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the wheelingcircular
2 Village of Wheeling Board of Trustees & Village Manager
Ken
Brady
Bob
Heer
Bill
Hein
Mary C.
Krueger
Ray
Lang
Dave
VogelJon A.
Sfondilis
Village Hall2 Community BoulevardPhone: 847.459.2600Fax: 847.459.9692Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. M - F
847.459.CODE to report code violations
Village President Dean [email protected]
TrusteesKen Brady847.499.9233 Robert Heer847.499.9234Bill Hein847.499.9235Mary Krueger847.499.9232Ray Lang847.499.9236Dave Vogel847.499.9237Clerk Elaine [email protected]
Village Manager Jon A. [email protected]
Wheeling Park District847.465.3333
Indian Trails Public Library847.459.4100
Chicago Executive Airport847.537.2580
W/PH Chamber of Commerce2 Community Blvd., Suite 203847.541.0170
Village Hall Offices:Administration847.499.9085lVillage Board MatterslVillage Manager’s OfficelFreedom of Information RequestslLiquor LicenseslVillage NewsletterlEmployment Opportunities
Finance Department847.459.2600lGeneral InformationlWater BillslReal Estate Transfer CertificateslMetra Parking PasseslVoter RegistrationlPet Licenses
Community Development 847.459.2620lBuilding, Engineering, Sign PermitslBusiness & Rental Property LicenseslInspectionslBuilding Codes & Zoning InformationlProperty MaintenancelFlood MapslHealth Department
Economic Development847.459.2605 lAvailable BuildingslDemographicslDevelopment Inquiries
Fire Prevention Bureau847.459.2669lPermits: Fire Alarms & SprinklerslInspections
Fire Department499 S. Milwaukee Ave.847.459.2662 (non-emergency)lFire CodeslCPR Classes
Police Department1 Community Blvd.847.459.2632 (non-emergency)lCitizens Police AcademylDARE ProgramlGraffiti RemovallNeighborhood Watch
Police Neighborhood Resource Ctr.99 N. Wolf Road847.459.2993lCrime PreventionlSecurity Checks & Info
Public Works Department77 W. Hintz Road847.279.6900, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M - FlFire Hydrant FlushinglStreet/Pothole RepairslStreetlight MaintenancelSnow PlowinglForestry & LandscapelSanitary Sewer Service TelevisinglWater Quality ConcernslFloodinglCable TVlWaste ManagementlElectric Aggregation
Human Services/Senior Center199 N. First Street847.459.2670lProgram InformationlSocial ServiceslWheeling Food PantrylSenior Center EventslCommunity Assisted Relief Efforts
Wheeling Township1616 N. Arlington Hts. Rd. 847.259.7730www.wheelingtownship.comlTax Assessor’s OfficelSenior & Disability ServiceslPublic Aid
WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU!
welcome to wheeling
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From the Desk of President ArgirisThe holidays are a special time of year when we express our gratitude for all
that we have, enjoy special visits with our families, and do our best to spread
cheer to all who surround us. Help me and the Village Board usher in this
magical season by lighting up the holiday lights at our “Lights Around
Wheeling” event on Sunday, November 24 at Friendship Park. In addition
to the ceremonial turning on of the holiday lights, enjoy refreshments, fes-
tive music, train rides for the kids, and, of course, visits and photo opportu-
nities with Santa. We hope you can join us beginning at 4:30 p.m. for this
fun-filled family event!
On October 11, I was honored to be a part of dedicating the new path along Dundee Road to for-
mer Wheeling resident and nationally-prominent bicyclist Phyllis Harmon. The completion of the
Phyllis Harmon Path closes the only remaining gap in a 12.5-mile pedestrian thoroughfare that runs
along the south side of Dundee Road from Illinois Route 53 in Arlington Heights to Green Bay
Road in Glencoe. This little stretch of pavement will make a real difference in the quality of peo-
ple’s lives by providing another practical transportation option, as well as having a recreational ben-
efit. It’s the Village’s privilege to name this path in Phyllis Harmon’s honor as a fitting
commemoration of her achievements, which include her induction into both the Chicagoland Bi-
cycling Federation Hall of Fame and the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame.
