Village of Westchester December 2022 Newsletter

PUBLIC WORKS

2022 Christmas & 2023 New Year’s Day Holiday Garbage Schedule

There will be no change to the collection schedule.

Please note, yard waste collection is over and will resume your first collection day of April, 2023.

Waste Management – 1-800-796-9696

• If your garbage or recycling was not picked up on your regular day, please call Waste Management directly.

• If you would like to request a new garbage or recycling receptacle, please call Waste Management directly.

• If you have large items that will not fit in your receptacle (i.e. couch, chairs, tables, etc.,) please call Waste Management directly to schedule a large item collection.

The Waste Management’s “At Your Door Special Collection” service will pick up unwanted-potentially hazardous and hard-to-recycle items from your home. That number is 1-800-449-7587.

The full list of items may be found at www.wmatyourdoor.com/residential.

VILLAGE SNOW RESTRICTIONS

Public Works crews keep our streets free of snow and ice during the winter months. Please assist us by observing the following:

• Place garbage cans 3 feet behind the curb line- do not place them in the street.

• Do not shovel or blow snow back into the cleared streets.

• Please observe the “NO PARKING SNOW ROUTE” signs.

-The snow portion of the signs will be enforced after 2 inches of snowfall between December 1st and March 31st.

If you reside on a Primary designated SNOW ROUTE, after 2 inches of snowfall you must remove all vehicles from the snow route. Vehicles must stay off the street until the streets are cleared thoroughly by the plows by Public Works. If the snowfall is continuing, the restriction is in place until Public Works completes the plowing for the day. Please check the signs at the

News from WPTC

The WPTC would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy Holiday Season! We are so happy all our favorite activities are back in full swing!

In November, we had our second WPTC meeting for this school year. We appreciate the staff and parent involvement. The month also included the Charleston Wrap fundraiser as well as the Portillo’s Restaurant Fundraiser. We had our first Family Bowling Event at Eden Lanes which was a fun day filled with family, friends and excitement! We’d like to thank all that attended and everyone that donated amazing raffle prizes. Your support is truly appreciated.

Please remember the WMS School Store has returned and will be open once a month!! Dates will be announced on our Facebook page and announcements are made during school to remind the students.

Our restaurant fundraiser for December will be at Lou Malnati’s on Monday, December 5th.

We will have our winter parties at WPS and WIS along with our winter dance at WMS before break. Please remember that our events can only take place with the help of our volunteers. This is a very fun and exciting experience and we would

love to have you participate. Please look for emails and Facebook posts for volunteer opportunities.

Thank you to those who have taken the time to help out at our past events. Keep an eye out for upcoming events!

corners of your block.

If you reside on a Secondary route, there is no parking Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the even numbered house side and no parking Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on the odd numbered house side after 2 inches of snowfall. Please check the signs at the corners and center of your block for guidance. (This includes ALL side streets not designated a Primary snow route.)

If you have a Fire Hydrant on your parkway, please help keep the hydrant clear of snow so that the Fire Department may easily access the hydrant in case of an emergency, and so that the snow plows may quickly identify the hydrants while plowing.

Westchester Tree Replacement Program

A Village ordinance amendment passed in October 2021 is allowing the Village to replant trees on parkways where tree removal has taken place, due to disease, storm damage, or premature death. As

such, the Village has been doing this on eligible parkways for three plantings now, at no cost to the resident. This replacement program does not allow for residents to choose the species of tree planted, the location, the amount of trees planted, nor are residents able to opt-out of having a tree planted in the Village parkway in front and/or side of their residence.

If you would prefer to choose the species of the tree to be planted, this can be achieved through our 50/50 program. The resident can choose the tree from a list provided by the Village, and shares half of the cost of the tree and planting with the Village. To request a 50/50 tree, please call the Public Works Department at 708.345.0041.

As always, residents are asked to call Public Works at 708.345.0041 or the Police (after 3:30pm M-F & on weekends) 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.

POLICE BLOTTER

1) At 11:22am on October 20, 2022 a Criminal Damage to Property was reported on the 1600 block of Bristol. A resident reported that unknown person(s) broke her garage window sometime during the previous evening.

2) At 6:21am on October 25, 2022 a Recovered Stolen Auto was discovered on the 10300 block of Canterbury. A resident reported that a vehicle with a broken driver’s side window and steering column was located in the alley.

3) At 2:37am on October 26, 2022 a Burglary was reported at the Citgo located at 11200 31st after officers responded to a burglar alarm at the business. Unknown person(s) broke the front door to make entry and took $300.

