Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
NAPERVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB LUNCHEON. The Naperville Woman’s Club will host a salad luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17 at the Woman’s Club clubhouse, 14 S. Washington St. The flute and piano duo of Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel will entertain members and guests during the event. For more information, e-mail Naperwomansclub@yahoo.com.
NAHC MEETING. The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation March meeting will take place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 in the Community Room of the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. The meeting will provide an opportunity for homeowners to learn more about how to maintain and improve their property. The confederation will provide tips and advice on who to call, what to look out for and how to protect your investment. A list of frequently asked questions and answers has been created and will be available as a handout to all attendees. Attendees are welcome to arrive at 7:15 p.m. for coffee and networking. For more information, visit www.napervillehomeowners.com.
KIDSMATTER STUDENT JOB FAIR. The KidsMatter Student Job Fair will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at North Central College’s Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard St. KidsMatter’s goal is to help our youth stress less in today’s competitive job market by providing them with not only job opportunities, but experiences that will strengthen their confidence, skills and ability to secure employment. This annual fair matches businesses looking for teen employees with students looking for part-time jobs. Supported by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, the fair will feature a workshop hosted by Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce President John Schmitt on how to start your own business as well as other help stations to prepare young people for job interviews and employment experiences. For more information, visit www.KidsMatter2us.org.
NAPERVILLE JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB ORIENTATION MEETING. The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club is hosting a new member orientation meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 22. Further meeting information is included at www.napervillejuniors.org on the calendar page. To RSVP, click on the link on the calendar page. For more information, call (630) 575-9567 or visit www.napervillejuniors.org.
NAPERVILLE JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB GENERAL MEETING. The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club will hold its general meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24 at Mimi’s Café, 2656 Show Place Drive. For more information, call (630) 575-9567 or visit www.napervillejuniors.org.
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES – STORIES ABOARD THE TITANIC. R.J. Lindsey portrays New York Times Managing Editor Carr Van Anda in this compelling presentation of the History Speaks Lecture Series taking place from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 11 at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523. S. Webster St. Hear the story of the H.M.S Titanic from its construction to its final hours and the newspaper's response to the S.O.S. message it received from the sinking ship on April 14, 1912. This presentation is for all ages. Advance tickets are $6 per person and $5 per student and Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining members. At the door, tickets are $7 per person and $6 per student. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT THIS SUMMER. Share America International Exchange, a not-for-profit organization, is seeking host families for summer 2010 for high school age exchange students from France. These students speak English, are fully insured and take two excursions per week. Host families are asked to provide a bed and meals for the students during their stay. Program dates are June 13 through July 6 and August 1 through August 23. For more information, call Margaret Wnek at (708) 363-2120 or e-mail dmt129@sbcglobal.net.
NEWMAN ARCHITECTURE COMPETING FOR U.S. CHAMBER COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD. Newman Architecture, the 2008 winner of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award, was named as one of the 75 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award recipients in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award. As part of the awards ceremony, a Community Excellence Award has been designed to highlight the small business that demonstrates excellence in the eyes of its community, customers and employees. The award will be given to the Blue Ribbon Business that receives the most online votes before 5 p.m. EST on Friday, March 12. The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce has a link to the voting page accessible from its homepage at www.naperville.net. Individuals can also vote at www.uschambersummit.com. The voting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.naperville.net or www.uschambersummit.com.
WEST SUBURBAN IRISH ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. The annual West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held in downtown Naperville on Saturday, March 13 beginning at 10 a.m. Route information, as well as parade lineup information, can be found at www.wsirish.org/st.patrickparade.htm.
LITTLE IRISH FOR LITTLE FRIENDS CELEBRATION. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Little Friends, Inc. by participating in the second annual Little Irish for Little Friends event from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. For just $25, you can join in on the fun as part of this moveable celebration visiting three downtown Naperville establishments. This festive celebration will move every 90 minutes and includes complimentary food and drink specials, with 100 percent of the entrance fee benefiting Little Friends, Inc. The three participating establishments are Blackfinn American Saloon, 16 W. Jefferson Ave.; Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St.; and Grumpy Bulldog, 7 W. Jackson Ave. Reservations can be made through one of the three participating establishments or by contacting Little Friends, Inc. at (630) 355-6533. The cost is $25 per person. For more information, call (630) 355-6533.
