December 2010 News from the Village of Hoffman Estates

Shop with a Cop

On the morning of Dec. 11, the Hoffman Estates Police Benevolent Fund (HEPBF) is sponsoring its 11th annual “Shop with a Cop” holiday event at the Target and Buffalo Wild Wings locations in Hoffman Estates.

The event is tailored after the many Shop with a Cop pro- the domestic violence shelter, WINGS (Women In Need grams from years past, in which a member of the HEPBF Growing Stronger), as well as from direct referrals of School will be paired with one of 35 needy children from the com- District 54 social workers in Hoffman Estates schools. Many munity. of the children come from the Community Resource Center, which is supported by offi cers from the Police Department, The HEPBF is a not-for-profi t organization made up of and located at the Salem Hill/Interlude Apartments in Hoff- all the sworn offi cers from the Police Department, and is man Estates. The cops will help the children shop for gifts for committed to giving back to disadvantaged families in the themselves and other family members, with each child being Village. allowed to spend about $125 at the local Target.

The children who benefi t from Shop with a Cop have been [continued on page 2] identifi ed as in need of gifts, and include children from

In this issue Historian’s notebook . . . . . 2 A message from Clerk’s corner ...... 5 p2 p4 Public Works Mayor McLeod ...... 3 Growing to Greenness! . . . 6 gears up for winter ...... 2 Community briefs ...... 4 Christmas tree disposal . . . 6 Visit 59/90 for the holidays . 2 Health and Human The red door ...... 6 Services news ...... 5 Winter information ...... 3 December calendar ...... 7 Historian’s Shop with notebook By Pat Barch, Hoffman Estates Village Historian a Cop

This time of year, everyone is busy shopping wax. It looked beautiful ... until the day you [continued from cover] and decorating for the holidays. Some may tried to get it off! have already put up their Christmas tree! As After the shopping has been completed, years go by, traditions may change or become Christmas lights are an entirely different the cops and kids will be bused to the forgotten. Some families remember the little story. As children, we remember hearing our Buffalo Wild Wings in Hoffman Estates things they use to do when the kids were grandparents talk of having lit candles on the where the festivities will continue. The small, or recall what they did at Christmas- tree. A bucket of water was always at hand. children will even be treated to a visit time as children. Thank goodness for electricity and those large from a special visitor from the North beautiful lights of many colors that made our Pole. Buffalo Wild Wings of Hoffman When the fi rst residents of Hoffman Estates eyes sparkle. Those big bulbs from years gone Estates will be treating the children and moved into Parcels A and B in the mid-1950s, by were very hot. Everyone was careful not to offi cers to a huge and delicious spread of they may have been putting up a very differ- leave the tree lit all day for fear of starting it on food after the shopping portion of the ent kind of Christmas tree. Do you remember fi re. Now we have small cool lights, known as event. Santa will provide each child with the aluminum tree? You couldn’t put strings “Italian” lights. Sorry, I’ve dated myself. Now a gift, as well as a stocking full of good- of lights on them because you might elec- we have LED (light-emitting diode) lights. ies, thanks to the support of the Hoffman trocute yourself. A spotlight with a rotating The lights and the tinsel are the best part of Estates Chamber of Commerce and other color wheel was used to light the tree. Almost Christmas for me. I have fond memories of local businesses. everyone put the same colored ornaments on the tinsel sparkling in the light of the outside it. I never had one because I really love the street lights streaming in the windows at This annual event is made possible through traditional green tree. 3 a.m. My brothers and I would stay up look- the support of charitable businesses and ing to see what Santa had brought for us, only residents, and year-round fundraisers. Even the fresh green trees suffered from to hear my mother say, “What are you kids Please send any donations to support this fads of the time. Flocking trees was one of doing up? Get back to bed!” worthwhile event to: HEPBF, P.O. Box 95611, those trends. To have the latest fashionable Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-0611. tree, white, pink or blue snow was sprayed All of our holiday memories come back to on the tree to make it look more festive. A us at this time of year. Many of us celebrate Buffalo Wild Wings, 2540 N. Sutton Road fl orist could do this for you, or you could do Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ashura and the coming it yourself with a box of Ivory Snow laundry new year. May you all enjoy your special days soap. It was even part of their ads in all the with family and friends, and I wish you all a women’s magazines. I’m sure there are many happy and healthy new year. horror stories about this do-it-yourself project. Another fun decorating project was putting E-mail Pat Barch at holiday stencils on the windows with glass [email protected] (*New e-mail address!) VisitVisit 59/90 for the holidays! NowNoNow is a great time to visit the 59559/909/9/ 0 Entertainment and Public Works gears up for winter ShSShoppinghoop District for all your As soon as it starts getting colder, the Public Works Department prepares for whatever Mother Naturee hhoholidayo needs. Whether it’s may hurl its way. a snowboards from Sports AAuAuthority,u hunting gear Everyone in the Department is involved in snow removal and abatement. From answering phones to ffrfromro Cabela’s or dog treats operating 16 large salting/plowing trucks with 18 other smaller vehicles on over 158 miles of streets ffrfromroom PetSmart, you will fi nd and 367 culs-de-sac, each job is important in making the operation successful. Drivers are assigned prppresentsese for everyone at one specifi c routes for plowing and salting. Major streets are plowed fi rst, then side streets. of thethe mmany stores in 59/90. For The Department has its own weather station with live radar. Supervisors monitor conditions and patternserrns thatthhat somethingsomething different, dif consider tickets to help predict when a weather event may arrive in the Village. As soon as it’s determined that a storm is headed one of the exciting events at the Sears Centre our way, key personnel are notifi ed for response. Arena, such as a Cirque du Soleil show or the inaugural season of the Chicago Express Please remember that there is no parking allowed on Village streets for eight hours after a two-inch snowfall hockey team. Why not make it a weekend until the street has been cleared; do not shovel show into the street or onto a fi re hydrant; and remind children by planning a getaway at the Marriott hotel? building snow forts to stay away from the street. No matter what you are looking for, there is For more information, call Public Works at 847-490-6800. something for everyone at 59/90. For more information, go to www.visithoffman.com.

