July 2021 News from the Village of Hoffman Estates

Summer concerts to return to Village Green July 22

The Village’s popular summer concert series, presented by the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission and the Hoffman Estates Park District, is set to return to a revamped Village Green in late July. Photo courtesy of: Mona Morrison

The 2021 Summer Sounds on the Green concert series will space was created to accommodate future community events. feature seven concerts, presented each Thursday night, from Visit the Village Green for summer concerts, the Hideaway July 22 through Sept. 2. There’s something for every musical Brew Garden (open Thurs. to Sat. all season long), or to enjoy taste, from rock to country to mariachi. The family-friendly the open spaces and walking trails! concerts begin at 7 p.m., and picnics are welcome! Make sure to bring your lawn chairs. Visit page 7 for the full schedule! Reminder: the Northwest Fourth Fest is canceled for 2021. The festival, carnival and Fourth of July parade are set to While the concert series and other events were on hiatus return in 2022! in 2020, the Village took the opportunity to improve the layout of the Village Green. The viewing hill was regraded to Visit www.hoffmanestatesarts.com for details on the Village enhance sight lines to the amphitheater and increase seating Green and the Summer Sounds concert series, including capacity. New sidewalks were added, and more usable open band profiles, directions and parking.

In this issue Growing to A message from Dive Team p3 p7 Greenness!...... 2 Mayor McLeod...... 3 training...... 6 Historian’s notebook...... 2 Community briefs...... 4 Family Field Day...... 6 Sunderlage Health and Human July calendar...... 7 open house ...... 3 Services news...... 5 Summer Sounds Fireworks alert!...... 3 Clerk’s corner...... 5 on the Green ...... 7 Growing to Historian’s

Greenness! notebook By Pat Barch, Hoffman Estates Village Historian

Participate in Garibaldi’s Italian restaurant me so happy is that even more has provided reduced prices “Plastic Free July” in Barrington Square has been generations have the chance to for District 54 football team a beloved eatery in Hoffman experience Garibaldi’s. meals, as well as reduced prices The COVID-19 pandemic has led Estates for nearly a half a cen- for senior luncheon programs to a dramatic increase in disposable tury at 2346 W. Higgins Road. The wonderful décor inside at Village Hall for holidays and products. From masks and gloves to this 45-year-old business takes special occasions. As the com- individually packaged food items, the Gary Medciov opened the you back to the times that munity loves Garibaldi’s, so pandemic’s environmental impacts business in 1973, and the love included Elvis and the Three Garibaldi’s loves our commu- will be felt for many years to come. that customers have for Garib- Mouseketeers. Its special vibe nity of Hoffman Estates. With this in mind, the Sustainabil- aldi’s spans generations. Kids makes meals that much more ity Commission encourages you to and adults alike stop in for a enjoyable - and don’t leave Their pizza is the official pizza engage in Plastic Free July! slice of their famous pizza, and without trying their delicious of the at they also have many other deli- Italian ice! the NOW Arena (formerly cious options to choose from - the Sears Centre), and of the including beef sandwiches and Tucked in the quiet corner Schaumburg Boomers Chicago-style foot-long hot called the ‘Dough Zone’ is team, as well as at the Hoff- dogs. I can’t write about all the an area for video gambling. man Estates Park District’s wonderful food at Garibaldi’s Once our state opened up the ice arena, baseball fields and because I don’t have enough opportunity for gambling in Seascape water park. space in this newsletter. The restaurants and bars, Garib- This international movement, same is true of my favorites. aldi’s applied for a license and Thanks to Garibaldi’s for be- spearheaded by the Australia-based was up and running within ing a special place to visit with Plastic Free Foundation, aims to When in high school back in five months. Young people are family and friends, and for all “reduce single-use plastic waste every the late 1970s, my son recalls not allowed in the area. the memories of years past and day at home, work, school, and even taking in a movie and stopping years to come. The Hoffman Estates Cham- at your local café.” Plastics do not for pizza afterwards with a date ber of Commerce has honored Email Pat Barch at biodegrade. Instead, they break down or with friends. It only cost him a few dollars. Old timers Garibaldi’s with the Best [email protected]. into “microplastics” that pollute our Business of the Year in both lakes, rivers and oceans. According like me likely also share these memories. What really makes 2016 and 2018. The restaurant to Shedd Aquarium, “even before the pandemic, 22 million pounds of plastic entered the Great Lakes Give trees a drink of water in hot weather every year, threatening the health of Do your trees have leaves that look a little wilted or curled up? This is a common sign of trees wildlife and the quality of our drink- experiencing heat stress, and a sign to water them to avoid further damage in years to come. Heat- ing water.” stressed trees are more susceptible to pests, which can cause the trees to further decline. It’s easy to make a difference, not Trees assist with storm water management and clean the air we breathe. Trees also bring valuable curb just in July, but all year long! You can appeal and help increase overall home values. Additionally, the shade they provide helps to keep energy reduce plastic waste today by: and watering costs down during the warm summer months. Keep trees healthy so they can continue to • Using reusable coffee cups and bottles provide all these desired benefits. • Bringing your own reusable straws Trees need deep watering (softening up the top 10” of soil) throughout the year, but most importantly, • Refusing plastic cutlery during the hot summer to encourage the formation of long deep roots. • Buying bars of soap (rather than bottled Some tips for watering trees: liquid soap) • Avoiding pre-packaged foods • Avoid evaporation by watering in the early morning, or if necessary, in the early evening . • Bringing reusable containers for restau- • Use a soaker hose or oscillating sprinkler to allow water to infiltrate the soil slowly for deeper watering . It may take a few rant leftovers watering sessions to loosen up very dry soil . • Buying fewer packaged goods • The area near the drip line (furthest extension of tree canopy) should be watered - this is where the root tips are located that bring moisture to the tree . Visit www.plasticfreejuly.org for • Mature trees require twice a month deep watering in normal conditions, and newly planted trees require deep watering more ideas and resources. two to three times a week . In a drought situation, water more frequently .