CONCERT DANCE ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE. The Naperville Park District’s Concert Dance Ensemble will perform a showcase from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at the Naperville North High School Auditorium, 899 N. Mill St. The performance will feature a collection of dances from classical ballet to jazz to modern dances. Tickets are $6 if purchased by Thursday, March 11 and $8 if purchased after March 11 or at the door. Tickets may be purchased at www.napervilleparks.org, at the Park District’s Administration Building at 320 W. Jackson Ave. or at the door of the performance. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
CHORDS FOR KIDS. North Central College will host “Chords for Kids,” the fourth annual free concert for children with autism and their families, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The college's Concert Winds ensemble will perform works selected for an audience whose members are free to talk, clap, make noise and move around during the performance. Wheelchair seating is available. Patrons are asked to make reservations by Thursday, March 11 by contacting the Autism Society of Illinois at (630) 691-1270 or by e-mail at info@autismillinois.org. For more information, visit www.chordsforkids.org or http://finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/x50452.xml.
UP WITH PEOPLE COMING TO NAPERVILLE. Up with People - a high energy, upbeat, family friendly entertainment group - will be coming to Naperville for a weekend of performances and community service projects while staying with local host families. A cast of 90 people representing 24 countries will host two musical performances at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Up With People is a nonprofit organization that uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Their show “A Song for the World” shines the spotlight on people and organizations in each community they visit. For more information on tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
MAPLE SUGARING DAYS. See the time-honored method of collecting sap the old-fashioned way during Maple Sugaring Days at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 14. Sample the pleasing taste of maple syrup and take home maple sugar and maple syrup recipes. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6.50 for youth ages 4 -17. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES. Weaving music with stories, singer and songwriter Lee Murdock presents a compelling story of Irish immigrants in Illinois from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, during this presentation of the History Speaks Lecture Series at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St. As they came to America to build their new lives in a foreign land, the Irish also were essential in building the canals, railroads and towns that became Illinois and America. Both traditional ballads and modern historical songs will be featured. This presentation is for all ages. Advance tickets are $6 per person and $5 per student and Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining member. Tickets at the door are $7 per person and $6 per student. For tickets and more information, call (630) 420-6010.
DUPAGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT. The DuPage Symphony Orchestra (DSO) continues its “In Nature’s Realm” concert subscription series with “At the Foothills of Spring” at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. During the “At the Foothills of Spring” intermission, as well as before and after the concert, audience members can view the artwork of the winners of the annual Naperville Woman’s Club’s Young Artist Contest. Ticket prices for the concert are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors and $11 for students. Tickets can be purchased by calling (630) 637-7469 or by visiting http://tickets.noctrl.edu. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. For more information, call (630) 778-1003 or visit www.dupagesymphony.org.
FREE TAX RETURN ASSISTANCE. For the 13th consecutive year, there will be a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site operating during this tax filing season at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. This year’s program will operate from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 13 and Saturday, March 20. This program is designed to benefit individuals and families of low-to-moderate income who would like help in completing their 2009 federal and Illinois state income tax returns. Those who are interested in receiving help with the preparation of their tax returns should bring proof of identification and tax information such as W-2 forms, 1099 forms, copies of tax returns for 2008, bank routing and account numbers for direct deposits of refunds and any other relevant information. Families and individuals with income of less than $49,000 are eligible to participate. For more information, call (630) 355-7177.
KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST. The Naperville Evening Kiwanis Club will host its 55th annual Pancake Festival & Raffle from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 at Naperville Central High School, 440 Aurora Ave. The festival includes an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausages and beverages. This event also offers entertainment for all ages and a giant raffle with more than 200 prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets are $6 at the door; preschool children attend for free. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $5 at Casey's Foods, Oswald's Pharmacy and all Naperville area branches of U.S. Bank. For more information, call (630) 355-3184 or (630) 420-2611.