The CITIZEN is published monthly by the Village of Hoffman Estates as a public information service for residents and businesses. Editor: Doug Schultz Previous editions are available online at www.hoffmanestates.org/citizen. This publication may not be reprinted or reproduced as Telephone: 847-781-2609 2 a whole or in part without written permission from the Hoffman Estates Village Manager. © 2010. All rights reserved. [email protected] Winter information Tips on keeping your driveway clear When clearing snow from your driveway, shovel snow in the direction of traffi c, and try to make a pocket on the opposite side of the driveway, as shown. By doing so, snow that is plowed by our trucks will be dumped into that pocket and not back on your driveway.

A message from Mayor McLeod

As we come to the close of another year in Hoffman Estates, I would like to thank all of the residents and busi- nesses who do so much to make our community great. From volunteers and good neighbors to businesses that step up to help individuals in need, we are truly fortunate to live in such an outstanding Village.

A great example of this is the Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” program. Thanks to the efforts of public safety personnel and volunteers, as well as a strong partner- ship with the Buffalo Wild Wings and Target locations in Hoffman Estates, children from families experiencing fi nancial hardships will receive gifts this holiday. For more information, please read the cover story. The Village does not plow Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and county roads. These include: This month, the Sears Centre Arena will host a Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 18, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. IDOT: This is a wonderful, free event for the entire family, and • Higgins Road (Rt. 72) • Golf Road (Rt. 58) guests will enjoy ice skating, a video game lounge and a free screening of the movie, “Polar Express.” • Algonquin Road (Rt. 62) • Sutton Road (Rt. 59) • Barrington Road • Palatine Road

