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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
2022 HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE SUCCESS
Thanks to you, our 52nd annual Village Toy Drive was a huge success! With support from the entire community, the Village collected over 2,300 toys for Bensenville families in need. We sincerely thank all who donated and continue to support one of Bensenville’s oldest traditions. A special thank you to the following organizations who made significant contributions to this year’s toy drive.
ARCADIA PRESS DUKANE CHAPTER A.B.A.T.E OF ILLINOIS
ALL GOOD LOGISTICS GRAND SUBARU BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY GREEN STREET GRILLE BENSENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OLD SECOND BANK CENTURY METAL SPINNING COMPANY ROESCH FORD CHICAGO BLUES HOCKEY CLUB TEAMSTER HORSEMEN MOTORCYCLE
PEREZ INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 25
OUTDOOR ICE RINK IN DOWNTOWN BENSENVILLE
The temporary outdoor ice rink is now available in downtown Bensenville. Once suitable for skating, it will be available to the public Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to dusk and over the weekend from 9:30 am to dusk. Remember to check the flagpole near the rink for skating conditions. A green flag indicates that skating is permitted and a red flag indicates that skating is not permitted due to unsafe conditions. Please visit the Village website at bensenville.il.us for additional information and to sign up for text notifications.
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2023 SENIOR LUNCHEON DATES
Senior Luncheons will take place the first Tuesday of every month at Green Street Grille located at 120 W. Green Street in Bensenville for the first half of 2023. Additional dates will be announced later this year.
These luncheons are open to all incorporated Bensenville residents 65 and over. The cost is $5.00 for a great meal, raffle prizes, and bingo. If you would like to join, simply come to Green Street Grille on the day of the event with your ID. Doors open at 10 am and lunch begins around 11 am. Ticket sales end promptly at 11 am and are available on a first come first served basis due to limited seating. If you have any questions, please call the Senior Hotline at 630.350.3426. Tuesday | January 3 Tuesday | February 7 Tuesday | March 7 Tuesday | April 4 Tuesday | May 2 Tuesday | June 6
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 that vehicles are not parked on 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 public streets or public alleyways is prohibited.
WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS
Did you know each winter there are approximately 29,000 vehicle crashes in Illinois? With winter weather finally here, we remind residents to prepare their vehicles for optimal operation and to pack a winter storm kit to use if stranded.
Some items to have in your winter kit include:
• Cell phone charger • Blankets or sleeping bags • Extra clothing • Jumper cables • Flashlight • Extra batteries • Extra water • High-calorie, nonperishable food
SENIOR HOTLINE 630.350.3426
Finding the answers to questions can sometimes be confusing. The Village’s 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: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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 water customers 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/833/ AquaHawk-Alerting.
BENSENVILLE WOOD DALE FOOD PANTRY THANK YOU
Thank you to the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry’s recurring donors for their impactful support of our work at the pantry. While every dollar is important and each donation is appreciated, the following donors consistently and generously support our service to this community: Bensenville Community Foundation Bensenville Park District Bensenville Youth Coalition Debra Wittenmeier Grace Lutheran Church Green Street Grille Holy Ghost Parish Larry Roesch Volkswagen McGowan Family Melissa & Adam Schmidt on behalf of their father Chuck Carlson Minard Family St. Alexis Church Susan Rodriguez Thompson Rentals Veterinary Marketing Online Village of Bensenville
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.
VILLAGE’S CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Bensenville’s 2023 Tree Recycling Program runs through the month of January at the Public Works Facility. If you do not wish to send your Christmas tree to the landfill and desire a green solution, drop it off with us for recycling. Donated trees are chipped and used for local landscaping. Residents can drop off their Christmas tree at the mulch bin (by the Public Works salt dome) if they wish to recycle it.
Only live/natural trees without flocking are accepted (no garland or wreaths). Because the trees are mulched, all tinsel, ornaments, lights, and stands must be removed. Plastic bags used for transport should also be removed before putting trees in the stalls.
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY | 717 EAST JEFFERSON STREET | BENSENVILLE
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY JANUARY 9
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. • Write a letter to our police department thanking them for their service. • Put a blue lightbulb in your porch light. • Wear blue on January 9th. • Share a positive police story on social media. • If you see a police officer in person, thank them!
This year’s Honor Flight Chicago Law Enforcement Hockey Classic at the Edge Ice Arena is tentatively scheduled for March 11th! This is a charity hockey game featuring players with the FBI vs Chicago Police Department. Funds raised by Honor Flight Chicago go directly towards 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: honorflightchicago.org
