Village Wins Governor's Hometown Award

January 2013 News from the Village of Hoffman Estates

Village wins Governor’s Hometown Award

The Village of Hoffman Estates, in conjunction with Community Consolidated School District 54, has been awarded the 2012 Illinois Governor’s Hometown Award for its Community Resource Centers (CRCs).

The CRCs provide a benefi cial link between government “It is a major focus of the Village to work collaboratively with resources and the community in order to foster a safer and other government agencies and service providers to deliver healthier environment. The award was presented to the Vil- the best amenities for our residents in the most cost-effective lage on Thursday, Nov. 29, at a ceremony in Springfi eld. way,” said Mayor William D. McLeod. “On behalf of the Village Board and staff, we are honored to receive this recog- This is the Village’s fi fth Governor’s Hometown Award. nition alongside our partners at School District 54.” In 1989, the Veterans’ Memorial site received the award; in 1993, the Village was honored for the development of the The fi rst of two CRCs began operating in August 2000. Children’s Advocacy Center; in 2000, the Governor recog- Within the fi rst few years, School District 54 partnered with nized the Arts Commission’s Summer Concert Series; and, the CRC, and they took over programming in 2010. in 2003, the Arts Commission won again for the Quilt Show. [continued on page 3]

In this issue Growing to Greenness! . . . . . 2 A message from Clerk’s corner ...... 5 p2 p5 Palatine Road improvements Mayor McLeod ...... 3 Food Festival a are on the way ...... 2 Community briefs ...... 4 resounding success! ...... 6 Martin Luther King Jr. Health and Human Village budget summary . . . . 6 Breakfast ...... 2 Services news ...... 5 January calendar ...... 7 GGrowingrowing toto Palatine Road GGreenness!reenness! improvements are on the way

Energy Impact Illinois The Village is pleased to announce that improve- tion cost with the majority of the remaining costs Need to lower your energy bills and ments to Palatine Road from Huntington Boulevard paid for by the state of Illinois. make your home more energy-effi - to Haman Road are scheduled to start in the spring of 2013. Palatine Road will be open during construction with cient? Energy Impact Illinois is cur- traffi c shifted to one side of the road as construction rently offering a cost-savings program Hoffman Estates applied for and secured funds from proceeds on the other before switching sides. Delays funded by the U.S. Department of the federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) should be expected, and drivers should plan accord- Energy, local utilities and nonprofi ts. to widen Palatine Road to provide a continuous ingly. Access to the adjacent streets and shopping For a limited time, homeowners have three-lane section between Huntington Boulevard center will be open during construction. the ability to receive instant rebates and Haman Road. This will allow for left-turn lanes for up to 70 percent of the cost at all intersections. The scope also includes a new The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) ($1,750 max) of making their homes traffi c signal at Huntington Boulevard, and upgrades will be opening bids in January 2013 to select the more energy-effi cient. Information to the existing signal at Chambers Drive to improve project’s contractor. Construction could start as about the program can be found pedestrian crossings. In addition, the sidewalk along soon as April or May 2013. Exhibits showing plans at www.hoffmanestates.org/green. the south side of Palatine Road will be widened to for the proposed improvements on Palatine Road If you would like to hear more, 10 feet to allow for use as a bike path. can be viewed by visiting the Village website at representatives will speak about the www.hoffmanestates.org/roadconstruction. program and answer basic home The Village is the lead agency for the project, apply- improvement questions on Thursday, ing for and receiving approval for the federal funds. If you have questions, call 847-252-5800, or Jan. 10, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The STP funds will cover 80 percent of the construc- e-mail [email protected]. the Schaumburg Township District You can also sign up for project status updates. Library, 130 S. Roselle Road in Scha- umburg. To register (required), call 847-923-3347.

MMartinartin LutherLuther KKinging JJr.r. BBreakfastreakfast The Cultural Awareness Commission of the Village of Hoffman Estates cordially invites you to its 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 21.