I’m also proud to report that our very own Wheeling High School recently received a visit from
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who toured the high school’s new Nanoscience lab and
classroom. This nanotechnology lab is a first of its kind for a public high school, and has already
received national recognition. The training completed in this lab will prepare students with skills
that can be used immediately after high school in high-tech companies, as preparation for techni-
cal college, or as a primer for a higher-level college career. In addition to the tour, Mr. Duncan also
discussed the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education
with students. Wheeling High School deserves special praise for their groundbreaking work in the
area of science and mathematics, and I am thrilled for them to have received recognition from
Secretary Duncan.
It’s been a good year in Wheeling, and the Village Board and I hope and expect the same for 2014.
We wish you and your family the best for a happy holiday season and new year!
President Dean S. Argiris
Village Board Highlights — Recent Village Board ActionsPreviously recorded Village Board meetings can be viewed on our website, www.wheelingil.gov
lDedicated newly constructed bike path to former Wheeling resident Phyllis Harmon.
lApproved a non-binding term sheet for the development of property in the Town
Center Redevelopment Project Area TIF District (former Wickes site).
lApproved a contract with Orange Crush, LLC for the Street Patching & Resurfacing
Program.
lApproved a contract with Trees “R” Us, Inc. for the annual Parkway Tree Trimming Pro-
gram.
lApproved a contract with Clean Cut Tree Service for the annual Creek Tree Trimming & Brush Clearing Program.
lAccepted a proposal from Haeger Engineering, LLC for consulting services for the Jackson Drive roadway improvements.
lApproved recertification for the Community Rating System.
lGranted special use and associated site plan approval for a restaurant, La Michoacana de Mikey, at 294 McHenry Road.
lGranted special use, site plan, and appearance approval to establish a sit-down restaurant with entertainment at 723 N. Milwaukee
Avenue (Spears Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer).
Watch all Village Board and
Plan Commission meetings on
Comcast Channel 17 and AT&T
Channel 99 or streaming live at
www.wheelingil.gov.
Atlantic Insurance Agency
30 W. Dundee Road
Insurance Agency
Chicago Executive
Service Center
743 Sumac Road
Aircraft Maintenance
Dynomax
(additional location)
1543 Abbott Drive
Manufacturing
Mildun Training
Center of Illinois
77 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Adult Vocational School
N-Jet
743 Sumac Road
Aircraft Management/Charter
Thrifty Tienda, Inc.
181 S. Wheeling Road
Warehouse/Retail Merchandise
Title Max
755 W. Dundee Road
Consumer Installment Loans
Welcome new businesses!
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Community Blood DriveThe Village of Wheeling and the
Wheeling Board of Health will be
hosting a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 7
p.m. on Wednesday, November 13 at
the Village Hall.
Blood donors of all types are needed
every day for critically ill patients,
accident victims, people needing surgery, and patients suffer-
ing from chronic diseases such as cancer and leukemia. If all el-
igible people would donate, there would never be a blood
shortage.
Appointments are appreciated. To schedule an appointment,
please call Health Officer Beverly Slaby at 847.499.9045 or
email her at [email protected]. You may also call Life-
Source at 877.543.3768 or go to www.lifesource.org and use
sponsor code WH98. Walk-ins are also always welcomed!
There will be door prizes of gift certificates from Wheeling
restaurants. Please donate and share the gift of life.
Join the Great AmericanSmokeout on November 21
The American Cancer Society marks the
Great American Smokeout on the third
Thursday of November each year by
encouraging smokers to use the date to
make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance
and quit smoking that day. By quitting—
even for one day—smokers will be taking an
important step toward a healthier life, one that can lead to re-
ducing cancer risk.
For more information on quitting the use of tobacco, call the
American Cancer Society at 800.ACS.2345 or go to the You
Can Quit website at www.ucanquit2.org.
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Health Happenings
Brought to you by the Wheeling Board of Health
Brought to you by the Wheeling Board of Health
welcome to wheeling
Village ClerkElaine E. Simpson
The Clerk’s
Corner
Holiday Events in WheelingThe holiday season is approaching and several fun-filled
family events will be happening throughout the Village.
