun. Our in house
tournament called the Barile Cup started in May and runs
through the summer.
Be sure to come into the newly remodeled pro shop for any
of your golf supplies and also the new outdoor patio area is
ready to take your food or drink order.
If you haven’t signed up for the August 10 and 11th club
championship there is still time.
Junior programs are ongoing hopefully you have your kids
enrolled in a golf lesson of his/her choosing. Our Golf Pro Jeff
Kawucha is ready and eager to add your children to the list.
There are many opportunities, at many different levels of skill,
so don’t be afraid to give Jeff a call. (630-368-6402)
Don’t forget the Sports Core hosts the Taste of Oak Brook July
3rd which includes fireworks and great restaurants from the
mall and surrounding area come to show off their flavors.
Hope to see everyone here at the Sports Core in some
capacity. Whether its golf, swimming, tennis, soccer or bike
riding, we hope you enjoy your summer at the Sports Core.
New Website Launched
We are pleased to announce that the Village launched a
new and improved website on Thursday, May, 23, 2019.
With the new design the Village of Oak Brook will be able
to increase its community engagement and enhance the
communication between Village residents, businesses,
and visitors with the Village government and local
resources.
The new website offers improved functionality, faster
access to information, more online services, simplified
navigation, and more. Going beyond Oak Brook resident’s
requests for improved communication and on line
services, the new site offers much improved organization
and an enhanced aesthetic showcasing the community.
The new user-friendly design makes navigating the
Village’s website much easier. The primary navigation
buttons and tabs, created based on analytics that have
identified the most frequently used searches, arranges
the departments and divisions in a more efficient and
organized manner. The new site is also responsive to
mobile devices.
The design was developed specifically for the Village.
The homepage features spotlight topics, news, events,
meetings and links to current topics and frequently
requested information.
The Transparency & Open Government link under the
Government menu contains important information such
as annual budget reports, ordinances, public meeting
agendas, public record requests, live video streaming.
The Notify Me feature provides city departments with
more options to communicate with the public. Citizens
can sign up to receive such things as city alerts, press
releases, events and meeting notifications.
Using the new citizen request tracker, citizens will not
only be able to report concerns such as potholes, weed
control issues, street light outages, etc., but they will also
be able to track the work from start to finish via email
notifications.
Under the Service menu residents can, complete a
vacation check request, or make an online payment.
Village contractors will also be able to view all open bids
in one convenient area and sign up to receive alerts when
new bids are posted.
Additional user-friendly functionalities such as drag-and-
drop features will help streamline Village staff processes
including workflow centers, bid postings, synchronized
calendars, citizen request tracker, agenda management,
mass communications and media integration.
Please visit the new site at www.oak-brook.org
JULY
Legends of Sun Records Music
Tuesday, July 9 @ 7 pm
Join musician Randy Walker as he
performs the hit music of Elvis Presley,
Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis
& Carl Perkins.
Conservation @ Home: Creating
Eco-Friendly Yards
Thursday, July 11 @ 7 pm
Learn a variety of techniques for
transforming your yard including the
use of rain barrels, rain gardens and the selection and use
of native plants to solve yard problems and attract dozens
of species of beneficial wildlife such as butterflies and
songbirds. Participants will receive a butterfly attraction
and identification pamphlet and native plant guide.
Scales and Tales Traveling ZooFriday, July 12 @ 1 pm
Always a hit with kids and parents
alike, Beth Wagner and her animal
crew make even the most timid person
comfortable enough to encounter her
menagerie. Everyone is encouraged to touch, pet and ask
questions about any of these tame, docile animals — like
sloths, pot-belly pigs, chinchillas and more! Ages 3 & up.
Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Library
Young Artists Workshop:
Wildlife Prints
Friday, July 19 @ 2 pm
With the guidance of professional artist
Terri Murphy, young artists will create
one animal of their choice in a wildlife
setting, then transfer the design to a
styrofoam printing plate, ink it and pull a
wonderful print! Ages 8-13. Registration is required. Space
is limited! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Stock & Bond InvestingMonday, July 22 @ 7 pm
A one-hour course on the basics of
stocks and bonds, with an emphasis
on stocks, for the student who wants
to self-direct their investments.
No previous investing experience
is required and all ages are encouraged to attend. The
program will include a question and answer session.
