January 2019 Village of Westchester Newsletter

Village of

Westchester JANUARY 2019 Newsletter

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Once again the Westchester Park District hosted their annual HOLIDAY EVENT. A wonderful visit by Santa and Mrs.Claus along with an awesome tree lighting ceremony.

Train and horse drawn carriage rides, crafts and plenty of hot chocolate and treats for everyone.

Much thanks goes to both the Park District and Village Staff for all their great work and dedication giving a great start to the holiday season.

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A Message from the Police Chief – Steven Stelter Well can you believe it, we are already into 2019. My hope is that 2019 is a better year for each of you than 2018 was. I just want to remind everyone that the men and women of the Westchester Police Department are dedicated individuals who work very hard in providing the best possible service for you, and I want to personally thank the citizens of this community for their support through the shaking of hands, cards, baked goods and e-mails received throughout the year. It is truly appreciated and we will continue to go out every day regardless of what the circumstances and serve and protect those in this community. ______________________________________________________________________________ ** REMINDER ** Crime Cameras – A Community Camera Partnership Do you have a home surveillance camera system on the exterior of your home? If you do, the Westchester Police Department is looking for your help. The Police Department is asking any resident or business owner to register their privately owned surveillance camera system in order to assist in solving crime when it occurs. If a crime occurs in the vicinity of a registered camera, an investigator from the Westchester Police Department may contact the registered owner and ask to review and/or copy the recorded footage relevant to the date and time of the incident.

This program is completely voluntary, and any one registered may remove themselves from it at any time and for any reason. If you are interested in registering you home video system, please visit the Village website under the Police Department and click on the link to the left marked Camera Partnership. ______________________________________________________________________________ Parking Regulations – Snow Removal The snow has already fallen and parking enforcement is in full swing. I would like to remind everyone that after a snowfall of 2 inches or more to be mindful of the parking restrictions the Village has in place. It is imperative everyone follows these laws in order for our public works snow plows to clear the streets as best as they can.

It is also important to know the difference between a “snow emergency route” and “alternate side of the street parking.” Both of these are spelled out plain and clear on the Village website within the municipal code section. The section numbers are as follows: Snow Emergency Route – 11.30.020 Times / Alternate Side of the Street – 11.32.160 I wish to recognize the following members of the police department for their work anniversaries during the month of January: January 2nd – Officer David Mode January 3rd – Sgt. Russell Newton January 3rd – Officer Joseph Rizzo January 5th – Officer Ronald Miklas January 5th – Sgt. Mark Borkovec January 24th – Detective Jerry Dildine

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POLICE BLOTTER 1) At 12:00am on November 14, 2018 a Criminal Damage To Property was reported on the 1500 block of Suffolk. A Vehicle owner reported that unknown person(s) damaged the windshield of their car.

2) At 5:33pm on November 18, 2018 a Residential Burglary was reported on the 1100 block of Manchester. A house undergoing rehab was burglarized when unknown person(s) removed power tools by entering from the side door.

3) At 1:15pm on November 23, 2018 a Robbery was reported at the Sprint Store located at 10356 Roosevelt Road. 2 males in their late teens or early 20’s wearing hoodies and ski masks removed phones that were mounted to the counter then fled the store.

4) At 2:22pm on November 23, 2018 a Theft from Auto was reported at Panera Bread located at 11215 Cermak

Road. A customer reported that while in the restaurant, unknown person(s) removed a laptop from the vehicle. No signs of forced entry were observed.

5) At 8:12am on November 28, 2018 a Burglary to Business was reported at Preferred Plumbing located at 10110 Roosevelt Road. The business owner reported that unknown person(s) gained entry by force and removed a vehicle and other items from the business.

6) At 3:53pm on December 1, 2018 a Theft was reported on the 2800 block of Mayfair. The resident reported that unknown person(s) took a UPS delivery left on the front porch.

7) On 8:45am on December 17, 2018 a Burglary was reported at the Chicago Highlands Golf Course. An outer building on the property was burglarized and tools were removed.

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Public Works Branch pickup and yard waste pickup will resume in April 2019.

The Public Works Department has been filling potholes with cold patch throughout the winter months, weather permitting. Please call Public Works at 708-345-0041 to report a pothole.

Restoration of parkways that have been damaged by sewer and water excavations and/or snow plow damage will resume next spring, as

weather permits.