Lollipop Lane at Chamber ParkLollipop Lane annual festivities begin Saturday, December
7 and continue until Sunday, December 15. Lollipop Lane
will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
and Monday through Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This event is sponsored by the Wheeling Historical Society,
Wheeling Park District, Stasek Chevrolet, and many Wheel-
ing businesses. Have your FREE picture taken with Santa,
courtesy of Stasek Chevrolet.
Lights Around WheelingThe annual lighting ceremony in the Village will take place
on Sunday, November 24 beginning at 4:30 p.m at Friend-
ship Park, the northeast corner of Dundee Road and Mil-
waukee Avenue. Visit with Santa, drink hot cocoa and eat
cookies, and enjoy holiday music and entertainment for the
whole family while taking in the magic of the holiday lights.
This is a free event. We hope you can join us!
Letters for SantaStart making your list! Santa’s elves are leaving the North
Pole and will be arriving in Wheeling to place Santa’s mail-
boxes in businesses around town. Santa’s helpers promise
that from November 15–December 15 you will be able to
post your letters to Santa for express delivery to the North
Pole. On December 15, Santa’s elves will be picking up the
mailboxes to get them back to the North Pole in time for
Christmas. This program is sponsored by the
Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.
Snow Season ProceduresThe Public Works Department is responsible for clearing and
de-icing arterial roads and residential streets, as well as public
sidewalks, bus stop shelters, the Metra station, and Village-owned
buildings. Public Works is not responsible for county or state
roadways. County roads include Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove
Road, Schoenbeck Road, Hintz Road, and Aptakisic Road (call
847.827.1164). State roads include Elmhurst Road (Route 83),
Dundee Road, Milwaukee Avenue, Palatine Road, McHenry Road,
and Wolf Road (Manchester north to Milwaukee Avenue and
Marquardt south to Camp McDonald Road) (call 847.705.4222).
During the snow season residents are advised of the following:
*For safety, please maintain a distance of 100 feet or more when
driving behind a snow plow or salt truck.
*Please shovel snow away from fire hydrants so they can be
accessible in case of emergencies.
*Please do not place refuse or recycling containers in the street.
Parking Restrictions
*Do not park vehicles on any street in the Village within eight hours
after a snowfall of two inches or more (per Village Code 9.10.103).
This allows streets to be plowed accordingly by Public Works. Vehi-
cles in violation will be towed.
Sidewalk Requirements
*Residents and property owners are responsible for clearing snow
and ice from sidewalks adjoining or adjacent to their property when-
ever there is a snowfall, and by 10 a.m. on every morning thereafter.
If the snow and ice is frozen, owners are responsible for spreading the
areas with sand, sawdust, salt, or other substances made for the pur-
pose of melting snow and ice (Village Code 11.16.010).
*Snow or ice shall not be deposited into any street, road, or
highway, or along the shoulder or edge of any street, road, or highway
within the Village (Village Code 11.16.040). Please deposit snow
and ice from sidewalks and driveways onto the parkway.
*Residents and property owners who are in violation may be
penalized.
Residents may contact the Public Works Department at 847.279.6900
with any questions or concerns.
community development & public works
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Snow Shoveling GuidelinesWhen shoveling the end of the driveway near the street, place the
snow to the right of the driveway (as you face the street). If it is
piled on the other side, it is more likely to be pushed into the drive-
way when the streets are being plowed. Also, clear a few feet of
the edge of the street and curb to the left of the driveway . This
creates a pocket for the snow to spill into and will help reduce the
amount of snow at the end of the driveway. Refer to the illustra-
tion below.
Protect Pipes from FreezingFollow these measures to protect water lines from freezing and
prevent water pipes from rupturing during extreme cold:
•Keep home temperatures no lower than 55 degrees F.
•Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses.
•Allow cold water to drip or trickle through faucets.
•Open cabinets and closets containing water lines to allow warm
air to circulate around plumbing.
•Consider installing pipe insulation.
•Check pipe insulation periodically to make sure it is dry.
•Seal cracks in doors, windows, and foundations.
•Know where your master valve is located in case you need to
shut off the water.
