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July 2020 Number 520
A Village on the Move
U. S. Postage Paid
CR-RT Std. Midlothian, IL 60445
Permit #38 Crestwood
Postal Patron
(Photo: U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Danielle Quilla)
CRWC Reopening
We are so excited to announce that we will be
reopening Monday June 29th, 2020!
We have missed seeing you all. Over the last several
months, we have been working hard cleaning,
organizing, remodeling and improving our Rec
Center. When you return, things may not be exactly
‘normal’ to you, but who said normal was the way
to be?
Our Aquatic Fitness classes will resume ASAP. Our
instructors are ready and will see you in the pool. A
few new procedures have been put into place.
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR ANY POOL
CLASS OR LAP SWIM TIME. AGAIN, BEFORE
COMING IN, IF YOU WANT TO TAKE AN
AQUATIC CLASS, USE THE HOTTUB OR USE
THE POOL FOR A LAP SWIM, ALL POOL
USAGE MUST BE REGISTERED.
You may register by going on
CRESTWOODFITNESS.COM. Click on “online
registration.” A username and password are
needed. Please call (708) 371-4810 to obtain
these.
Police Recognize Companies That
Helped Ensure Crestwood’s Safety
Pictured, Crestwood Police Chief Dave Weigand presents letters of appreciation to
Roy Erikson of Roy Erikson Outdoor Maintenance and Don Filipavicius and Jacob
Pasakinskas of Baltic Lines. Both companies assisted Crestwood Police by providing
barriers, such as trucks, trailers and containers, in the driveways of Rivercrest Mall,
Walmart and Menard’s and Aldi’s and Chick-fil-A, to prevent vandals and looters from
getting in those parking lots. Because of their assistance, there were no incidents at
any business at those locations.
Crestwood’s 6th Annual
Sparks in the Park is a GO!
The Village of Crestwood is pleased to announce
that its annual Fourth of July Sparks in the Park
event at Ozinga Field, home of our Windy City
Thunderbolts, will take place this year on Friday,
July 3rd. Available entry to parking lot begins
at 8:00pm. Fireworks begin at dark.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Village will operate
under different guidelines this year. The stadium
will NOT be open for the viewing. Viewing will be
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH MAKING
YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL. A
FRIENDLY STAFF MEMBER WILL BE READY
TO ASSIST YOU.
Our hours may be shortened temporarily during
the next couple weeks. We appreciate your patience
and understanding. As we move through each
phase, we will need to adjust policy and procedures.
Extra cleaning and sanitization will be done to
ensure the health and safety of all of our guests and
staff.
We are working diligently to bring back all of our
activities and programs just as soon as possible.
You may notice some new faces at CRWC when you
return. After many years, longtime Director Joe S.
(Crestwood Joe) has decided to end his career with
the Village of Crestwood. We wish Joe well on his
future endeavors and thank him for many years of
service with us.
We would like to welcome new Parks and
Recreation Director Rocco Mossuto. Many of you
may recognize Rocco. Rocco has been a guest of
CRWC for some time now, as well as having worked
with many of our camps and events in the Village.
We look forward to working with Rocco to create a
wonderful atmosphere and environment for all of
www.crestwood.illinois.gov
Have You Received Your
2019 Water Quality
Report?
Please keep an eye on
your mailbox.
The Village has mailed
out the 2019 Consumer
Confidence Report. This
annual water quality
report is a report that is
given every year
to residents. If you
didn’t receive your copy and would like
one, feel free to contact the Village Water
Department at (708) 371-4800.
strictly from cars in our stadium lot directed
by our police, EMA and fire department. You are
welcome to picnic in place, but please keep the area
tidy. NO alcohol will be allowed in vehicles. Please
note that as the stadium will NOT be open, no onsite
bathroom facilities will be open to the public.
Please practice social distancing while viewing.
Stay tuned for any updates on our Village website
or Facebook page.
our guests. Be sure to welcome Rocco to our Village
and take a few minutes to introduce yourself.
Swim lessons will resume the week of July 14th,
2020, for any students who were actively taking
class prior to our mandated closure. If you haven’t
received a call already, please contact us at (708)
371-4810 for further details.
The new session of swim lessons will begin Aug.
4th, 2020. Open registration will begin July 14th,
2020. Please come into visit us to register after July
14th, 2020.
You may notice some activity at the ball parks.
We couldn’t be more excited that all recreational
sports both inside and outside are resuming! We
look forward to helping getting the kids moving
and exercising again. We have been working on the
soccer, softball, baseball and T-ball fields to ensure
that they are ready to play!

2 Crestwood Adviser July 2020 Number 520
Message From The Mayor
Village Hall
13840 South Cicero Avenue
Phone. 708.371.4800
Be sure to visit the Village website at:
www.crestwood.illinois.gov
MAYOR
CLERK
TRUSTEES
e-mail:
e-mail:
e-mail:
e-mail:
e-mail:
e-mail:
Lou Presta
LPresta@crestwood.illinois.gov
Catherine M. Johnson
CJohnson@crestwood.illinois.gov
Theresa Flynn
tfly5@sbcglobal.net
Anthony J. Benigno
ABenigno@crestwood.illinois.gov
William B. Pieroth
WPieroth@crestwood.illinois.gov
Linda M. Madlener
LMadlener@crestwood.illinois.gov
Michael J. McInerney
MMcInerney@crestwood.illinois.gov
Kevin Wasag
KWasag@crestwood.illinois.gov
EDITOR IN CHIEF Bill Graffeo
BGraffeo@crestwood.illinois.gov
ASSISTANT EDITOR Amy Roe
ARoe@crestwood.illinois.gov
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Dear Neighbors,
As you know, this year continues to present
greater challenges than any of us expected. The
ongoing pandemic is still a concern, and we still
need to take great care, even as Gov. Pritzker
expands to Phase 4 reopening of our state.
But COVID-19 isn’t the only major disruption
to our lives in recent months. We’ve also seen
civil unrest break out nationwide in the wake
of the George Floyd killing in Minneapolis, and
communities everywhere have wondered if
their streets and businesses will be targeted. As
your mayor, I want to assure you that we take
such threats very seriously. If you perceived a
lack of precise information being provided to
you on the Village of Crestwood website and
Facebook page during the days of looting, it was
for a reason. We were directed by both our own
police department and the Statewide Terrorism
and Intelligence Center (STIC) not to post too
much detailed information on social media, as
looters were taking social media cues to pick
their targets. You, our residents and businesses,
are the Village of Crestwood, and your safety is
of paramount importance to us. I am very proud
of our police department and am grateful to our
neighboring departments for the professional
manner in which they handled this situation and
all situations that potentially put our citizens at
risk.
As I write this letter, we are poised to advance
to Phase 4 of reopening. We are in a time of year
when it’s very tempting to get out, socialize and
have fun as we’re so accustomed to doing. We
strongly urge you to continue to take precautions
to prevent the spread of COVID-19 so that we
do not have to step back to an earlier phase, or
even having to self-quarantine all over again.
Please continue to observe social distancing and
the wearing of adequate personal protection
equipment when out and about, and follow
recommended guidelines for safe Phase 4
reopening.
We have just received word that our children
will be returning for in-person schooling in the
fall. We do not yet know what this will look like,
but we will share details on any developments
in that direction as they become available.
Please continue to check the Village website and
Facebook page, as well as the upcoming editions
of the Crestwood Adviser.
For now, let’s look forward to a safe Phase
4 transition. We look forward to expanded
activities at the Crestwood Recreation & Wellness
Center, as well as at the Biela Center in the near
future.
