February 2020 Number 515 U. S. Postage Paid CR-RT Std. Midlothian, IL 60445 Permit #38 Crestwood A Village on the Move Postal Patron Crestwood Prepares for 2020 Census Mayor Presta welcomed Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Juliana Stratton and Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller to the Biela Center on Jan. 22nd to discuss the significance of this year’s census, as well as the importance of every individual in Crestwood and Illinois, with regard to proper completion of the census form. She also spoke about the numerous employment opportunities available through the Chicago Regional Office. For more information about the upcoming census, visit www.census.gov. For information on census-related employment, visit 2020census.gov/jobs. Cook County 6th District Commissioner Donna Miller addresses those assembled at the Biela Center Jan. 22nd about the upcoming census. Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton speaks on the importance of this year’s census and of the importance of properly filling out the census. 2nd Phase of Playfield Area Project Launched in January The 2nd Phase of the Playfield Area Infrastructure & Rehabilitation Project is now underway. This new year marked the beginning of the 2nd Crestwood is using CIPP technology to save funds. of these vital capital improvements, eliminating phase of the Playfield Area Infrastructure & The objective of this storm sewer rehab aspect of wasted water through leaking pipes, reducing flood Rehabilitation Project. The Playfield Project is a the Playfield Project is to reduce localized flooding events and complying with new federal and State multi-year undertaking by the Village to invest of street and yards due to inefficient and clogged requirements,” said Mayor Presta. “We know this in the rebuilding of our oldest neighborhood’s stormwater collection sewers. In 2020, this storm construction work can be difficult to tolerate, so we infrastructure of water mains, sewers, sidewalks sewer rehabilitation will largely be centered in the appreciate your patience and cooperation over the and streets. This 2nd Phase follows the work done area north of 135th Street, south of 131st Street next couple of years. This work was made possible last year in the old Playfield subdivision bounded by with Central Avenue on the west and Long Avenue by leveraging very low-interest loans from the state East and West Playfield Drives. to the east. (Please see map.) and grants from the federal government. Crestwood will be a stronger community because of these This 2nd phase kicks off with the rehabilitation of Future aspects of this 2nd Phase will include the important investments.” the storm sewer network. This work will consist of replacement of all Village water mains in the road both the replacement of broken/damaged concrete Right-of-Way and the CIPP lining of all the clay Update on Playfield 1st Phase Work storm sewers in the streets, as well as the “relining” sanitary sewer lines scheduled to start later this The completion of last year’s 1st Phase of the of repairable pipes in place under the roads. This year. Stay tuned to the Adviser for more details Playfield Project will begin in spring of this year relining process, otherwise known as Cured in Place coming in the months ahead. with necessary sidewalk and curb replacements, Piping (CIPP), is a very cost-effective method to yard restorations, and the resurfacing of all the dramatically extend the life of sewer pipes, thereby “These investments by the Village in our streets with new asphalt. The goal is to complete preventing the costly digging up and replacing multimillion-dollar infrastructure are driven by this work as soon as possible as work commences of leaking or damaged pipes. Whenever possible, the Board’s commitment to extending lifespan west and south in the Phase 2 area. www.crestwood.illinois.gov 2 Crestwood Adviser February 2020 Number 515 Message from the Mayor of Crestwood Hello Neighbors and Friends, The safety and protection of Crestwood I hope everyone had a nice start to the New residents is one of my main concerns. We Year. Like most of you, Village officials and want all residents to feel safe and protected in staff spend the first part of the New Year their homes and around the Village. In efforts planning projects, programs and budgets for to continue that, last month we added three the year. We are always looking for ways to full-time police officers to our department. improve the Village with new improved ideas My goal is to have additional police presence and products. The Village maintains its strong on our streets. financial position due to strong leadership, prudent financial planning, good decision The water/sewer Infrastructure Project making, and an incredibly dedicated staff. construction in the Playfield Area and in the Gardens continues. We are ahead of Business in Crestwood is growing. I am schedule and continue repairs as long as Village Hall happy to report that Menards will be doing weather permits. I appreciate your patience. a major renovation project, adding a second I realize this was a major project with many 13840 South Cicero Avenue floor to their Crestwood location. We also inconveniences. We truly do our best to Phone. 708.371.4800 look forward to welcoming a new restaurant eliminate as many problems as possible. This Be sure to visit the Village website at: — at the old Lone Star restaurant location, was a much-needed project that couldn’t wait www.crestwood.illinois.gov a Louisiana Cajun fish restaurant with any longer. I am pleased to hear residents MAYOR Lou Presta entertainment will be going in. are seeing an increase in property values. [email protected] Crestwood is definitely on the move! Aldi’s construction is progressing well and CLERK Catherine M. Johnson plans to open sometime in March. We are On behalf of Village officials, administration [email protected] constantly in discussions and working on and staff, I thank you for your continued TRUSTEES Theresa Flynn bringing many new businesses to Crestwood. support as we strive to provide the very best e-mail: [email protected] Adding more businesses on the Cal Sag area to Anthony J. Benigno services that will carry us into the future. As e-mail: [email protected] join Aldi and Chick-Fil-A is in the works. We always, my door remains open, and I welcome William B. Pieroth are very close to announcing a new business you to share your ideas and concerns with me. e-mail: [email protected] that will go on the Seneca property located at Linda M. Madlener 13301 S. Cicero. We are currently talking with e-mail: [email protected] Sincerely, Michael J. McInerney possible interested parties for purchase on e-mail: [email protected] the old El Dorado property (corner of Cicero Kevin Wasag & Midlothian Turnpike) and the former State e-mail: [email protected] Police site on Cicero Ave. I am excited about EDITOR IN CHIEF Bill Graffeo the positive changes we are making to benefit [email protected] our future as a thriving and prosperous Mayor Lou Presta ASSISTANT EDITOR Amy Roe Village. 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Cicero Ave | February 10th and 24th For advertising: [email protected] February 2020 Number 515 Crestwood Adviser 3 Early Voting in Crestwood The early voting period for theMarch 17th, 2020, primary election will run seven days a week from Monday, March 2nd, through Monday, March 16th. Location: 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Biela Center First Week – March 2nd-8th ATTENTION: Nicor Gas Reminds Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm You to Avoid Utility Scams Second Week and Final Monday – March 9th- Your personal safety and financial security are 16th important! Monday-Friday: 9:00am-7:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm While it is often easy to identify Nicor Gas Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm workers at a construction or work site, you may also see meter readers, leak surveyors Should you have any further questions, please contact and other field service representatives in the Biela Center at (708) 371-4800 x6000 your neighborhood as they go about their normal course of business.