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6 Crestwood Adviser December 2021 Number 537 THINKING ABOUT MAKING A MOVE IN 2021? THEN EXPERIENCE THE CLIFF RAGO DIFFERENCE! With over 32 years of experience and selling over 425 Crestwood homes and condominiums myself, 100 in the last 4 years alone, I can help you get the highest price from the sale of your property. Nobody knows the Crestwood market better. CRESTWOOD FEATURED PROPERTY OF THE MONTH LOCATED IN THE LION CREST COMPLEX THIS SECOND FLOOR 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CONDOMINUM HAS A ONE CAR GARAGE. BIG EAT IN KITCHEN PLUS A FORMAL DINING RM. LIVING ROOM A NICE FIREPLACE. MAIN BEDROOM HAS A FULL PRIVATE BATH AND A WALK IN CLOSET. ASKING $117,500. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VIEW FINE PROPERTY CALL CLIFF AT 708-267-0758 CALL CLIFF AT 708-267-0758 FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION MARKET APPRAISAL LIFE TIME CRESTWOOD RESIDENT & FULL TIME REALTOR NO ONE IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE HOMES THAN RE/MAX AND NO ONE HAS SOLD MORE CRESTWOOD PROPERTIES THAN CLIFF. RE/MAX 10 708-267-0758 THE CRESTWOOD EXPERT! REMEMBER, THE MORE I SELL YOUR CRESTWOOD PROPERTY FOR THE MORE MINE ARE WORTH! Christmas Tree Safety As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. Picking the tree • Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Placing the tree • Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2” from the base of the trunk. • Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. • Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. • Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily. lighting the tree • Use lights that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use. • Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect. • Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. • Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed. After Christmas Get rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer. FACTS •! More than one of every four home Christmas tree fires is • caused by electrical problems. ! Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to • be serious. ! A heat source too close to the tree causes one in every four of the fires. College-Bound Students Now Can Apply to All Illinois Public Universities Using Common App SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), in partnership with the Illinois General Assembly, are utilizing $1 million in funding to add all of the state’s public universities onto the Common App platform. First-year students applying to college will now be able to apply to any of Illinois’ 12 public universities, plus dozens of the state’s private institutions, with only one form. “Expanding access to educational opportunities for everyone has always been a top goal of my administration. We want to make it easier for everyone, especially people of color, low-income students, and adult learners, to find a place at Illinois’ institutions of higher learning,” Governor JB Pritzker said. “This $1 million investment will not only make it easier for Illinois students to apply to multiple of the state’s world-class universities but will also encourage students from out of state and across the globe to take the next step in their educational journey right here in Illinois.” For students and families concerned about the cost of applying for college, waivers are available for low-income Common App applicants. In 2019- 2020, more than 470,000 Common App applicants across the nation were granted a fee waiver. Some colleges and universities either have no application fees or will waive fees if needed. Three public universities, the University of Illinois Chicago, Northern Illinois University, and Chicago State University, were previously available on the Common App. The $1 million investment allowed the remaining public universities to join the program. The last outstanding university, Northeastern Illinois University, will be implemented later this fall. The Common App website (www.commonapp.org) has several resources for students and families who want to know more about the application process, such as a first-year application guide, resources called “What Is Common App?” and “How the First Year Common App Works,” YouTube videos, and the list of institutions that use the application. Additionally, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and its school and community partners offer free support throughout Illinois for students who need help completing their college and financial aid applications. The ISACorps, a statewide group of near peer mentors trained to assist students and families with college planning and financial aid, offer free workshops as well as one-on-one assistance. Going Somewhere in Crestwood? Dial-A-Ride! While we’re all trying to stay in as much as possible these days due to COVID-19, those needing to go out and about in Crestwood still can take advantage of the Pace Dial-A-Ride system. The bus will take you anywhere within the corporate limits of the Village of Crestwood. Ray, the best bus driver in Crestwood, has been doing an outstanding job for more than 10 years now. He will make sure that you will receive the best service possible. The fee for a one-way trip is $2.25 for adults and $1.00 for students. Senior citizens 65 years of age and over can ride free at all times. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible. You will be picked up at your home, and if that is your return destination, you will be delivered there accordingly. Dial-A-Ride is in service Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 3:45pm. It is easy to set up an appointment to take you where you need to go. Simply call the Village Hall at (708) 371-4800 on the day you would like to ride, then indicate the time you need to be picked up and the approximate time that you will be returning. The Village will do its best to accommodate your time schedule, but many people use this service and with COVID restrictions in place, capacity is lower, so please give yourself a comfortable amount of time to complete your tasks. You will travel in comfort, as the bus is heated in the winter and air conditioned in the summer. COVID-19 restrictions apply — you must wear a COVID-19-appropriate mask and maintain adequate social distancing while aboard. Now you know how it works, so take advantage of the service. When you need a ride, Dial-A-Ride! NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION The leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical and related hazards nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2019