An infrared display is used during an energy assessment This free event will begin promptly at 8 a.m. with breakfast in the Ed & The latest “Green Business” Mary Hennessy Room at the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Plum Grove Printers, located at A special keynote address, “How are We Connected?,” will be given by 2160 Stonington Ave., is the most re- DuBoi McCarty of William Rainey Harper College. Entertainment cently recognized “Green Business.” will be provided by the Sears Holding Associate Gospel Choir. The Green Business Recognition Program acknowledges businesses Seating is very limited, and reservations are being accepted on that are focused on sustainable envi- a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. There is a limit of four persons ronmental and economic practices. per reservation. Reservations are being accepted through Applications are reviewed by staff Wednesday, Jan. 16, or until the event fi lls up. To reserve and the Village’s Green Initiatives your spot, e-mail [email protected], or Commission. To learn more, visit call 847-781-2606. www.hoffmanestates.org/green. WWee hhopeope thatthat yyouou wwillill bbee aableble ttoo mmakeake tthishis wwonderfulonderful event!event!

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. © 2013. All rights reserved. [email protected] Hometown Award

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“District 54 is honored to partner with the Village to provide Community Resource Centers for our families,” said District 54 Early Childhood Director Jen Mursu. “By opening their build- ings to us, the Village has supported District 54 in its efforts to bring preschool services and parent education to families, thereby helping our students prepare for kindergarten and beyond.”

The original CRC is located in a high-concentration of low-to- moderate income households that may be limited in transporta- A message from Mayor McLeod tion, childcare and English proﬁ ciency. In 2009, the Village constructed a new Police Station at 411 W. Higgins Road. The I would like to wish all of our residents and businesses new facility was designed to include donated space for a second a Happy New Year! Before we get started with all of the CRC, which also utilizes the Police Department’s adjoining wonderful programs and events for 2013, I’d love to take meeting rooms for training and education courses. the opportunity to share information about some “old business” from 2012.

As many of you already know from reading this newsletter, 2012 was a year of great success for the Village. One of the most impactful accomplishments was the establishment of an Electricity Aggregation Program, which has saved participating residents almost 40 percent on electricity costs. FFromrom leftleft toto right:right: IllinoisIllinois DDepartmentepartment ooff CCommerceommerce aandnd EEconomicconomic OOpportunitypportunity AActingcting DDirectorirector AdamAdam Pollet;Pollet; MayorMayor WilliamWilliam D.D. McLeod;McLeod; HealthHealth andand HumanHuman ServicesServices DirectorDirector In 2012, we were pleased to welcome Tate & Lyle, AAlgeanlgean Garner;Garner; DistrictDistrict 5454 EarlyEarly CChildhoodhildhood DirectorDirector JJenniferennifer MMursu;ursu; DDistrictistrict 5544 CChildhild aandnd Mariano’s Fresh Market, the Saddle Room restaurant, FFamilyamily EEducatorducator DDonicaonica LLuzwick;uzwick; aandnd TTrusteerustee GGaryary GG.. SStantontanton Stone Eagle Tavern, Morizzo Funeral Home, and Core School District 54 employs nine early childhood educators Orthopedics to our roster of businesses. At the end of at both CRCs. In addition to their responsibilities at district 2012, construction on the Women & Children’s Hospital schools, the educators provide classes and workshops to promote at St. Alexius Medical Center was almost complete, and literacy for children in early childhood curriculums. They also construction of a new Hoffman Estates Audi dealership perform home visits for the participants in the program. The edu- was well underway. cators are a multilingual group speaking English, Spanish, Polish The Village was honored to be awarded the 2012 Gover- and some Indian dialects, enabling direct assistance to the variety nor’s Hometown Award for collaborating with Commu- of participants at the CRCs. nity Consolidated School District 54 on two Community The CRCs’ services include early childhood literacy education, Resource Centers (cover story). The Village also earned childcare assistance, student education, ﬁ nance education, local accolades for sustainability efforts by winning the Excel- transportation, English as a second language (ESL) courses, and lence in Energy Code Compliance Award, the Illinois many other programs. The Village and School District 54 have Sierra Club’s Cool Cities Achievements Award and two cultivated meaningful relationships with residents, and have pro- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) vided valuable early childhood education to at-risk children. The Gold plaques for the new Police and Fire stations. result has been a reduction in crime and code violations. In 2013, we look forward to bringing in additional busi- The most fascinating aspect of the CRC is that the entire com- nesses, and continuing our efforts toward creating a more munity has embraced its mission. Private businesses, nonproﬁ t environmentally sustainable community. We are also organizations, the municipality, townships, libraries, community anticipating some wonderful events this year, including colleges and school districts have all played a part in the CRC’s our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast later this success story. Even participants in CRC programs have found month (page 2), as well as the Big Ten Women’s Basketball non-monetary ways to give back to the facility as a thank you Tournament from March 7 through March 10 at the Sears for what they provided. This tremendous effort by the public is Centre Arena. Details about upcoming events are avail- evidence that creative civic partnerships are possible, and that the able online at both www.hoffmanestates.org/calendar and CRCs are an exemplary model of community service. www.searscentre.com.

