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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 Publishing & Advertising The Crestwood Adviser is published monthly for the Village of Crestwood by Fanning Communications, Inc. 4701 Midlothian Turnpike — Suite 4 Crestwood, IL 60418 For Editorial and Advertising Inquiries: Phone 708.293.1430 Fax 708.293.1432 Website: www.fanningcommunications.com Publication Staff: Publisher Managing Editor Editor/Graphic Designer Graphic Designer Accounting/Billing Web Developer John J. Fanning Karl J. Paloucek DeAnna Clark Robert Durkee Jan Klos Joseph Neathawk 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, by phone or in writing, whether or not you wish such letters to be published. Under no circumstances will the Crestwood Adviser be liable for any misspellings, misprints, or damage caused by a Subscriber's reliance on information obtained. It is the responsibility of each Subscriber to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice or other content available through the Crestwood Adviser. Please seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information, opinion, advice or other content. Electronic feedback can be sent to: info@crestwoodadviser.com For advertising: ads@crestwoodadviser.com 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
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