The CITIZEN is published monthly by the Village of Hoffman Estates as a public information service for residents and businesses . For more information email Previous editions are available online at www hoffmanestates. org/citizen. . This publication may not be reprinted or reproduced as [email protected] 2 a whole or in part without written permission from the Hoffman Estates Village Manager . © 2021 . All rights reserved . Experience Hoffman history at Sunderlage House

Join the Historical Sites Commission on Sunday, July 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for music, fun and friendship! The Commission will offer tours of the historic Sunderlage House. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy an outdoor performance by the Kishwaukee Ramblers! Sunderlage House is located at 1775 Vista Lane in Hoffman Estates. Please call 847-781-2606 for more information.

A message from Mayor McLeod As of June 11, all sectors of the local economy were able to open up at full capacity according to the Phase 5 Reopen- ing Plan. This is exciting and significant news for the Village of Hoffman Estates and all of the businesses who continue to serve residents and visitors alike. Members of the Village’s Boards and Commissions are meeting and planning events for July and beyond! The summer concert series, a highly anticipated event hosted by the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission and the Hoffman Estates Park District, is coming back to the Village Green. Opening night, July 22, will feature Second Hand Soul, a Chicago band known for their Motown, soul and rock and roll. The show begins at 7 pm! For more information, visit the Arts Commission website at www.hoffmanestatesarts.com.

Fireworks alert! The Hideaway Brew Garden adjacent to the Village Green It is important to note that, except for novelty fireworks (e.g., sparklers, band shell is also open for business. The Brew Garden snakes, noisemakers), fireworks are illegal in without a permit. is a fun place to relax outdoors while enjoying delicious Illegal fireworks (e.g., cherry bombs, M-80s) present substantial risks food, drinks, and music. Planning a party? Book your of injury, including blindness, amputations, burns and even death. event at this unique venue. For rental information and The Hoffman Estates Fire Department joins the U.S. Consumer Prod- a line-up of entertainment reaching into August, visit uct Safety Commission, the National Council on Fireworks Safety www.hideawaybrewgarden.com. and others to educate the public on fireworks safety. Here are some In addition to summer fun, the Village Board and I have practical tips: had the honor of attending several memorable events hon- • Keep children away from all fireworks . oring young individuals who have achieved Eagle Scout. • Observe all local and state laws . Congratulations to Mathew Kier, Daniel C. Lee and Michael Anthony Savage for your dedication and commit- • If an eye injury does occur, do not touch, rub or press on the injured eye . Seek ment to the scouting movement. We wish you the best on immediate help from a hospital emergency room or eye-care professional . your next adventures! For more information, call the Hoffman Estates Fire Prevention Bureau at Finally, block parties are a go! The Village Board enjoys 847-843-4835. meeting and greeting with residents at these events. Be sure to fill out your application, which can be found on the Village website. We look forward to seeing you this sum- mer!