Cook County Highway Department: • Central Road • Roselle Road • Bartlett Road • Ela Road • Schaumburg Road • Plum Grove Road • Bradwell Road • Shoe Factory Road TT.J..J. MeeneghanMeeneghan pposesoses wwithith tthehe BBoardoard • Bode Road (west of Braintree Drive to Barrington Road) In November, the Village was proud to recognize Terry Joe “T.J.” Meeneghan from the Hoffman Estates Caribou Winter phone numbers Coffee on Roselle Road with a “Great Citizen Award.” Hoffman Estates Snow Command: 847-490-6800 T.J. generously donated coffee to cancer survivors at the Call this number to report a problem. Unfortunately, it is not possible American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast to tell you exactly when your street will be plowed. Cancer event in October, and regularly sends coffee to our troops serving overseas. If you know of a resident or busi- IDOT: 312-368-4636 ness making a difference in our community, and would Call this number for conditions regarding IDOT roads. To report an like to nominate them for a “Great Citizen Award,” please incident on IDOT roads, call 847-705-4612. contact Emily Kerous by phone at 847-781-2610, or by e- mail at [email protected]. Cook County Highway Department: 847-397-4145 Call this number for conditions regarding county roads. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions. I can be reached at Illinois Tollway Information Line: 800-865-5394 847-781-2604, or [email protected]. Call this number for Tollway information, including problems with fog, snow, ice, high winds and trailer bans. The information is up- I wish you and your family all the best this holiday season! dated every four hours or less, if weather conditions warrant.

Hoffman Estates Citizen • December 2010 3 Community briefs

Save the date – MLK Breakfast Holiday garbage collection schedule Questions to Code The Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast will There is no change for Monday or Q: Is there is a leash law in Hoffman Estates? be on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at the Village Wednesday garbage collections. When I cut my lawn, I am constantly fi nding Hall. Look for more information in the next dog droppings. I love dogs, but I don’t think issue of the Citizen! Go green, get featured in the Citizen the neighbors should allow their dogs to just Do you want to be in the Citizen newsletter? run free. Teddy Bear Holiday Party Share your story about “Growing to Green- The Historical Sites Commission is proud to ness!” We want to hear about the positive A: Yes there is. It is a violation to allow present its 15th annual Teddy Bear Holiday actions you’ve taken to be “green.” Have your any animal to run at large in the Vil- Party on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at children planted a rain garden, or started a lage at any time. The owner is re- the Sunderlage Farmhouse located at 1775 compost container in your kitchen? Have sponsible for the removal and sanitary Vista Lane, on the corner of Vista Lane and you replaced your traditional light bulbs disposal of any excreta deposited by the Volid Drive. The event will feature stories with compact fl uorescent lamps (CFLs)? animal(s) anywhere in the Village. and treats for children three to six years Have you programmed your thermostat, or old. Children must be accompanied by an did you install a rain barrel this summer? Thanks for your inquiry. You will be adult. Remember to bring your teddy bears! Did you save any money or see other benefi ts receiving a gift compliments of the Seating is very limited, and reservations are from making these changes? Share your story Hoffman Estates Fire Department. required. Call 847-781-2606 before Friday, ideas at [email protected]. Send your code questions to Bill Chlebik Dec. 10, for reservations. There is no charge For more ideas or ways to get started, visit by phone at 847-781-2646, or by e-mail at for this event. If you cannot make this event www.hoffmanestates.org/green. [email protected]. after signing up, please call to cancel no later than Thursday, Dec. 9. Holiday lighting regulations Outdoor decorative lighting are considered Welcome new business! temporary lighting, and is not designed or Chiro One Wellness Center intended to remain outside and exposed to 4601 W. Higgins Road the elements for extended periods of time. Chiropractor The National Electrical Code (NEC) states that temporary electrical power and decora- Emeritus at Hoffman Estates tive lighting installations shall be permitted (formerly Brighton Gardens) for a period not to exceed 90 days. For more Over the Limit. Under Arrest. 2150 W. Golf Road information, contact the Code Enforcement The Police Department would like to remind assisted living Division at 847-781-2631. all drivers to stay safe during the holiday season. We will be partnering with other law Illinois Foot and Ankle Clinic enforcement agencies, the National Highway 2500 W. Higgins Road, #910 Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA), podiatry Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) MathWizard of Schaumburg, LLC and the Illinois Department of Transporta- 1017 W. Golf Road tion’s Division of Traffi c Safety to aggres- Instruction/education sively enforce impaired driving laws during a national crackdown from Dec. 16 to Jan. 3, World Market 2011. Please remember these safety tips: (formerly Cost Plus World Market) Outdoor decorative lighting includes icicle lights, 2780 N. Sutton Road light swags and strands of colored bulbs • If you are planning to drink alcohol with friends, Retail home living and entertainment goods designate a sober driver before going out Prevent frozen water pipes • If you are impaired, do not drive – call a taxi, Keep fi re hydrants visible If you are planning an extended stay out use mass transit or call a sober friend Some 250 fi re hydrants in the Village of town during the colder months, keep in • Promptly report impaired drivers you see on the of Hoffman Estates, primarily those mind that the heat in your residence should roadways to law enforcement in culs-de-sac, will be outfi tted with never be turned off or the thermostat turned • Wear your seatbelt while in a car, as this is your fl ags for extra visibility this winter. down too low. Insuffi cient heat can cause best defenses against impaired drivers If you see a hydrant leaking or water lines to freeze and burst, causing sig- damaged, call the Public nifi cant damage to your home and valuables. • If you know people who are about to drive or Works Department at For more information, contact the Code ride while impaired, take their keys, and help 847-490-6800. Enforcement Division at 847-781-2631. them get to where they are going safely Don’t take a chance; no one is ready to face the consequences of losing a family member or friend to drunk driving.