4) At 11:14am on October 28, 2022 a Retail Theft was reported

at the Jewel Foods located at 2128 Mannheim. A male subject was observed exiting the store without paying for alcohol.

5) At 3:31pm on October 31, 2022 an Attempted Residential Burglary was reported on the 1900 block of Boeger. A male subject with a ski mask was observed attempting to enter through the back door of the residence.

6) At 7:04am on November 3, 2022 a Burglary from Motor Vehicle was reported on the 1400 block of Westchester Blvd. A resident reported that items were missing from inside their vehicle.

7) At 6:17am on November 6, 2022 a Theft from Motor Vehicle was reported on the 700 block of Suffolk. The resident reported that their catalytic converter was taken from their vehicle.

Happy Holidays

I would like to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season from all the members of the Westchester Police Department. I would like to remind our residents during these uncertain times, we need to take extra precautions making sure that we do the best to safeguard our homes and property. Spend the extra time and money to make sure your household doors have strong deadbolt locks and also your storm doors have a heavy duty locks that are kept locked. Especially if that’s the door you will use to talk to anyone who rings your bell. The storm door being locked gives you time to keep a buffer between you and those outside your door. Always, install a ring tone doorbell and proper lighting so you can talk to those at your door and ask questions. Do not leave your front door or your garage doors open. Criminals see that as an open invitation to come in. Do not let anyone come up to your residence to solicit services or offer to fix or make repairs. Security video cameras are an added plus to keep criminals moving down the road or helping police capture criminals lurking among our communities. Staying safe and not becoming a victim is a team effort and helps us catch those that take advantage of our residents!

Chief Daniel Babich Westchester Police Department

Sincerely, Chief Daniel Babich Westchester Police Department

From the desk of Acting Village President Nick Steker

I cannot believe we are getting ready to wrap up another year as we head into the month of December. I want to remind everyone that on December 1st the snow parking regulations went into effect. Please pay attention to the signs posted on your blocks concerning snow removal and the restrictions involved. Check the Village website for the full Village ordinance concerning snow removal. The ordinance numbers are: 11.32.160 & 11.30.

Winter Driving Safety Tips

The best advice for driving during

bad snow/ice storms I can recommend is not to drive at all, if possible. Try not to go out until the slat trucks have been out and had a chance to salt the streets. Allow yourself extra time when going somewhere, knowing it will take longer than normal. If you must drive in the stormy conditions, make sure your vehicle is prepared and you are comfortable with how your car handles in the stormy conditions. Here are a few tips for driving safely on icy roads: Decrease your speed and leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you, so you can stop in time.

Brake gently to avoid skidding, if you wheel start to lock up, ease off the brake.

Do not pass snowplows. The plow drivers have limited vision and you are likely to find the road in bad shape in front of the plow.

Remember that overpasses, bridges and less travelled roads are prime spots for black ice. Be extra careful as you drive on these.

This year the Westchester Police Department will be continuing its “Shop With A Cop” on December 10th.

Police Officers will be partnered up with a child aged 5-12 years old who come from families that are suffering from a financial or medical hardship. Officers will drive the children lights and siren to a local retail store and Christmas shop with them. The children will be brought back to the police department and will wrap their presents and have a pizza party. Anyone who would like any information concerning Shop With A Cop may call the police department and ask for Officer Cristian Aguirre at 708-345-0060

Westchester Residents Take Action on Climate Change

By Eliz ABETH Wis EMAN -C HA s E GROW Commissioner

To help communities reduce emissions and track progress, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) compiled local emission summaries for northeastern Illinois.

Between 2010 and 2019, our region reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 9%, an average of 1% per year. To meet the region’s 2050 goal, we will need to reduce emissions by 5% per year.

Roughly two-thirds of our region’s emissions come from buildings, in the form of electricity and natural gas for heating and cooking.

Electricity emissions have steadily decreased as the region’s electric grid transitions away from carbon-intensive fuel sources, such as coal, to less carbon-intensive fuel sources, such as solar and wind. Emissions from natural gas have remained unchanged.

From Jan’20 through Sept’22, Westchester residents took action on climate change by installing 71 new rooftop solar systems on their homes.

As a renewable source of power, solar has an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, which is critical to protecting humans, wildlife, and ecosystems. Solar energy can also improve air quality and reduce water use from energy production.

Further adoption of rooftop solar and increasing the number of solar farm subscriptions throughout our Village may help reduce energy costs.

From Nov’17 to Oct’22, Westchester residents took action on climate change and local air pollution by increasing the number of electric vehicles in our community from 6 to 46.

