Table Of Contents
Bensenville Profile
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Village Hall
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Administration
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Getting to Know Your Mayor/Trustees
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Getting to Know the Lobby Counters
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Important Numbers
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Important Information
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Garbage/Recycling
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Water Bills
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Vehicle Stickers
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Overnight Parking
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Dog Licenses/ Permits
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Bensenville Administration Departments to Know
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Bensenville Contacts
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DuPage County Contacts
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State of Illinois Contacts
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Schools
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Programs and Events
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Transportation
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Strategic Plan
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Bensenville Profile
The Village of Bensenville is located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and has over 18,000 residents. The Village is also home to over 1,500 businesses, including one of the largest industrial parks in the state. The Village has many amenities, including high-quality municipal facilities. These include the Bensenville Theatre (pg 36) and Redmond Recreational Complex, (pg 31) which is comprised of the Edge Ice Arena, (pg 32) Water’s Edge Aquatic Center,(pg 34) a climbing wall, cardiovascular center, and numerous athletic fields. The Edge Ice Arena is also home to the Chicago Steel, a junior hockey program in the United States Hockey League. Bensenville is served by Public School District 2 and Fenton High School District 100. In addition, several parochial schools are located in the Village, as well as a branch of Robert Morris University. The Village of Bensenville offers a place to live with a unique combination of high-quality of life, amenities, and affordability.
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Bensenville Village Hall
Location and Hours of Operation 12 South Center Street, Bensenville IL 60106 Phone: (630) 766-8200 Fax: (630) 594-1105 *Spanish and Polish Speaking Employees Available for Assistance.
Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Tuesday: 8:00 am- 7:00 pm *Saturday: 9:00 am- 12:00pm *Saturday: The front desk is available for payment of bills, vehicle stickers, etc. The Community Development Department is closed on Saturday, no permits will be issued.
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Bensenville Administration Elected Officials The Village of Bensenville has eight elected officials. These include a President, six Trustees, and a Village Clerk. Together, the Mayor and the Board of Trustees create policies and provide direction. They perform such functions as passing resolutions and ordinances, approving the expenditure of Village funds, levying taxes, approving subdivisions, zoning, and other land use regulations, and deciding important issues which concern the health and safety of the Village residents. The President appoints the Village Manager with the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Manager carries out the policies set forth by the board and oversees the daily operations of the Village.
Village Manager - Michael Cassady Mr. Cassady has experience both as a city manager and as a real estate development executive. From 1998 to 2004, he served as the Village Manager of Palatine. Prior to his service as Village Manager, he served as Deputy Village Manager and Planning & Zoning Administrator for the Village of Palatine. Most recently, Mike worked as a real estate executive with The Hummel Group and Joseph Freed & Associates. He is a veteran of the US Air Force and holds both a Masters in Public Administration from Southern Illinois University, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Village Manager’s Office Phone: (630) 350-3405 Fax: (630) 594-1105 5
Bensenville Village Hall GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MAYOR/ TRUSTEES Village President– Frank Soto Village President Frank Soto grew up in Wood Dale, and graduated from Fenton Community High School. He majored in economics and business administration at Eastern Illinois University, and he received his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. Mr. Soto has experience both as a lawyer with the IL Attorney General’s Office, and the McHenry County State’s Attorney and founding partner of Advocate Attorney Group in Bensenville, as well as a management and efficiency consultant. Not only are Mr. Soto and his family active parishioners at St. Charles Borrmeo Church, but for years, President Soto has demonstrated his commitment to our community by mentoring local youth. He also serves as a baseball and basketball coach in the Bensenville Boys Athletic Association and as a board member of the Bensenville Bandits Football Program.
Trustee Rosa Carmona Rosa Carmona is a mother of three and a Bensenville resident for the past 15 years. As a Trustee, Rosa works for more professional and responsive management that responds to residents’ and business concerns. As a member of the Neighborhood Watch, she wants our Village to actively pursue establishments that enhance our quality of life and contribute to safe neighborhoods. Rosa is committed to bringing jobs and businesses back to our town.