In addition, we have also confirmed that this
year’s Shredding Event for Special Olympics will
take place on Saturday, Aug. 22nd, from 9:00am-
12:00pm at the Crestwood Police Dept., 13840
Cicero Ave. Cost is $10 for the first computerpaper
box of materials, $5 for each additional
box, with all proceeds going to Special Olympics
Illinois.
Let’s stay safe, stay well, and stay on the move!
Sincerely,
Mayor Lou Presta
Village-Wide Garage Sale Is a Go!
Residents are asked to save the date for the upcoming Village-wide Garage Sale event, to be held
July 17th-18th. While there is no cost for a permit, it is still required for residents to stop by at
Village Hall to obtain one. We encourage everyone to continue practicing social distancing as best
as possible, to wear masks, and we encourage those hosting garage sales to take preventative and
mitigation measures as possible. Carrying hand sanitizer with you — and using it frequently while
shopping — would not be a bad idea.
The Crestwood Adviser is dedicated to presenting as much as
it can about the Village of Crestwood so that the community
can have the information it needs to strengthen and enrich
the community of Crestwood.
Our goal is to report the news as fully, fairly and as accurately
as possible. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged,
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regarding the evaluation of any specific information,
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Village Meeting Schedule
Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm
Crestwood Civic Center | 14025 Kostner Ave | July 16th
Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | July 14th
Planning Commission – Zoning Board 8:30pm
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | July 13th and 27th

July 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 3
National Night
Out Postponed
After long debate and discussion, we have
had to make the tough decision to postpone
our National Night Out event scheduled for
Aug. 4th, 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns.
As much as we were looking forward to the
best NNO ever, we feel it is the responsible
thing to do at this point during a pandemic.
There is just no safe way to abide by the social
distancing recommendations at this type of
event.
For the past several years, this event has
been a summer highlight for our police
department and a great way to interact with
our community, friends and family. Crestwood
Police value our strong bond with our
community members and look forward to this
event each year.
As you can probably
imagine, conducting a
successful National Night
Out requires significant
planning. We have some
of the best volunteers who
work to make this such a great community
event. Our NNO committee is already hard at
work on the details for an upcoming event.
As things start to come together, more
information will follow in the coming weeks.
If you are in need of further information about
participating in NNO, contact Commander Art
Ronan at (708) 926-7233 or email aronan@
crestwood.illinois.gov
Important
Numbers
Village Hall ………………..……..…………....…..
13840 S. Cicero Ave.
Main: (708) 371-4800
Fax: (708) 371-4849
Hours:
Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri.: 9:00am-4:00pm
Tues.: 9:00am-8:00pm
Police Department ………………..………….........
13840 S. Cicero Ave.
Main: (708) 371-4800 x 5007
Fax: (708) 371-8307
Nonemergency (708) 385-5131 Emergency: 911
Fire Department ……………….……………….......
13840 S. Cicero Ave.
Main: (708) 371-4800 x4000
Fax: (708) 385-2836
Recreation & Wellness Facility ………………......
5331 w. 135th St.
Main: (708) 371-4810
Hours:
Mon.-Thu.: 5:30am-10:00pm Friday 5:30am-
8:00pm
Sat.-Sun.: 7:00am-5:00pm
Library ……………….....…………….……….........
4955 135th St.
Main: (708) 371-4090
Hours:
Mon.-Thu.: 9:00am-8: 00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Worth Township ………………..…………….……..
(708) 371-2900 (Residents north of 135th)
Village of Crestwood Parking
Crestwood Village ordinance prohibits parking on any village street between 2:00am and
6:00am. The reason for this ordinance is so police will be alerted to abandoned vehicles or suspicious
vehicles that require investigation. This ordinance also ensures that all streets throughout
the Village will be open to fire and rescue equipment in the event of an overnight emergency.
This is especially necessary in areas where narrow streets can block large fire trucks. We will
continue to enforce this ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation with this ordinance. The initial
fine for this violation is $75.00. This is a Village-wide ordinance. PLEASE BE SURE THAT
YOUR LATE NIGHT AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS AS WELL!
Crestwood Garage Sales Are Back
Summer temperatures can put us and our grid
to They say someone’s junk is someone else’s
treasure! Many treasures throughout the Village
will be found starting July 1st, 2020!
It’s that time of year again. We might be a bit
delayed this year, but it’s happening. Starting
July 1st, 2020, you may start having garage sales
in the Village. You must come to Village Hall to
obtain a permit. The fee for the permit is $5.00.
We ask that during your setup process of
your sale you remember to practice the IDPH
guidelines. You must be respectful and safe.
Below are some helpful guidelines to help you set
up your garage sale in a safe manner.
• Practice social distancing by doing the
following:
• Place posters encouraging social distancing
for customers to see upon arrival and while
shopping.
• Set up tables and chairs within 6 feet apart.
• Use heavy-duty tape to form a flow for
customers to follow throughout the sale.
• Ask customers to stand in a line, while
spread apart, during a high traffic times.
• Clean all tables and chairs several times
throughout the day.
• Make sure all merchandise is washed and
dried and/or wiped down with a disinfectant
product before placing on a table or chair for
sale.
• Wipe down all tables and chairs using
disinfectant at the end of the day or in the
morning before the next day of the sale
starts.
• Wear masks and disposable gloves at all
times during the sale.
• Have hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent
alcohol on tables and other places for
customers to use.
Bremen Township ……………….........................
(708) 333-9530 (Residents south of 135th)
Republic Services.……………….........................
(708) 385-8252
IDOT………………..……………….………………...
(847) 705-4222
Cook County Highway Dept. ………………...…..
(708) 448-8006 or (847) 705-4228

4 Crestwood Adviser July 2020 Number 520
Shredding Event Fundraiser to Take Place Aug. 22nd
For the last several years, during the month of June, the Crestwood Police
Department has sponsored a document shredding fundraiser benefitting
Special Olympics Illinois. This year, however, we have had a few complications.
First we had the COVID pandemic and, as you know, almost everything was
closed down. We did everything possible to limit our exposure to protect our
officers as well as the citizens. As we moved to Phase 4, we were also hit with
the unexpected challenge that our previous shredding provider had been
purchased by a national company and we were unable to make shredding
arrangements.
Since June we have received numerous phone calls from residents inquiring
if we were still hosting the event, showing us that there is still such a need for
our event. Some of the callers even indicated that they save their shredding
each year because our event benefits Special Olympics, and we thank you for
your continued support.
We are now proud to say that we have partnered with Beaver Shredding, a
locally owned company that is anxious to be part of our annual event.
The date has been set for Saturday, Aug. 22nd from 9:00am-12:00pm or until
the truck is filled to capacity, and the event will take place at the Crestwood
Police Department.
All are welcome to bring their personal and business documents for shredding.
This includes old tax returns, business records, bank statements, cancelled
checks, credit card statements, bills, receipts, and any other documents.
Shredding will be done for $10 for the first box and $5 for each additional
box. All shredding is done on site, and you can watch as your documents pass
through the truck mounted shredder provided by Beaver Shredding.
According to law enforcement sources, this is one of the easiest ways to
protect yourself against identity theft. Identity theft is the nation’s fastest
growing crime according to FBI statistics. Nearly 9 million Americans have
their identity stolen each year. In fact, you or someone you know may have
experienced some form of identity theft.
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying
information, like your name, Social Security number or credit card number,
without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity thieves
may rent an apartment, obtain a credit card, or establish a telephone account
in your name. You may not find out about the theft until you review your credit
report or a credit card statement and notice charges that you didn’t make — or
until you’re contacted by a debt collector.
ALL PROCEEDS OF THE FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS
ILLINOIS
New Laws Aim to Protect Electoral Process, Voters in Illinois
With an eye to the November general election, Gov.