WEED LADIES SPRING FLORAL SALE. The Weed Ladies Spring Floral Design Sale features one-of-a-kind seasonal dried and silk floral arrangements. The sale will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20. Admission is free to the sale that is held in the historic Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, call (630) 420-6010.
NAPERVILLE MUNICIPAL BAND ICE CREAM SOCIAL APPLICATIONS. The Naperville Municipal Band is now accepting application letters for ice cream social sponsors for the band concerts in Central Park this summer. Concerts are held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays from June 10 through August 5. Any not-for-profit organizations serving the Naperville community is eligible to apply. The applicant’s letter should include the organization’s name; a brief explanation of its purpose; and the name, address and telephone number of the organization’s president or ice cream social chairperson. Application letters must be received by Monday, March 22. All letters should be sent to Ice Cream Social Chairman, c/o Naperville Municipal Band, P.O. Box 474, Naperville, IL 60566. For more information, call (630) 778-9994 or e-mail info@napervilleband.org.
NAPERVILLE GARDEN CLUB MEETING. The Naperville Garden Club will meet at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 24 at the White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Drive, for a breakfast and business meeting. Following the meeting, the presentation “Kermit Was Wrong: It’s Easy Being Green” will be given. The cost of the breakfast is $12 for members and $13 for guests. Reservations are necessary and should be called in to (630) 357-4022 ten days prior to the meeting. For more information, visit www.napervillegardenclub.org.
ACCESSIBILITY FAIR SEEKING EXHIBITORS. On Saturday, May 8, the City of Naperville and the Advisory Commission on Disabilities will host an Accessibility Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. This fair offers information and resources about products and services that would be useful in the lives of adults and children with disabilities, their family members and their caregivers. Potential exhibitors are invited to download an exhibitor registration form at www.naperville.il.us/acd.aspx to register their product or service to participate. Pre-registration to participate as an exhibitor is required. For more information, please contact Marita Manning at (630) 420-6725.
FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT. The Naperville Park District’s Flashlight Egg Hunt will take place from 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 1 at Knoch Knolls Park, 336 Knoch Knolls Road. This event for children ages nine through 13 will let them hunt for prize-filled eggs under the stars. Refreshments will be served. Attendees are asked to bring a flashlight and a bag or basket for the eggs and prizes. Parents must be present with their children but may not assist them during the egg hunt. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
ANNE FRANK PHOTO COLLECTION ON DISPLAY. Beginning on Saturday, March 6, the Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery will present “Anne Frank: A Private Photo Album,” an exhibit that features 70 black-and-white reproduced photographs from the Frank family photo albums. Many of these photos have only recently been discovered and many have never before been show publicly. The video “The Short Life of Anne Frank” will also be available to view. The exhibit runs through Friday, April 2 at the Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery, 508 N. Center St. A $10 donation is appreciated. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.napervilleartleague.com.
BUNNY TRAIL WAGON RIDES. Round up the family and take a ride in the fresh spring air down the old bunny trail with the Naperville Park District’s Bunny Trail Wagon Rides. Children will hunt for hidden eggs during this event. Participants are asked to bring food to cook over a bonfire; the Naperville Park District will provide hot chocolate and lemonade. Hayrides are available at Knoch Knolls and Seager Parks on March 27 and 28 and April 3 at three convenient times. Registrations are required, and cancellations must be made 21 days in advance. For more information, including times, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY GARDENERS’ PROGRAM. The Naperville Community Gardeners invite the public to their program “The Organic Gardener” taking place following the group’s April monthly meeting on Monday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. This program will show attendees how simple and rewarding it is to garden in harmony with the natural world. For more information, visit www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org.