If you know that a property has been unoccupied for several days,
contact the Utility Division at 847.279.6900 to verify that water
services are shut off at the property. This can
prevent costly damage to the unoccupied property.
“Flushable” Wipes & Sewer SystemsPopular pre-moistened wipes, or “flushable” wipes, are clogging sewer systems. Although manufacturers claim that wipes can be con-
veniently flushed down the toilet, their cloth-like material does not break down in the sanitary sewer system like toilet paper. Wipes can
cause massive blockage in sewer lines, obstruct equipment, and increase costs of maintenance and repair on sewer systems (such as lift
station pumps and sewer cleaning machinery).
Public Works responds to numerous sewer clogs each year, and a number of them are caused by pre-moistened wipes or other non-flush-
able items such as diapers, rags, paper, fats, oils, or grease. Repairs to the sewer system, whether public or private, can be extremely costly,
which can ultimately lead to higher sewer rates for residents. Residents are asked to please not flush wipes (flushable or non-flushable)
or any product that may cause sewer system issues. Wipes should be treated as a solid waste.
If you have any questions, please contact the Utility Division at 847.279.6900.
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Pavilion Senior Center The Pavilion Senior Center—part of the Department
of Human Services—is open to area adults 55 years or better. Call 847.459.2670 for more information.
Lunch at PavilionJoin us for a great meal and great friends at Lunch at Pavilion.
Great NEW menu selections, restaurant atmosphere, table serv-
ice—you can’t beat it! The Wheeling Senior Center hosts meal
service for anyone 60 years and better. A nutritionally balanced
lunch is served Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m.
until 12:30 p.m. Reservations are needed. Social activities and in-
formational programs are included as part of this program. Each
diner will receive written information regarding the cost of the
meal and will have the opportunity to contribute to part or all of the
cost. The suggested donation is $4. Lunch at Pavilion uses a punch
card system; cards can be purchased at the front desk at the Sen-
ior Center. The cost of these cards is $15 for five meals. The
Lunch at Pavilion program is committed to providing meals to all
older adults 60 and better, regardless of ability to pay. If you are
financially unable to purchase a punch card, please see Shari or
Alysia, and they will gladly assist you. Funds for this program are
provided by an award from AgeOptions through the Illinois De-
partment on Aging and the Federal Administration on Aging.
Meals are prepared by the Catholic Charities. Lunch is often fol-
lowed by a presentation, speaker, or musical entertainment. For
more information regarding how to register or volunteer, please
contact the Senior Center at 847.459.2670 and ask for Jesus
Delgado.
Tuesday Evening at PavilionJoin Julie Gange from Home Instead for an exciting bingo
program. Refreshments will be served. Please register by
stopping in at the Senior Center or by calling 847.459.2670.
Date: Tuesday, November 19
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Place: Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center
Cost: FREE for members / $2 for non-members
Please note: We must have a minimum of six people registered inorder to keep the center open!
Rules of the RoadThe Senior Center will be offering a Rules of the Road class in
preparation for the Illinois written and driving tests. Come and re-
fresh your memory so you can ace your exam!
Date: Wednesday, November 20
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Place: Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center
Cost: FREE, but advance registration is required.
Please register for this program at the Senior Center. Call
847.459.2670 for more information.
Social Services DivisionThe Social Services Division has three professional social workerswho work closely with the Police and Fire Departments as well asthe schools and community agencies to serve the residents of Wheel-ing. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact the HumanServices Department Social Services Division at 847.459.2606. Weinvite you to take advantage of the many services and great infor-mation available.
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Alzheimer’s Family Education Program
Are you caring for an aging parent or relative with Alzheimer’s dis-
ease? This workshop will help you learn about the causes, symp-
toms, diagnostic process, and behaviors of Alzheimer’s disease.
Date: Tuesday, November 19
Time: 11:30 a.m. (lunch will be served)
Place: Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center
Cost: FREE, but registration is required by November 8.
Register by calling the Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center at
847.459.2670.
