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Upcoming Important Days:
Village Board Meeting** - May 11 || 7 p.m. || Village Hall
Village Board Meeting** - May 18 || 7 p.m. || Village Hall
** The Village appreciates the public's patience and cooperation as communities across the globe attempt to practice social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Village remains committed to a transparent and open government. Participation in these meetings is encouraged in any of the following ways:
1 - Email your questions to Village Manager Keehner in advance of the meeting at rkeehnerjr@invillapark.com. Please make the subject line: Please read into public record. Manager Keehner will read the comments into the public record at the appropriate time.
2 - Watch the meeting live on YouTube by following the Village of Villa Park or on the Government Access Channel (Comcast Channel 6, and AT&T Channel 99).
3 - If members of the public are interested in attending in person, and are symptom free, social distancing will be utilized to mitigate the community spread of disease. If attending in person, each person must wear a face mask at all times.
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Governor's Extended Executive Orders Governor JB Pritzker signed a new disaster proclamation on Thursday, April 30, 2020 which lasts through May 1, 2020. The governor also signed Executive Order 2020-32 that modifies and extends his original Stay at Home Order. The order went into effect on May 1 and lasts through May 29.
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Watermain Flushing Operations The semi-annual watermain flushing operations will be performed May 4th-8th between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This is a necessary maintenance procedure to clear the mains of rust deposits and to check fire hydrants for proper operation.
We ask that you please refrain from doing laundry during the above-indicated times as rust stains could potentially damage clothing. We regret any inconvenience this may cause you and thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (630)834-8505. |
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Shop Local The Village is adhering to State restrictions prohibiting indoor dining at local restaurants. Many local establishments will continue to operate drive-up or drive-thru service in compliance with this directive. Residents are encouraged to connect with individual locations and support local Villa Park businesses where practicable. - To view a list of Villa Park restaurants offering curbside pickup and delivery options, visit the Yes Villa Park website. Contact Director of Economic Development Burke, patburke@invillapark.com to have your restaurant listed.
Please Note: Customers cannot consume alcoholic beverages if waiting for pick up in a restaurant. The Executive Order mandates no on-site food or beverage consumption.
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Scam of the Week Governments across the globe have created restrictions to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 These regulations change often and vary by country, region, and city. So knowing exactly what is expected of you can be a challenge.
Cybercriminals are using text messaging, or short message service (SMS), to pose as a government agency. The message says you have been seen leaving your home multiple times and as a result you are being fined. They urge you to click on their official-looking link to pay this "fine" online. If you click the link, you’ll be taken to a payment page where you can give your credit card details directly to the bad guys!
This tactic is known as “Smishing” (SMS Phishing). Smishing can be even more convincing than email phishing because criminals know how to spoof their phone number to appear as though they're calling from an official source. Be careful!
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2020 Census Have you filled out your 2020 Census? This year, you can fill it out online, by phone or by mail. Villa Park's response rate is currently 68.1%. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. Make sure to fill yours out today! |
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Refuse Collection For the safety of Roy Strom employees, only waste that is inside a collection container or bagged and tied shut will be collected at this time. Bulk items such as mattresses, couches and construction material WILL NOT be collected until further notice. Please contact Roy Strom at customersupport@roystrom.com with any questions or concerns.
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Recycling updates For the safety of employees, if you or a member of your family has COVID-19 (or has any similar symptoms), please bag all recyclables and place them in your trash/refuse cart. As a reminder please do not recycle medical supplies such as: plastic gloves, masks and medical tubing. |
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COVID-19 Feedback The Governor’s Office is collecting and responding to questions regarding the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
They have created an email address, Gov.COVID19stakeholder@illinois.gov, where citizens may send questions, comments & recommendations.
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Helpful Links - For the DuPage County Health Department's COVID-19 Dashboard click here.
- For the Village of Villa Park's dedicated COVID-19 page click here.
- For small business assistance resources click here.
- For information on common rumors associated with COVID-19 click here.
- For information about free online programs offered by the Villa Park Library click here.
- For information about free online fitness classes the Parks & Recreation Department is offering click here.
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Villa Park Fun Fact: The Origin Story At the turn of the century, an electric railway called the Aurora, Elgin, and Chicago streaked across the prairie farmland. This land was owned by German farmers: the Cables, Meyers, Karnstedt, and Biermanns. They had settled here in the 1850's and 1860's.
Two subdivisions sprang up - Villa Park in 1908, and Ardmore in 1910. Summit Avenue was the dividing line. In 1914, the two were incorporated as Ardmore.
In 1917, the name was changed to Villa Park.
#TheMoreYouKnow
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Upcoming Meetings View our Calendar for details about board and commission meetings and other upcoming events throughout Villa Park.
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