JB Pritzker recently signed SB 1863 and HB 2238
into law. The legislation provides for vote by mail
(VBM) applications to be sent to all recent voters in
Illinois, expands early voting hours at permanent
polling places, elevates security on the signature
verification process, and makes Election Day a
statewide holiday.
“In the face of a pandemic, massive economic
upheaval, and renewed calls for racial justice, it's
more important than ever that Illinoisans can hold
accountable a truly representative and transparent
government — and that means ensuring all
eligible residents can wield their right to vote in a
way that doesn't risk their personal health,” Gov.
Pritzker said. “Sending vote by mail applications to
residents who have participated in recent elections
will allow more people to exercise that right from
the safety of their own homes and help reduce the
spread of COVID-19 in our communities.”
Under the new law, local election offices must
mail or email vote by mail ballot applications and
the VBM timeline to voters who cast a ballot in
the 2018 general election, the 2019 consolidated
election or the 2020 general primary election,
including voters who registered or changed
addresses after the primary election. Voters who
submit their application for a VBM ballot by Oct.
1st will receive their VBM ballot by Oct. 6th.
The new legislation requires the Illinois State Board
of Elections (ISBE) to:
• Post an application for a vote by mail ballot on
its website;
• Modify the online voter registration system
to allow a new registrant to apply for a VBM
ballot when completing the online registration;
• Provide notice to each election authority about
what it must do to comply with the new law;
and
• Adopt emergency rules to provide
reimbursement for expenses related to the
2020 general election incurred as a result of
COVID-19 and the new requirements.
To improve the signature verification process,
the legislation elevates the standard for rejecting
a VBM ballot. The election authority now will be
required to appoint a bipartisan panel of three
election judges to verify voters' signatures and
the validity of the ballots. Previously, only a single
election judge made this determination.
In an effort to prevent overcrowding at the polls
on Election Day, expanding early voting hours will
help ensure election authorities are able to comply
with the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH)
safety and health guidance. Permanent branch
polling places are required to be open from 8:30am-
7:00pm on weekdays and from 9:00am-5:00pm on
the weekends and holidays. The legislation permits
the use of curbside voting, in which voters can fill
out the ballot outside of the polling place. The bill
also authorizes election authorities to establish
additional early voting hours for voters whom
COVID-19 presents increased health risks.
To further promote safety on Election Day, the
legislation requires local election authorities to
establish a central voting site where anyone who
lives in the jurisdiction can vote, regardless of their
precinct. Additionally, the bill makes Election Day
a holiday for all government offices, except election
authorities, K-12 schools, and post-secondary
institutions governed by the State Universities
Civil Service Act. The state has already established
Election Day as a holiday for state employees.
The trailer bill, HB 2238, requires collection
boxes to be locked and opened only by election
authorities. It also requires ISBE to establish
additional guidelines for the security of these sites.
The new laws take effect immediately.

July 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 5
New Fed-Funded Water Project to Start in Early July
A new portion of the Playfield Area Infrastructure
and Rehabilitation Project will start up after the
July 4th holiday to replace water mains in the
western part of the Village. Funded by a $750,000
grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the
project will be located on 131st Street (west of W.
Playfield Drive) and all of Fairway Drive from 131st
St. to Central Ave. Construction is scheduled to
be completed in the autumn with right of way and
driveway restoration completed thereafter.
Project involves the construction of approximately
3,000 lineal feet of 6-inch and 8-inch ductile iron
Camping in the
Forest Preserves
With so many of our favorite summer activities and
events being canceled this year due to COVID-19,
it’s good to know that there are a few treasured
outdoor pastimes that can be done safely in Cook
County’s Forest Preserves. Camping is one of them,
due to the fact that you’re outdoors and typically
isolated from other groups. (Group camping in the
Forest Preserves is closed until further notice.)
Camping in the Forest Preserves has opened up
water mains to include valves, hydrants, fittings,
and water service replacements. The purpose is
to replace old, leaking cast iron pipes and prevent
the excessive loss of water and revenue of the past
decade. The expected total cost for this water main
project is a little over $1 million, with the federal
government covering 75 percent of the costs, and
Crestwood paying 25 percent.
The project is in keeping with Mayor Presta’s
commitment to seek out every available grant
fund to pay for needed infrastructure repairs and
replacements. “I came into office in 2013 seeking to
in selected locations, including Camp Bullfrog
Lake (Willow Springs), Camp Reinberg (Palatine),
Camp Shabbona Woods (South Holland) and Camp
Sullivan (Oak Forest). These four locations currently
are open from Thursday evening to Sunday morning
for tents and cabins, and every day for RVs.
(Camp Dan Beard remains closed.) Each of these
campgrounds features cabins, tent pads, shelters
and fire rings, as well as its own distinct character,
and a different selection of amenities and lodging.
Some are set near a lake or river, while others may
cozy up to a nearby nature center.
For more information on planning your ideal
camping getaway, visit the Forest Preserves of Cook
prepare Crestwood for the future, and rebuild aging
water lines, sewers and roads,” said the Mayor.
“Our Board of Trustees and I have been relentless
in looking for available grants and very low interest
State financing to pay for these projects. This U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers grant represents a great
victory for our taxpayers and residents.”
Construction is slated to begin after July 6th.
Additional water main construction, sanitary sewer
and road work will continue throughout the rest of
2020 in the Playfield neighborhood. Questions can
be directed to Village Hall at (708) 371-4800.
County website at fpdcc.com/camping. Be sure
to also visit the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Events, Locations & Precautions page at fpdcc.com.
For campsite reservations currently scheduled
through Sept. 7th, there will be no penalty for
rescheduling or canceling, regardless of whether the
Forest Preserves or the permit holder initiates the
cancelation. To reschedule or receive a refund, call
(855) YES-CAMP (855-937-2267) or email
info@cookcountycamping.com.
Though group camping is currently restricted by the
Forest Preserves, camping remains one of the safer
summer activities available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 Crestwood Adviser July 2020 Number 520
Crestwood Moves One More
Step Toward Reopening
With Gov. Pritzker approving the move of the
state into Phase 4 of reopening, it’s important that
for everyone to understand that while things are
improving, this does not mean that the COVID-19
pandemic is over. It means that through the
diligence and care that many have taken to prevent
and mitigate the spread of the virus, we are slowly
learning to live with it and to re-engage life while
respecting the boundaries that this contagion
demands.
Let’s look at the implications of Phase 4 and see
what’s permissible and where we should continue
to exercise greater caution.
PHASE 4: REVITALIZATION
What This Phase Looks Like
There is a continued decline in the rate of infection
in new COVID-19 cases. Hospitals have capacity
and can quickly adapt for a surge of new cases
in their communities. Additional measures can
be carefully lifted allowing for schools and child
care programs to reopen with social distancing
policies in place. Restaurants can open with
limited capacity and following strict public
health procedures, including personal protective
equipment for employees. Gatherings with 50
people or fewer will be permitted. Testing is widely
available, and tracing is commonplace.
What’s Open?
Gatherings: All gatherings of 50 people or fewer
are allowed with this limit subject to change based
on latest data & guidance.
Home improvement projects have been a popular
way for many to pass the time in quarantine during
the ongoing pandemic. Painting is an easy and
affordable way to update our surroundings, but
when we’re finished, we often find that we’re left
with a partial can of paint left over. Since leftover
paint can be hazardous, as it contains materials
that can leak into the ground, cause physical injury
to sanitation workers, or contaminate septic tanks,
great care is needed in the proper disposal of latex
paint.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
encourages residents to safely dispose of old or
When the skies go to blue-grey and you start
hearing the rolling of thunder, it’s a good bet that
lightning is on its way. The threat of lightning
should be taken seriously wherever you happen to
be. Whether you’re inside or outside, here are some
important points to keep in mind when lightning
appears in your vicinity:
Outdoors:
• First and foremost: There is no safe place
outside during a thunderstorm.
