From the Desk of President Daniel Tannhauser Happy Spring! While we were able to escape the snow and cold in December and most of January, Old Man Winter sure did remind us of how cold and snowy winters in the Midwest can be. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Superintendent of Public Works Joseph Spain and his Public Works crew for clearing our streets of over 30 inches of snow that fell in just three weeks. This, in addition to handling over 30 water breaks since December 1, 2020. Job well done Joe and team! The Spring season has always been associated with rebirth and growth. The trees begin budding, tulips and daffodils begin poking through the earth and our lawns begin to show signs of green. The Village of Norridge is also showing signs of new growth - development growth. The shell of the building at the site of the old K-Mart property has been completed, and we are eagerly awaiting the turnover of the spaces to the new tenants of this development. While we have all been speculating what is coming into that space, until the developers are ready to release the names of the stores, we just have to continue to be patient. On March 11th, I attended the ground breaking for the new Caputo’s Fresh Market that will occupy a large portion of the new development at 4400 N Harlem Avenue. In addition, I attended the ribbon cutting of the Blue Gems Swim School at the corner of Oleander and Irving Park Road, the site of the former Olson Rugs Store.
And, as you can see below, Harlem Irving Plaza has some exciting news to share.....
DICK’S Sporting Goods is opening at the HIP The Harlem Irving Plaza Management team is extremely excited to announce the newest addition to our shopping center. DICK’S Sporting Goods is planning to open this Fall on the upper level of HIP’s newly redeveloped section! The new store will boast approximately 47,000 square feet and will offer customers convenient access from inside the shopping center, as well as exterior access from HIP’s parking lot. For more information regarding DICK’S Sporting Goods, please visit their website at www.dickssportinggoods.com.
Village of Norridge 4000 N. Olcott Avenue Norridge, IL 60706 - 708-453-0800 - www.villageofnorridge.com - visit us on facebook Vehicle Stickers on Sale May 1, 2021 Your current vehicle sticker will expire on June 30, 2021. The 2021-2022 renewal applications will be mailed the last week of April, and will be on sale beginning May 1st until June 30th. The cost of a basic sticker will remain at $10 and will be sold to residents who own automobiles, vans, or trucks up to 8,000 lbs. (B-Class trucks). This year’s vehicle sticker reminds you to “Eat, Drink & Shop in the Eat. Drink. Shop. Village of Norridge.” Businesses have struggled this past year due to the pandemic. As we slowly return to some sense of normalcy, we Village of Norridge encourage you to always show your support by eating, drinking and shopping locally. For those who live on “Resident Parking Only” or “Permit Parking Only” streets, please remember to obtain your 2021-2022 guest passes when you purchase your vehicle sticker. Village Ordinance requires vehicles Expires June 30, 2022 2021-2022 registered to the Village of Norridge to obtain a sticker as stated in Daniel Tannhauser Section 94-302. STICKERS MUST BE DISPLAYED BY JULY 1st. Passenger Village President 11000
Animal License Tags Animal license tag renewals will begin on May 1, 2021. All dogs and cats in the Village must have an animal license tag on their collar at all times. The cost of each tag is $5.00, and YOU MUST bring in proof of current rabies inoculation if the current inoculation on file has expired. Please remember that there is a limit of no more than 3 dogs or cats or any combination thereof per household.
Community Events As of the deadline of this newsletter, current Phase 4 mitigation prohibits gatherings of over 50 people. We are currently in discussion as to the fate of our annual Memorial Day Observation, Car Show, Flag Day Retirement Ceremony and Touch-a-Truck events. While we will be very disappointed if we are unable to hold these events again this year, the health and welfare of the attendees has to remain of the utmost concern to us. If Governor Pritzker, the IDPH and CDC relaxes the mitigation, or moves us into Phase 5, and it is possible to hold one or all of these events, we will do so. Please consult our website, Facebook page and future issues of this newsletter for the latest information on our community events.