The two CRCs are open ﬁ ve days a week for approximately two to four hours each day. For more information about the CRCs, contact Health and Human Services Director Algean Garner by phone at 847-781-4851, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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Coffee with the Board Event for disabled adults Questions to Code The next Coffee with the Board is on Friends, games, pool, pingpong, snacks ... Q: Can I put a dog run on the side of my house? Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Village all that’s missing is you! An event for disabled Hall. Ask questions and give comments to adults 14 and older is being held on Friday, A: Nope! Dog runs are only allowed in the Hoffman Estates Board of Trustees. Jan. 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the the backyard. If your animal has been Vogelei Barn Teen Center, 650 W. Higgins deemed as vicious, there are construction Road. Admission free! Pizza will be served requirements that need to be met. Please for $2 a slice, but popcorn and lemonade are call for the particulars. complimentary. For more information, con- Send your code questions to Bill Chlebik tact the Commission for Disabled Citizens at by phone at 847-781-2646, or by e-mail at 847-781-4850. [email protected].

Dos and don’ts – appliance collection rules Appliances are banned from Illinois landfi lls. When replacing appliances in your home, try to arrange for disposal through the retailer Beware of aggregation solicitations from which you are purchasing the new ap- Since the Village’s Electricity Aggregation pliance. If the retailer will not dispose of your Program became effective last year, some old appliance, you need to call Groot Indus- residents may have received phone calls from tries, Inc., at 800-244-1977 to arrange for power supply companies asking to switch pickup and disposal. There is no additional providers by claiming to be associated with ComEd warns against utility scams charge for appliance (white good) collection. However, doors on refrigerators and freezers the Village. Beware of these unscrupulous ComEd is warning customers to be alert must be removed before the item is put at the calls. FirstEnergy Solutions is the only elec- for scam artists claiming to be a ComEd curb for collection. Items requiring special tricity supplier of the Village’s aggregation representative seeking payment. In the last arrangements for collection include stoves, program. To fi le a complaint against dishon- few months, there has been an increase refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, est retail electricity supplier solicitations, in reports of individuals calling custom- furnaces, hot-water heaters, air conditioners, contact the Illinois Commerce Commission’s ers claiming to be ComEd representatives, humidifi ers and trash compactors. (ICC) Consumer Services Division com- telling the customer their service will be plaint line at 800-524-0795. Customers may disconnected unless payment is made. They Lead poisoning dangers also fi le a complaint online by visiting tell the customer to buy a prepaid credit card www.icc.illinois.gov/consumer/complaint. and to call back with the personal identi- If your home was built before 1978, it likely fi cation number. Customers can verify if a contains some lead-based paint. When lead, Computer animation class for kids ComEd worker is in the area or if a caller is a toxic metal, is absorbed into the body, it The Youth Commission is offering two free an employee by calling 1-800-EDISON1. can cause damage to the central nervous “Project Alice” computer animation classes Anyone who believes they may be the target system and vital organs, such as the brain, for children ages seven to 12 (beginner level). of a scam are urged to call the Illinois Attor- kidneys, nerves and blood cells. Some symp- Both take place on Saturday, Jan. 26. The ney General’s offi ce at 800-386-5438, or visit toms of lead poisoning include headaches, fi rst session begins at 9 a.m., and the second www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov and click on stomachaches, tiredness and irritability. Lead session begins at 11 a.m. Classes are at the “Protecting Customers.” can harm children without causing obvious Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Registra- symptoms. They can become lead poisoned tion is required as space is limited to 10 Recycle your Christmas tree by putting their hands or other lead contami- nated objects into their mouths. Keep dust to students per session. To reserve a spot, call Christmas tree collection is scheduled for the a minimum, wash your hands and the hands 847-781-2606. A parent or guardian is refi rst two weeks of January. Please remember of children often, and pick up any paint quired throughout the duration of the class. that all lights, ornaments and garland must chips, wiping surfaces after their removal. Light refreshments will be served. be removed from the tree, plastic disposal Visit www.hoffmanestates.org/CDBG for bags are prohibited and one disposal sticker more information about addressing lead must be attached to the tree trunk or branch. paint and other health hazards in your home. Wreaths and garland will also be accepted, provided the wiring has been removed. These items should be placed in a Kraft yard waste bag with a disposal sticker attached. Leftover yard waste and bags of leaves will also be accepted, provided the required disposal sticker is attached to each bag or bundle of material. Call 847-490-6800 for more information.

