Applications Now Being Accepted for Citizen Police Academy
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 The Roselle Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2016 Citizen Police Academy. The 11-week program is scheduled to begin on March 17, and will meet on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. through the end of May.
The Citizen Police Academy is designed to help participants understand how the police department operates, and fosters improved relationships between police officers and citizens who work together to enhance quality of life issues in the community. Applicants for the Roselle Citizen Police Academy must be at least 18 years of age, live or work in the Village of Roselle, and will be subject to a background check. Applications and a full program description are available on the Citizen Police Academy page on the Village's website. For more information, email Sergeant Tim Cook at tcook@roselle.il.us or call (630) 671-4082. 
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Meet Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week Starts Today
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 Meet Chicago Northwest, the area's local visitor and convention bureau, is showcasing its third Annual Restaurant Week, today through February 28. This annual culinary celebration of the northwest suburbs finest dining features prix fixe menus ranging from $10 to $20 for lunch and $20 to $40 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity).
Nothing is required for participation in Restaurant Week 2016, but diners may want to make reservations in advance. Over 35 area restaurants are participating in the Meet Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week this year. For more information about Restaurant Week 2016, including a list of participating restaurants, visit dinechicagonw.com online or call (847) 490-1010.
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League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale Hosting Candidates Forum This Sunday
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 The League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale will host a Candidates Forum for candidates running in the contested Democratic primary election for the 8th Congressional District on Sunday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m. at Lake Park High School East Campus, 600 S. Medinah Rd., Roselle.
Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. for a "meet and greet" with the candidates, Deborah Bullwinkel, Michael Noland, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, followed by the moderated candidates' forum which starts promptly at 4:30 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. Visit the League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale website for more information about the forum.
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Rose Queen Scholarship Pageant March 4
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The Annual Rose Queen Scholarship Pageant will be held on Friday, March 4, at the Lake Park High School West Campus Auditorium, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Rose Queen Scholarship Pageant is to offer local high school women an annual opportunity to compete for college scholarships totaling over $3,000. The pageant consists of judging in five areas: personal interview with the judges prior to the pageant, sportswear, talent, formal wear, and a Q&A opportunity as part of the pageant event.
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