Coffee with the ManagerThe Village of Wheeling Senior Citizens Commission invites you to
coffee (or tea) with Village Manager Jon Sfondilis. Our first coffee
date will be Friday, November 8 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Bring your questions, comments, and suggestions and learn about
the community you live in. For planning purposes, please call the
Senior Center at 847.459.2670 to reserve your space. We hope to
see you there!
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Fireside ChristmasThe Fireside Theatre is known for their beautiful and original hol-
iday revues for the Christmas holiday. Join the Wheeling Pavilion
Senior Center as we travel to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin for an en-
joyable day. Browse the unique shops, then enjoy a delectable
lunch of scallops, ham, vegetables, potatoes, and dessert. Follow-
ing lunch we will delight in this year’s “Fireside Christmas” show.
Date: Thursday, December 12
Time: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:45 a.m, leave at 8 a.m.
Cost: $110 members / $125 non-members November 1–18.
No refunds after November 18.
Beware of criminals looking to make victims of busy holiday shoppers!
police & fire departments
Winter & Holiday Safety TipsWith the arrival of winter and the holiday season comes the arrival of snow and ice, too. With some planning and preparation in advance,
you can make this a safe and fun-filled season.
WHILE SHOPPING ONLINE
•Do NOT respond to or open unsolicited emails or links.
•When making online purchases, make sure the website is
secure. The address should begin “https” (this indicates a
secure site), OR look for the locked padlock icon.
•Only use familiar and reputable online retailers.
•Use a credit card for online purchases for maximum
protection.
•Print and save online receipts.
•Check your credit card statements for unauthorized
purchases.
These tips are provided by the Wheeling Police DepartmentCrime Prevention Unit. Please contact us at 847.459.2994if you have questions.
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•Have your home furnace or boiler professionally serviced and
cleaned. A service technician can verify that dangerous Carbon
Monoxide (CO) gas is not backing up into your home.
•Test and vacuum your smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) de-
tectors. Dust and dirt accumulated on the unit can delay its acti-
vation when needed. If you have not recently changed your
detector’s battery, do so. Also, if your smoke detectors are ten or
more years old or your CO detectors are more than five years old,
completely replace them.
•Check your car’s tire inflation pressure. Tires lose pressure dur-
ing the fall due to outside temperature fluctuations. Also check the
remaining tire tread and consider replacing your tires if they are old
or worn. Keep your fuel tank above half-full at all times to mini-
mize the collection of moisture in your fuel tank and reduce the risk
of your fuel line freezing up. If your vehicle’s battery is old, now
is a great time to have it replaced, as car batteries are greatly af-
fected by cold temperatures.
•Place a winter emergency kit inside of each family vehicle. This
kit should include a blanket, collapsible snow shovel, ice scraper,
jumper cables, flashlight (with new batteries), road flares, basic first
aid kit, cellphone charger, and basic non-perishable food or snacks
(ex. granola bars, Pop Tart ®, etc.).
•Use holiday candles with great care. Always place candles in a
sturdy, non-combustible holder, and never leave them
burning unattended. Keep lighters and matches properly stored and
out of the reach of children when not in use.
•Inspect holiday lights before installing them. Check for dam-
aged wires or missing bulbs. Also, do not exceed the
manufacturer’s recommendations for how many strings of
holiday lights can be strung together; usually no more than three
or four in a row.
•Avoid using space heaters if at all possible. Do not use
kerosene or propane heaters indoors since they produce CO gas.
Keep all space heaters away from combustible materials, and only
use space heaters when the room is occupied. Finally, do not plug
them into power strips or electrical multi-adapters.
•Dispose of leftover gasoline from your lawnmower or snow
blower by carefully pouring it into your vehicle’s fuel tank.
This is safe to do even if your gasoline is mixed with two-cycle
oil. Never pour old gasoline into the sewer system.
•Dispose of holiday wrappings and trees appropriately. Never
throw these items into a fireplace or wood-burning stove since
they burn too fast, generate too much smoke, and may overload
the capacity of the fireplace or wood-burning stove.
•Dispose of fireplace or wood-burning stove ashes
appropriately. Remember, ashes that appear to be “cold” can ac-
tually still be a fire risk more than 24 hours later. Do not place
them in garbage cans in your home or garage, in case they re-ig-
nite.