• If thunder is within earshot, you are within
range of a lightning strike. Seek shelter in a
home, large building or a hard-topped vehicle
immediately.
• Do not run under a tree for shelter during a
lightning storm. Trees act as conduits and
Travel: Travel should follow IDPH and CDC
approved guidance.
Health care: All health care providers are open
Education and child care: P-12 schools, higher
education, all summer programs, and child care
open with IDPH approved safety guidance.
Outdoor recreation: Outdoor recreation
generally allowed. (Note from South Side Mayors
& Managers Association: As of right now, the idea
of playgrounds being open in Phase 4 is still being
discussed. A decision on whether outdoor playgrounds
can reopen has not yet been made. We have been
told that we received poor information earlier about
reopening and will be told as soon as a decision is made
by the Governor’s Office. Stay tuned — will provide
any update once known.)
BUSINESSES:
Manufacturing: All manufacturing open with
IDPH approved safety guidance
“Non-essential” businesses: All employees
return to work with IDPH approved safety
guidance; Employers are encouraged to provide
accommodations for COVID-19-vulnerable
employees.
Bars and restaurants: Open with capacity limits
and IDPH approved safety guidance
Gaming establishments: Open with capacity
limits and IDPH approved safety guidance
Personal care services and health clubs: All
barbershops, salons, spas and health and fitness
clubs open with capacity limits and IDPH approved
safety guidance.
Proper Disposal of Latex Paint
unwanted latex paint on their own. Simply allow
the empty paint can dry, then throw it away. To
speed up the drying process: Add kitty litter,
shredded paper or sawdust to absorb the remaining
paint in the can, or pour the paint into a bag.
SAFETY ALERT!
• When leaving paint out to dry, be sure to keep
it in an area away from children, pets and open
flames.
• It is not recommended to leave out numerous
cans of oil-based paint to dry out because of a
build-up of fumes.
When Lightning Is in the Forecast
attract lightning — by standing at the roots,
you’re making yourself a target.
• Avoid windows and doors, and stay off of
porches.
• Remember: There is no safe place during a
thunderstorm. Picnic areas or other structures
with just a roof, as found in many parks, are
not safe during a lightning storm. Small sheds
are likewise unsafe.
Indoors:
• Turn off computers, stay off of corded phones
or anything else directly connected to your
home’s power source or its plumbing. (Cordless
phones and cellphones are OK.)
• Do not wash your hands, bathe, shower, or do
laundry or dishes during a lightning storm.
Entertainment: Cinema and theaters open with
capacity limits and IDPH approved safety guidance
Retail: Open with capacity limits and IDPH
approved safety guidance.
How We Move to the Next Phase
Post-pandemic: Vaccine, effective and widely
available treatment, or the elimination of new
cases over a sustained period of time through herd
immunity or other factors.
What Could Cause Us to Move Back
IDPH will closely monitor data and receive on-theground
feedback from local health departments
and regional healthcare councils and will
recommend moving back to the previous phase
based on the following factors:
• Sustained rise in positivity rate
• Sustained increase in hospital admissions for
COVID-19 like illness
• Reduction in hospital capacity threatening
surge capabilities
• Significant outbreak in the region that
threatens the health of the region
Sources: coronavirus.illinois.gov, SSMMA
• Never pour liquid paint into the trash or down
drains.
Care is needed when disposing of unused latex paint,
but proper disposal is easy. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/Kemberly
Groue)
Know what to do when lightning strikes in your vicinity.
If a person is struck by lightning, call 911
immediately. If the person has no pulse and is not
breathing, don’t wait — attempt CPR right away, if
you know how.

July 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 7
AMC Theaters to Reopen August 1st
AMC theaters recently announced its intention to
re-open its movie theaters nationwide. Starting
Saturday, August 1st, AMC will open roughly 450
— about 90 percent — of its theater locations,
with most of the rest of its theaters opening by
the end of the month. AMC states that the health
and safety of its employees and customers are
paramount, and that it would not open its facilities
without the greatest of confidence in the safety
measures being implemented. AMC’s Safe &
Clean initiative includes seat capacity restrictions,
social distancing efforts, new intensified cleaning
protocols, contactless ticketing, expanded mobile
ordering of concessions, along with high-tech
sanitation and disinfection solutions, including
HEPA filter vacuum cleaners, MERV 13 air
ventilation filters and more.
For a more comprehensive review of AMC’s Safe &
Clean policies and procedures, visit the company
website at amctheatres.com and click on the
“Welcome Back to the Movies” prompt.
Staying Safe on the 4th of July
We at the Village would like to remind residents that while
the purchase of fireworks may be legal elsewhere, that
many types of fireworks are not legal to buy, sell or use in
Illinois.
In addition to the illegality, people tend to overlook the
obvious dangers involved as adults as well as children can
be burned or injured from the heat, fire, projectiles and
explosions many of these fireworks produce. Take a look
at just a few of the harsh facts surrounding the dangers of
fireworks:
• Most commonly injured by fireworks: kids under 4,
followed by children 10-14.
• Each year, fireworks are responsible for
roughly 17,000 fires.
• Sparklers burn at 1,200° F or more.
Due to the risks to public safety and property,
Village ordinances prohibit any person from
possessing, manufacturing, storing, selling or
exploding fireworks in the Village all year round.
The law in Illinois does not change over the July
4th holiday or any other holiday.
Let the professionals put on the show and just
enjoy!
Source: U.S. Air Force

8 Crestwood Adviser July 2020 Number 520
The Correct Way to Fly
the Stars and Stripes
Campfire
Safety
Many of us take pride in flying the Stars and Stripes year round.
Others fly the flag on Independence Day. As July 4th nears, we feel
it’s a good time to review the guidelines on how to properly fly Old
Glory as outlined in the U.S. Flag Code.
1. Never let the flag touch the ground. When hanging or displaying
your flag, the key is to not damage it — so don’t drop it or let it
touch anything beneath it.
2. Never wear the flag as a costume. The U.S. Flag Code makes very
clear that no part of the flag should be worn as sportswear or as
a costume, or used to make drapery or bedding. For those who
really want to show off their patriotism, opt for a patch or a
lapel flag pin worn near your heart.
3. Never display the flag except from sunrise to sunset, unless it is
lighted at night. This means, according to the American Legion,
that other people should always be able to recognize the flag.
If there’s bad weather, you must take the flag down unless you
have an all-weather flag.
4. Never place the flag anywhere but at the peak of the staff,
except when the flag is at half-staff. When the flag is suspended
over a sidewalk from a rope extending from a house to a pole at
the edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out, union
first, from the building. (The union is the blue field of stars.)
When hanging the flag vertically, the union must always be at
the top.
5. Never wad the flag, but rather fold it properly. The way you store
your flag is important. The American Legion says to fold it into
a triangle, similar to a three-corner hat, with the blue and stars
showing.
6. Never raise the flag slowly: It should be raised briskly, but
lowered slowly and ceremoniously.
7. Never carry the flag flat or horizontally. It should always be
carried aloft and free.
Never display the flag with the union down. Only in instances of
extreme danger to life or property should the flag be displayed that
way, as a distress signal.
Source: www.aarp.org
Sitting under the stars by a crackling fire has its appeal. It’s where stories
are told, sing-a-longs happen, and meals are cooked over an open flame.
Campfires bring family and friends together. But campfire mishaps can
cause injuries. With a few safety tips, you can prevent these accidents.
SAFETY AROUND THE FIRE
Before setting up a campfire, be sure it is permitted.
Check with your local fire department.