As always, please call me at 847-815-3842 or email [email protected]

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The drop-off electronics recycling collection Counseling services at Village Hall will also be postponed on Health and Human Services offers profes- Monday, July 5. Collection resumes Mon- sional counseling services to residents. Coun- day, July 12, from 10 a.m. to noon at Village seling can improve an individual’s life by Hall. For a full list of items accepted in the reducing stress, working through change and program, visit www.swancc.org. increasing satisfaction related to work, school and relationships. Services are available for individuals, couples and families. Fees are affordable for all households, and are pro- vided on a sliding scale based on household income. Call 847-781-4850 for information.

Welcome new businesses! Greater Family Health 3100 W. Higgins Road #100 BMO Harris Bank NA 1199 W. Higgins Road Medication and sharps recycling The Village provides residents with an oppor- tunity to recycle expired or unused medica- tions and sharps (e.g., syringes, needles and lancets). Items can be dropped off at Health and Human Services on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Medi- cations and sharps will not be accepted at July dates for seasonal brush other times. Sharps must be in a hard, sealed drop-off container. Residents who require sharps con- Brush and branches can be brought to the tainers can call 847-781-4850 to make the Public Works Fleet Maintenance Facility, request and set up a curbside pickup. 2405 Pembroke Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 1 Christopher J. Goluba, PC p.m. on Saturday, July 3, and Saturday, July 5277 Trillium Boulevard 17. This free program, which ends in Septem- ber, accepts residential brush and branches only (no commercial loads), and proof of residency is required. For more information, call 847-490-6800.

4 Hoffman Estates Citizen • July 2021 Healthy body, healthy mind ... news from Health and Human Services

Adult services and Children and baby clinics immunizations Health and Human Services offers Health and Human Services offers children’s and baby’s vaccination clinics, health screenings and preventive tests: which use outstanding infection control policies with additional safety guidelines • Blood pressure and pulse check: FREE! from the Centers for Disease Control, • Diabetes (blood sugar): $2 the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Occupational Safety and • Hemoglobin (anemia): $3 Health Administration. These added To schedule health screenings, preven- measures help to ensure the health of tative tests or affordable vaccines and July is National UV Safety patients and protect employees. tuberculosis testing, call 847-781-4850. Month Spending time outdoors is a great way to be physically active and reduce stress. While the sun can be fun, even 15 min-

utes of UV exposure can cause lifelong damage. This can lead to skin cancer, wrinkles, age spots and cataracts. The Individual appointment times are of- best protection is to stay in the shade. fered for each child with the following If plans are to be outside, the American precautions: Cholesterol Screening Cancer Society provides the following This FASTING test measures total cho- tips: • Appointments are staggered to promote lesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and social distancing . • Slip on a shirt and wear dark-colored cloth- glucose levels. It requires a small drop ing that covers your arms and legs . • A COVID-19 questionnaire must be an- of blood. Results are immediate and in- swered by each individual . clude consultation with a nurse. The cost • Slop on broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF • Temperature checks are done prior to ap- is $22. To schedule an appointment, call of 15 or higher and reapply every two hours . pointment time . 847-781-4850. • Slap on a hat that has a brim to shield your face, ears and back of neck . • Face covers/masks are required for anyone over the age of 2 . Hemoglobin A1C Screening • Wrap on sunglasses with UVA and UVB pro- Find out if have diabetes or are at risk by tection for eyes and the skin around them . • Only one parent per child while inside the measuring your average blood sugar lev- office is encouraged . els over the past three months. The test Enjoy time outdoors to improve overall • Additional hand-sanitizing stations have takes six minutes, and the cost is $15. To health and wellness—just remember sun been placed throughout the office for client schedule an appointment, call safety! For more information, visit use . 847-781-4850. www.cancer.org or www.cdc.gov. • All immunizations will be discussed with families by nurses during a phone call before appointments . • Credit card payments (if necessary) will be Clerk’s corner completed over the phone . Although we’re unable to have our 4th of July • Staff members are required to wear ad- parade again this year and host our large food ditional PPE . donation collection, there are still families that are struggling and need our township food For any questions about this important pantries. Non-perishables and toiletry item service, call 847-781-4850. Information donations are always accepted at Village Hall to regarding clinics will also be updated on help restock the shelves at the pantries. Stop by the Health and Human Services website and drop off a few items to help those in need. It at: www.hoffmanestates.org/govern- will be greatly appreciated! ment/hhs. To request an appointment, Contact the Village Clerk’s office at complete two forms on the website and By Bev Romanoff 847-781-2625 or email the Clerk at email them, along with immunization Hoffman Estates Village Clerk [email protected]. records, to [email protected].