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Library Calendar and Events
BY JACOB POST
LIBRARY NOTES
There is no better time to visit the Oak Brook Public Library
than in the summer. The Library is almost always hopping with
activity while offering exciting and engaging programming
for all ages. Not only are there the programs listed here, but
most weeks there are story times, movie matinees, knitting,
pinochle and group discussions on current events to take part
in as well. The Library provides these opportunities, and more,
as a way to fulfill its mission to the community: “To promote
the development of independent, self-confident and literate
citizens through the provision of open access to cultural,
recreational, intellectual and informational resources.”
For those going on vacation this summer, the Library has a
large collection of travel guides available for loan. These guides
provide great insight on dining, places to stay, entertainment
and cultural customs. Bring along a guide to your next
destination and expand your options and knowledge of the
area. Do you need a beach read? The Library has those. Long
road trip? Try an audio book or two. Suitcase too full already?
Try downloading an eBook to your electronic device. If you
are travelling abroad, don’t forget to check out materials on
learning a foreign language, including audio CDs, phrases
books and dictionaries.
For those looking for fun closer to home, stop by the Library
and check out a Museum Adventure Pass. Passes are on a
first-come, first-served basis and are typically good towards
general admission. Popular destinations in the program
include Brookfield Zoo, Cantigny Park, Chicago Botanic
Garden, Legoland Discovery Center and the Lizzadro Museum
of Lapidary Art in Elmhurst. There are a limited number of
passes and the passes are good for one week. Visit the Library
to learn more and see a full listing of participating museums.
Once again this summer the Library encourages residents to
participate in the Summer Reading Programs for adults and
children. Each program provides incentives for reading and
allows you to track the titles you’ve read. However, the real
benefit of the programs is not the prizes awarded, but the
increased literacy. Numerous studies show that the more
adults and children read, the better prepared they are for
life’s obstacles. So stop into the Library this summer, sign up
for Summer Reading, and take advantage of the numerous
resources that are available. You’ll be glad you did!
LIBRARY CALENDAR
Jacob Post
Head Librarian
(630) 368-7706
jpost@oak-brook.org
AUGUST
Experience the Transformative Power of MeditationThursday, August 1 @ 7 pm
Meditation is becoming more
popular as a way to de-stress from
the world’s hectic lifestyle. Quieting the mind can be a
respite from the noise and strain of the modern lifestyle.
It helps to slow down the inane chatter of our minds and
invigorates a positive energy in our bodies which has a
direct effect on our well-being. Join longtime meditator
Zelma Chamberlain, M.Ed for this powerful program.
Illinois Watercolor Society Meeting & Demonstration
Saturday, August 3 @ 10 am
End of Summer Reading
Celebration
Saturday, August 3 @ 1-3 pm
Celebrate the end of Summer
Reading! Leave with a balloon
creation by professional balloon
artist Suzette. Enjoy cookies brought
to us by Pinstripes, temporary
tattoos, sand art, button-making and more! Registration is
required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
Fred & Ginger: Forever DancingSaturday, August 10 @ 10 am
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers
are considered the most iconic
dancing duo in cinematic history.
Complementing each other on
screen with innovative techniques,
Astaire and Rogers danced their
way through many beloved films
while pioneering future aspects
of dance in cinema. Join film historian Annette Bochenek
for a presentation about Astaire and Rogers’s early years
in Nebraska and Missouri, their Hollywood careers and
their legacy today. The program will include a multimedia
presentation consisting of photos, video clips and
captivating stories.
Jazz Piano with Yvonne
Faddis Stroud
Saturday, August 17 @ 2 pm
Yvonne returns to the Library to
perform her favorite jazz piano
arrangements.
SEPTEMBER
The Great Scott Family Magic ShowSaturday, September 7 @ 11 am
Come see a fun family magic show
presented by The Great Scott, whose
talents for amazing audiences has made
him a legend of entertainment! Sponsored
by the Friends of the Library
Hariman & Hagen Classical ConcertSaturday, September 7 @ 2 pm
Join musical duo Robert Hariman on
violin and Nancy Hagen on piano as they
present an exciting program including
famous pieces by Schubert, Mendelsohn, Paganini and
Sarasate. Refreshment will be provided following the concert.
Wildflower Garden: Artist WorkshopSaturday, September 14 @ 2 pm
Whatever the weather, blooms are
bursting in our wildflower garden.
Learn how to paint wet-in-wet with
watercolors and use one-stroke brushwork for petals,
leaves and grasses in acrylics. It’s wild! Space is limited and
registration is required.