Electric Vehicles (EVs) cost less to drive and maintain and emit fewer greenhouse gas emissions than their gasoline-powered counterparts, even when factoring in the mining and battery production at the start of their lifecycles. In addition, EVs do not emit local air pollutants that are harmful to our health. Continued adoption of EVs will continue to have a favorable impact on greenhouse gas emissions, our local air quality, and our health. Utilizing alternative forms of transportation such as walking or biking to work or when running errands, or taking the bus from the airport, are forms of transportation that are zero to low emissions. Switching to electric lawn care equipment also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution.

Westchester’s Residential Emissions

According to CMAP’s report, Westchester’s residential emissions per person from electricity and natural gas are higher on a per person basis, than that of the overall CMAP Region, as well as that of Cook, Suburban Cook, and DuPage Counties. Data for surrounding communities are provided for comparison.

Nazareth Academy hosts fine arts Christmas events

Nazareth Academy’s Fine Arts Department will celebrate Christmas with family friendly performances by student artists. All are welcome to attend the following events with a Christmas theme. Audiences will enjoy the beauty that accompanies Nazareth’s commitment to fine arts education. All performances take place on Nazareth Academy’s campus.

Sunday, December 4 at 1 p.m.

An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas

On behalf of the Advanced Acting Class, student-directors Gavin Dimit and Emma Francis have taken the lead on this semester’s final project, produced and performed by students, and sure to delight the whole family.

Romano Family Theatre

General admission tickets are $5, available at the door.

Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m.

Christmas Spectacular Concert

This annual concert showcases the

Nazareth Academy instrumental and choral programs. All are welcome to celebrate the sounds of the season.

• The Concert Choir and Progressions will perform Santa Baby, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Christmas Canon, Sing We Now of Christmas, and more!

• The Symphonic Band, Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble and the Beginning Band will play popular holiday selections such as Silver Bells, Auld Lang Syne, Charlie Brown Christmas, and much more.

Alexine Chapel Free admission

Nazareth Academy, a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school serving families from 65 communities and over 100 grade schools in Chicago and the western suburbs, established in 1900 and sponsored by the Congregation of St. Joseph, values scholarship, service, spirit and unity.

WORSHIP TIMES

Worship Schedule for December at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd.

December 4

Divine Service at 9 a.m. with prayers for Healing, Consolation and Hope Following Join us for prayers to heal our broken hearts, bodies and mind.

Though we suffer, we cannot be crushed because Jesus loves us and stands by us. If you need prayers, please come. If you know a friend or family member who needs a healing touch and especially those without Christ, invite them. The service is about 15 minutes (a good start).

• Bible Study at 10:15

• 11 a.m, Service of Scripture, Prayers and Preaching

December 7

Advent Midweek service 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

December 11 Divine Service at 9 am

• Bible Study at 10:15 am

• Service of Scripture, Prayers and Preaching at 11 am

December 14

Advent Service at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

December 18

Divine Service at 9 a.m.

• Bible Study at 10:15 a.m.

• Service of Scripture, Prayers and Preaching at 11 a.m.

December 24

Christmas Eve Vespers (no organist) 5 p.m. (Between services, some goodies and drinks)

• December 24 Christmas Eve Service “Carols and Scripture” 7 p.m.

December 25

Diving Service at 9 a.m. Bible Study at 10:15 am

• Service of Scripture, Prayers, and Preaching at 11 am.

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Defending state champions Nazareth academy girls volleyball wins super-sectional and returns to state

On Friday, November 4, Nazareth Academy’s Girls Volleyball team defeated a very talented St. Viator program to win an IHSA 3A Super-Sectional Championship and will return to State Competition to defend their 2021 Title.

The success of this year’s team has exceeded expectations and is just the latest in a string of State Qualifiers for the Nazareth Academy Roadrunners in 2022. (Girls Golf, Girls Tennis and Girls Cross Country also qualified this fall.)

The IHSA Class 3A Girls Volleyball State Finals will take place at Redbird Arena in Normal, IL on Friday and Saturday, November 11 & 12. Nazareth’s first match will be Friday, November 11 at 5:30 p.m. Nazareth congratulates our Statebound Volleyball student-athletes:

Class of 23

Megan McNicholas (Chicago), Valeria Perez (Oak Park), Emily Risley (Chicago), Katherine Sandt (Western Springs)

Class of 24

Olivia Austin (Western Springs), Reese Butkus (Naperville), Athena Doulas (Palos Hills), MaryGrace Gerger (Oak Lawn), Ella Jucovics (Clarendon Hills), Abigail Kubeczko (Westchester), Lauren Salata (Westchester), Victoria Sarin (Westmont)

Class of 26 –Jane Manecke (Downers Grove), Beth Surowiec (Clarendon Hills)