As always, Village residents are asked to call Public Works at 708-345-0041 or the police non-emergency number (after hours) at 708-345-0060 if an unusual amount of water is visible in the street or parkway. This could be a main break or water leak that requires our immediate attention.

Adopt a fire hydrant this winter season! Help keep the hydrant clear of snow so that the fire department can easily access the hydrant in case

of an emergency and so that the snow plows can easily identify the hydrants while plowing snow.

Snow Season Has Arrived!

The Public Works Department’s snow plan is in effect and plows and spreaders are ready to go on a moment’s notice.

Please assist us by following these suggestions:

• Place garbage cans and bins behind the curb line- do not place them in the street • Do not throw or blow snow back in to the cleared streets • Please observe the blue and white No Parking Snow Route signs Public Works crews work hard to keep the Village streets clear and safe during these long winter months. We appreciate your cooperation! Please drive carefully!

Tree Risk Assessment - Recognizing & Preventing Hazardous Trees The Public Works Department often gets asked to remove trees in the Village right of way. Citizens are sometimes worried about the hazards that trees can present with branches falling. Worrying about tree hazards has resulted in the unnecessary removal of many trees in some suburban communities. Although the problem of hazard trees needs to be addressed by landowners and municipal officials, removal should be the last resort. Instead, some technical knowledge and a lot of common sense are the keys to preventing injuries, property damage and lawsuits due to unsafe trees.

When damage or injury occur from a tree, the law usually holds the land owner (or public entity) responsibility. Under

the law, it is your duty to exercise care, good judgment, caution and foresight by inspecting your trees on a regular basis and assessing the risk that maybe developing.

So how do we recognize a hazardous tree? A hazardous tree is one that has a structural defect that makes it likely that the tree or a significant part of the tree will fail and fall on something and cause damage or injury. Our Department inspects about 20 % of our public trees each year. We start by scanning the top, using binoculars if necessary. After viewing the crown, look downward along the main trunk, then carefully examining the root zone.

While a complete tree inventory has not been done since we removed 570 ash

trees, we estimate the Village manages between 5,000 and 6,000 trees on Village right of way.

Conditions for Complete Removal are; • Severe die back of crown • Signs of severe decay in main structural branches or trunk • Crack or split in the main crotch of trunk or structured branch • Diseased Tree or infestation Removal of Hazardous Trees or Branches: Hazardous trees are any tree that poses an immediate threat to public safety. Hazardous trees are given removal priority over non-hazardous trees that may need only trimming. Sometimes a tree is healthy but may have a branch that is hazardous.

Conditions for Hazardous Branch

Removal are; • Dead, split, and broken branches that may cause damage to people and property.

• Low-hanging live branches that may interfere with pedestrian and/or vehicle traffic.

• Branches that prevent clear vision of warning signs, traffic signals, or moving traffic.

The Village actively manages our urban forest, performs removals, trimming and assessments every year. With a small staff and almost 6,000 trees, we are not able to see every tree every year so citizen participation is an important part of our management system. If you see a potential problem, call Public Works at 708. 345.0041

Milas earns award Congratulations to Jimmy Milas, Senior Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop #73, for earning the Dr. Bernard Harris Supernova Bronze Award.

The BSA Supernova Award is a National Award given to scouts that complete a rigorous set of STEM requirements and recognizes them for advanced achievement in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Jimmy, a freshman at St. Joseph High School, is the third scout from Troop #73 to earn this prestigious award.

Previously, Alex Majors and Johnny Milas also received the same award.

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LIBRARY 7:00 pm - Starting January 8, 15, 22 & 29 – Sewing for Adults and Teens at the Library

Contact Youth Department at 708-562-3573 LIBRARY 1:00pm -January 19 Saturday – Friends of the Library Annual Meeting – Meeting segue into program and refreshments Registration requested Contact Adult Dept at 708-562-3573 LIBRARY 2:00pm – January 19 Saturday - New Year, New You Self Care Program Refreshments will be served. Registration requested Contact Adult Dept at 708-562-3573

Tuesday, January 1

Solemnity of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am & 10:00 am Mass No School – 8:30 New Year’s Day Mass Divine Providence Parish

Wednesday, January 2

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass No School – 8:00 am Mass 4:30 pm Tai Chi Chuan Diving Providence Parish

Thursday, January 3

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass No School – 7:30 am Mass Divine Providence Parish

Friday, January 4

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass No School – 7:30 Communion Service 8:00 Eucharistic Adoration – Ministry Center Divine Providence Parish WCC Fish and Chicken Fry – 4:30-7:00pm Fish chicken fried or rotisserie, & Shrimp will be served.

