Summer Concert Series FINALE
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The Village will close its 2016 summer concert season on Thursday, August 18th when Second Hand Soul, the Midwest's premiere soul, R&B and Motown band will perform a 2-hour concert on the Town Center's Gazebo Stage. Second Hand Soul performs an incredible musical tribute to renowned soul/R&B greats that includes the Commodores, Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Al Green, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Wilson Pickett, James Brown and Ray Charles to name a few. Arrive early and enjoy a picnic meal from the evening's food vendor Mug's Pizza & Ribs who begins serving signature dishes from their menu at 6 pm from the Visitor's Center.
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BACK-to-SCHOOL SAFETY
Children return to school for the 2016-17 academic year on Wednesday, August 17th. Motorists are reminded that state law bands the use of cell phones in a school zones 24/7 and texting while driving is prohibited at all times on all Illinois roadways. In addition, motorists are reminded to yield to pedestrians at both controlled (those designed with pavement markings and traffic signs & lights) and uncontrolled intersections. The Illinois 'Crosswalk Law' requires motorists to stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing a roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon that half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. School parents are encouraged to remind their children about how to safely board and exit a school bus and to observe the posted anti-idling requirements adjacent to or on school property. For school bus safety tips, click on the following link 16 School Bus Safety Tips
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Enrollment Underway for Fall CERT Training Academy
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The Police Department is hosting a 9-week training academy for residents interested in joining the Village's Community Emergency Response Team. CERT volunteers are an invaluable resource to our community as members complete rigorous training in basic emergency response and organizational skills to assist local emergency first responders (Police/Fire/EMS) in an emergency situation. Training sessions will be held every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) October 6th - December 8th from 6 pm - 10 pm at Fire Station 28 at 365 N. Kuhn Rd. There is no fee for the training and academy students will be served a pre-session dinner at 6:00 pm. For questions or to enroll, contact Officer Tom Eby at (630) 871-6201 or via e-mail at teby@carolstream.org.
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Create a Smart 911 Profile for Your School-Aged Child
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As part of your family's back to school preparations, consider creating an electronic profile of your school-aged child(ren) with Smart 911. In doing so, 911 dispatchers can access valuable life-saving information about your child including a current photo, a physical description, any prescribed medications or a physical or other type of disability in the event of an emergency. Smart 911 profile are invaluable to emergency first responders in helping them create a plan of care in route to an emergency call involving your child. The data included in a Smart 911 profile is private and secure and subscribers control the information they choose to share in a profile. Upon registering your child, Smart 911 will send a message to your registered email address asking you to confirm your recently created account. To create a safety profile for your school-aged child(ren), click on the following link Create a Smart 911 Profile.
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The Carnival Is Coming to Town
Alpine Amusements of Naperville is bringing its full carnival to the Ferraro Town Center for a 5-day stint beginning the evening of Thursday, September 1st. Alpine Amusements has a full array of exhilarating carnival rides for kids of all ages as well as teens and young adults that include the Giant Slide, the Tilt-a-Whirl, the Sure Shot, Dizzy Dragons, the Ferris Wheel, Musical Chairs, Bumper Cars, Zero Gravity, the Edge and the Merry-Go-Round. In addition to the carnival, Alpine will also staff a carnival game walkway and a food court serving cotton candy, popcorn, funnel cakes, pizza, ice cream, corn dogs and other carnival favorites. The hours for this year's carnival are:
THU., Sept. 1st 6 - 10 PM Discount Wristbands: 6 - 10 PM
FRI., Sept. 2nd 6 - 11 PM
SAT., Sept. 3rd 12 - 2 PM Free for Special Needs Persons
" " " 1 - 11 PM Discount Wristbands: 1- 5 PM
SUN., Sept. 4th 1 - 10 PM Discount Wristbands: 1- 5 PM
MON., Sept. 5th 1 - 8 PM Last Blast Discount: 1- 5 PM
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Village Health Code Prohibits Dogs from Roaming AT LARGE
Village pet owners are required to be in control of their dog(s) at all times and places within the Village. A resident's dog may roam free on their property when an area exists that is enclosed by a fence whose height is sufficient to prevent the dog from escaping. In the absence of a fenced area, a resident must restrain their dog(s) when outdoors with a secure collar and leash or chain securely attached to a run line or an anchor that keeps the dog on the premises. When taking your dog(s) on a walk in the neighborhood, the dog owners must use a sturdy leash not more than 6 feet in length that is properly secured to a collar so it is completely under the owner's control. A dog found roaming free without a collar and/or a current valid Village dog license may be impounded. A dog owner seeking to be reunited with their dog must first pay a $10 lost dog fine to the Village and any fees incurred by DuPage County Animal Control. The purchase of a current dog tag from the Village may also be required.