4 Hoffman Estates Citizen • December 2010 Healthy body, healthy mind ... news from Health and Human Services

Adult and older adult services Child and youth services Freedom from smoking Health and Human Services provides Health and Human Services offers two Health and Human Services has an array of affordable health screenings, monthly child immunization clinics. partnered with St. Alexius Medical preventative tests and vaccinations. The cost is $5 per shot for residents of Center to provide affordable smoking Blood pressure testing and pulse checks the Village of Hoffman Estates, Village cessation classes. Classes will begin on are available at no cost. Diabetes and of Schaumburg and Hanover Town- Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. The cost is hemoglobin testing are available for ship, and $7 for all other communities $50 per family (family members are en- $3 per test. For best results, do not eat (cash, check or AllKids only please!). couraged to quit together). All materials at least four hours before the diabetes The clinics are intended for children are included in the price. To register, call test. Complete lipid profi le testing, who are underinsured (health insurance St. Alexius at 866-253-9426. Cholestech, is available by appointment does not cover immunizations) or do only (not performed during the regular not have health insurance. Shot records Vogelei Teen Center adult health clinics), and costs $22. The are required for children to receive an The Village partners with the Hoffman test measures total cholesterol, HDL, immunization. To schedule an appoint- Estates Park District to provide an after LDL, triglycerides and glucose levels, ment, call 847-781-4850. school Teen Center at Vogelei Park. The and requires a small drop of blood that is program is open between 6:30 p.m. and obtained through a fi nger stick. Results • Children’s Clinic 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and are immediate, and include consultation (ages two months to 18 years) Friday nights. At the drop-in center, with a registered nurse. For more infor- All communities welcome teens can play pool, relax with friends, mation or to schedule an appointment, Village Hall (main entrance) watch TV, talk with staff and join call 847-781-4850. 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates groups on issues such as loss, music and Dates: Dec. 6 and Jan. 3, 2011 decision-making. Call 847-781-4850 • Schaumburg Barn Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for more information. You can also send 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg • Hoffman Baby Clinic questions to [email protected]. Dates: Dec. 1 & 15 and Jan. 5 & 19, 2011 (ages two months to kindergarten) The Vogelei Teen Center is located at Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hoffman Estates residents only 650 W. Higgins Road. • Village Hall (main entrance) Village Hall (main entrance) 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates Dates: Dec. 8 and Jan. 12, 2011 Dates: Dec. 14 and Jan. 11, 2011 Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Time: Appointments are required • Hoffman Estates Park District Clinic schedules are available online by Community Center & Ice Arena visiting www.hoffmanestates.org/clinics. 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates Date: Jan. 17, 2011 (no clinic in December) The seasonal fl u shot can still help you! Time: 11 a.m. to noon The best way to avoid the fl u is by get- • Schaumburg Township ting a vaccination. We still have fl u vac- The sign for the Teen Center, on the corner of 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates cinations available for infants, children Golf and Higgins roads Date: Jan. 20, 2011 (no clinic in December) and adults. Call 847-781-4850 today! Attention senior citizens Time: noon to 1 p.m. Hoffman Estates is a proud sponsor of the Schaumburg Senior Barn. Hoffman Estates senior citizens are welcome to Clerk’s corner take advantage of all that the Schaum- burg Barn has to offer. Programs include Tired of the cold winter weather? Plan your a nutritious lunch, bingo, sewing club, spring break getaway to somewhere tropical! book club, health clinics, trips and en- The Village is a passport acceptance agency, tertainment. The Barn is located at and can assist you in applying for a passport. 231 South Civic Drive in Schaumburg. Visit www.hoffmanestates.org/passports, Call 847-524-5290 more information. or call the Clerk’s offi ce to see what you need to apply.