The Blessed Bananas Puppet Show with Tayyaba Syed Saturday, September 21 @ 11 am
Join Tayyaba Syed as she tells her multiple
award-winning story “The Blessed
Bananas” about a cranky old monkey
who doesn’t like to share. Children will
be mesmerized by the adorable puppets,
creative props and fun voices right from the start. This
session will be enjoyed by kids and adults alike! Sponsored
by the Friends of the Library
Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts,
Probate & More
Monday, September 23 @ 7 pm
Colleen Sahlas, an Oak Brook-based
attorney, will discuss wills, trusts,
powers of attorney for healthcare and property and how
to avoid probate. Kevin Kost of Edward Jones will discuss
retirement options and benefits.
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Saturday, September 28 @ 2 pm
Join Dorothy Asher, director of the
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, as
she highlights the museum’s collection and the spectacular
new Oak Brook facility opening in October 2019.
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Participating Oak Brook Area Restaurants
Pinstripes Oak Brook
Paul’s Pizza
Real Urban BBQ
Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse
McCormick’s & Schmicks Seafood & Steaks
LaBriola Café & Bakery
RockSugar Southeast Asian Kitchen
Kama Bistro
Roka Akor
Wednesday, JULY 3, OAK BROOK POLO FIELDS
RESTAURANTS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
DETAILS
Enjoy a fabulous Fireworks
Show at Dusk.
(approx. 9:15 pm)
Face Painting
Oak Brook Park
District- Bounce House
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Participating Oak Brook Area
Restaurants
Free admittance with parking available for $20 per Vehicle.
The Police Department will provide families with lost and found tattoos. Some
children’s activities, food and beverages will require the purchase of tickets. The
beverage tent will be featuring beer, wine, Sangria, water and soda drinks. Rain
date for the fireworks only display is Thursday, July 4th.
SPECIAL Note
The Village of Oak Brook will no longer allow alcoholic beverages to be
brought in to the Event.
Beer, wine and Sangria will be available for purchase at the Event.
VillageofOakBrook @OakBrookVillage www.oak-brook.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
(630) 368-5096
Smartphone Users:
Scan Smartcode
to Enter Website
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C., Christopher Burke Engineering,
Evergreen Bank, Inland Real Estate, Loyola Medicine, Paramedic Services Inc., Republic
Services, Sysco, The Hub Group, VISOgraphics
Wednesday, JULY 3, OAK BROOK POLO FIELDS
RESTAURANTS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
DETAILS
Enjoy a fabulous Fireworks
Show at Dusk.
(approx. 9:15 pm)
Face Painting
Oak Brook Park
District- Bounce House
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Participating Oak Brook Area
Restaurants
Free admittance with parking available for $20 per Vehicle.
The Police Department will provide families with lost and found tattoos. Some
children’s activities, food and beverages will require the purchase of tickets. The
beverage tent will be featuring beer, wine, Sangria, water and soda drinks. Rain
date for the fireworks only display is Thursday, July 4th.
SPECIAL Note
The Village of Oak Brook will no longer allow alcoholic beverages to be
brought in to the Event.
Beer, wine and Sangria will be available for purchase at the Event.
VillageofOakBrook @OakBrookVillage www.oak-brook.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
(630) 368-5096
Smartphone Users:
Scan Smartcode
to Enter Website
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C., Christopher Burke Engineering,
Evergreen Bank, Inland Real Estate, Loyola Medicine, Paramedic Services Inc., Republic
Services, Sysco, The Hub Group, VISOgraphics
Wednesday, JULY 3, OAK BROOK POLO FIELDS
RESTAURANTS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
DETAILS
Enjoy a fabulous Fireworks
Show at Dusk.
(approx. 9:15 pm)
Face Painting
Oak Brook Park
District- Bounce House
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Participating Oak Brook Area
Restaurants
Free admittance with parking available for $20 per Vehicle.
The Police Department will provide families with lost and found tattoos. Some
children’s activities, food and beverages will require the purchase of tickets. The
beverage tent will be featuring beer, wine, Sangria, water and soda drinks. Rain
date for the fireworks only display is Thursday, July 4th.
SPECIAL Note
The Village of Oak Brook will no longer allow alcoholic beverages to be
brought in to the Event.
Beer, wine and Sangria will be available for purchase at the Event.
VillageofOakBrook @OakBrookVillage www.oak-brook.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
(630) 368-5096
Smartphone Users:
Scan Smartcode
to Enter Website
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C., Christopher Burke Engineering,
Evergreen Bank, Inland Real Estate, Loyola Medicine, Paramedic Services Inc., Republic
Services, Sysco, The Hub Group, VISOgraphics
Wednesday, JULY 3, OAK BROOK POLO FIELDS
RESTAURANTS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
DETAILS
Enjoy a fabulous Fireworks
Show at Dusk.