Trustee Frank DeSimone Frank DeSimone has spent his career in law enforcement and is familiar with government operations at all levels. A detective with a neighboring community, Frank knows how critical it is to have a good relationship between local government and its residents. Frank works to strengthen this relationship and increase the mutual respect between our police officers and our citizens. Frank uses his management and law enforcement experience to be a true voice for Bensenville residents. He demands an open budget process, disciplined spending, and is committed to lowering our taxes. A Bensenville resident for the past 13 years, Frank is married to wife Lisa and has two children. Frank believes in community involvement. He coaches for the BBAA and helps obtain sponsorship's for their athletic programs. He is the President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 170 and raises money to purchase toys to be distributed at local hospitals and organizes Santa visits to schools.
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Bensenville Village Hall GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MAYOR/ TRUSTEES
Trustee Susan Violet Janowiak Susan Janowiak has been a Bensenville resident since 1974. She and her husband Greg, have owned and operated Sign Works, a successful graphics arts and sign production business in Bensenville for over 38 years. Sue was active in the PTA and served as a Board Member for over ten years and was also President. A parishioner at St. Alexis, Sue has been preparing second graders for their First Communion as a Catholic Catechist Doctrine, CCD Teacher for 25 years. Her interest led her to be elected to the Bensenville Park Board of Commissioners where she served for over 12 years. As President of the Park Board, Sue oversaw the development and construction of Redmond Park in cooperation with the DuPage County Forest Preserve and the Village of Bensenville. One of Bensenville’s greatest historic and educational assets; Fischer Farm, site of the oldest Land Grant in DuPage County was acquired while Sue was serving as President. Understanding the need for all taxing bodies to work together for the betterment of our citizens, Sue helped to create BIG, the Bensenville Intergovernmental Group. She has also served as Chairperson of the Bensenville Historical Society Civil War Days, Committee Chairperson for the Bensenville Community Grant Program and was and early & active advocate for the America 2000 School Initiative.
Trustee Agnieszka “Annie” Jaworska Agnieszka “Annie” Jaworska was elected as a Trustee to the Village Board in April 2015. Annie’s goal is to use her professional background and her passion for working with young people to be a voice for families, children and seniors in Bensenville. A resident of Bensenville for almost 20 years, Annie believes that strong families are the foundation for a strong community and safe neighborhoods. Annie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). She is employed as a therapist serving adolescents from surrounding communities with mental health and substance abuse issues. She has served communities by assisting runaway and homeless youth in finding stable homes, and advocating for foster children in Cook County. In addition, Annie spent 5 years with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. During this time she worked as a Clerk and Test Administrator in which she provided test administration for The Department of Defense and The Department of Homeland Security. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and her Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. 7
Bensenville Village Hall GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MAYOR/ TRUSTEES
Trustee Martin O’Connell III Martin O’Connell has a business degree from DePaul University in Chicago, coupled with his more than 20 years of business and management experience. Mr. O’Connell serves as a coach with the Bensenville Boys Athletics Association (BBAA) and is currently the Treasurer of the BBAA’s Executive Board which oversees all baseball, softball and basketball programs. He is also President of the BBAA baseball and softball programs. Trustee Henry Wesseler Henry Wesseler served on the Bensenville Park District Board of Commissioners from 2005-2009. He is employed as a Contracts Sourcing Executive with W.W. Grainger. Mr. Wesseler grew up in Bensenville and graduated from Fenton High School and later served in the United States Marine Corps. He is a member and past officer with American Legion Post 1205. Mr. Wesseler is a parishioner, and former Church Council member of St. Alexis Parish where he also currently serves as an Usher and Lector. Village Clerk Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo has been a resident of Bensenville for over 12 years, Ilsa’s business experience as insurance and real estate professional helps her continue the modernization of the Clerks’ Office and increase accountability and transparency for Bensenville taxpayers. Ilsa and her husband, Rodrigo, were impressed with the efforts of Mayor Soto and the Changed Party to bring the community together and also develop Village policies that improve home values. As a mother of two sons, she knows safe neighborhoods are key to attracting families to Bensenville. With previous experience as head of the Document Control Department for a Fortune 500 company, Ilsa has expertise in the ISO 9000 family of standards related to quality management systems. 8