Contact the Village Clerk’s offi ce at By Bev Romanoff 847-781-2625, or e-mail the Clerk at Hoffman Estates Village Clerk [email protected].

Hoffman Estates Citizen • December 2010 5 GGrowingrowing toto GGreenness!reenness! Christmas tree disposal

Holiday light recycling program Once the holidays are over, there are two Drop-off sites The Solid Waste Agency of Northern options available for recycling your “live” Christmas trees and greenery can also be Cook County (SWANCC) and the Christmas trees and wreaths. dropped off at no charge anytime between Village are offering a holiday light Curbside pickup Sunday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Jan. 8, 2011, recycling program, free of charge. at the facility maintenance building, Christmas tree collection is scheduled on 2405 Pembroke Ave.,ve., Hoffman Estates residents can bring regular service days for the fi rst two weeks of or the fi eld next to holiday string lighting and exten- January 2011. Please remember that all lights, Fire Station 23, sion cords to the Village Hall lobby, ornaments, garland and artifi cial decora- 1300 Westbury 1900 Hassell Road, Monday through tions must be removed from the tree, plastic Drive. Signs will Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. disposal bags are prohibited and one disposal direct residents to from Dec. 1 through Jan. 21, 2011. sticker must be visibly wrapped around the drop-off areas at bothoth Garland, live greens, wreaths or other tree trunk or branch. Flocked trees are ac- locations. Residentsts mamayy non-recyclables are not accepted in ceptable. Wreaths and garland made of pine also obtain free woodood chichipsps this program. boughs or other organic materials will also from these trees onn a fi rrst-st- be accepted, provided the wiring and plastic come, fi rst-served basis.basis. Last year, the Village collected have been removed. These items should Please bring your 413 total pounds of holiday lights. be placed in a Kraft yard waste bag with a own container. disposal sticker attached. Leftover yard waste “Every year, people purchase new and bags of leaves will also be accepted, pro- For more infor- strands of lights due to burned out vided the required disposal sticker is attached mation, contact bulbs, incomplete strands or even to each bag or bundle of material. Yard waste Public Works at wanting a different color. Through stickers are available at local retailers, Village 847-490-6800. this recycling program, materials Hall and on the Village’s Web site. For more will be reclaimed, reprocessed, made information, contact Code Enforcement at into new products and kept out of 847-781-2631. the landfi lls,” states Mary Allen, SWANCC’s recycling and education director. The red door … TThehe redred door,door, asas seenseen ffromrom tthehe ooutsideutside SWANCC and Hoffman Estates are partnering with Elgin Recycling Inc. The Village is offering voluntary energy as- to recycle the lights and cords. The sessments for single-family homes built prior collected material will be processed at to 1995. The assessment will help determine their Palatine facility. The strands are how much energy your home uses, and it will chopped, separated, baled and sold as assist in building a program to reduce energy a commodity to foundries and mills consumption. in the United States. Through a federal grant, the Village has been For other SWANCC programs, visit able to train inspectors to become certifi ed swancc.org. energy analysts, and to purchase the equip- ment necessary to conduct energy assess- • Blower door test (home air-leakage measurement) ments. These assessments are being offered at • HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) a reduced rate from market cost, and a rebate systems analysis: is given if at least one of the recommended improvements are completed. • Combustion gas analysis • Carbon monoxide analysis An assessment typically consists of: • Insulation inspection (exposed only) • Interview to determine if there are any notice- • Computer modeling analysis able problems • Final report • Energy bill review and analysis • Window assessment Contact Code Enforcement at 847-781-2631 to schedule an appointment. The cost for the • Lighting analysis assessment is $100, with $50 rebated if any of • Appliances (energy consumption review) the recommendations are completed.