(approx. 9:15 pm)
Face Painting
Oak Brook Park
District- Bounce House
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Participating Oak Brook Area
Restaurants
Free admittance with parking available for $20 per Vehicle.
The Police Department will provide families with lost and found tattoos. Some
children’s activities, food and beverages will require the purchase of tickets. The
beverage tent will be featuring beer, wine, Sangria, water and soda drinks. Rain
date for the fireworks only display is Thursday, July 4th.
SPECIAL Note
The Village of Oak Brook will no longer allow alcoholic beverages to be
brought in to the Event.
Beer, wine and Sangria will be available for purchase at the Event.
VillageofOakBrook @OakBrookVillage www.oak-brook.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
(630) 368-5096
Smartphone Users:
Scan Smartcode
to Enter Website
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C., Christopher Burke Engineering,
Evergreen Bank, Inland Real Estate, Loyola Medicine, Paramedic Services Inc., Republic
Services, Sysco, The Hub Group, VISOgraphics
Wednesday, JULY 3, OAK BROOK POLO FIELDS
RESTAURANTS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
DETAILS
Enjoy a fabulous Fireworks
Show at Dusk.
(approx. 9:15 pm)
Face Painting
Oak Brook Park
District- Bounce House
Petting Zoo
Pony Rides
Participating Oak Brook Area
Restaurants
Free admittance with parking available for $20 per Vehicle.
The Police Department will provide families with lost and found tattoos. Some
children’s activities, food and beverages will require the purchase of tickets. The
beverage tent will be featuring beer, wine, Sangria, water and soda drinks. Rain
date for the fireworks only display is Thursday, July 4th.
SPECIAL Note
The Village of Oak Brook will no longer allow alcoholic beverages to be
brought in to the Event.
Beer, wine and Sangria will be available for purchase at the Event.
VillageofOakBrook @OakBrookVillage www.oak-brook.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
(630) 368-5096
Smartphone Users:
Scan Smartcode
to Enter Website
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C., Christopher Burke Engineering,
Evergreen Bank, Inland Real Estate, Loyola Medicine, Paramedic Services Inc., Republic
Services, Sysco, The Hub Group, VISOgraphics
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Information
Annual Financial Audit
The Village’s fiscal year 2018 annual audit was completed
this spring by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP. The audit
report was presented to the Village Board at the May 28,
2019 board meeting. The 2018 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) received an unmodified (“clean”)
opinion from our auditors. The 2017 CAFR received the
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting from the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA). This was the 41st consecutive year
the Village received this award. The 2018 CAFR has been
submitted to the GFOA for review and we believe it
continues to meet award standards.
The Village’s overall net position totaled $85.5 million, an
increase of $4.2 million from the 2017 restated balance.
Net position measures the resources (cash, investments,
receivables, capital assets, etc.) of the Village and any
claims (payables, deposits, debt, pension liabilities, etc.)
against those resources. Over time, increases or decreases
in net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether
the financial position of the Village is improving or
deteriorating.
Sales tax revenue continues to be the Village’s largest
revenue source. Sales tax revenue in the General
Corporate Fund totaled $12.6 million in 2018, an increase
of $0.2 million over last year. Non-home rule sales tax
in the Infrastructure Fund (which help support the
maintenance and construction of roadways) totaled
$5.7 million in 2018, an increase of $0.1 million over last
year. The increases were primarily the result of business
redevelopment in 2018.
As of December 31, 2018, the Village had $42.8 million in
cash and investments on hand, an increase of $2.9 million
from last year. The General Corporate Fund (the Village’s
main operating fund) had a balance of $17.9 million,
which is equal to 9.5 months of 2019 budgeted operating
expenses. The Village has a policy of maintaining a cash
and investments reserve in the General Corporate Fund
that meets or exceeds six months of annual operating
expenses.
The Village contributes to three defined benefit pension
plans: the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF),
the Police Pension Plan, and the Firefighter’s Pension
Plan. Related to these pension plans, the Village reports
an unfunded pension liability of $50.9 million as of
December 31, 2018. Current State statutes require the
Village’s pension contributions to accumulate to the
point where the Police and Firefighter’s Pension plans
are 90% funded by the year 2040. As of December 31,
2018, the Police Pension Plan is 58.2% funded and the
Firefighter’s Pension Plan is 51.5% funded. For fiscal
year 2018, combined pension contributions for the IMRF,
Police, and Fire pension plans totaled $4.7 million.