All dinners include choice of 2 sides bread condiments dessert and beverage – all for $ 11.00 Tickets at the door. All welcome 708-8651282 Westchester Community Church – 1840 Westchester Blvd. 708-865-1282 Communion will be served all are welcome

5:00 pm Anticipated Mass 9:00 RCIA – Ministry Center 3:15pm Confessions 4:00pm Mass Divine Providence Parish Sunday, January 6 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass 12:45 pm Baptismal Prep Class. Please call the rectory to register.d 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 11:30am Confirmation Meeting – Church Divine Providence Parish

8:00am Mass with Students 4:30pm Tai Chi Chuan 7:00pm Combined Parish Consultation at Di Divine Providence Parish All School mass at 8:00 am at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue.

Come join us.

For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

Divine Infant Jesus School 1640 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

10:00am Worship Service – Communion will be served all are welcome Westchester Community Church – 1840 Westchester Blvd. 708-865-1282

Thursday, January 10

9:30am ADULT Bible Fellowships & Sunday School We have a great time of Bible Study for all ages. Come join us for an in-depth study where questions are welcome Fusion Youth Minsistry , Grades 7-12 6:00pm- 7:30pm Join us for games food worship and fellowship Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

7:30 Mass 9:00 Quilters (MC) Ministry Church Divine Providence Parish

Monday, January 7

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass Classes Resume 7:30am Mass – Church 4:15pm Re Classes – School Divine Providence Parish School resumes at Divine Infant Jesus School Divine Infant Jesus School is sponsoring a free Parent/Tot Play Group from 10:00 am – 11:00 am in the Discovery ClubRoom (entrance through Gloria parking lot).

Activities and snacks are provided.

For more information, contact Peggy Perry at peggyperry03@aol.com Divine Infant Jesus School 1640 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

Tuesday, January 8

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00am Mass 7:30am Mass Church 7:00pm SVP Mtgh. Ministry Center Divine Providence Parish

Saturday, January 5

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass

865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Town Hall Meeting regarding new Pastor for Divine Infant/Divine Providence merge.

Wednesday, January 9

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass

Friday, January 11

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 St. Peregrine Devotion 7:30 Communion Service – Church Divine Providence Parish AWANA Register online at westchesterbiblechurch.orgGrades K-6 6:30pm-8:00pm Every Friday during the school year Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

Saturday, January 12

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass 8:00am Blood Drive – Mayfair Room 3:15pm Confessions 4:00pm Mass Church Divine Providence Parish Confirmation Retreat at 4:00 pm at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue.

For more information, contact the Sr. Susan Majcen at 708-865-8086.

Sunday, January 13

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass 8:30am Mass Church 10:30am Mass – Church Divine Providence Parish 10:00am Worship Service – Coffee hour to follow worship service

Westchester Community Church – 1840 Westchester Blvd. 708-865-1282 All are welcome 9:30am ADULT Bible Fellowships & Sunday School We have a great time of Bible Study for all ages. Come join us for an in-depth study where questions are welcome Fusion Youth Minsistry , Grades 7-12 6:00pm- 7:30pm Join us for games food worship and fellowship Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

Monday, January 14

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30am Mass – Church 4:15pm RE Classes – School Divine Infant School Athletic Board will hold a meeting at 6:30 pm in Langan Hall, 1640 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

Tuesday, January 15

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30am Mass 6:00pm BSJ Mtg Ministry Center 7:300pm FSA Mtg Mayfair Room Divine Providence Parish

Wednesday, January 16

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 8:00am Mass w/ Students – Church 4:30pm Tai Chi Chuan – Church Narthex Divine Providence Parish All School mass at 8:00 am at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue.

Come join us.

For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

Thursday, January 17

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30am Mass Divine Providence Parish

Friday, January 18

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 pm Holy Hour

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7:30am Community Service – Church Divine Providence Parish AWANA Register online at westchesterbiblechurch.orgGrades K-6 6:30pm-8:00pm Every Friday during the school year Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

4:30pm Tai Chi Chuan – Church Narthex Divine Providence Parish All School mass at 8:00 am at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue.