4 Hoffman Estates Citizen • January 2013 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 Did you know that the price of cigarettes an array of affordable health screenings, monthly child immunization clinics. in Cook County will increase in 2013 preventative tests and vaccinations. The cost is $8 per shot for residents of to more than $10? That alone is a good Blood pressure testing and pulse checks the Village of Hoffman Estates and enough reason to quit, but your health are available at no cost. Diabetes and Village of Schaumburg, and $10 for is the best reason. Smoking damages hemoglobin testing are available for all other communities (cash, check or nearly every organ in the human body, $3 per test. For best results, do not eat AllKids only please!). The clinics are is linked to at least 15 different cancers at least four hours before the diabetes intended for children who are underin- and accounts for some 30 percent of all test. Complete lipid profi le testing, sured (health insurance does not cover cancer deaths. Quitting isn’t easy, but, Cholestech, is available by appointment immunizations) or do not have health with help, you can double or triple your only (not performed during the regular insurance. Shot records are required chances of success. Health and Human adult health clinics), and costs $22. The for children to receive an immuniza- Services and St. Alexius Medical Center test measures total cholesterol, HDL, tion. To schedule an appointment, call have joined forces to provide affordable LDL, triglycerides and glucose levels, 847-781-4850. smoking cessation classes beginning on and requires a small drop of blood that is Wednesday, Jan. 16. The cost is $50 per obtained through a fi nger stick. Results • Children’s Clinic family (family members are encouraged are immediate, and include consultation (ages two months to 18 years) to quit together), and all materials are with a registered nurse. For more infor- All communities welcome included in the price. Call St. Alexius at mation or to schedule an appointment, Village Hall (main entrance) 866-253-9426 to register. call 847-781-4850. 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates Dates: Jan. 7 and Feb. 4 • Schaumburg Barn Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg • Hoffman Baby Clinic Dates: Jan. 2 & 16 and Feb. 6 & 20 (ages two months to kindergarten) Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. *new time! Hoffman Estates residents only • Village Hall (main entrance) Village Hall (main entrance) 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates Dates: Jan. 9 and Feb. 13 Dates: Jan. 8 and Feb. 12 Time: noon to 1 p.m. Time: Appointments are required • Schaumburg Township Vogelei Teen Center Clinic schedules are available online by 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates visiting www.hoffmanestates.org/clinics. The Village partners with the Hoffman Date: Jan. 17 and Feb. 21 Estates Park District to provide an after Time: noon to 1 p.m. “Take Charge of Your Health” is coming! school Teen Center at Vogelei Park. • Triphahn Center & Ice Arena This is a free workshop is for older adults It is open between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates who have chronic health issues. The next on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Date: Jan. 21 and Feb. 18 session will begin in February. Look for nights. Teens can play pool, relax with Time: 11 a.m. to noon more information in the next Citizen! friends, watch TV, talk with staff and join groups on issues such as loss, music and decision-making. For more information, call 847-781-4850, or e-mail [email protected]. The Clerk’s corner VogelieTeen Center is located at If you are a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, 650 W. Higgins Road. have lived at your address for a minimum of Attention senior citizens 30 days and would like to register to vote, bring two forms of identifi cation with you Hoffman Estates senior citizens are to Village Hall, and we’ll get you set up. For welcome to take advantage of all that the those residents who live in Palatine Township, Schaumburg Barn has to offer. Pro- a Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, grams include a nutritious lunch, bingo, Feb. 26, to choose candidates for the Tuesday, sewing club, book club, health clinics, April 9, Consolidated Election. trips and entertainment. The Barn is By Bev Romanoff located at 231 South Civic Drive in Hoffman Estates Village Clerk Contact the Clerk’s offi ce at 847-781-2625, or Schaumburg. Call 847-524-5290 more e-mail [email protected]. information. Hoffman Estates Citizen • January 2013 5 Food Festival a 2013 Village resounding success! budget summary