•Do not call 9-1-1 if the electrical power goes out. Instead, call
ComEd at 1-800-EDISON1.
•Be alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.
•Beware of strangers approaching you for any reason. One
may try to distract you while a partner steals from you.
•Carry small amounts of cash and few credit cards.
•Carry your wallet in a front pocket or inside coat pocket. If
you must carry a purse, use one with a shoulder strap and
carry it diagonally across your body. Hold the purse firmly
in front of you and keep it zipped.
•Don’t flash cash or credit cards. Shoulder surfers will
attempt to steal your credit card number or debit PIN.
Protect them by shielding with your hand.
•Don’t overload yourself with packages.
•Always keep one hand free to protect yourself if necessary.
•Don’t get distracted by music or talking on your phone.
•Park in a well-lit area.
•Store your purchases in your locked trunk or out of view in
your SUV.
Tuesday, November 19
at 199 N. FirstStreet
(Senior Center)The Human Services
Department of the Village
of Wheeling will be
hosting an entire day of
information and resources to commemorate the Alzheimer’s Foundation of
America’s National Memory Screening Day. Screenings will be conducted in English,
Spanish, and Russian, with half-hour appointments starting at 9:30 a.m. Please call
847.459.2606 for an appointment. En español, llame por la tarde. For a Russian
language screening, please call 773.428.3058. Russian screenings are provided by the
Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE).
Who Should be Screened?Memory screenings make sense for anyone concerned about memory loss or
experiencing warning signs of dementia. Screenings also are appropriate for anyone
who does not have a concern right now, but who wants to establish a baseline score
for comparison in the future. These questions might help you decide. If you answer
“yes” to any of them, you might benefit from a memory screening.
~Am I becoming more forgetful?
~Do I have trouble concentrating?
~Do I have trouble recalling words or names in conversation?
~Do I sometimes forget where I am?
~Have family or friends told me that I am repeating questions or saying the same thing
over and over again?
Note:A memory screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and does notreplace consultation with a qualified physician or other healthcare professional.
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Regularly Scheduled MeetingsVillage BoardRegular Meetings
1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Village Hall Board Room
Village Board Workshop Meetings
4th Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Village Hall Board Room
Plan Commission
2nd, 3rd, 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Village Hall Board Room
Board of Health
4th Tuesday, every other month at 7 p.m.
Scanlon Conference Room, Village Hall
Senior Citizens Commission
3rd Monday at 10 a.m.
Scanlon Conference Room
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
3rd Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m.
Administrative Conference Room, Village Hall
Chicago Executive Airport
3rd Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Airport offices – 1020 S. Plant Road
ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS
Residents are invited to attend public meetings
of Village Boards and Commissions.
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Holiday Solid WasteCollection Reminder
In observance of Thanksgiving
Day, Thursday, November 28,
refuse, recycling and yard waste*
will be delayed by one day.
In observance of Christmas Day,
Wednesday, December 25, refuse
and recycling will be delayed by
one day.
*Yard waste collections end on
November 30.
Holiday Tree Collections
Non-artificial holiday trees are
collected at residential curbsides
during the first two weeks in
January at no additional charge. All
decorations, stands, etc. must be
removed from trees. Please do not
place trees in plastic bags. Trees
that have decorations or are in
stands or plastic bags will not be
collected.
Village officeswill be closed:
November 28—November 29 and December 25.
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
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Communicate with your elected officials
and Village administrators. Your advice,
suggestions, and opinions are appreci-
ated. Send feedback through the website,
www.wheelingil.gov or complete this
form and return to: Village Manager,
Village of Wheeling, 2 Community
Boulevard, Wheeling, IL 60090.
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TASTE OF THE TOWN ON DECEMBER 12, 2013An exceptional evening of delectable food, select wines, craft beer, and more, presented by the renowned restaurants of Restaurant Row and the surround-ing area. Live holiday music, cooking and demonstrations by celebrity chefs, asilent auction, and exciting raffles round out the festivities.
For updated information on these events, please visit the Village of Wheeling’swebsite: www.wheelingil.gov. These events are sponsored by theWheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Wheeling,and Restaurant Row Hospitality Group.
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