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RIDGE IEWS Volume 21, No. 25 Highlighting Community NewsV and Events B July 2012 Bridgeview Trustee Mike Pticek points out how quickly the stripers are working to complete the Harlem Avenue Project. More progress for Bridgeview ridgeview continues to make grant to create a turn lane for the • Seeking bids for cheaper electric- progress on a number of 71st and Harlem intersection. ity rates for village residents. A com- fronts, Mayor Steve Landek Bridgeview taxpayers contributed mittee has been formed with the goal Breports. only $300,000 for all of the projects. of saving at least 10 to 15 percent on The biggest improvement so far Landek praised the project for residential electrical bills. this year has been the Harlem Av- vastly improving Harlem Avenue, • Purchase of a new $167,000 am- enue Project, which was completed which is the village’s retail heart. bulance for the Fire Department has last month after three years of work. Landek said several other projects been approved. The $7.7 million dollar project are also in the works for Bridgeview included: this year including: • Purchase of two new police cars with proceeds from drug forfeiture • $2.1 million dollars from the state • Repaving three blocks near 79th collections is pending. Street and Oketo Avenue using a for repaving Harlem; Also continuing this year is the $150,000 CDBG grant. • $2.3 million dollar federal grant $23 million dollar 71st Street for new sidewalks and landscaping • Creating access to wetlands near underpass project, at no cost to along Harlem; 79th Street and Harlem Avenue for residents. nature enthusiasts using an $80,000 The Mayor said plans are already • $1.2 million dollar state grant for EPA grant. under way for next year to repave new, energy-efficient lighting along 79th Street to follow up on the 79th Harlem; • Remodeling Village Hall to im- prove customer service and reduce Street Bridge upgrade, which was • and $1.8 million dollar federal costs. completed last year. For the latest BridgeViews updates, log on to http://www.bridgeviews.net Page 2 BRIDGEVIEWS July 2012 VILLAGE OF BRIDGEVIEW Understanding your MAYOR Steven M. Landek BOARD OF TRUSTEES property tax bill Norma Pinion James Cecott Patricia Higginson Mary Sutton Michael Pticek Total property taxes Claudette Struzik paid to schools is 66.5 percent of your total bill. VILLAGE CLERK John Altar VILLAGE CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS Mon, Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wed.: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat.: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 7500 S. Oketo Avenue Bridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 594-2525 Fax (708) 924-8095 One convenient number for: PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DEPT. 1,048.00 - 329.12 TOTAL TAXES Bridgeview COMMUNITY SERVICES (total tax minus for 2010 Police (708) 594-2525 employee paid by this and Fire pension costs) homeowner pensions FIRE and POLICE Total paid for Emergencies only: 911 village services: $718.88 Fire non-emergency (708) 924-8250 ridgeview residents units of government. such as paramedics, police, Police non-emergency have started receiv- • 16 percent of your fire, street maintenance, (708) 458-2131 ing their latest Cook property tax bill is paid to snow plowing, maitenance of BCounty property tax bills. municipal buildings, includ- the Village of Bridgeview. Understanding what is on the Of that amount, one third is ing Toyota Park, and all of TOYOTA PARK bill is not always easy and the other services the village Chicago Fire soccer, paid directly to Police and can sometimes be confusing. Fire pensions, as mandated provides. concerts, special events Here are some simple by the State of Illinois. The Take a look at last year’s (708) 594-7200 truths about your tax bill: remaining two thirds is used tax bill (for 2010) and see • 66 percent of your prop- for Village operations. for yourself. If you have SPORTS DOME erty tax bill is paid to local For a majority of home- any specific questions about Availability, pricing schools and college districts. owners, this translates into your tax bill, feel free to call (708) 924-8290 • 17 percent of your prop- $1.97 being paid to the Vil- Mayor Steve Landek at erty tax bill is paid to other lage each day, for services 708-924-8015. July 2012 BRIDGEVIEWS Page 3 Residents are urged to Go Green rustee Mary Sutton is urging residents to try recycling this summer. Sutton said that while walking through Tthe community, she noticed the number of recy- cling bins in use this summer in Bridgeview has decreased. “It’s so easy,” she said. “We can all try it. After a few attempts, recycling becomes second nature.” Sutton said recycling waste paper, glass, aluminum and yard waste will extend the life of landfills and have a positive impact