Bensenville Village Hall KNOWING THE LOBBY COUNTERS
The Village Hall Lobby offers a Finance Counter and a Community and Economic Development Counter, both of which are responsible for separate tasks. Below is a list of different responsibilities each counter handles, in order to better direct your questions. Interpreters in both Spanish and Polish languages are available at both. Finance Counter Water Payments
Yard Waste Stickers
Traffic Fine Payments
Vehicle Registration
Business License Payments
Vehicle Sticker Purchase
Payments of Bonds
Voter Registration
Community and Economic Development Counter Building Permit Distribution
Sprinkler System Inspections
Garage Sale Permits
Elevator Inspections
Distribution of Refundable Bonds
Rental Inspections
Real Estate Transfers
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Important Contact Information •Bensenville Web Address www.Bensenville.IL.US Cable Access Comcast Channel 6 •Bensenville Non-Emergency Police (630) 350-3455 •Bensenville Non-Emergency Fire (630) 350-3441 •Allied Waste (Garbage Pick-up) (708) 345-7050 •Bensenville School District #2 Website: www.bsd2.org (630) 766-5940 •Bensenville School District #100 Website: www.Fenton100.org (630) 766-2500 •Bensenville Post Office 303 E. Green St, Bensenville (630) 766-2671 10
Important Contact Information
•Bensenville Park District Deer Grove Leisure Center/Water Park 1100 West Wood St, Bensenville (630) 766-7015 * •Bensenville Public Library 200 S Church Rd, Bensenville (630) 766-4642 * •DuPage County (630) 407-6500 * •Bensenville Action-Line (630) 594-1515 * •The Edge Ice Rink (630) 766-8888 * •Public Works Department (630) 350-3435
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Important Information GARBAGE/ RECYCLING
Garbage Allied Waste: (708) 345-7050 Trash is collected by Allied Waste every Wednesday morning. Please have your containers on at the curb (or in the alley) by 6am on Wednesday morning. If one of the following holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day) fall on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, your trash collection will be delayed one day. Recycling Recycled waste is collected at the same time as the trash, in appropriate bin marked for recyclables. All approved recyclables can be mixed together, they do not need to be separated. **If your bins becomes lost, stolen or damaged, please contact Allied Waste for a replacement at (708) 345-7050. Electronics Recycling can be dropped off at the Public Works Building located at 717 East Jefferson Street. Please call 630-350-3435 for more information. Yard Waste All yard waste will be picked up on your regularly scheduled garbage days. All yard waste must be placed in a yard waste can up to 35 gallons & 50 pounds and identified with a yard waste sticker. Stickers may be picked up free of charge at the Village Hall Finance Counter. You may also place your yard waste in brown yard waste bags, found at any local grocery store. Placing any yard waste (including branches) at the curb without proper containment is prohibited.
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Important Information
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Recyclables
Recyclables
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Important Information WATER BILLS
Water Bills Water Billing Hotline: (630) 594-1011 Monday-Friday: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm The water meter inside your home is most likely to be in your basement, the crawlspace, or utility closet (if your house is on a slab.) Reading your water meter is similar to reading the odometer on your car. Read all the numbers from left to right. The reading on your water meter today is the total volume of water that has gone through the meter since it was installed. Your usage for each billing cycle is derived by subtracting the previous reading from the current reading. The following is an example of what your meter face might look like. The Village of Bensenville currently bills per 1 gallon and that is how your meter is read. The last two dials represent tenths and hundredths of a single gallon and those units are not used during billing. Below meter has .41 in the last two spaces; this translates into .41 or 41% of a gallon, which is less than 1/2 gallon. This amount will not be billed for until it rolls over to the next gallon. When we read your meter, we read the first seven numbers on the meter, reading from left to right. The example shown below reads at 0016429.41. This means that 16,429.41 gallons of water has gone through the meter and 16,429 gallons were billed for. If the next reading taken were to be 0019429.41 for example; then we would know that 3,000.00 gallons of water went through the meter and 3,000 will be billed for. Â
A good way to check for good flow (volume) in your home is the bucket test. Take a five-gallon bucket and put it in your laundry tub. You want a faucet with no screens or aerators. Open the faucet all the way, filling the bucket. When the bucket it is full, turn off the faucet (this should take about 30 seconds). Check the meter and take down the read, then pour the water down the sink. The read should increase by 5 gallons. If the test was to be done on the above meter, the read should now be 0016434.41.
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Important Information READING YOUR WATER BILLS
Current Reading
The most recent meter reading on which this bill is calculated.
Current Reading Date
Date of recent meter reading.