OFFICER WHITE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED. Applications are being accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 16 for the Naperville Park District’s 2010 Officer David White Scholarship. This scholarship honors the compassionate public service modeled by Naperville Park District police officer David White, whose actions helped save a young man’s life in 2006. The $2,000 scholarship is open to an individual age 25 and under who is either a son or daughter of a Naperville police officer, park police officer or firefighter or who is serving in one of these roles themselves. Naperville Police Explorers also are eligible. Applications can be downloaded at www.napervilleparks.org under “About Us/Police.” The scholarship winner will be recognized at the annual Citizens Appreciate Public Safety awards night on Friday, May 7. For more information, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
JAZZ PROGRAM STUDENT CONCERT SERIES. The North Central College Jazz Studies Program will present a series of four concerts featuring its 11 student jazz ensembles throughout the coming months. The schedule of performances continue through April 21. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Admission to the concerts is $5 for adults at $3 for students and seniors. For more information, including dates and times, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show.
GENERAL INFORMATION
NAPERVILLE CITIZENS’ ACADEMY. Do you want to get a behind-the-scenes look at your municipal government? Consider signing up for the 2010 Naperville Citizens’ Academy. This informative 11-week program gives residents the opportunity to learn more about the city’s municipal services and government processes. Classes meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evenings with the exception of the Wednesday, April 14 introductory session. A graduation ceremony will take place on June 24. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Janice Bradley at (630) 420-6707 or visit www.naperville.il.us/citizensacademy.aspx.
NEW AUTOMATED CREDIT CARD BILL PAY SYSTEM. The city’s Finance Department has implemented a new automated telephone credit card payment program for utility bill customers. This system replaces the option of customers paying their utility bill via telephone with one of the city’s account representatives. Customers will continue to use the same (630) 420-6059 phone number to utilize the automated system, which is an additional way for utility bill customers to pay their bill 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customers who choose to utilize this option will be charged a $3.50 convenience fee per $300. This fee is reimbursement to the payment program company and is not received by the city. Visa and MasterCard are the only two credit cards accepted.
In addition to this automated program, the city’s convenient e-Bill option allows customers to receive their utility bills via e-mail. Through the program, customers can view and store their bills online as well as pay using their credit card, an electronic funds transfer or direct debit. For more information about the e-Bill program, visit www.naperville.il.us/ebill.aspx. Residents can also pay their utility bills in person during Finance Department office hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. There is no convenience fee for either the e-Bill or payment-in-person options.
CHANGE IN CITY SERVICE HOURS. Effective April 1, the hours of operation for the Naperville Police Department’s front desk will be limited to Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If an emergency arises near the police department, a citizen can use the intercom located at the front entrance of the police station, which will immediately connect them to the police dispatch center. In addition to the change in front desk operations, the Naperville Police Department will be closing Community Connection, located at 535 Fairway Drive, on April 1. Any citizen needing non-emergency police services previously offered at Community Connection should visit the police department front desk during normal business hours. Citizens seeking finance-related services previously offered at Community Connection should visit the City of Naperville Municipal Center in order to conduct their business during normal Finance Department hours of operation, which are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Any citizen having questions about front desk operations or Community Connection is encouraged to call the Naperville Police Department’s non-emergency telephone number at (630) 420-6666.
HOME ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM AGE REQUIREMENT ELIMINATED. Effective immediately, Naperville homeowners may apply for the Home Energy Savings Program regardless of their age. In order to qualify, homes must have been built prior to 1980 and be located within incorporated Naperville. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Through the program, the city is offering free home energy evaluations to qualified residents. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/hesp.aspx or call the city’s home energy hotline at (630) 420-6077.
JEFFERSON AVENUE BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION. The Jefferson Avenue Bridge is now closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The official detour route is posted on the City of Naperville’s Web site at www.naperville.il.us/jeffersonbridge.aspx. The Jefferson Avenue Bridge closure is needed in order to completely remove and reconstruct the bridge which was originally built in 1962. The new Jefferson Avenue Bridge will open by August 27, 2010. All residents and motorists are encouraged to register to receive project alerts via e-mail at www.naperville.il.us/enews.aspx. For additional information about the Jefferson Avenue Bridge Construction project, including frequently asked questions, visit www.naperville.il.us/jeffersonbridge.aspx.