6 Hoffman Estates Citizen • December 2010 December calendar

Event and meeting dates subject to change. Friday, December 24 For up-to-date information, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/calendar. • CHRISTMAS EVE, VH CLOSED Saturday, December 25 Wednesday, December 1 • CHRISTMAS DAY, VH CLOSED • Emergency Management Agency (EMA), 6:30 p.m. at PD *Sunday, December 26 Thursday, December 2 • Veteran’s Flag 32: George Bailey, Army, Spanish-American War • Live Well Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon, VH Friday, December 31 Saturday, December 4 • NEW YEAR’S EVE, VH CLOSED • Fire and Police Commission, 8 a.m. at PD Saturday, January 1 • Healthcare Provider CPR Class, 8 a.m. at Fire Station 22 • NEW YEAR’S DAY, VH CLOSED *Sunday, December 5 • Veteran’s Flag 29: James Wheeler Uhlenbrauck, Army, Vietnam Monday, December 6 This month, there will only be one Village Board Meeting. It • Children’s Clinic, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at VH will be held on Monday, Dec. 13, immediately following the • Stormwater Management Committee, 6 p.m. at VH Standing Committee meetings (more information below) in the • 2011 Budget Meeting, 7 p.m. at VH VH Council Chambers. • Special Village Board Meeting, immediately following 2011 Budget Meeting at VH The Standing Committees of the Village of Hoffman Estates Tuesday, December 7 will also meet once in December. The Planning, Building and • Sister Cities Commission, 7 p.m. at VH Zoning; General Administration and Personnel; Transpor- • Cultural Awareness Commission, 7:15 p.m. at VH tation and Road Improvement; Finance; Public Works and • Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at VH Utilities; and Public Health and Safety Committees will meet Wednesday, December 8 on Monday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Chambers. • Community Health Clinic, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at VH • Museum Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm VH: Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road • Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD PD: Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road (*new location!) Thursday, December 9 PWC: Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave. • Live Well Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon, VH SCA: Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway Saturday, December 11 • Shop With a Cop • Teddy Bear Holiday Party, 1 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm *Sunday, December 12 • Veteran’s Flag 30: Edward Green, Army, Korea Monday, December 13 • Citizen Police Academy Graduation, 6:30 p.m. at VH • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p.m. at VH • 2011 Budget Public Hearing, 7:55 p.m. at VH Sears Centre Arena events • Village Board Meeting, immediately following Saturday, Dec. 4, and Sunday, Dec. 5 Standing Committee Meetings at VH • Third Annual IRCA Cheerleading and Poms State Championship, Tuesday, December 14 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. • Hoffman Baby Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon at VH Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, and Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 • Commission for Senior Citizens, 5:30 p.m. at VH • Notre Dame Shillelagh Hockey Tournament, 3 p.m. and 2 p.m. • Historical Sites Commission, 5:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm Friday, Jan. 14, 2011, and Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 Wednesday, December 15 • Bad Boys of Arenacross, plus Hot Rod Mud Bog Championships, • Arts Commission, 7 p.m. at VH 7:30 p.m. • Peer Jury, 7 p.m. at PD Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, through Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 • Plan Commission, 8 p.m. at VH • Cirque du Soleil – Dralion, various times Thursday, December 16 Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, and Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 • Live Well Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon, VH • Professional Championship Bullriders: World Tour Finale V, • Commission for Disabled Citizens, 6 p.m. at VH 7:30 p.m. • Liquor Servers Training, 7 p.m. at PD Saturday, March 12, 2011, and Sunday, March 14, 2011 Saturday, December 18 • E3 Spark Plugs Monster Truck Nationals, 7:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. • Sears Centre Arena Holiday Open House, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at SCA *Sunday, December 19 For tickets and more information on upcoming events, • Veteran’s Flag 31: Gerald McCreary Jr., Navy, WWII visit www.searscentre.com. Wednesday, December 22 • Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD Various photos courtesy James Hojnacki and www.stopimpaireddriving.org * The fl ag rotation ceremony is held at the Veterans’ Memorial every Sunday at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Those wishing to make a donation for the perpetual maintenance of the Memorial may do so at the Village Hall, or by mailing a check to the Veterans’ Memorial c/o the Village of Hoffman Estates, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. The casket fl ags of deceased veterans listed on the calendar above will be fl ying at the Veterans’ Memorial in the coming month. The Veterans’ Memorial is located outside the Hoffman Estates Police Department at 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. ** Note: the Veterans’ Memorial relocated to 411 W. Higgins Road in July.