Previous Reading
Meter reading of previous bill issued.
Previous Reading Date
Date of meter reading for previous bill issued.
Usage Gallons
Amount of water used, in gallons, determined by subtracting previous meter reading from the current meter reading.
Type of Reading
Type of reading. (Actual, Customer, Estimate, Postcard, Telephone)
Past Due Balance
Unpaid amount from previous bill.
Water Service
Calculation for water portion of this bill
Sewer Service
Calculation for sanitary sewer part of bill
DEBT Service Water
Basic charge for water based on the size of the water meter.
DEBT Service Sewer
Basic charge for sanitary sewer based on the size of the water meter in the house.
Current Charges
All current charges for this bill.
Service Address
Location of water meter.
Account Name
Name for account.
Account Number
Account number.
Due Date
Date payment is due.
Amount Paid
Amount of actual payment.
Total Amount Due
Total amount currently due.
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Important Information VEHICLE STICKERS/ PARKING
Vehicle Stickers All vehicles must display a vehicle sticker. Vehicle Stickers must be purchased by June 30th. New residents and new vehicle purchases do not need to pay a penalty as long as the sticker is purchased within 30 days of move in date, or the date new vehicle was purchased. If a sticker is purchased for a new resident or new vehicle after December 31st the fee will be half the normal fee as long as it is purchased within the 30 day time period. Stickers can be purchased at Village Hall. Type of Vehicle*
On/Before June 30
After June 30
After November 30
SC-Senior Citizen
$1.00
$30.00
$50.00
PS– Autos/ RVs
$30.00
$50.00
$100.00
MC-Motorcycles
$20.00
$50.00
$100.00
* Trucks and all other based on State plate and defined by weight.
Overnight Parking 1. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any person to park any vehicle on any street between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM of any day. Exceptions include physicians or the operator of an ambulance during emergency situations. 2. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park a in any village owned municipal parking lot between the hours of 3:00 AM and 6:00AM of any day. This does not apply to physicians or operators of an ambulance during emergency situations. 16
Important Information DOG LICENSE/ PERMITS
Dog Licenses All dogs must be registered and licensed. Dog licenses are $3.00 per dog, regardless of breed, size, etc. Dog licenses can be purchased at the Village Hall Finance Counter.
Permits Building Permits: All submissions must be made to the Department of Community and Economic Development. For questions, you may visit the Community and Economic Development Counter during regular Village Hall hours, or call (630) 350-3413 for assistance. Garage Sale Permits: Are obtained at Village Hall, prior to the sale, free of charge. Please stop by the Community and Economic Development Department Counter to complete an application. All other permits must be purchased/obtained at Village Hall at the Community and Economic Development Counter.
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Bensenville Administration DEPARTMENTS TO KNOW
Police Department Director: Police Chief Kosman Non-emergency Phone: (630) 350-3455 The Bensenville Police Department is dedicated to promoting and maintaining a safe and peaceful community. In partnership with residents, we serve a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those in the Village by preserving order, protecting life and property, and enforcing laws while safeguarding individual liberties.
Public Works Director: Joseph Caracci Phone: (630) 350-3435 The Bensenville Public Works Department provides essential services to plan, design, construct, maintain, repair, manage and operate Bensenville’s buildings, facilities, public infrastructure, natural resources, and park and highway systems in a manner that provides the best value and highest quality service available to satisfy the needs of our residents.
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Bensenville Administration DEPARTMENTS TO KNOW
Economic &Community Development Director: Scott Viger Phone: (630) 350-3413 The mission of the Economic Development Department is to maintain and enhance economic stability and quality of life of the Village. We strive to do this by maintaining a climate that is business-friendly, and we are here to serve and assist existing and new businesses so that they can be profitable and create quality places to operate and to work. The Community Development Department reviews and monitors all site improvements and building construction activities in the Village and is responsible for issues related to planning, zoning, landscaping, signage, and design. It is a long-term goal of the Department to "maintain high standards for development/redevelopment" within the community.
Communications and Marketing Director: Mike Martella Phone: (630) 594-1010 The Communications and Marketing Department is the communication center for news and information about Bensenville municipal government activities, events, services and programs. Communications and Marketing also assists both current and prospective residents by providing general information about Bensenville through various methods such as: Village website, AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Channel 6, Bensenville newsletters and newspapers.