Hoffman Estates Citizen • July 2021 5 Dive Team Family Field Day training event

The Fire Department maintains four The Health and Human Services Department, in partnership with the Youth Commission, is specialty teams: SCUBA, Hazardous excited to announce Family Field Day! This event will help to celebrate National Therapeutic Materials, Fire Investigations and Recreation Month and will take place outdoors at Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, on July 10 Technical Rescue. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Various field games for children to have fun and explore their emotions will be featured, enabling parents to develop new insights around their children’s emotional expressions. Join this afternoon of fun and activities! Face covers will be required and capacity limits will be in place, so please register in advance by emailing Lauren Phillips, M.A. at [email protected].

Last month, the Dive Team members completed their annual skills drills when they were put through a rigor- ous set of mandatory compliance tests to maintain proficiency in the water. The tests consisted of a 500- yard swim, 15-minute water tread, 800-yard snorkel swim, 100-yard Residential rental license and rescue tow and a 9-foot free dive. inspection program The Village continues to license and inspect rental properties. The program requires all individually- owned residential rental units – including single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums – to be licensed and inspected annually to ensure compliance with property maintenance codes. Rental property owners are required to renew licenses and provide current contact information every year. For more information on the program, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/rentalhousing.

If you are a tenant, a rental property owner, or if you want to know whether a rental property is Members also complete a basic skills licensed, please call 847-781-2650 or email [email protected]. test of putting on and taking off SCUBA gear, breathing off a rescue regulator and an unregulated scuba bottle, all while at a depth of 12 feet. Members of the Fire Department are continually training to provide the most proficient emergency and rescue services to the community.

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All meetings are at Village Hall unless otherwise noted. For up-to- date information, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/calendar.

*Sunday, July 4 • Veteran’s Flag 41: Henry W . Dietz, Army, WWII Monday, July 5 • VH CLOSED Tuesday, July 6 • Celtic Fest Commission Meeting, 4 p m. . at VH • Sustainability Commission Meeting, 6 p m. . at VH • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p m. . at VH • Village Board Meeting, immediately following Standing Committee Meetings at VH Wednesday, July 7 • Sister Cities Commission Meeting, 7 p m. . • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 7 p m. . *Sunday, July 11 • Veteran’s Flag 42: Arthur Richoz, Army, WWII Tuesday, July 13 • Historical Sites Commission, 3 p m. . at Sunderlage House JULY 22 • Fire and Police Commission Meeting, 6 p m. . at PD SECOND HAND SOUL Saturday, July 17 • Coffee with the Board, 10 a m. . at VH Dance to the beat of Motown, Soul & Rock ‘n Roll hits! *Sunday, July 18 • Veteran’s Flag 43: Sumner L . Cowan, Air Force, Iraq JULY 29 Monday, July 19 DANCING QUEEN: AN ABBA SALUTE • Platzkonzert Commission, 4 p m. . at VH ABBA tribute band! • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p m. . at VH • Village Board Meeting, immediately following AUGUST 5 Standing Committee Meetings at VH MARIACHI UNIVERSITARIO Wednesday, July 21 Enjoy a class mariachi repoitoire ! • Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, 7 p m. . at VH Thursday, July 22 AUGUST 12 • Second Hand Soul, 7 p m. . at Village Green COWBOY JUKEBOX *Sunday, July 25 Enjoy Country hits from yesterday and today! • Veterans Memorial Commission, 1 p m. . at PD • Veteran’s Flag 44: Bernard J . Timm, USAAF, WWII AUGUST 19 Tuesday, July 27 KALEIDSCOPE EYES • Art Commission Meeting, 7 p m. . at VH Chicago’s premiere acoustic Beatles tribute band! Wednesday, July 28 • Celebrations Commission Meeting, 5:30 p m. . at VH AUGUST 26 Thursday, July 29 52ND STREET BAND • Dancing Queen, 7 p m. . at Village Green An 8-piece Billy Joel tribute band!