Come join us.

For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122

Thursday, January 24 Saturday, January 19

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass 10:00am Day of Reflection – Mayfair Room 3:15pm Confessions – Church 4:00pm Mass – Church Divine Providence Parish

Sunday, January 20

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass 8:30am Mass with Students 10:30am Mass – Church Divine Providence Parish 10:00am Worship Service – Westchester Community Church – 1840 Westchester Blvd. 708-865-1282 9:30am ADULT Bible Fellowships & Sunday School We have a great time of Bible Study for all ages. Come join us for an in-depth study where questions are welcome Fusion Youth Minsistry , Grades 7-12 6:00pm- 7:30pm Join us for games food worship and fellowship Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

Monday, January 21

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass MLK – Day No School 7:30 Mass – Church Divine Providence Parish

Tuesday, January 22

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass.

7:30am Mass Church Divine Providence Parish

Wednesday, January 23

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 8:00am Mass with Students Church

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30am Mass 9:30am Quilters Ministry Center

Friday, January 25

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass AWANA Register online at westchesterbiblechurch.orgGrades K-6 6:30pm-8:00pm Every Friday during the school year Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040 7:30am Communion Sevice © - Church Divine Providence Parish Divine Infant Jesus 2nd graders will have their First Reconciliation at 7:00 pm in Church 1600 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the Sr. Susan Majcen at 708-865-8086.

Saturday, January 26

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass 9:00am Virtus Training 11:30am Sac. Of First Reconciliation 3:15pm Confessions 4:00pm Mas Divine Providence Parish

Sunday, January 27

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass Catholic Schools week – 9am Pancake Breakfast – Open House 8:30 & 10:30 Mass – Church Divine Providence Parish 10:00am Worship Service – Westchester Community Church – 1840 Westchester Blvd. 708-865-1282 9:30am ADULT Bible Fellowships & Sunday School We have a great time of Bible Study for all ages. Come join us for an in-depth study where questions are welcome Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside &

Cermak 708-562-3040

office at 865-0122

Beginning of Catholic School’s Week.

Family mass at 9:30 am.

Divine Infant Jesus School, 1640 Newcastle Avenue.

For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

A buffet style Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Divine Infant Athletic Board will be held from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Divine Infant Jesus School, 1640 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

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Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30am Mass 4:15pm RE Classes – School Divine Providence Parish Divine Infant School Parent Association (DISPA) will hold a meeting at 6:30 pm in Langan Hall, Divine Infant School, 1640 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

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Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass WCC Fish and Chicken Fry – 4:30-7:00pm Fish chicken fried or rotisserie, & Shrimp will be served.

All dinners include choice of 2 sides bread condiments dessert and beverage – all for $ 11.00 Tickets at the door. All welcome 708-8651282 AWANA Register online at westchesterbiblechurch.orgGrades K-6 6:30pm-8:00pm Every Friday during the school year Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

Saturday, February 2

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass

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Tuesday, January 29

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass 12:45 pm Baptismal Prep class, Please call the rectory to register.

7:30am Mass Church 4:30pm MC Teacher Night Divine Providence Parish

9:30am ADULT Bible Fellowships & Sunday School We have a great time of Bible Study for all ages. Come join us for an in-depth study where questions are welcome Fusion Youth Minsistry , Grades 7-12 6:00pm- 7:30pm Join us for games food worship and fellowship Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass

Wednesday, January 30

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass (Grandparent Mass with Divine Infant School kids) 8:00am Mass w/Students 4:30pm Tai Chi Chuan – Church Narthex A Grandparent Breakfast will be held for grandparents of children attending Divine Infant Jesus School at 7:00 am Langan Hall at 1640 Newcastle Avenue.

Cost: free. For more information, contact Peggy Perry at peggyperry03@aol. com

Thursday, January 31

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30am Mass Divine Providence Parish Pep Rally in the Gym at 12:30 pm with “Spirit Day” activities to follow Divine Infant Jesus School, 1640 Newcastle Avenue.