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Village of Bensenville Contacts
Community and Economic Development (630) 350-3413 Human Resources (630) 350-3429 Public Works (630) 350-3435 Village Clerk (630) 350-3404 Village Manager’s Office (630) 350-3405 Water Billing Department (630) 594-1011
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DuPage County Contacts DuPage County Court House 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone: (630) 407-8600 County Board Chairman Dan Cronin (630) 682-7282 County Clerk Paul Hinds (630) 407.5500 Sheriff John Zaruba (630) 682-7256 State’s Attorney Robert Berlin (630) 407-8000
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State of Illinois Contacts 77th State Representative Kathleen Willis Phone: (630) 595-3452 Congressman 8th District Tammy Duckworth (847) 413-1959 Senator 23rd District Thomas Cullerton Phone: (630) 465-0866 Representative 46th District Dennis Reboletti District Office: 50 East Oak Street, Suite 250, Addison, IL 60101 Phone: (630) 530-2730 Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office James R Thompson Center 100 W Randolph, 16-100 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 814-2121
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State of Illinois Contacts Secretary of State Offices Melrose Crossing Shopping Center 1903 Mannheim Road Melrose Park, IL Phone: (708) 793-1010 Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:30 Closed Saturday and Sunday
East Gate Shopping Center 837 Westmore Road Lombard, IL Phone: (630) 629-0380 Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-5:30 Closed Sunday and Monday
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Schools Bensenville School District # 2– Elementary Schools Website: www.bsd2.org Superintendent’s Office: (630) 766-5940 Board of Education: (630) 766-5940 ext. 1108
Tioga School 212 W. Memorial Road in Bensenville (630) 766-2602 Tioga School serves the District 2 neighborhoods south of Irving Park Road and east of Church Road for all pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students. To enroll for Kindergarten the student must be at least 5 years old by September 1 of the upcoming school year. Co-Principals Nicole Robinson and David Rojas serve approximately 700 students at the school. A new addition to Tioga opened in August 2012, which provides a 21st Century Learning Environment with student collaboration and technology the centerpiece of the design. The addition includes 30 classrooms, including specially designed pre‐kindergarten classrooms, music and art rooms, plus a gym and learning center. A second phase will include another wing of 12 classrooms and a cafeteria. When complete, the original Tioga School will be demolished. 24
Schools W.A. Johnson School 252 South Ridgewood in Bensenville Phone: (630) 766-2605 Beginning in 2013, W.A. Johnson School, will serve about 700 students who live west of Church Road. The school is nearing completing on an addition and renovation with 21st Century student collaboration and technology as the centerpiece of design. When complete, the students at the former Mohawk School will merge with the existing Johnson School students. Principal Madelyn DiRienzo-Devers is overseeing the transition with two interim administrators. Johnson School is also host to a recent community build playground project sponsored by Foresters and KaBOOM! Mohawk School received the 2011 National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Education from the U.S. Department of Education when Mrs. Devers was principal.
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Schools SIXTH THROUGH EIGTH GRADES
Blackhawk Middle School 250 South Church Road in Bensenville Phone: (630) 766-2601 Blackhawk Middle School serves all District 2 students for sixth, seventh and eight grades. Principle Perry Finch and Assistant Principals Sarah Humboldt and Tara Fowler preside over about 700 students. Students are encouraged to participate in numerous clubs and activities such as the Scholastic Bowl, Sewing Club, the Fall Play, the HAWKS, and sports like Track, Volleyball, Soccer, Wrestling, Cheer and Dance and other intramurals. The average class size at Blackhawk Middle School is between 15—18 students.
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Schools HIGH SCHOOL
Fenton Community High School 1000 W. Green Street in Bensenville Phone: (630) 766-2500,Website: www.Fenton100.org District 100 School Board: (630) 860-6258 Fenton High School is part of School District 100, and serves approximately 1500 students from Bensenville, Wood Dale, and a small part of Addison. It is a comprehensive high school with a complete academic program including course for Advanced Placement Programs as well as special needs services. Fenton offers students the opportunity to participate in over 26 sports as well as a wide variety of clubs and student organizations, music groups, drama and special interest activities.