Village Board meetings are held on the first and third Monday SEPTEMBER 2 of each month at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers, FINAL SAY unless otherwise noted. A high-energy band that brings you hits from every generation! TheGeneral Administration and Personnel; Planning, Build- ing and Zoning; and Transportation and Road Improvement committee meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers, unless otherwise noted.

TheFinance ; Public Health and Safety; and Public Works ALL EVENTS ARE FREE & START AT 7PM ON THE VILLAGE GREEN and Utilities committee meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall Council EVENT & RAINOUT INFO HOTLINE Chambers, unless otherwise noted. (847) 252-5448

* The flag-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 flags of deceased veterans listed on the calendar above will be flying 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 • July 2021 7 PRSRT STD The Village of Hoffman Estates U .S . Postage PAID 1900 Hassell Road Permit No . 24 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Schaumburg, IL www.hoffmanestates.org ECRWSS

Important phone numbers POSTAL CUSTOMER Main...... 847-882-9100 Hoffman Estates, IL Police and Fire...... 911 Police Administration . . .847-781-2800 Fire Administration. . . .847-843-4825 Public Works...... 847-490-6800 Printed on recycled paper Health and Human Services. . . . 847-781-4850 Event Hotline ...... 847-252-5443 Village officials Police Department offers child safety Mayor William D. McLeod seat inspections Trustees Karen V. Mills Child safety seats save lives, but it is essen- • A properly installed child safety seat should pass Anna Newell tial that they are installed correctly! the “1 inch test ”. This means that the seat does Gary J. Pilafas not move more than 1 inch when pulled near Gary G. Stanton The Hoffman Estates Police Department the belt path where the seat is secured to the Michael Gaeta offers free Child Safety Seat inspections vehicle . Karen J. Arnet to all Village residents. To schedule an • Never install a child safety seat in front of an Village Clerk appointment, visit the Child Safety page at active airbag! Bev Romanoff www.hoffmanestates.org/carseat. The page also includes information to assist you with • Monitor active recalls for child safety seats . If you Village Manager your child safety seat. did not fill out the card that came with your seat, Eric J. Palm check with your manufacturer to see if you can Here are some things to keep in mind when sign up for email notifications . Municipal facilities it comes to child safety seats: • Ensure there are no loose items in the vehicle . Visit our website for Something as small as a can of soda can online services. • Children must be rear facing in the state of Il- linois until the age of two unless they weigh more become a dangerous projectile if you’re involved Village Hall than 40 pounds or are more than 40 inches tall . in a crash . 1900 Hassell Road It is recommended the child be left rear facing as For questions about this program, contact long as possible . Rear facing is the safest way for Police Department Community Service Officer Tribuzio or your child to travel . 411 W. Higgins Road Community Service Officer Velasquez at 847-781-2933. Fire Administration 1900 Hassell Road Fire Station 21 — Carl W. Selke 225 Flagstaff Lane Fire Station 22 — Michael J. O’Malley 1700 Moon Lake Boulevard Fire Station 23 — Richard G. Cordova 1300 Westbury Drive Fire Station 24 — Jerome Danowski 5775 Beacon Pointe Drive Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow Public Works Center 2305 Pembroke Avenue

Hoffman Estates Citizen • July 2021