The fi rst-ever Hoffman Estates Inter- The Village Board of the Village of Hoffman the General Fund will have a projected defi cit national Food Tasting Festival took Estates recently adopted the 2013 Operating of $204,950 primarily due to specifi c capital place in October 2012, and it offered and Capital Budget. projects, such as the removal of trees impacted guests an opportunity to sample by the Emerald Ash Borer. This shortfall is pro- menu items from over 20 local restau- The national, regional and local economic posed to be funded by General Fund reserves. rants. Join us in congratulating the downturn that occurred in 2008 had a signifi cant impact on Hoffman Estates’ overall During the recession and continuing this year, cultural diversity of the participating budget for the four years that followed. During departments were initially held to a zero percent businesses located in the Village. In 2008 and 2009, Village General Fund revenues increase in discretionary line items within their case you missed the inaugural event, dropped over $7 million. Those revenues that budgets. They have learned to be vigilant due you can still experience the delectable are economy or consumption driven, like sales to limited resource availability, as well as being treats that were served by the wide ar- tax, food and beverage tax, hotel tax, develop- innovative with methods of service delivery. ray of eateries and fresh grocers listed ment fees, real estate transfer tax, and building below. There are over 60 restaurants permits, all decreased signifi cantly. However, Preparing the annual operating and capital located in Hoffman Estates – check through a high level of fi scal responsibility and budget proved to be more positive than recent out www.visithoffman.com, for loca- the reduction of spending when possible, the years. Although the Village is not able to tions, phone numbers and websites. Village’s fund balance levels have almost re- fund all of its capital needs, for the fi rst time turned to FY2007 levels. We remain optimistic in several years, staffi ng was not negatively A guest samples a bite-sized treat that fi nancial recovery is happening, but also impacted during the budget process. In fact, are aware that, at any moment, that comfort minor growth and positive things are happen- level could be gone, especially with the fi nancial ing in 2013. Also, with the addition of new problems present in the Illinois state govern- businesses within the Village, it is anticipated ment. that the decline in Village consumption-based revenues has leveled off and should begin to The 2013 budget for all funds totals increase. Tax rates have not been increased, and $106,284,550. The Village’s primary operating the Village’s focus continues to be providing fund, the General Fund, increased $1,979,720 predictable, stable and high-quality services to (4.5 percent) in revenues from the 2012 budget, our residents and businesses. primarily due to an increase in sales tax revenues resulting from new businesses within the The 2013 Operating and Capital Budget es- tablishes a fi nancial foundation for the Village • America’s Bar & Grill Village. On the expenditure side, the Village is projecting an increase of $1,766,670 (3.9 Board to accomplish their goals. Our contin- • Apple Villa Famous Pancake House percent) in expenditures from the 2012 budget. ued, combined efforts will ensure the Village of • BBQ Tonight Three new fi refi ghters are being planned for Hoffman Estates can continue to provide the through a federal grant that the Village has traditional high level of service to the residents • Bombay Chopsticks been awarded. The 2013 operating budget for and businesses of Hoffman Estates. • Cantaritto’s Taqueria and Bar • Caribou Coffee • Claim Jumper • DiBenedetto Trattoria • Dover Straits • Garibaldi’s • India House • Jewel Food Store • Johnny’s Hot Dogs and Gyros • Los Fernandez • Mariano’s Fresh Market • Red Robin • Stone Eagle Tavern • Ti Amo Cafe Italiano • L’Eif fel Bistrot

