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2 Crestwood Adviser January 2022 Number 538 A LETTER FROM NEW CRESTWOOD MAYOR Village Hall 13800 South Cicero Avenue | Phone: 708.371.4800 Be sure to visit the Village website at: www.crestwood.illinois.gov MAYOR CLERK e-mail: TRUSTEES e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: Kenneth Klein KKlein@crestwood.illinois.gov Catherine M. Johnson CJohnson@crestwood.illinois.gov Patricia Theresa Flynn TFlynn@crestwood.illinois.gov Anthony J. Benigno ABenigno@crestwood.illinois.gov Linda M. Madlener LMadlener@crestwood.illinois.gov Kevin Wasag KWasag@crestwood.illinois.gov Frank Caldario FCaldario@crestwood.illinois.gov EDITOR IN CHIEF Bill Graffeo e-mail: BGraffeo@crestwood.illinois.gov Dear Neighbors, Christmas and the holidays are always a special time of year. They’re full of joy with community events, family gatherings and religious celebration. They also are full of tradition, with the beauty of decorations in our homes and lights in our neighborhoods. What really makes Crestwood special during this time of year, though, is our people and our businesses who step up and lead so that others may enjoy. It starts with our Recreation Department going above and beyond with the events that launched Christmas in Crestwood — what a great event that was. I very much enjoyed seeing the families visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as picking up their stuffed animals from the Police Department and coloring their holiday pictures. Thank you to all who decorated a tree at the Rec Center for us all to enjoy. Throughout the community, many businesses participated in many other great programs to give back, as well. This is all possible because of our people. I know that each of these events and so many more around our Village are being done by many others. You remain our greatest asset for making Christmas special for one another. Because of you, I am proud to be Crestwood’s Mayor, and I am sincerely honored to serve. In this new year, may we continue to be a compassionate place that fosters goodwill and generosity toward those in need. To say we are all doing the best we can doesn’t begin to describe what we have accomplished in 2021. We remained involved and strong. It’s the reason we are able to navigate through the many changes that continue to be put before us. There are many things we could focus on at this point — we could talk about the economic state of the nation, mistakes that have been made, and our expectations for 2022. I say, at this moment, we focus on things that aren’t uncertain — the residents, the businesses here in our Village. These, along with many others, are our accomplishments for 2021. They are important and impressive. As a community, we saved businesses, provided food and necessities, and continuously asked what we could do to help others. That’s who we are. I wish each of you a wonderful holiday season. God bless and happy New Year. Sincerely, Ken Klein Ken Klein, Mayor of Village of Crestwood ASSISTANT EDITOR Amy Roe e-mail: 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 Karen Wrezzes Jamal Mizyed 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 | 13820 S. Cicero Ave | January 6th and 20th Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm Village Hall | 13800 S. Cicero Ave | January 4th and 18th Planning Commission – Zoning Board - 8:30pm Crestwood Civic Center | 13820 S. Cicero Ave | January 10th and 24th 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!
January 2022 Number 538 Crestwood Adviser 3 Announcing the Winners of Our Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest! The lights were hung, the holly rolled out, LED lights and synchronized music were displayed for many to enjoy. It was a pleasure to see the Christmas spirit around the Village. This year the decision for the Holiday Decorating Contest was harder than ever. From towering reindeer and illuminated minions to the most outlandish displays that could be seen from space, these spectacular light displays were definitely worth a drive-by. Our Mayor and Village board spent many nights going from one end of the Village to the other, being sure not to forget a street, to check out everyone’s decorations. We want to thank EVERYBODY who participated this year. Thank you for spreading a little Christmas spirit for so many to enjoy and create some memories among families. Winners will be contacted and invited to the Jan. 6th, 2022, Board meeting for recognition. Support Your Community — Shop Locally 1st Place winner of $500.00: The Colemans’ – 5212 W. 137th Pl. Runners Up winners of $200.00: The Brefczynskis’ – 5249 Arbor Lane The Leydens’ – 13038 E. Playfield Dr. The Campos’s – 12801 S. Central Ave. The Johnsons’ – 14227 Springfield Ave. The Wysockis’ – 13336 S. LeClaire Ave. The winner — the Colemans’ at 5212 W. 137th Pl The results are in, and the winners are … The Caputos’ – 12955 E. Playfield Dr. The Kuras’s – 5409 W. 137th St. The Gumbers’ – 13301 S. Laramie Ave. The Wards’ – 5335 Arbor Lane The Paytons’ – 13600 S. Laramie Ave. The Gromalas’ – 5129 W. 132nd Ct. The Kuznieskis’ – 14211 S. Kilpatrick Ave. The Kaspereks’ and Jaworskis’ – 14158 S. Lamon Ave. Dear Business Owners … IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR 2022 BUSINESS LICENSE Maybe you have already started your holiday shopping. Maybe you wait until after Thanksgiving. Or maybe you’re one of those last-minute panic shoppers. Whatever your style, we encourage everyone to remember, while doing your Christmas shopping, to patronize our local business. Crestwood is home to more than 500 businesses. Whatever you might be looking for, it’s very likely that a business in Crestwood has it. And when you shop locally, you are supporting not only the business and the people who work there, but you’re helping your own community. Sales taxes help to fund vital services in the Village, and help us to grow and maintain Crestwood’s status as a Village on the move. In addition, by creating demand, you encourage new businesses to thrive, making our community a desirable location for other new businesses. And let’s not forget — it’s also in the spirit of the season. So let’s make it a merry Christmas for our hardworking local businesses this year! The Village has sent out applications for 2022 Business Licenses. If you have not yet received yours, please contact Colleen at the Village Hall at (708) 371- 4900 ext. 2010. This year we have an increase regarding your business license fee. The new fees will be on your renewal application and are due by Jan. 1, 2022. We ask that you return the form filled out completely and legibly. We have found that in past years, information has changed and our records do not reflect those changes, or we are missing information. Please pay special attention to the highlighted areas. ANY APPLICATION THAT IS NOT COMPLETE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, CAUSING A DELAY IN ISSUING YOUR LICENSE. Should you have any questions, please contact the Business License Department (708) 371-4800 ext. 2010. Your prompt attention in this matter is greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Catherine M. Johnson – Village Clerk – Village of Crestwood Important Numbers Village Hall ………………..……..…………....….. 13800 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 x4500 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) Bremen Township ………………......................... (708) 333-1591 (Residents south of 135th) Republic Services.………………......................... Call Village Hall first to be advised at (708) 371-4800, before dailing Republic Services at (708) 385-8252. IDOT………………..……………….………………... (847) 705-4222 Cook County Highway Dept. ………………...….. (708) 448-8006 or (847) 705-4228
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