If campfires are permitted, they need to be at least
25 feet away from any structure and anything that
can burn.
Clear away dry leaves and sticks, overhanging low
branches and shrubs.
Avoid burning on windy, dry days. It is easier for
open burning to spread out of control when it is
windy and dry.
Watch children while the fire is burning. Never let
children or pets play or stand too close to the fire.
Attend to the campfire at all times. A campfire
left alone for only a few minutes can grow into a
damaging fire.
Keep a campfire small which is easier to control.
Never use gasoline or other flammable or
combustible liquids.
Always have a hose, bucket of water, or shovel and
dirt or sand nearby to put out the fire. Make sure to
put it completely out before leaving the site.
If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll. Stop,
drop to the ground and cover your face with your
hands. Roll over and over or back and forth until the
fire is out.
Treat a burn right away. Cool the burn with cool
water for 3 to 5 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry
cloth. Get medical help if needed.
NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
The leading information and knowledge resource
on fire, electrical and related hazards
nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2018
JOHN Z. TOSCAS
ZENO J. TOSCAS
Attorneys at Law
Crestwood Residents
Former
State Prosecutor
Roast with Care
If roasting marshmallows, help
young children. Never shake a
roasting marshmallow. It can
turn into a flying, flaming ball.
A heated metal skewer can
cause burns.
FACT
Campfire accidents send
thousands of people to
emergency rooms with
burn injuries every year.
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July 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 9
To our friends and family,
As of Monday, June 29th, 2020, we will reopen. Yay!!!!!
We hope you are all doing well and can’t wait to see you.
We will be following the state of Illinois guidelines regarding
social distancing, wearing of masks and capacity. Temperature
taken upon entering.
Can’t wait to see ALL of you!!!!!
Linda Ashley and the Biela Team
Trip information updates
Trips: Listed below are some trips that have been rescheduled
and some we are interested in doing once state guidelines permit.
Both the Village and Biela Center Facebook page will be updated
as trips and events become available.
• Chicago White Sox game-
Elvis Night
• Sandwich Craft Fair
• Shipshewana
• Kane County Flea Market
• Elgin Kennel Club Dog Show
• Kane County Doll Show
• Night of 1,000 Jack O’ Lanterns
• Behind the Scenes tour at
Paramount theatre
BIELA CENTER
4545 Midlothian Turnpike - Crestwood, IL
CALENDAR: JULY 2020
For more Information
708-371-4860 Ext. 6001
MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY
Movies, Cards and Games - Anytime
MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY
Fitness from 11am-12pm
TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Lunch From 12 - 1pm & Bingo at 1pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
6 7 Bingo: 12pm to 4pm 8 Fitness
9 10
Fitness
Fitness
Town and County Art
League: Time: 6pm to 9pm
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm
Lunch: Belated 4th of July
BBQ Grilled Hot Dog and
Hamburgers and ALL the
BBQ fixings
13 14 15
Fitness
16 17
Fitness
20 21 Lunch: Stuffed Tomato with 22 Fitness
23 24
Fitness
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm
Chicken salad and Pasta
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm
Town and County Art
League: Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Oil Painting Workshop
Fitness
Lunch: Chicken
Wrap, Fresh fruit and
French fries
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm
Fitness
Lunch: Walking Beef
Taco’s and Avocado
Salad
27 28 29 Fitness
30 31
Fitness
Tuesday July 14th:
Look What’s Cooking!!!
Belated 4th of July BBQ Grilled Hot Dog
and Hamburgers and ALL the
BBQ fixings
Chicken Wrap, Fresh fruit
and French fries
Stuffed Tomato with
Chicken salad and Pasta
Walking Beef Taco’s and
Avocado Salad
BLT Club Sandwich
& Summer veggie soup
Kettle Fried Turkey
Sandwich and Fruit Salad
Friday July 17th:
Diana is soooooooooooooooo Excited !!
Computer, Crochet, Line Dancing, Painting and
n
Tuesday
and
July 21st:
Country Art
some
League
new classes will be starting up soon!
Friday July 24th:
Classes continued…..
Tuesday July 28th:
Friday July 31st:
Lunch: BLT Club Sandwich
& Summer veggie soup
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm
Enjoy a delicious lunch for $5.00 at the Biela Center Tuesday
and Fridays. Lunch is served at 12:00pm. Bingo and a movie
start at 1 p.m.. Lunch reservations
Crestwood
must be made ONE WEEK
in advance. Outside Food: No outside homemade food can be
brought in. Exceptions: parties and special, approved events.
Town and Country Art League
Town and Country Art League
Lunch: Kettle Fried
Turkey Sandwich and
Fruit Salad
CLASSES
​Town and Country resumes July 10​th​,
Events 2020 at the Biela Center in
Crestwood
Classes: Fitness Class will be back to regular
scheduled time and classes starting Monday July 6th,
2020 at 11:15am to12:00pm.
• Computer Classes:
Resume date to be determined
• Crochet Classes: Sessions
Resume date to be determined
• Town and County Art League: Resuming July
10th, 2020
TCAL Regular scheduled meeting, July 10th
from 6-9 p.m. We are also hoping to have an oil
painting workshop on Tuesday, July 23rd, from
9:30 - 3:30 more details to follow
• Personal Protection Classes for Seniors
Coming to the Biela Center in August 2020
untry resumes July 10​th​, 2020 at the Biela Center in
• Senior Golf Outing is scheduled for Tuesday
September 8th, 2020. We are so ready for the
FUN to begin!
Senior Club
​Town and Country Town resumes and Country July 10​th​, 2020 Art at League the Biela Center in
• Senior Club: Wednesday August 5th, 2020 at
Crestwood
12:00pm
• Fun and Games: All can resume play as of June
29th, Crestwood 2020: Cards, Mexican Train, Pool, Scrabble,
and Canasta
• Village Bus Service: 708-371-4800. Our Village
Bus Service is still running.
Community serves College, as Chair of is the past Fine president Arts and Humanities of the Illinois Department Art Education Moraine Valley Assc.
​Town and Country resumes July 10​th​, 2020 at the Biela Center in serves as Chair of the Fine Arts and Humanities Department at Moraine Valley
Community College, is past president of the Illinois Art Education Assc.
Crestwood
and Vice President Community of College, the National is past president Art Education of the Illinois Assc. Art Education Dr. Kowzlowski Assc. exhibits
wn and Country resumes July 10​th​, 2020 at the Biela Center in
Crestwood
Cards, Games
& Movies
Town and Country Art League
Town and Country Art League
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm
Fitness
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm
​Town and Country resumes July 10​th​, 2020 at the Biela Center in
Our guest for our July 10th meeting is Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who will be
conducting a critique of members' paintings and drawings. Dr. Kozlowski curren
Our guest for our July 10th meeting is Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who will be
Our guest for our July 10th meeting is Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who will be
conducting a critique of members' paintings and drawings. Dr. Kozlowski currently
conducting a critique of members' paintings and drawings. Dr. Kozlowski currently
serves as Chair of the Fine Arts and Humanities Department at Moraine Valley
and Vice
and
President
Vice President
of the
of the
National
National
Art
Art
Education
Education
Assc.
Assc.
Dr.
Dr.
Kowzlowski
Kowzlowski exhibits
exhibits
professionally as an artist and her work is in a number of corporate collections.
professionally professionally as an as artist an artist and and her her work work is is in in a a number of corporate collections.