DUPAGE RIVER TRAIL. The DuPage River Trail is now closed at 87th Street every weekday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, trail users will be prohibited from entering and exiting the trail at 87th Street. The trail closure is required to allow trucks and equipment to safely enter and exit the construction site for Segment 4 of the DuPage River Trail. Access to the trail is still available at Bailey Road; however, trail users must turn around at 87th Street and travel back to Bailey Road to exit the trail. Trail users are advised to respect all construction signs, fences and barricades. For more information about Segment 4 of the DuPage River Trail, visit www.naperville.il.us/drt4.aspx. To sign up to receive e-mail updates as the construction progresses, visit www.naperville.il.us/enews.aspx.
RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS. The City of Naperville is now issuing citations for red light violations at the intersections of Diehl Road and Route 59 and Aurora Avenue and Ogden Avenue. Motorists issued a citation will be fined $100. Signs are posted at these intersections indicating to motorists the presence of the cameras. The cameras are located on the northbound and southbound approaches of Route 59 and Diehl Road and on the northbound and westbound approaches of Ogden Avenue and Aurora Avenue. The city began its Red Light Enforcement Program in January 2009 with the activation of cameras at the intersection of Route 59 and North Aurora Road. Since that time, there have been significant improvements in various crash statistics at the Route 59 and North Aurora Road intersection. For detailed information on this program, visit www.naperville.il.us/redlight.aspx.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA) FAST TRACK MEETING. The City of Naperville has implemented a “fast track” process through which property owners and residents applying for a certificate of appropriateness (COA) can receive expedited staff review and approval for qualifying improvements to landmark and Historic District structures. A weekly Fast Track meeting is in effect every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. During this time, COA applicants are encouraged to come to the Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., to discuss their projects with city staff. For simple home improvements such as window, door and siding replacement, as well as certain front porch improvements, you may receive your approved COA at the end of the Fast Track meeting if sufficient information is provided. To learn more about the detailed list of improvements that qualifies for staff approval and to download a copy of the application packet, visit www.naperville.il.us/preservation.aspx. Once you have completed your application, please call (630) 548-2974 at least 24 hours ahead to schedule your Fast Track meeting.
75TH AND WASHINGTON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. The City of Naperville advises residents and motorists that major road and bridge construction on 75th and Washington streets is underway. The City of Naperville encourages motorists to seek alternate routes throughout the duration of the intersection improvement project, which is slated for completion in late 2010. Motorists planning to travel through the intersection during construction should expect delays. The City of Naperville is also delivering the latest news on the 75th and Washington Intersection Improvement Project to inboxes throughout Naperville and the region. Interested parties are encouraged to sign up to receive project updates via e-mail at www.naperville.il.us/enews.aspx. The newsletter is distributed periodically as the city announces project updates or provides additional information on its Web site. For more information on the 75th and Washington intersection improvements, visit www.naperville.il.us/75andwashimprovements.aspx.
WCNC. WCNC is the City of Naperville’s government access channel (Channel 6 – Wide Open West, Channel 10 – Comcast and Channel 99 – AT&T) that services more than 40,000 households and more than 144,000 residents within the city. “Naperville’s Hometown Channel” provides government-based video programming and services to inform our residents about city government policies, services, events, initiatives and programs. City Council, Plan Commission, Naperville Park Board and Transportation Advisory Board meetings are broadcast live on WCNC. In addition, WCNC re-broadcasts DuPage County and Will County Board meetings as well as the Illinois Channel, which consists of independent, nonpartisan coverage of Illinois state government and public affairs. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/wcnc.aspx.