For more information, contact the school

Sunday, February 8

AWANA Register online at westchesterbiblechurch.orgGrades K-6 6:30pm-8:00pm Every Friday during the school year Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

Sunday, February 10

9:30am ADULT Bible Fellowships & Sunday School We have a great time of Bible Study for all ages. Come join us for an in-depth study where questions are welcome Fusion Youth Minsistry , Grades 7-12 6:00pm- 7:30pm Join us for games food worship and fellowship Westchester Bible Church – Sunnyside & Cermak 708-562-3040

Westchester Food Pantry distributes Thanksgiving meals The Westchester Food Pantry distributed 211 Thanksgiving meals to neighbors in need on Saturday, November 17. Residents received all the components for a traditional meal including a frozen turkey, fresh produce, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, canned corn, canned green beans, and bakery items. The Westchester Food Pantry thanks all those that generously donated helping to purchase all these Thanksgiving meals, all the volunteers who worked extremely hard making this event possible, and the following: Aim Specialty Health Borg Warner Boy Scout Troop 73 Britten School Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor

Cub Scout Pack 73 Divine Infant Holy Name Men’s Club Divine Providence St. Vincent DePaul Society Executive Construction, Inc. Forgue Family Girl Scout Troop 45148 (Brownies) Girl Scout Troop 45149 (Juniors) Girl Scout Troop 55767 (Daisies) Graf Family Ingredion Inc. Inland Bank and Trust Jewel (Countryside) Jewel (La Grange Park) Jewel (Westchester) Kendzierski Family Laborers Local One Lundgren Family Lutheran Women’s Missionary League

Mariano’s (Westchester) Old Glory Lodge #141 O’Neill Family Pegasus Windows Pokorny Family Schreiber Family Shamrock Labels Social Security Administration Office (Hillside) Social Security Administration Office (Oak Brook) Super Target (Broadview) TC Home Improvements, Inc. Mayor Katrina Thompson, Broadview Westchester Community Church Westchester Intermediate School Westchester Middle School Westchester Primary School President Gattuso and Trustees,

Westchester Village of Westchester The Westchester Food Pantry seeks to eliminate food insecurity in the western Cook County suburbs of Berkeley, Bellwood, Broadview, Hillside, La Grange Park, Westchester and Western Springs and serves over 225 households each month. The pantry is run entirely by volunteers and relies on donations of food and funds to stock shelves and buy supplies.

Clients can come to the pantry once each calendar month to receive canned goods, frozen meat, fresh produce, bakery items and more.

For more information: Amanda Grant, Executive Director 630-776-2066 (direct)

Divine Intervention DIVINE PROVIDENCE – DIVINE INFANT – SENIOR CLUB ATTENTION –SENIOR CLUB MEMBERS THERE WILL NOT BE A MEETING IN JANUARY 2019 Our next meeting will be Wednesday February 6th, 2019 at 1:30pm / Doors open at 1:00pm The February meeting we will be selling tickets for the St. Pat’s / St. Joseph box lunch in March.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday !!

Happy New Year to all !!

Come join us in February for an afternoon of Fun, Laughter and Friendship.

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Message from Superintendent Rodriguez Dear District 209 Families and Staff: As we move into the winter break, I hope this letter finds you and your family well. Unfortunately, this is also the season of snowstorms and freezing cold temperatures. The first snow of the season has already fallen, and we want to share some important information, now, so that you can be ready when weather threatens our school district operations.

In general, we will plan for our schools to be open on a regular basis.

Please do not call the school or school district office to see if school is closed.

We will decide if school is to be closed and communicate that decision as early as possible through our usual channels – our robocall telephone system, our district website, Facebook page, Twitter page, and the local and regional television and radio stations (WBBM780 AM, WGN 720, WIND – 560 and channels 2, 5, 7, 9, and 32). Families should also check the following website for emergency closing information: http://www.emergencyclosingcenter.

com/ecc/home.jsp .

District 209 has a long history of remaining open during challenging weather times. Having said this, there may be an occasion when school would have to be closed because of extreme weather conditions. If this is the case, a decision to close will normally be made by 6:00 a.m., based on road conditions, weather reports, police reports and personal inspections of streets and campuses by District 209 personnel.

Please notify your school(s) immediately whenever you change any

of your personal contact information so that you will get the robocalls and emails regarding potential school closings.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy winter season.

Sincerely,

Jesse J. Rodriguez, Ph.D Superintendent of Schools

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