6 Hoffman Estates Citizen • January 2013 January calendar

Event and meeting dates subject to change. *Sunday, Jan. 27 For up-to-date information, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/calendar. • Veteran’s Flag 51: James F. Farrell, Jr., USMC, 1956-1962 Tuesday, Jan. 1 • Veterans’ Memorial Commission, 1 p.m. at PD • NEW YEAR’S DAY, VH CLOSED Monday, Jan. 28 Friday, Jan. 4 • Emerging Technologies Commission, 6 p.m. at VH • Event for Disabled Adults, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Vogelei Barn • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p.m. at VH Saturday, Jan. 5 • Fire and Police Commission, 8 a.m. at PD *Sunday, Jan. 6 Village Board Meetings are held on the ﬁ rst and third Mon- • Veteran’s Flag 48: John T. Olson, USMC, Iraq day of each month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Chambers, Monday, Jan. 7 unless otherwise noted. • Children’s Clinic, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at VH Tuesday, Jan. 8 The General Administration and Personnel; Planning, • Hoffman Baby Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon at VH Building and Zoning; and Transportation and Road • Celtic Fest Commission, 5:30 p.m. at VH Improvement Committees meetings are held on the second • Commission for Senior Citizens, 5:30 p.m. at VH Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Cham- • Cultural Awareness Commission, 7:15 p.m. at VH bers, unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, Jan. 9 • Community Health Clinic, noon to 1 p.m. at VH The Finance; Public Health and Safety; and Public Works • Emergency Management Agency (EMA), 6:30 p.m. at PD and Utilities Committees meetings are held on the fourth • Museum Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Cham- • Utility Commission, 6:30 p.m. at PD bers, unless otherwise noted. • Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD Thursday, Jan. 10 VH: Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road • Fourth of July Commission, 7 p.m. at VH PD: Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road Saturday, Jan. 12 PWC: Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave. • Heartsaver AED CPR Class, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fire Station 22 *Sunday, Jan. 13