Our guest for our July 10th meeting is Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who will be
Date:​ July 10​th​, 2020
Date:​ July July 10​th​, 2020
Time:​ 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Time:​ Time:​ 7:00pm to to 9:00pm
Board
Board
member
member
meeting:
meeting:
6:00pm
6:00pm
to
to
7:00pm
Guest presentation: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Guest presentation: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost:​ $5.00
Cost:​ $5.00
Board member meeting: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Guest presentation: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost:​ $5.00
Look forward to seeing many members and guests!!! We have missed all of you
Look forward to seeing many members and guests!!! We have missed all of you
Look forward to seeing many members and guests!!! We have missed all of yo

10 Crestwood Adviser July 2020 Number 520
Shepard Feeds 35 Families in Time of Need
Aware that many in their communities have
been struggling financially due to job losses, staff
members from District 218 funded a food drive
that helped 35 families.
The project supported families with students who
attend Shepard High School, Delta Learning Center,
and Summit Learning Center in District 218.
Staff members donated $2,000 while IEA Local 218
gave $300, and Eisenhower High School teacher
Gladys Marquez secured another $1,500 in grant
funds from the National Education Association.
Shepard, Delta and Summit staff members and
their families purchased and organized the food.
Shepard staff members Beth Pawlowski, Erin
McLean, Kelly Myron, Esther Roth, Pam Werniak
and her daughter, Amanda, and Dr. Jim Weber and
his daughter, Marie, distributed the food.
“At 8:30 we packed the food and then distributed
Staff members and alumni of District 218 wait to distribute
donations to families in their approaching cars
at the food drive at Eisenhower High School on June
6th.
to families for pick up at Shepard. In addition, food
was delivered to the homes of five families who had
no means of transportation to school,” Weber said.
The Village is grateful to everyone involved in
this project for taking the initiative to help their
neighbors. Well done!
A Reminder to Not Text and Drive
Life in 2020 has presented new challenges and risks for all of us. One risk
that none of us can afford to take that still too many of us do is texting while
driving. We know the temptation when we’re at the wheel — we get a text
notification and we want to see who it’s from, and what it’s about. And if
we take that step to read it while driving, we’re that much more tempted to
respond.
If this sounds familiar to you, it’s likely time for you to change your initial
response when you receive that notification. If you’re on the road and you
receive a text message, or realize that you need to send one, instead of reaching
for your phone, begin to look for a convenient place to pull over or pull off the
highway. You may add a couple of minutes to your commute, but you will be
doing your part to help keep our roads safe, and you might save your life as well
as that of others.
Remember that texting and driving is also now considered a moving violation.
If you receive three moving violations in the course of a year, your license will
be suspended. This also includes operating the GPS on your phone, playing
music, or any instance in which your phone distracts you from your driving. If
Illinois State Police so much as catch you with your phone in your hand, they
will issue a citation. So while we’re on the road, let’s rethink how we react when
those notifications come in!
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July 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 11
Moraine Valley Faculty Presentation Selected for National Course
A presentation given by a Moraine Valley faculty member at a national
conference is evolving into a continuing education course for medical
technologists across the country.
Anna Jannak, instructor and co-coordinator of the college’s Medical
Assistant Program, presented at the American Medical Technologists 2019
conference, offering her expertise on ways nurses and other members of the
medical profession can better treat and care for patients with hypertension.
Jannak, who started her first nursing job in 1991, is humbled by the
association’s decision to transform her presentation into an e-learning
course for others in the industry to earn continuing education credits. “I
feel so fortunate I can share my experiences and knowledge and all those
years of stories I have with patients and other coworkers,” she said.
Her presentation resonated well with attendees. “I spoke in a room with
seating for about 90 people. All of the seats were taken, and there were
people standing in the back. Some people even wanted to take pictures
with me, so, yes, it went very well,” she said.
Jannak said she believes her topic was so well-received because
hypertension is a common chronic disease. According to the American
Heart Association, more than 80 million Americans age 20 and older—
about one in three adults—have high blood pressure.
“I talked about my real experiences with patients and how to teach them
to take control of their own health,” Jannak said. “It’s important to keep
the lines of communication open with patients. Nobody wants to know
they have hypertension. That really is a lifelong commitment to take care
of yourself so we need to be sure we give patients the tools to make that
commitment.”
“It’s great to see Anna’s knowledge and passion for healthcare is not only
recognized at Moraine Valley, but also at the national level. This is truly
a well-deserved honor for her,” said Dr. Kiana Battle, dean of Career
Programs.
The e-learning course is expected to be available to members of the
association in the fall.
A presentation by Anna Jannak, instructor and co-coordinator of Moraine Valley’s
Medical Assistant Program, is being developed into a continuing education course for
medical technologists nationwide.
Shepard Students Qualify for Foreign Language NHS
Shepard High School recently honored its students
who met the rigorous standards for induction the
foreign language National Honor Societies for
students of French, German and Spanish.
Criteria included completing three semesters of
language study, a grade point average of 3.6 in
respective language classes, and an overall GPA of
3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Shepard students qualifying for French NHS for the
first time included Angelina Alexander, Jennifer
Arreola, Saniah Calvin, Alondra Gamboa, Alexis
Garfias. Kelly Greene, Roxanne Habbal, Kassy King,
Estefania Lopez, Emma Reilly, Brianna Sweas, Heidi
Venegas and Skielar White.
Juniors who qualified again included Kaitlyn
Begley, Katherine Davila, Jacqueline Garcia, Lilly
King, Alexis Oliver, Haley Patel, Sophie Penciak,
Jordan Ramsey, Gianna Vancura, Ella Wegrzen,
Patty Wrobel and Olivia Wasag.
Seniors who qualified again included Jagoda
Bartula, Jessica Crowe, Eloni Jackson, Kateri
Olivares, Ellie McGovern, Kate McGovern, Sara
McNicholas, Ally Mikos, Matthew Rivera, Erin
Scott, Madelyn Stepuszek and Nicole Walsh.
More than 25 students from Shepard High School
met the rigorous qualifications for induction into
Delta Epsilon Phi, the national honor society for
students of German.
Shepard students qualifying for induction into
Delta Epsilon Phi for the first time included
Angelyse Jones, Stephen Lezon, Shea Fitzgerald,
Amina Qureshi, Liam Gayduk and Ashley Miller.
Returning members (non-seniors) included Meagan
Ruger-Smith, Avalyn Krastin, Alexander Lunaburg
and Miyah Safi.
Seniors who qualified again included Damian
Kiernia, Mark Frye, Cole Esparza, Lynn Beaumont,
Maxwell Szykowny, Tyler Picl-Ludwig, Emily
Correll, Kateri Olivares, Alissa Robinson, Eric
Spindler and James Boudreau.
Shepard students qualifying for Spanish NHS
included Jimmy Abarca, Fadi Abour, Julia Alvarez,
Julissa Anaya, Anthony Baffi, Natalia Bafia,
Wiktoria Barnas, Marra Bell, Connor Bomon,
Gabija Brazauskaite, Kaila Butvilas, Hector Cabrera,
Adriana Campos, Isabella Carbajal, Tiffani Carlsen,
Jai-Lynn Carter, Julius Casanova, Sofia Cerullo,
Isaac Cieplak, Amanda Cinkus, Rich Cinkus Joe
Cinkus.
Also, Stephanie Cuzco, Marcin Czaja, Katherine
Daguio, Jimena Diaz, Ameyalli Dominguez, Chloe
Dunigan, Christian Dziadkowiec, Yadira Eck,
Arovelle Edwards, Abderrahmane Elhoumaidi,
Isela Enriquez, Riley Evoy, Jack Evoy, Margaret
Evoy, Maddie Feldner, Marissa Florez, Liam Galvin,
Jacqueline Garcia, Agnesa Gashi and Katarzyn
Geraszek.