Popular Annual Financial
Report
The Village of Oak Brook is pleased to release its 2018
Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). This is the sixth
annual PAFR the Village has produced. The report is
designed to provide a summary view for citizens who
wish to gain a general understanding of the village’s
financial activities and position. Information contained
in this report is a summarized version of that found in
the Village’s annual CAFR. The 2017 PAFR received the
Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual
Financial Reporting from the GFOA. This was the fifth
consecutive year the Village has received this award. The
2018 report has been submitted to the GFOA for review
and we believe it continues to meet the award standards.
Budget In Brief Document
The Village is excited to release its first Budget in Brief
document for fiscal year 2019. This document presents
a high level summary of the Village’s 2019 annual budget
that some users may find easier to read and understand.
The full 2019 budget document spans over 200 pages in
length and details over $68 million in spending. We hope
you find this document both informative and useful
and encourage those who want to learn more about
the Village’s finances to review the full 2019 budget
document.
These reports, along with other financial documents,
are available on the Village’s website at
http://www.oak-brook.org/180/Finance.
Jason Paprocki
Finance Director
(630) 368-5070
jpaprocki@oak-brook.org
Finance
BY JASON PAPROCKI
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BATH & TENNIS CLUB
A Celebration Sweet as Honey: The Fong-Honey Wedding
Jordan Imhoff Photography
Elizabeth Fong and Brandon Honey knew what they
wanted in their wedding venue. It had to be a secluded
property with spacious indoor or outdoor areas. They
wanted a venue that could be flexible when planning
their ceremony so weather wouldn’t be an issue. They
wanted a space that their vendors knew well, and they
wanted it all for a reasonable price.
It took them a year and a half of searching around Chicago
before they finally found what they were looking for—
right here at Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club.
Here’s a look back in photos at their magnificent wedding.
From the moment the wedding parties arrived,
everything was well-organized. Our event coordinator
Marianne and the rest of the team were on top of every
detail—from the ceremony site to reception décor. The
couple felt confident in every step and was able to simply
relax and enjoy their amazing evening together.
The wedding welcomed 104 guests. The ceremony
outside by the pond was perfectly elegant. With the lush
green surroundings and tranquil atmosphere, it was
literally everything the couple wanted and more.
Since the spaces here are so flexible, this made the
transition from ceremony to reception seamless. After
the ceremony concluded, the renovated indoor area
turned into a sophisticated dinner space.
The outdoor patio also transitioned into a stylish dancing
area. Guests were able to move about the venue freely,
all the while enjoying the fine company and taking in the
one-of-a-kind atmosphere.
The décor at the Fong-Honey wedding was absolutely
stunning as well, including sweetheart table arrangement.
Zuzu’s Petals provided the florals, while MDM
Entertainment provided the twin basket décor. Finally,
Elysia Root Cakes constructed this gorgeous classic
layered wedding cake. Guests were given small jars of
honey as party favors.
Jordan Imhoff Photography
Our venue checked every box that this beautiful couple
was searching for in a wedding venue. We were honored
to host their friends and family on this special day and to
make it everything they dreamed it could be.
“I just got married at the Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club
and the day couldn’t have been more perfect! We had
our ceremony outside by the pond and the reception on
both the outdoor patio (for dancing) as well as the newly
renovated indoor area (for dinner).
The day was the absolute best. All our friends and family
are still raving about this wonderful venue. Marianne
was easy to work with, super organized, and always
responded back to us in a timely manner as we got closer
to the wedding. I felt confident in everything she did!
— Elizabeth Fong. The Knot. Reviewed 06/28/2017.
If you’re looking for a secluded and sophisticated
wedding venue in the Chicagoland area, then we would
be honored to do the same for you. Contact us online or
give us a call at 630.368.6440 to discuss your wedding
needs today.
BY BRIAN OTTOSEN
Jordan Imhoff Photography
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YOUR DAV OF RUSTIC
ROMANCE AWAITS YOU.
Join us at the award-winning Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club. a newly
renovated venue with three elegant spaces and large patio. Its floor-to-
ceiling windows reveal acres of breathtaking pastures and woodlands. A
private. intimate experience in a convenient location in the Chicago suburbs.
{!)WEDDINGWIRE
COUPLES' CHOICE
AWARDS"
***** 2019
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