February 12, 2016 Villa Park News Vol. 2 Issue 1

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Village Staff Thanks Willowbrook Student-Athletes for Assistance Shoveling Snow

Village Staff thanked Willowbrook student-athletes for their help shoveling snow in the community with a pizza lunch Jan. 28.

VILLA PARK - Village staff recently thanked Willowbrook High School student-athletes who volunteered to assist Villa Park senior residents with snow shoveling.

Students from Willowbrook's boys basketball, baseball and football teams graciously volunteered their time following the icy snow event at the end of December 2015 to shovel driveways for senior residents who could not.

The group of teens demonstrated their community pride and cleared about a dozen driveways of ice and snow simply as a kind gesture.

Secretary of State's Office Stops Mailing Vehicle Registration Renewal Reminders, IEPA Suspends Vehicle Emissions Test Notice Mailings

VILLA PARK - Due to the lack of a state budget, the Secretary of State's office is suspending the mailing of vehicle registration renewal reminder notices, according to a message on the office's website.

Vehicle owners are encouraged to be mindful of their vehicle registration status. Motorists can sign up to receive reminder notices electronically by email. Sign up for electronic reminders here.

In addition, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) also suspended the mailing of vehicle emissions test notices beginning December 2015. Vehicle owners whose license plates expire at the end of March 2016 will be the first motorists who will not receive the vehicle emissions test notice. For more information, read the entire press release here.

State of the Village 2016

VILLA PARK - All are invited to Villa Park’s State of the Village address on Feb. 25. The presentation is an opportunity to review the accomplishments of last year including the approval of a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan as well as the arrival of a new, grant-funded fire engine. Included will be an overview of exciting items on this year’s agenda such as continued street improvements and the completion of renovations at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park.

Attendees will hear about current projects in each Village department. All are invited to hear about Villa Park’s 2015 achievements and the exciting projects to come. Plans and initiatives for the future illustrate how the Village will continue to build on this great community.

Join us Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Willowbrook High School Auditorium, 1250 S. Ardmore Avenue.

Villa Park Police Receive Pet Microchip Scanner

Click the image above to watch a video on how the scanner works.

AKC Reunite is North America’s largest nonprofit pet ID and recovery service.

Welcome Bob's Discount Furniture!

VILLA PARK - Bob's Discount Furniture celebrated its grand opening Feb. 11 at its new location at 102 W. Roosevelt Road in Villa Park.

View more photos and videos of the grand opening on the TV VP Style Facebook page.

East Park Boulevard Improvement Project

VILLA PARK - The East Park Boulevard Improvement Project will start construction before the end of the month, weather permitting. The limits of the project are from Villa Avenue east to the dead end of the street (near IL Route 83). The improvement includes the separation of the combined sewer by installing a new storm sewer. Also included in the project is the reconstruction of the street pavement including full curb and gutter replacement, selective water and sanitary sewer system improvements, the restoration of driveway aprons and parkways, and other various related work. For more information on this project or any other construction project please visit the Public Works Construction Projects website at the link below.

http://www.invillapark.com/302/Construction-Projects

2016 Road Improvement Projects

VILLA PARK - Stay up-to-date on street improvement projects throughout the year, by visiting the Village website.

You can find the latest information by clicking on the "Referendum Road Improvement Projects" button on the left side of the Village's home page. This will take you to a page with information on the road referendum projects and finances. Updates on 2016 projects are at the top of the page.

Villa Park Public Library Seeks Community Feedback

VILLA PARK - The Library Board is looking for public input and feedback on various building option considerations.

The Board will host several Open Houses. At the Open Houses, the Board, staff, and architects will share information about facility, space, and service needs at the library, and will seek feedback on potential building improvement options. A referendum will be required to fund the project.

Open Houses will be held on Feb. 15 and April 18 from 1-3 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m.

The Library Board is also conducting a community survey, please submit your feedback here.

If you have any questions, contact Sandra Hill, Library Director, at (630) 834-1164 or via email.

More information is available here.

Upcoming Events

Check out these upcoming events. You can always visit our Community Calendar for more details about any of these events.

Feb. 12
- Friday Fish Fry, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Villa Park VFW, 39 E. St. Charles Road

Feb. 13
- Valentine's Pork Dinner, 4 - 7 p.m. at the Villa Park VFW, 39 E. St. Charles Road

Feb. 16
- Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, 7 p.m. at Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa Ave.
- Villa Park Rotary Club meeting, 12:15 p.m. at Crazy Pour, 105 E. North Ave.

Feb. 17
- Economic Development Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Ave.
- Kiwanis meeting, 7:15 a.m. at Hi-View Restaurant, 425 W. St. Charles Road

Feb. 19
- Friday Fish Fry, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Villa Park VFW, 39 E. St. Charles Road

Feb. 20
- Electronics Recycling, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Public Works Garage, 20 W. Home Ave.
- Villa Park Warriors Football & Cheer Registration, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Willowbrook High School, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave.

Feb. 22
- Village Board Meeting, 7;30 p.m. at Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Ave.

Feb. 23
- Sugar Creek Golf Course Administrative Board meeting, 6 p.m. at Sugar Creek Golf Course, 500 E. Van Buren St.
- Community Pride Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Ave.
- Villa Park Rotary Club meeting, 12:15 p.m. at Crazy Pour, 105 E. North Ave.

Feb. 24
- Kiwanis meeting, 7:15 a.m. at Hi-View Restaurant, 425 W. St. Charles Road

Feb. 25
- Fire & Police Commission meeting, 7 a.m. at Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Ave.
- Environmental Concerns Commission meeting, 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 20 S. Ardmore Ave.
- Lions Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave.
- State of the Village Address, 7 p.m. at Willowbrook High School Auditorium, 1250 S. Ardmore Ave.

Feb. 26
- Friday Fish Fry, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Villa Park VFW, 39 E. St. Charles Road

Feb. 28
- PIE Foundation 2016 Fundraiser, 2 p.m. at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

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Questions, comments & concerns

Please contact, Mari Grigaliunas, the Village's Public Information Officer via email or by calling (630) 592-6082.