Also, Elliana Hall, Emily Hanley, Meadow Homa,
Abigail Horton, Lidia Jablonski, Kaylee Janakos,
Mackenzie Jasudowicz, Daniel Kleina, Juliana
Knies, Brian Kopec, Eva Kozlowski, Danielle Lafin,
Krystyna Lanowski, Rachel Lappano, Elizabeth
Lappano, Kostandino Latka, Stephanie Lepak, Riley
Lyons, Linnea Marsh, Jessica Marszalek, Katherine
Masias, Maya McGhee, Abigail Michaels, Daniel
Mitchell and Marian Monteclaro.
Also, Natalie Nowak, Haley Ohm, Bianca Onsurez,
Evelyn Ortega, Naomi Paramo, Janely Perez, Jared
Puente, Lira Quetzally, Graciella Ramirez, Isabella
Ramirez, Krysta Reveche, Francesca Serdar, Isabella
Silva, Jeremy Soldan, Gianna Spain, Justyna
Staszel, Mary Stepuszek, Colton Sterling, Calah
Strohacker and Gia Swanson.
Also Jae’da Thompson, Laila Todd, Audrey Toomey,
Breeana Torres, Jozalynn Vawter, Monica Vigil,
Myesha Weatherly, Kemora Wells, Kaley Zaldivar,
Abdulkareem Zatar, Laila Zatar, Michelle Zelinski
and Allison Zemeckis.

12 Crestwood Adviser July 2020 Number 520
Vitalant in Need of Blood Donors
The Village would like to once again remind As the pandemic continues, so does the shortage of blood donors. Vitalant (formerly LifeSource) has issued a call for
volunteers to donate blood, and has put in place safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. At a time when health care workers are under a high degree
of stress, lack of blood supply for their patients is another added and unnecessary stressor that they do not need. But you can make a difference. One pint can
save as many as three lives. There are Vitalant donation facility locations all over the Greater Chicago area, including one conveniently located in Oak Lawn at
9517 S. Cicero Ave. Call (708) 346-9928 or visit donateblood.lifesource.org to schedule an appointment today!
Save Energy and Money This Summer
Summer temperatures can put us and our grid to
the test, and with many of us staying inside due
to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, ComEd wants to
remind customers that higher temperatures can
also lead to higher energy bills, and advises you that
you can save energy and money this summer by
following a few simple tips:
• Turn Off Your Lights: Turn off your lights
when you leave a room. Turning off just one 60-
watt incandescent bulb that would otherwise
burn eight hours a day can save you up to $23
per year.
• Switch Off Your Computer at Night:
Turning off your computer at night could save
you up to 13 percent in energy costs, depending
on your use and power management settings.
Save even more by plugging your computer,
monitor, and printer into one power strip and
turning the strip off when you go to bed.
• Unplug Electronics You’re Not Using: Many
electronic devices continue to draw power even
when they are turned off. By unplugging devices
and chargers when they are not in use, you can
avoid paying for this extra energy.
• Spotlight Your Work Spaces: Overhead bulbs
can brighten a space, but often use more light
than you really need. Using a kitchen counter
light while preparing dinner — or a small lamp
to read a book — brings better light to the task
at hand and saves energy.
• Add 10 Degrees: Turn your thermostat up 10
degrees higher during the summer when you
leave your home and before going to sleep. You
could save up to 15 percent a year on cooling
costs.
• Close Your Blinds in the Summer: Cooling
your home in the summer takes a lot of energy.
You can help keep your home cool by limiting
the amount of sunlight that enters by shutting
the blinds during the day. If you close your
blinds when the sun is up to prevent heat from
entering your home, you can lower your cooling
bills this summer.
• Use a Ceiling Fan: This summer, instead of
blasting the air conditioner (and blowing your
electric bills through the roof), use a ceiling fan
to keep cool. Using a ceiling fan may allow you
to raise the thermostat setting about 4 degrees
without impacting your comfort.
• Adjust Your Water Heater: Set the
temperature of your water heater to 120°F.
Every 10 degrees you reduce your hot water
temperature saves you, on average, 3-5 percent
in energy costs.
For more energy-saving tools, tips and resources,
visit ComEd.com/homesavings.
Pappas: See Your New Property Tax
Bill at cookcountytreasurer.com
MYCHAL J. TOSCAS
BROKER
Property Tax Bills Due Aug. 3rd
Second Installment Cook County
property tax bills have been posted
to cookcountytreasurer.com, where
property owners can see how much
they owe two weeks before the bills
are received in the mail in early
July, Treasurer Maria Pappas said
recently.
The Second Installment is due
Aug. 3rd, but property owners
can pay without any interest
charge through Oct. 1st, 2020,
thanks to an ordinance urged by
Pappas and passed by the Board of
Commissioners in May.
“Because of the recession, many
homeowners and business people
are worried about paying the
Second Installment,” Pappas said.
“By going to my website, they can
read their bills and make plans.”
To download a copy of your tax
bill or to make a payment, visit
cookcountytreasurer.com:
• Select the blue box labeled “Pay
Online for Free”
• Search by property address
or enter your Property Index
Number (PIN)
• There is no fee if you pay from
your bank account
Second Installment bills include
any property tax reassessments and
exemptions calculated by the county
assessor and tax rates calculated by
the county clerk.
The printed bills, with a due date
of Aug. 3rd, are to be mailed by the
beginning of July. Payments after
Oct. 1st will be charged 1.5 percent
per month, as required by law.
15812 S. Wolf Road
Orland Park, IL 60462
708.431.3111
Fax 708.361.9618
Life-long Crestwood
Resident
E-Mail mtoscas@c21affiliated.com

Crestwood Public Library Announcements
July 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 13
We just got word that we will be reopening with our normal hours on July 1st with masks required and social distancing saftey precautions in effect . Our regular
hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm.

14 Crestwood Adviser July 2020 Number 520
Moraine Valley to Offer
Classes Predominantly
Online for Fall Semester
Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills will continue to offer its
courses predominantly online for the fall semester and has shortened its
academic calendar.
Fall classes will occur in two formats online or hybrid. Most classes will be
online offered in synchronous and asynchronous formats. The hybrid offering,
when classes are taught both online and face-to-face, is reserved for career and
technical education courses and select laboratory classes that require a limited
amount of time on campus to learn and practice hands-on skills. Classes
offered in this format will run at a reduced seat count and include program
areas like health sciences, fire science and emergency medical technician, and
trade fields, like welding, automotive and heating and air conditioning.
The college also has shortened its academic calendar by a week, reducing the
semester from 17 weeks to 16 weeks. The adjustment will help to account
for any flare up of the pandemic, which has been predicted to occur as winter
approaches.
The hybrid class offerings also will begin on Aug. 10, earlier than the rest of the
college’s classes, which start on Aug. 24.
Registration for the fall semester is underway. New students can get started
remotely with step-by-step instructions at morainevalley.edu/starting-remotely.
Outdoor Electrical
Safety
Lighting to improve the look and safety of our homes, electric tools to
make our outdoor work easier, and power lines to our home, all need to be
handled with care.
• Use lighting and power tools that are listed by a
qualified test laboratory and make sure they are
made for outdoor use.
• Use extention cords that are listed by a qualified
test laboratory and are marked for outdoor use.
Your Source for SAFETY Information
NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169
Power Lines
Have a professional tree cutting
service trim branches that might
fall on electric wiring. Use a
wooden or fiberglass ladder
outside. Keep the ladder at least
10 feet away from power lines.
Never touch anyone or anything
in contact with a downed wire.
Power lines may be live, stay
a safe distance away. Report
downed wires to authorities
right away.
IMPORTANT
REMINDER
Call “Before You Dig”
(8-1-1) before any digging
on your property. They
will mark where your
underground utilities are
located. It’s a free service!