Ensuring the Best for Your Pets This Winter Predictions anticipate a harsh winter for our area, so it’s a good idea for all of us to consider our checklists for ourselves and our homes, but also to make sure that our furry little friends are properly cared for at this time of year. The dry, cold air can cause discomfort for them due to dry, flaking skin and itching, but along with ice-melting compounds on the ground that can be licked off of the paws that pick them up, there are many things to keep in mind to keep your pets healthy and safe in this coldest time of year. • Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Keep your home humidified and towel-dry your pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special attention to his feet and in-between the toes. Remove any snow balls from between his foot pads. • Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim him to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry his skin, and don’t neglect the hair between his toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear. • Bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws. After each walk, wash and dry your pet’s feet and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals — and check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes. • Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse. • Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw protectants into paw pads before going outside can help protect from salt and chemical agents. Booties provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible. • Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. • Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding your pet a little bit more during the cold weather months can provide What to Do When Winter Is at Its Worst Part of living in a cold-weather climate involves being patient and working together to make sure we all get through the snowstorms that winter can bring. If snowfall is exceptionally heavy, complicated by freezing rain or has required crews to work in peak traffic times, the operation times can be longer. We appreciate your patience. Road Snow Clearing Process • Salt trucks are dispatched for paved roads only, once roads have become snow covered. • Each salt route takes approximately 4-6 hours to complete. • Village staff determine whether to plow. (Usually 75mm/1" of snowfall or more.) • Each snowplow route takes approximately 8-12 hours to complete. • Clean-up operations take place 1-2 days following a snow event could be longer depending on amount of snow fall. Safety Tips & Etiquette • Be a good neighbor — lend a hand to those who may not be physically able to shovel. • Keep your children safe — don’t let them play in the snow piles or on the snow banks at the side of the road. • When clearing snow, pile it on your property — it should not be shoveled onto the sidewalk or street. • Place your garbage containers on a cleared area — do not perch them on the top of snow piles. • Help prevent street flooding and icing by clearing snow away from storm sewer catch basins. When the weather turns warmer and snow begins to melt, it’s important that the runoff water gets into the storm sewer. Things You Can Do to Help Sometimes it takes several passes with the plow to completely clear the street. Wait until plowing is completed, and you will only have to shovel your driveway once. • Do not park overnight on any Village street. • Do not push snow from a driveway or parking lot onto a Village street or sidewalk. • Do not park your vehicle at the end of your driveway in a way that would impede Village plows. • Try to keep the catch basin adjacent to your property free from ice and snow to help prevent December 2021 Number 537 Crestwood Adviser 7 A little extra care goes a long way when it comes to your pets’ comfort and survival through the winter months. much-needed calories, and making sure she has plenty of water to drink will help keep her wellhydrated and her skin less dry. • Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect. • Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death. Source: ASPCA localized flooding. • Don’t place garbage or garbage containers where they can be buried, damaged or interfere with snow removal. • Avoid unnecessary spinning of tires at intersections. This practice is dangerous and hazardous to other motorists. It also tends to "ice up" the intersections. • Avoid installing mailboxes where they can be damaged by plowing operations. The post office can provide guidelines concerning the proper distances mailboxes should be placed from road surfaces. • We attempt to minimize the impact of snow and ice. However, it is each motorist’s responsibility to drive according to the road conditions. Parked Cars and Snow Clearing Operations Please remove parked vehicles from the street during snow plowing or clearing operations. Parked cars not only slow the operation, but also leave large amounts of snow on the road after the car is dug out, which is inconvenient and dangerous for everyone. Your valued assistance during the winter season will help provide efficient and economical winter maintenance service. Have You Tested Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors? The Crestwood Fire Department wants to remind residents to ensure that they have adequate smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes, and that they’re all in good working order. Since 1988, the Illinois Smoke Detector Act has required that every home has a smoke detector. A new amendment to that law requires that by the end of 2022, homes and businesses will be required to install smoke detectors with 10-year sealed batteries. These newer detectors prevent tampering, but also are less of a nuisance while cooking, and typically feature a 15-minute silencer button for such events. Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) /IL Firefighters Association Government Affairs Director Margaret Vaughn recently spoke about the urgency for this new requirement. “In 2019, there were 91 residential fire deaths in Illinois and sadly nearly 70 percent of these deaths are occurring in homes without working smoke detectors,” she said. “We worked with the General Assembly to pass a law to address this horrific problem, by requiring Illinois residents to replace their old smoke detectors with the type that has a long-term, 10-year sealed battery by the end of 2022. This would apply to residents that are still using alarms with removable batteries or alarms that are not hardwired.” The new law reflects not only an update in the technology, but the urgency due to the increased likelihood of death due to smoke inhalation in recent decades, because of the toxic gases that result from the burning of synthetic building materials more common in modern homes than in older homes fabricated from natural materials more consistently used in the past. While some might grumble about having to replace their existing alarms that are still in good working order, the good news is that the new alarms are affordable — about $20 — and will, in the long run, save homeowners money. “With a long term 10-year battery alarm, there is no need for battery replacement, saving the average homeowner between $40-$60 in battery costs over the life of each alarm,” Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) Executive Director Phil Zaleski said. “At the end of the 10-year life cycle, the smoke alarm will automatically alert the homeowner to replace the alarm.” Zaleski also advised that to prevent false alarms, smoke detectors should not be placed within 15 feet of a stove, or within 15 feet of bathrooms due to the humidity.
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