• Veteran’s Flag 49: Peter A. Wastie, USMC, Vietnam tment of Commerce and Economic Opportunity; Uyen Le; ComEd; Glenn Bo; Photosani/Fotolia Monday, Jan. 14 • Sustainability Commission, 6 p.m. at VH • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p.m. at VH • Village Board Meeting, immediately following Standing Committee Meetings at VH Wednesday, Jan. 16 Friday, Jan. 4 • Peer Jury, 7 p.m. at PD • Chicago Soul FC vs. Syracuse Silver Knights, 7:30 p.m. • Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. at VH Friday, Jan. 11 Thursday, Jan. 17 • Chicago Soul FC vs. Baltimore Blast, 7:30 p.m. • Commission for Disabled Citizens, 6 p.m. at VH Friday, Jan. 18 • Youth Commission, 6:30 p.m. at VH • Chicago Soul FC vs. Milwaukee Wave, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 Monday, Jan. 21 • Coffee with the Board, 10 a.m. at VH • Chicago Soul FC vs. Wichita Wings, 2:30 p.m. *Sunday, Jan. 20 Saturday, Jan. 26 • Veteran’s Flag 50: Stephen J. Topolski, Army, WWII • High School Hoops Showdown, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 Thursday, Jan. 31 • MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, VH OPEN • Chicago Soul FC vs. Wichita Wings, 7 p.m. • Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at VH Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2 • Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at VH • Professional Championship Bullriders, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Saturday, Feb. 23 • Sister Cities Commission, 7 p.m. at VH • Winter Jam 2013, featuring TobyMac, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 Thursday, March 7, through Sunday, March 10 • Celebrations Commission, 5:30 p.m. at VH • Big 10 Women’s Basketball Tournament, various times • Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16 • Arts Commission, 7 p.m. at VH • Monster Truck Nationals: Monsters and Magic Tour, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 • Computer Animation Class for Kids, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at VH For more information on upcoming events, visit www.searscentre.com. Various photos courtesy James Hojnacki; Howard Sochurek; Energy Impact Illinois; David Chaytor; randysquires.com/Illinois Depar * 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.

Hoffman Estates Citizen • January 2013 7 The Village of Hoffman Estates 1900 Hassell Road Village employee named Code Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 www.hoffmanestates.org Enforcement Ofﬁ cer of the Year

Important phone numbers Hoffman Estates Code Enforcement Of- She consistently goes “above and beyond” fi cer Betty Melligan has been chosen by the to resolve code enforcement issues. Betty Main ...... 847-882-9100 Illinois Association of Code Enforcement has excellent communication skills and Police and Fire ...... 9-1-1 (IACE) as the recipient of the 2012 Code knowledge of the Village’s Municipal Code, Police Administration . . . .847-781-2800 Enforcement Offi cer of the Year award. which she uses when explaining code viola- Fire Administration ...... 847-843-4825 Betty was given the honor at the IACE’s tions to residents. December 2012 meeting at Elgin Commu- Public Works ...... 847-490-6800 nity College. Betty has obtained several International Health and Code Council (ICC) certifi cations relating Human Services ...... 847-781-4850 IACE is a membership organization that to property maintenance, and maintains Event Hotline ...... 847-252-5443 promotes professionalism through educa- those certifi cations by attending con- tion, training and certifi cations to code tinuing education classes that keep her Village offi cials enforcement offi cials who are primarily re- well-informed with codes adopted by the sponsible for property maintenance issues. Village Board. Betty has also been an active Mayor member of the IACE Board of Directors. William D. McLeod Betty Melligan was recognized for her Trustees outstanding public service as the Village Please join the Village in congratulating Karen V. Mills residential property maintenance inspector. Betty on this accomplishment! Raymond M. Kincaid Jacquelyn Green Anna Newell BBettyetty iinn tthehe fi eeldld ((below),below), andand sstandingtanding wwithith Gary J. Pilafas MMayorayor McLeodMcLeod (inset)(inset) afterafter winningwinning tthehe aawardward Gary G. Stanton Village Clerk Bev Romanoff Village Manager James H. Norris Municipal facilities Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon Police Department 411 W. Higgins Road Fire Administration 1900 Hassell Road Fire Station 21 — Carl W. Selke 225 Flagstaff Lane

Fire Station 22 — Michael J. O’Malley ECRWSS PRSRT STD 1700 Moon Lake Blvd. U.S. Postage PAID Fire Station 23 — Richard G. Cordova POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 24 1300 Westbury Drive Hoffman Estates, IL Schaumburg, IL Fire Station 24 — Jerome Danowski 5775 Beacon Pointe Drive Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow Public Works Center 2305 Pembroke Ave.

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