on our future Bridgeview Trustee Mary Sutton says recycling can become "second nature." generations. Sutton said recycling bins are available for free Trash guidelines for Bridgeview residents through the Customer Service Office at Village Hall. You can get one by stopping by Village Hall, • Trash is to be placed in covered • Trash toters, covered trash con- calling the Customer Service Office at 708-594- containers not to exceed 33 gallons tainers and recycling bins are to be 2525, or requesting one online at the village web- in size, which will be picked up on a placed at the curb on the parkway site: www.bridgeview-il.gov. weekly basis. no later than 6 a.m. on the morning Yard waste must be placed in containers marked • Each single residential address is of trash pickup and no earlier than the evening before. "Yard Waste." Yard waste labels are available assigned a trash toter from the vil- from the Customer Service Office to attach to lage. Additional toters are available • Do not put trash containers in the for lease at $2 per toter per month. street at any time. containers. • Place your recycle bin at the curb • Containers must be removed no Bridgeview contracts with a private disposal on the parkway on your scheduled later than the evening of your collec- company to remove and recycle residential waste. trash pick-up day. tion day. Village offers chipping services for branches The Village of Bridgeview provides chipping service throughout the growing season and after severe storms. Branches must be stacked no more than 3 feet high at the curb with the cut ends facing the street. If you have branches to be picked up, call the Village Cus- tomer Service Office at 708-594-2525 to ensure service. Public Works chipper schedule for summer Mondays: West side of Bridgeview: Columbia Drive to 89th Street and Roberts Road to railroad tracks. Wednesdays: North and east sides of Bridgeview: 71st to 87th streets, Harlem Avenue to the railroad tracks, east of Harlem on 83rd Street to Newcastle Avenue. Fridays: South side of Bridgeview: 87th to 103rd streets, Oak Park Avenue to the railroad tracks. Page 4 BRIDGEVIEWS July 2012 Upcoming events at Toyota Park JULY SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ride Just Friends Chicago Car Show Lynyrd Skynyrd to headline West Lot VIP Lot 6 am-noon Loopfest 2012 6 pm 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Lynyrd Skynyrd, Paul Rodgers and LA Galaxy Just Friends LOOP Vancouver Loverboy will be the featured acts when at Fire Car Show FEST at Fire Loopfest 2012: A Show of Force comes 2 pm VIP Lot 7 pm 7:30 pm to Toyota Park at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 6 pm 13. Tickets start at $5 (includes a donation 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Ride to the Skynyrd Foundation) and are avail- Ride Just Friends USASA Aston Villa Chicago Car Show Chicago National Cup at Fire able at the Toyota Park box office or www. testing Finals West Lot VIP Lot 7:30 pm ticketmaster.com. 6 am-6 pm 6 pm 6 am-noon 8 am - 8 pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 USASA Just Friends Dream Car Dream Car Dream Car National Cup Car Show Sprints Sprints Sprints Finals VIP Lot East, West lots East, West lots East, West lots 10 am - 5 pm 6 pm (thru Sunday) 29 30 31 Tri State Just Friends Sports Car Car Show Council VIP Lot 6:30 am - 5:30 pm 6 pm Carnival of Madness is Aug. 26 Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 Carnival of Madness Tour, featuring AUGUST Grammy Award winners Evanescence, Chevelle, Halestron, Cavo and New Medi- SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT cine. This annual touring rock extravagan- 1 2 3 4 za hits the Toyota Park stage on Sunday, Toronto FC Aug. 26, beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are at Fire just $38. 7:30 pm Rodeo comes to Toyota Park 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Just Friends Dream Car Polish Polish Toyota Park welcomes exciting rodeo Car Show Sprints Fest Fest East Lot action ALL SUMMER LONG! Come out VIP Lot West Lot East Lot and see the cowboys and cowgirls as they 6 pm 5 pm noon rope and ride to the delight of their fans. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Tickets are just $25! Keep checking www. Polish Lions Club Lions Club Lions Club New England toyotapark.com for dates and times! Fest Circus Circus Circus at Fire East Lot East Lot East Lot East Lot 7:30 pm Plenty of events all this noon summer at Toyota Park! 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Just Friends Dream Car Dream Car Check the calendar to the right for the Car Show Sprints Sprints list of all the exciting Chicago Fire, soc- VIP Lot East, West lots East, West lots cer and entertainment events happening 6 pm at Toyota Park that make Bridgeview the 26 27 28 29 30 31 Southland's home for sports and entertain- Carnival of Just Friends Simba ment.