Hoffman Estates Citizen • December 2010 7 The Village of Hoffman Estates A reminder about 1900 Hassell Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 www.hoffmanestates.org school bus safety

Important phone numbers The Hoffman Estates Police Department stop such vehicle before meeting or overtak- would like to remind all motorists about the ing, from either direction, any school bus Main ...... 847-882-9100 danger of passing school buses picking up stopped at any location for the purpose of Police and Fire ...... 9-1-1 or dropping off children. We are trying to receiving or discharging children. Such stop Police Administration . . . .847-781-2800 educate motorists, students and school bus is required before reaching the school bus Fire Administration ...... 847-843-4825 drivers about safety and reducing the risk of when there are in operation on the school being involved in a crash with a school bus. bus the visual signals as specifi ed (stop Public Works ...... 847-490-6800 signal arm and fl ashing red lights).” Health and According to the National Highway Traffi c Human Services ...... 847-781-4850 Safety Administration (NHSTA), pedestri- Drivers must also stop on divided Village Event Hotline ...... 847-252-5443 an fatalities account for the highest number roadways, such as Moon Lake Boulevard, of school bus-related fatalities. There are Huntington Boulevard and Volid Drive. Village offi cials about 17 such fatalities each year, two- thirds of which involve the school bus itself, The Secretary of State shall suspend for a Mayor and the rest involving motorists illegally period of three months the driving privi- William D. McLeod passing a stopped school bus. leges of any person convicted of a violation Trustees of this section. Karen V. Mills The Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11- 1414(a), states: “The driver of a vehicle shall The Hoffman Estates Police Department will Cary J. Collins be enforcing violations. Raymond M. Kincaid Jacquelyn Green Anna Newell Gary J. Pilafas An example of traffi c stopping for a school bus with its stop sign deployed Village Clerk Bev Romanoff Village Manager James H. Norris Municipal facilities Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road Hours: Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon Police Department 411 W. Higgins Road (*new location!) Fire Administration 1900 Hassell Road Fire Station 21 — Carl W. Selke 225 Flagstaff Lane ECRWSS PRSRT STD Fire Station 22 — Michael J. O’Malley U.S. Postage 1700 Moon Lake Blvd. PAID POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 24 Fire Station 23 — Richard G. Cordova Hoffman Estates, IL Schaumburg, IL 1300 Westbury Drive Fire Station 24 — Jerome Danowski 5775 Beacon Pointe Drive Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow Public Works Center 2305 Pembroke Ave.

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