Public Library Village of Bensenville

Village of Bensenville 12 South Center Street Bensenville, Illinois 60106 www.bensenville.il.us 630.766.8200

President Frank DeSimone

Trustees Rosa Carmona Ann Franz Marie T. Frey McLane Mac Lomax Nicholas Panicola Jr. Armando Perez

Village Clerk Nancy Quinn

Village Manager Evan K. Summers

VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLE

2021 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Thank you!

The Village sincerely thanks all who donated and supported this year’s Village Toy Drive. Significant donations from the following organizations played a key role in ensuring our 51st annual Village Toy Drive was a huge success! With your support, the Village was able to provide over 2,300 toys to Bensenville families in need.

Arcadia Press Hair Shapers Bensenville Chamber of Commerce Larry Roesch Volkswagen Century Metal Spinning Company Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association Chapter 25 DuKane Chapter A.B.A.T.E of Illinois Victory Auto Wreckers GEM Car Wash

HOLIDAY LIGHT RECYCLING PROGRAM

The Village of Bensenville has partnered with Elgin Recycling once again to offer free holiday light recycling to Bensenville residents. Drop off boxes are located at Bensenville Village Hall and the Public Works Department. Boxes will be accessible to the public during regular business hours until the end of February. All types of holiday string lights, working or not, are accepted.

NATIONAL LAW ENFOREMENT APPRECIATION DAY

Show your appreciation for the Bensenville Police Department on January 9th!

Here are a few things you can do to show your support to the Bensenville Police Department: • Tie a blue ribbon around your tree • Thank police officers on your business’s marquee, if you have one. • Write a letter to your local police department thanking them for their service. • Put a blue lightbulb in a light in the front of your home. • Wear blue on January 9th. • Share a positive police story on social media. • If you see a police officer in person, thank them!

ODOROUS WINDOW LETTER SENT BY CDA

In mid-August, the Chicago Department of Aviation sent letters to all residents who participated in their Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP). This letter was to inform participants that some RSIP windows or doors were emitting an offensive odor. If you received this letter and your RSIP windows have emitted an odor, please call the RSIP O’Hare office at 773.894.3636 to schedule an odor inspection. Under state law, residents who received this letter must contact the program office by February 21, 2022 to schedule an odor inspection. If you do not contact the program office by February 22, 2022, you will not be eligible for replacement windows and doors if an offensive odor is confirmed.

RESIDENTIAL KEY BOX PROGRAM

Take advantage of the Residential Key Box Program. Your entry key stored inside allows firefighters and paramedics to enter your home without the need for forcible entry. This program is available to incorporated residents who have a debilitating medical condition that limits their mobility. People with medical call buttons are also eligible. A limited supply of key boxes are available. If you or someone you know needs a residential key box, please call the Bensenville Community and Economic Development Department at 630.350.3413.

Mark your Calendar! HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO LAW ENFORCEMENT HOCKEY CLASSIC MARCH 12TH

Honor Flight Chicago’s Law Enforcement Hockey Classic is coming back to the Edge Ice Arena March 12th! This is a charity hockey game featuring players with the FBI vs Chicago Police Department. 92 cents of every dollar raised by Honor Flight Chicago goes directly to the cost of flying WWII and Korean War veterans to visit their Memorial in Washington D.C. For additional details and updates about this event, please visit www.honorflightchicago.org.

HELP KEEP HYDRANTS CLEAR OF SNOW THIS WINTER

In an emergency situation, every second counts! If there is a fire hydrant near your home, the Village encourages residents to do their part to keep it accessible during snowy months. Remove any snow or ice and clear a threefoot perimeter around the fire hydrant to allow fire fighters enough space to work.

SENIOR HOTLINE

630.350.3426

Finding the answers to questions can sometimes be confusing. The Senior Information Hotline provides basic information about Village programs and services. Our goal is to help Bensenville Senior Citizens easily navigate their way through the various government departments and agencies. Call 630.350.3426 to speak with a representative. The Senior Hotline is available: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

ADDISON TOWNSHIP SERVICES

Did you know many of Addison Township’s services and programs are also available to Bensenville residents? Below are several programs they offer. For additional details on any of these programs, please visit addisontownship.com or call 630.530.8161.

ADDISON TOWNSHIP

401 N. Addison Road, Addison, IL 60101 • Electronics and textile recycling • Township Food Pantry • Senior Homestead Exemption • Circuit Breaker – a cash grant program for seniors • Voter registration and early voting • LIHEAP applications – Low Income

Home Energy Assistance Program

no parking on Village streets after 2” or more of snow.

AQUAHAWK ALERTING

To receive alerts for increased water usage, subscribe to our AquaHawk Alerting program! Aquahawk Alerting is a free service for Village of Bensenville residents and can also assist in efficiently managing water usage. To register for the program, please visit bensil.aquahawk.us/login. Step by step instructions are also available on the Village website at bensenville.il.us.

HELP KEEP SNOW OFF THE STREETS

Permission for overnight parking on Village streets will not be granted after a snowfall of two inches (2”) or more. In order to ensure effective plowing and salting operations it is imperative vehicles are not parked on Village streets or in alleys. Alley parking is prohibited at any time. Please do not park or keep a vehicle on public streets after a (2”) or more snowfall for twenty-four (24) hours, or until the streets have been cleared of snow. Vehicles in violation will be ticketed and towed. Snow plowing or dumping snow from sidewalks and driveways onto the public streets or public alleyways is prohibited.

SEE CLICK FIX

The Village utilizes See Click Fix to help identify and resolve issues within the Village of Bensenville. By using SeeClickFix, your concerns are communicated directly to the Village staff responsible for resolving the issue. Residents are encouraged to create a profile on SeeClickFix so that Bensenville Report a Concern can keep you informed on the status of your request and those created by your neighbors. Certain issues cannot be reported if you do not create a user profile. To download the free SeeClickFix app, go to the App Store or Google Play. You can also access the tool via seeclickfix.com. For additional information, please visit the Village website at: bensenville.il.us

TIPS FOR A MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOME PROVIDED BY NICOR GAS

1. In the Kitchen

a. Use the short wash cycle on your dishwasher, and wait to wash until you have a full load. b. Use cold water with the garbage disposal. You’ll save the energy used to heat the water, and it will keep grease and fats in solid form so they move more easily through the system.

2. In the Attic and Basement

a. Check the insulation levels in your attic. Consider adding more if you have less than 14 inches of insulation. b. Clean or replace air filters for your furnace regularly.

3. In the Bathroom

a. Use a low flow showerhead or get a shower timer to minimize your shower time to 4-5 minutes. b. Fix leaky faucets.

4. In the Laundry Room

a. Wash clothes in cold water as much as possible. b. Avoid overloading your dryer, or hang your clothes outside to dry.

5. Outside

a. Consider a natural gas grill for convenience; there’s no mess and no tank exchange. b. Grill outside to reduce the heat in the kitchen.

6. Other Areas Throughout Your Home

a. Install a smart or programmable thermostat to help regulate your home’s temperature throughout the day. b. Keep shades on the sunny side of the house open during the winter and closed during the summer.