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High School District 100, Fenton Community High School
Fenton Community High School Facts •The average class size is 20 students per class and 81% of the teachers have earned a Master’s degree or above. •Fenton has a 94.9% graduation rate for all students. •Fenton is a member of Metro Suburban Conference which includes four schools and competes for the following conference titles: cross country, football, golf, tennis, swimming, soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, wrestling, badminton, baseball, and track. Over the past several years, Fenton Athletes have been State Qualifiers and Regional Champions in various sports. •In addition to basic and advanced levels of education, Fenton offers accelerated and AP levels. Dual Credit is available through College of DuPage for Environmental Science, Graphics 1, Introduction to Education, Preschool 1. Afterschool assistance is offered and is supported by teachers and college students from Elmhurst College. •Fenton actively uses the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) by using the BE REAL Program to teach and reward positive behavior. •The school cafeteria provides daily full breakfasts and lunches. Bus service is available for students who live one mile or more from the school.
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Programs and Events REDMOND RECREATIONAL COMPLEX
Director: Todd Finner 735 East Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL Phone: (630) 766-8888 Bensenville’s 88-acre Redmond Recreational Complex houses diverse activities that are continuously upgraded and improved to meet your changing recreational needs. The park is open from 7 AM until sunset. Redmond Park Offers: Baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer and hockey fields and courts, as well as, Outer Edge, a ropes course and climbing wall. Relax by taking a walk around the 1.2 mile walking path or take up a new hobby, like ice-skating in one of the three indoor ice arenas. In the summer, enjoy numerous outdoor concerts in the band shell. Facilities can also be rented for group outings and picnics! There are also many Village sponsored events that the Village offers including a Halloween Fest, the Holiday Magic Fest and Tree Lighting in Towne Center, Music in the Park Series, the Fishing Derby, Fourth of July Celebration complete with fireworks and the annual John Kurtz 5K Run.
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Programs and Events THE EDGE I & II ICE ARENAS
The Edge Ice Arena Phone: (630) 766-8888 The Edge is one of Chicagoland’s premier ice-skating facilities. It is home to the Chicago Steel, and the Robert Morris Eagles. The Edge offers four premier skating surfaces, three ice rinks and one inline skating rink, as well as programs for hockey players, figure skaters and recreational skaters of all ages. The ice rinks are NHL regulation size, and the Edge also offers team locker rooms, a dance room, a 1 1/8 mile running track, and seating for 2500 fans. Public skating costs $5 for those ages 13 and up, and $4 for those ages 3-12. Skate Rentals are $3, and Drop in Hockey (age 18+) costs $12 per person. To find out hours for Public Skate and Drop In Hockey, or for other questions, call or visit the website for the monthly schedule.
The Chicago Steel The Chicago Steel is a Tier 1 Junior Hockey team in the United States Hockey League. The Steel season usually lasts from November until April. All home games are played at the Edge Ice Arena. In order to purchase tickets, call (630) 594-1165 or visit www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com 30
Programs and Events THE EDGE I & II ICE ARENAS
Skating Programs Learning to Skate Programs that teach basic ice skating skills are offered for skaters as young as three years old. Classes are offered at the Edge in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall in five week sessions, and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes. Beginning classes teach the basic skating skills, but more advanced classes offer skills lessons in turns, stops, lunges, and spins. Prices vary depending on the season the classes are being taken, as well as the experience level of the class. For more information, call the Edge Ice Arena at (630) 766-8888 or view the Redmond Recreational Complex Program Guide.
Pre-Hockey Program Pre-hockey classes teach the basic skating skills as well as basic hockey rules and game skills, in order to prepare your children to join a hockey team. Registration is accepted 7 days a week and ends one week prior to the first class. Classes are offered year round and prices range from $73.50 to $147.00. For more information call The Edge or visit our website at www.bensenville.il.us. 31
Programs and Events THE WATER’S EDGE
The Water’s Edge Aquatic Center 545 John Street, Bensenville, IL. Phone: (630) 594-1413 The Water’s Edge offers an 8 lane, 25 yard lap pool, a 13 foot diving well and 2 diving boards. They offer swimming lessons in the Fall, Winter and Spring for residents of all ages, whether they are looking to learn how to swim in general, or to perfect and improve their swimming techniques.