Name of Organization Here
Contact Information Here
www.nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2016
Attention Veterans
If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military
and believe you suffer from an injury or illness that you
contracted because of your service, you are invited to
attend a meeting of the Disabled American Veterans
(DAV), Chapter 84 in Oak Lawn to get help in filling a
claim for your injury or illness.
There is no charge or fees for this service. The DAV is
a national service organization comprised of veterans
dedicated to helping other veterans receive the medical
attention and compensation they deserve.
DAV Chapter 84 meets on the First Friday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Phelps VFW
Post Elks Lodge #1596, 4428 Midlothian Turnpike,
Crestwood, Illinois. National and Chapter Service
Officers will be available to assist you in filing a claim
for compensation and medical assistance. Bring a copy
of your DD-214 to the
meeting with you.
Again, this service and
all subsequent services
provided by the DAV are free of charge. To learn
more about the DAV and its mission to serve disabled
veterans visit their website at: www.DAV.org.

FREE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR
CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS!
CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS
are invited to place free
advertisements in the
Crestwood Adviser.
Free classified ads are
offered to Village of
Crestwood residents only
and are limited to 20 words
or less and can include
information related to the
following items:
Garage Sales
Lost and Found
Large Appliances
Automobiles
Motorcycles
Boats and Trailers
FOR SALE
NON-RESIDENTS AND
AREA BUSINESSES
can place classified
advertisements for goods
and services for just $5.00
for twenty words under the
following categories:
Garage Sales
Appliance and Electronics
Sales
Transportation
(Cars, Boats, Motorcycles)
Homes for Sale or Rent
Apartments for Sale
or Rent
Employment Openings
Jobs Wanted
To place your classified ad
call 708-293-1430
JULY CLASSIFIED
WEN GENERATOR 3500, REBUILT CARBURETOR
– $150; LARGE GRANDFATHER CLOCK – $500;
PEDAL CAR FIRE TRUCK “FIREFIGHTER #519” –
$100. CALL (708) 388-8845.
OBITUARY
Carlsen, Lee F., passed away at his Crestwood home on
Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, at the age of 72. Beloved father
of Erin (Keith) Gonsowski, Kevin (Dana) Carlsen, and Lisa
(Patrick) Kohlstedt. Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Grace,
Jillian, Steven, and Erica. Dear brother of JoAnn (Rich)
Schreiber. Fond uncle of Judy, Jimmy, Annette, Lori, and (late)
Bobby. Loyal member of Local Union 701. Proud Director of
American Lawmen Motorcycle Club. Lee, better known as
Dusty, Diesel, or Double D, enjoyed life when he was fishing
(especially at Deer Lake, Minn.), camping on the Minnesota/
Canada border, riding his motorcycle with the club and in
Sturgis, playing a good card game (Thursday poker night at
the club and anything at Vegas), soaking up the sun anywhere,
teaching his grandkids to count by playing blackjack, hanging
out with good friends at the club, and loved drinking a cold
beer and his favorite, VO, while hanging out with family and
friends. He also took pride getting a good deal on anything and
was never shy to use expired coupons. He was forever grateful
to his late nephew Bobby (Bubbles) for sponsoring him into the
American Lawmen Motorcycle Club 17 years ago. We love you
forever and we’ll miss you, Dad! Due to these unprecedented
times and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral
services will be private. Interment will occur at Evergreen
Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Arrangements entrusted to the
Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.
Call (708) 824-9000 or visit www.becvarfuneralhome.com
Earley, John "Jack" M., passed away peacefully at home
on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020, at the age of 82 years. Beloved
husband of Charlene R., nee Rochon, former owner of
Crestwood Florist for 39 years. Loving father of Jack, Thomas
(Connie), Joseph (Teresa), and Laura Earley. Dear step-father
of the late Diana “Dee.” Cherished grandfather of Clay, Austin,
John (Katie), Kristina (Severn), Sierra, and Autumn. Fond
brother of Kathleen (Woody) Lamp and Robert Earley. Special
lifelong friend of many. Due to these unprecedented times,
and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services
will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son
Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Call (708)
824-9000 or visit www.becvarfuneralhome.com
Crestwood’s very own ongoing strip...
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54 Sister for short
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and Crossword Answers appear in next issue
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4750 Painter Planet's of shadow melting clocks
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SUMMER SPORTS
Message From the Village: Play Ball!
We would like to welcome back Crestwood T-Ball, baseball and softball as part of our Phase 4 reopening plan.
Please come and cheer on your favorite teams at the ballpark.
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” — Babe Ruth
Statement From the Windy City ThunderBolts
Message From the Village: Play Ball!
We would like to welcome back Crestwood T-Ball, baseball and softball as part of our Phase
4 reopening plan. Please come and cheer on your favorite teams at the ballpark.
Following an announcement from the Frontier
League that the 2020 championship season has
been suspended due to the ongoing gathering and
travel restrictions in many of the league’s locations,
all 2020 scheduled home games for the Windy
City ThunderBolts have been canceled. Alternate
ThunderBolts’ games and events during the 2020
calendar year are not planned.
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” — Babe Ruth
“While we are saddened by the official
announcement from the league regarding the fate
of this year’s championship season, we absolutely
agree with the decision and look forward to working
hard for a fantastic 2021,” stated ThunderBolts
General Manager Mike VerSchave. “We would like
to thank all of the individuals and organizations
that support us, especially our fans, sponsors, host
families and season ticket holders. While it will be a
long off-season, we look forward to seeing you back
at the ballpark next spring.”
State health and safety guidelines will permit
Ozinga Field to be open for amateur baseball, and
we look forward to hosting these types of events
this summer. Any amateur team (adult & youth)
wishing to inquire about facility availability can call
us at (708) 489-2255 or email Mike VerSchave at
mverschave@wcthunderbolts.com.
Final notes regarding the suspension of the entire
2020 ThunderBolts season …
• All game tickets and reservations for any 2020
home game are canceled. All group leaders with
reservations of any kind will be contacted by
their team representative to discuss your future
options regarding your canceled reservation.
• All 2020 ticket vouchers, food vouchers,
donation family four-packs and parade vouchers
can be used for any game during the 2021
season. Exchanges will be allowed once 2021
single-game tickets go on sale (usually in April).
However, you can also just walk up on a game
day next year for your exchange, so hold on to
In Focus: Seen Around Crestwood
Let’s see Crestwood from your point of view! We are asking residents to submit their pictures of Crestwood and local happenings to
feature in our monthly editorial “In Focus.” We will select our favorites to share every month in the Crestwood Adviser. Please forward
your pictures to Michelle Beneventi at mbeneventi@crestwood.illinois.gov
these items!
• All actual 2020 game tickets are now void. These
tickets are not good for exchange.
Please call our offices at (708) 489-2255 or email
info@wcthunderbolts.com with any questions.
Updates regarding the 2021 season will begin in the
fall.
See you next year, ThunderBolts fans!
“The Curious Gang” by Antonio C.V taken by Rubio Woods /
South End Lane
“Beautiful Swan Family” by Liz Gonzalez, taken from the Cal Sag Trail
‘Crestwood Adviser’ Great Way to Reach Local Customers
The Village of Crestwood wants local business owners to know that the Crestwood Adviser, in addition to being a great way to stay in touch with what’s happening
in your community, is also one of the most cost-effective ways to reach your local customer base. By advertising in the Crestwood Adviser, your ad reaches the entire
Crestwood population, and at a fraction of the cost of what a direct mail piece would cost in postage alone. Better still, the Crestwood Adviser is read and left for others to
read, which is more than we can say for most direct mail advertisements, the overwhelming majority of which end up going straight in the trash or recycling bin.
To inquire about advertising rates in the Crestwood Adviser, please call (708) 293-1430 or email info@crestwoodadviser.com.