Spring Electronics & Recycling Event On Saturday, May 15, 2021, the Village Hall will hold a “Contact Free” Spring Electronics & Recycling Event for Norridge residents only. At the Montrose Police Garage, 4348 N. Ottawa Avenue, you may drop off all electronics. CRT, flat screens, projection TV’s and monitors will be accepted for $20 per unit. Cash or credit cards only, no checks. We will also accept old bicycles at this location. For social distancing purposes, please stay in your car. One of our volunteers will remove your electronics from your car. At the Norridge Village Hall parking lot, 4000 N. Olcott Avenue, we will offer paper shredding, prescription & over-the-counter drugs, ink jets, toner cartridges, cell phones, gym shoes, flags and eye glasses drop-off. For social distancing purposes, please stay in your car. One of our volunteers will remove everything from your car. If you have any questions, please contact the Village Hall at 708-453-0800. At this time, we are not accepting batteries and light bulbs. Please mark your calendar for our Fall Electronics & Recycling Event to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Village of Norridge 4000 N. Olcott Avenue Norridge, IL 60706 - 708-453-0800 - www.villageofnorridge.com - visit us on facebook Block Parties Supplement #14 to President Tannhauser’s Executive Order has lifted the ban on block parties for 2021 with COVID-19 restrictions. Phase 4 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois allows “meetings and social events limited to 50 guests”. The organizer of the block party will be responsible to obtaining a permit. You can find our Block Party Application and COVID-19 restrictions on our website at https://www.villageofnorridge.com/our- village/resident-information/block-party-application. The completed application must be submitted for board approval at least 45 days prior to the party date. Once your request is approved, a Block Party Agreement will be mailed to the organizer for his/her signature. By signing this agreement, the organizer will take responsibility of distributing and enforcing current COVID-19 restrictions. Garage Sales Before any garage or estate sale can be held, a permit must be obtained from the Norridge Village Hall 72 hours before the first date of the sale. Residents are allowed 2 garage sales per calendar year. The owner of the property must appear in person at the Village Hall with I.D. to complete the application. No garage or estate sale shall be for a period longer than three consecutive days. In addition, no sale shall commence before 7:00 A.M. and continue past 5:00 P.M. The cost for garage sales are $10 for each sale (maximum 2 sales per year). For estate sales held by an outside company, $50 for the first sale and $100 for the second sale (estate company must provide the Village with a copy of the contract at the time of application). Estate Sale held by family members - $10 for each sale (maximum 2 sales per year).
Clean-Up Week The week of May 10th -14th has been designated as Clean-Up week in the Village of Norridge. On your regular pick-up day, you may dispose of any items other than the following: No construction materials, hazardous waste (including paint, oil & gas), electronics, old tires or lawn mowers will be picked up. Yard Waste Pick-Up Resumes Yard waste pick-up resumes the week of April 1st on your regular garbage day. Please use brown lawn bags or open 30-gallon containers marked “Yard Waste Only”. “Yard Waste Only” stickers are available at Village Hall. Branches must be bundled in 4-foot lengths.
Hometown Heroes Last year, the Village of Norridge honored our hometown heroes during the months of May and June on our Facebook page. This year, we will once again be showcasing our Veterans and active Military Members each Tuesday, beginning May 4th. If you would like your hero spotlighted, please e-mail a photo, branch of service, years of services, war or conflict served in, or any other information which you would like us to share with the Community. E-mails should be sent to Joanna Skupien at [email protected] by May 31st. Last year’s submissions will once again be honored this year, and do not need to be resubmitted. Please feel free to contact Joanna at 708-453-0800, extension 5752 if you want to update last year’s submission or have any questions. Village of Norridge 4000 N. Olcott Avenue Norridge, IL 60706 - 708-453-0800 - www.villageofnorridge.com - visit us on facebook Safety Reminder from Norridge Police Department Spring and Summer are times when distraction burglaries are more common. Offenders try to distract you at the door or lure you out of the house in order for an accomplice to enter your home and search for cash and valuables. Many times they use vehicles with no clear identification of the services they are providing. These burglaries typically target our older population. Norridge does not permit unsolicited contractors to go door to door without a permit and ID. Village inspectors and water department personnel will always have a Norridge ID, uniform shirt and marked vehicles with Village logos. They usually try to reach you by phone prior to coming to your house. If you have any concerns about why a person is at your door, don’t open the door and contact 911 and request an officer for the suspicious person. Let us all help each other and keep an eye on our neighbors and neighborhood.
Lawn Irrigation Systems If you have a lawn irrigation system, the Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer (RPZ) must be tested annually by a licensed plumber with a Cross Connection Control Device Inspector’s license (CCCDL). It is advantageous to you to have the device tested in early spring when the system is being turned on. All tests must be completed and submitted to BSI by your due date. If you decide to reconnect a previously inactive system, contact the Water Department at 708-453-0319. The RPZ must be tested before you start using the system and then annually by a licensed plumber with a CCCDL license.
Sprinkling Regulations No water shall be used for sprinkling gardens or lawns between 12:00 noon and 6:00 P.M. from May 15th through September 15th.
COVID-19 General & Vaccine Information For the latest news, updates and links regarding COVID-19 general and vaccine information, please visit our website, Facebook page, or click on the QR Code to access our COVID-19 information page. To find a vaccination location near you, use the link https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location of if you do not have access to the internet, you may call 1-833-308-1988 and speak with a live person.
In the meantime, please remember the “3 Ws of COVID-19”...... WEAR A MASK, WASH YOUR HANDS AND WATCH YOUR DISTANCE.
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