The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program Programs are offered year round, and teaches water safety skills through six levels of courses, designed to make children aware of ways to stay safe in, on and around the water. Children as young as 6 months are permitted to take swim lessons. Check the website www.bensenville.il.us for more information. AquaFitness Class: AquaFitness is a fun way to work out! Classes are held on Monday through Friday at varying times each month. Please call for times. Learn CPR at the Aquatic Center! Call the center for more information.
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Programs and Events THE WATER’S EDGE
Open Swim A LIFEGUARD IS ALWAYS PRESENT Sunday
Monday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
12pm5pm
8am5:00pm
8am5:00pm
8am5:00pm
12pm5pm
8am5:00pm
8am5:00pm
Open Swim Fees: $2.00 Residents & $4.00 for Non-Residents The pool is typically closed for one week during the summer months of either June, July or August for annual maintenance. Please consult the summer schedule for more information.
WAHOO SWIM TEAM The Wahoo Swim Team is open to all residents ages 4-19 years of age. Practices and meets are held at the Water’s Edge Indoor Pool. Please contact Aquatic Director, Jena Watson at (630) 594-1413 for more information.
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Programs and Events BENSENVILLE THEATER
Bensenville Theatre 9 S. Center Street Bensenville, IL 60106 Phone: 630-860-1404 The Bensenville Theatre, located in the Downtown area of Bensenville, is a two-screen cinema. Each theater has 130 seats, which allows moviegoers to enjoy recent Hollywood releases in an intimate setting. Ticket Price: $5.00
Bensenville Theater is available to host Birthday Parties, School Events, and Field Trips, as well as Corporate Events, and offers various popcorn, movie and drink packages for these events. The large screens even accommodate power point presentations. Senior Citizens Any day of the week, all shows, senior citizens can enjoy a movie for only $2.00, and receive a complimentary small popcorn! 34
Programs and Events ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS
Liberty Fest - Fourth of July Celebration This event includes an Independence Parade, and a Taste of Towns at Redmond Recreational Complex which offers entertainment and food menus from around the region. Bensenville, together with other communities provide games, music and events, including a magician. Outdoor concerts and a spectacular fireworks show follow this Village celebration!
Annual Neighborhood Week Village Neighborhood Week is held one week of June as part of the Village of Bensenville’s Annual Neighborhood Celebration. Residents are encouraged to clean up and clear out by holding home garage sales. The more garage sales held, the more ‘buyers’ will come to our community! Remember to pick up Garage Sale permits free of charge!
Blue Hawaiian/John Kurtz 5K Walk-Run Annually the Village and Park District sponsors the Blue Hawaiian/John Kurtz 5K Walk-Run, which takes place at White Pines Park near the intersection of Church Road & Jefferson St. Last year over 150people completed the race and medals were awarded to first, second and third place winners in each of twelve age groups. After the race is free food, raffle prizes, and great entertainment. So lace up your sneakers and come on out!
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Programs and Events SPECIAL EVENTS
Music in the Park The Music in the Park concert series features many great bands and events. Concerts are performed every Wednesday night beginning the first week in June through August in the Towne Center at 7:00 PM. Join your neighbors under the stars for great food, great music and a great time! Always free, always fun, always family! For the series line up visit the Village website or stop by Village Hall and pick one up when in season.
Holiday Magic Festival The annual Holiday Magic and Tree Lighting Ceremony offers children a chance to meet with Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes, or see his live reindeer. The Magic continues with caricaturists, horse drawn carriage rides, carolers, music and lots of hot chocolate. Of course there is food too, Including Chili from Robert Morris University’s culinary students who compete in the annual chili cookoff. Then, to top the night off, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is directed by Village President Frank Soto. Get ready 36
Green Teen Zone The Green Teen Zone is a FREE drop-in center for Bensenville kids (grades 4-8). Our mission is to provide Bensenville students with a safe place to go after school and create a supervised environment in which the students can be engaged in positive activities to build character, reinforce education and promote healthy development. The Green Teen Zone is a place where youth can get involved in a number of artistic, educational, adventure and athletic activities that embrace Bensenville’s community values and expectations. We are open during the school year Monday - Friday 3:00pm to 7:00pm; Thursdays we are open from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. The Green Teen Zone has a bus that runs daily after school for Blackhawk Middle School students. We also provide homework help to all children, as well as snack and dinner every day!! For the summer our hours are Monday - Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Our summer activities include weekly field trips to the Bensenville pool and open gym time at the park district. All activities are free for students!! We have many more fun activities planned for over the summer so come and check us out!! *The Green Teen Zone also provides free snack and dinner to all Bensenville residents under the age of 18. Feel free to stop in for a meal!! We are located at 302 W. Green St. Our phone number is (630) 694-1809. Please come see us!! 37
Civic Organizations Kiwanis The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 International Convention in Denver, Colorado. Through the decades, they have remained unchanged.