CITY OF NAPERVILLE NOW ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK. For those residents who use Twitter and Facebook for communicating with friends and companies, the City of Naperville is now using these services for press releases, emergency updates, event notifications and meeting notices. For more information, or to create an account, visit www.facebook.com or www.twitter.com. To subscribe to City of Naperville updates on Twitter, visit www.twitter.com/NapervilleIL and click on “Subscribe.” To become a fan of the City of Naperville on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/NapervilleIL or search for “City of Naperville, Illinois” in Facebook and click on “Become a Fan.”
CITY COUNCIL, PLAN COMMISSION AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING VIDEOS NOW STREAMING ONLINE. Residents and interested parties can now view City Council and Plan Commission meeting video in real-time online on the city’s Web site at www.naperville.il.us/granicus.html. The electronic meeting management system that makes this possible now allows for online, on-demand access to City Council and Plan Commission meeting agendas, documentation, video and audio. Through this site, residents can also access a searchable audio/video archive by agenda item using a keyword search, view meeting documentation and corresponding video side-by-side and jump to the point in the meeting video that corresponds to their agenda item of interest with the click of a mouse. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AVAILABLE ONLINE. Residents can access the entire City Council agenda packet online, which contains detailed information on every agenda item that will be considered by the Naperville City Council at its upcoming meeting. Agenda packets are posted in an electronic format on the city’s Web site, www.naperville.il.us/ccinfo.aspx, each Friday before a City Council meeting. For more information on City Council meetings, please call the Mayor’s Office at (630) 420-6018.
SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS. Residents interested in keeping up with the latest city news can sign up for Naperville e-News online. This free, voluntary e-mail service is available for anyone interested in learning more about city services, news and events. To sign up, visit www.naperville.il.us and click on e-News at the bottom of the page. Residents can also sign up for Naper Settlement's monthly e-news by visiting www.napersettlement.museum and clicking on the "Subscribe to E-News" icon on the homepage. To sign up for Naperville Park District e-news, visit www.napervilleparks.org and enter your e-mail address in the space provided at the top of the center column beneath "Sign up to receive our e-News".
GARBAGE COLLECTION AND GARBAGE CARTS REMINDER. The city would like to remind residents that garbage must be placed on the curb for collection by 6 a.m. on your garbage collection day. Empty containers must be removed from the curb following collection by 7 p.m. on your garbage collection day. Under the city’s voluntary garbage cart program, residents have their choice of purchasing, for a one-time fee, a 32-gallon (two bags, $43), 68-gallon (four bags, $57) or 95-gallon (six bags, $63) cart. Delivery is available for an additional $10 fee. Garbage carts can be purchased online at www.naperville.il.us or at the Municipal Center (400 S. Eagle St.), the Public Works Building (180 Fort Hill Drive) or Community Connection (535 Fairway Drive).
RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION HOLIDAYS. As a reminder to residents, there is no residential garbage collection on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas. When a collection falls on one of these holidays, garbage collection will be one day later for the remainder of the week. Residents whose regular collection occurs on Friday will have their garbage and recycling picked up on Saturday. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/garbage.aspx.
SUPPORT RENEWABLE ENERGY. The City of Naperville, in partnership with Community Energy, is offering a voluntary program that allows all residential and commercial utility customers within Naperville to purchase emission-free, renewable sources of electricity from wind, sun and water. To sign up or to receive more information, visit www.naperville.il.us or call (866) 946-3123.
MUNICIPAL MEETING SCHEDULE
The CITY COUNCIL will meet on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center.
The BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE will meet on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. in Room 247 of the Naperville Municipal Center.
The PLAN COMMISSION will meet on Wednesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Naperville Municipal Center.
NAPERVILLE CITY NOTES is a regular feature. For more information or to include your event in City Notes, please call Community Relations Specialist Kate Houlihan at (630) 305-5341 or e-mail her at houlihank@naperville.il.us.
DISCLAIMER. Please note that dates, times and locations of events listed in City Notes are subject to change. We strongly suggest you not only rely on the most recent issue of City Notes for event information, but also consult the appropriate contacts listed with each event.
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