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Street Maintenance Work Continues
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The Village takes great pride in the condition of its roadway network. Roadways are a major capital asset and thus are maintained in a timely fashion fashion similar to other Village assets like the water and sewer systems. Recently repaved roadways are treated the following year with an asphalt rejuvenator spray that fills in the small micro cracks to prevent water from entering the pavement structure. In addition, the spray coats the pavement's surface with a UV barrier protecting it from sunlight. Sand is immediately applied to rejuvenated streets to promote skid resistance and reduce tracking by vehicles. American Road Maintenance from Itasca, the project contractor will begin work during the week of August 15th (weather permitting) to apply this maintenance spray to more than 300,000 square yards of pavement surface that stretches across 76 individual street segments. For questions or concerns about this project, e-mail Engineering Services at engineeringservices@carolstream.org
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Glenbard Parent Series Kicks Off with a Family Book Read
The 2016-17 Glenbard Parent Series kicks off on Thursday, August 25th at Glenbard West H.S. in Glen Ellyn when Rebecca Skloot, author of the best selling book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will lead a discussion of her literary work. Her book remained on the New York Times best selling list for 3 years, has been translated into more than 25 languages and soon be made into a feature-length movie. The book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a poor black tobacco farmer who died of cervical cancer in 1951. Upon her death, her cancer cells were taken without her prior knowledge or consent. Laboratory scientists determined her cells to be uniquely immortal and subsequently cultured and distributed them to labs across the country. Her cultured cells were instrumental in the development of the polio vaccine, treatments for cancers, cloning, gene mapping, invitro fertilization and a myriad other medical breakthroughs. The family book discussion will begin at 7PM in the Glenbard West Auditorium. |
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Refinance Program Assistance for Underwater Homeowners
On August 1st, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) rolled out the I-Refi program, a new program designed to help income-eligible homeowners current on their mortgage payments who owe more than their home is worth as a result of declining property values in that market. The program offers eligible homeowners up to $50,000 in federal assistance to reduce the balance owed on their current mortgage and links those same homeowners with program lenders to refinance the home with a new affordable loan based on its current market value. Illinois is one of two states in the nation to launch a refinance program using federal Hardest Hit Funds. It is estimated that 14% of Illinois homeowners have an underwater mortgage that is financially destabilizing to their household and a continuing drag on our state's economic recovery. For details on the program as well as a list of participating mortgage lenders, click on the following link I-Refi Program Lenders.
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Historical Society Seeks Donations for Upcoming Family Day
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The Carol Stream Historical Society is comprised of volunteers who share a passion for preserving and educating residents and the general public about the proud history of our community. Members of the Carol Stream Historical Society are accepting donations of books, purses, scarves and jewelry that will be sold at its upcoming Family Day event in early September. Make arrangements to drop off your donated items by calling Barb O'Rahilly at 630-665-0686. To this end, September 1st marks the beginning of the Society's new membership year and those interested in becoming a member should contact Carole Ellermeier at 630-217-1868. Membership dues are $10/year and used to support the society's historic preservation efforts.
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Plan Commission & ZBA
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
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