To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
Lions Vision Statement To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
Mission Statement To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
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Churches in Bensenville Name
Address
Phone
Website
St. Alexis Roman Catholic Church
400 W Wood St.
6307663530
www.stalexis.info
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
145 E grand Ave.
6308605029
www.stcbparish.org
Grace Lutheran Church
950 S York Rd.
6307663030
www.graceluteranchurch.us
Zion Lutheran Church
865 S Church Rd.
6307661039
www.zionbensenville.org
True Jesus Church
4N550 Church Rd.
6306941740
www.tjc.org
Faith Community United Church of Christ
192 S Center St.
6307661141
www.ucc.org
Manav SEVA Mandir
101 S Church Rd.
6308609797
www.manavsevamandir.org
Bensenville Bible Church
280 S York Rd.
6307661944
www.bbcyouth.freehomepage.com
Jesus Alive Church
219 N Pine Lane
63.07665559
www.jesusalive.org
Holy Trinity Ukrainian
1009 S Church Rd.
6303505033
www.holytrinityuoc.com
Calvary Baptist Church
306 Park St.
6307665568
www.calvarybaptistchurch.com
First Spanish Baptist Church (Primera Iglesia
1215 Foster Ave
6307667457
Grace-Gospel Center
4N220 Route 83
6308340550
Cornerstone Christian Assembly
317 Grove Ave
6305955531
Emmanual Romanian Baptist Church
601 N Route 83
6302768607
Iglesia Pentecostal Vida Abundante
604 N Route 83
6306241629
Chicago Church-Christ
755 Route 83, #209
6307870606
Ukranian Christian Pentecostal Church
644 S John St.
6305953342
Bautista) www.gracebeliever.com
www.emmanuelbaptistchurch.org
www.ukrainianchristians.org
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Transportation Dial-A-Bus (630) 350-3425 Monday-Friday: 6:00am-6:00pm Incorporated Bensenville Only - With Exception of Target Trip Wednesdays Dial-A-Bus is a transportation service for your convenience, in which you can call and arrange to be transported from one location in Bensenville to another. •Call 1hour in advance for appointment pickups such as Doctor Visits, work, train trips, school •Call 30 minutes in advance for destinations that have more flexible arrival times such as going to the store, library etc. •Wheelchair bound riders: It is preferred that you call 24 hours in advance. It is recommended to travel during “light travel times” when possible. Ridership is low during this time of day and will increase the probability of an available ride. These times fall between the hours of 9am and 3pm with the exception of the weekly trip to Target on Wednesday from 10am to 1:30pm. Two buses are in service for passenger use; however, between 11am and 1pm there is only one bus in operation because this is the least utilized time of day for the Dial-A-Bus service. Service will not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s, Day Memorial, Day Independence, Day Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day One Way Fare Cost Adult: $2.00
Seniors: $1.00
Disabled: $1.00
Children (over 7): $1.00 40
Transportation Metra Bensenville is a stop on the Milwaukee District West line, which runs from Big Timber to Chicago Union Station. The Bensenville station is located at 12 S Center Street, right next to Village Hall.
Fare One Way to Chicago
$5.50
One way from Chicago $5.50 The Metra also offers 10 Ride Passes and Monthly Passes that must be purchased in a Metra Station or Online. Schedules can be found at www.metrarail.com OR can be picked up at Village Hall, as well as in the Bensenville Train Station 41
Transportation Pace Bus PASSES
Full
Reduced
30 day Pace/CTA pass
$100.00
$50.00
7 day Pace/CTA pass
$33.00
N/A
30 day Pace Commuter Club Card
$60.00
$30.00
1 Month Haul Pass for Students
$30.00
N/A
10 Ride Pass
$17.50
$8.50
Pace Bus stops at the Bensenville train station, as well as numerous other Pace stops in Bensenville. For trip planning, route, fare and schedule information please call: (630) 836-7000
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