July 2020 Village of Westchester Newsletter

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Welcome Back!!!

Westchester businesses are open to our residents!! Looking forward to seeing you!

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A Message from Chief Daniel Babich “ALERT” BEWARE OF “SCAMS AND RUSES AND “ACTS OF DECEPTIONS! THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL CON ARTEST ” DO NOT LET THEM IN! There are certain people in this world that make a living out misrepresenting themselves as honest Individuals to our precious seniors, whom are victimized by their deceit and trickery.

These individuals will use every trick in the book to get you to let them inside your home, so they can steal your assets or monies.

How do we stop such individuals? We never ever let anyone inside our homes for any reason even with what looks to be proper identification.

If in doubt call the police department to check them out to make sure, they are whom they say they are.

These types of individuals are able to sweep a household in less then ten minutes to find your assets and then leave the scene. I do not care if they are on fire do not let them in call 911.

Once you let these individuals in your house police officers cannot see what they are doing to you, or what they might be up too.

The following list is just a few things used by these individuals to gain entry into your home.

Do not be victimized by their con games and we as their neighbors need to protect our elderly neighbors and

call police on their behalf if you see individuals that look suspicious.

The best way the police can protect you is by not letting anyone in your home, that you do not know, or that business company you have never used before, that you do not know.

“DECEPTION IS THEIR BEST RUSE DON”T BE VICTIMIZED BY THEIR 100 YEARS OF STEALING FROM THE ELDERLY! TOP FIVE SCAMS 1) Asking the owner to come outside to do a roof inspection, that they have shingles on the roof that are lose as another offender slips inside the house.

2) They are doing a job at their neighbor’s house, the water pressure has dropped, and now they need to go downstairs and check their hot water tank pressure as one offender goes upstairs.

3) Dressed up as village inspectors to check your gas meters and one individual will ask you to check with them as one offender enters the house.

4) Driveway seal coaters, paver worker, concrete crack fillers who lure you out to show how easily they can fix your driveway.

5) They are representing the village doing home evaluations, surveys, radon checks, water links.

POLICE BLOTTER 1) At 12:01pm on May 18, 2020 a Theft was reported on the 700 block of Bristol. The resident reported that a package that was reportedly delivered had been taken from the front porch. The item was valued at $70.

2) At 1:36pm on May 18, 2020 a Burglary to Motor Vehicle was reported in front of the Village Hall. A resident reported that a checkbook was missing from their vehicle.

3) At 3:07pm on May 20, 2020 a Theft was reported on the 1100 block of Hull Ave. The resident reported that unknown person(s) took a package from their front door that was reportedly delivered.

4) At 12:48pm on June 1, 2020 Graffiti was reported on a sign on the 9800 block of Roosevelt Road.

5) At 11:10pm on June 3, 2020 Criminal Damage to Property was reported at a former business located at 9914 Roosevelt. Officers on routine patrol noticed damage to the rear door of the business. No entry was made to the building.

6) At 11:55pm on June 8, 2020 a Theft of Motor Vehicle was reported at Quality Auto Sales located at 10031 Roosevelt Road. The business owner reported that a 2007 Toyota was taken from the parking lot.

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PUBLIC WORKS

Branch Pickup Branch pickup for July will be July 6-10, 2020 Branch pickup for August will be August 3-7, 2020 Branch pickup for September will be August 31-September 4, 2020 (Due to upcoming Labor Day Holiday)

Please note the following schedule for branch pickup:

The Public Works Department will pick up branches the first full week of every month. (April-November) All brush must be put out on the front parkway no later than 7:00 a.m. on the designated pickup day. Branches can be up to 7 ‘in length and stacked with the butt ends facing the street in the same direction. If not stacked properly, a “restack” notice will be left.

Public Works Crews will only pass through a designated pickup area once due to time schedule and other workload responsibilities.

Thursday and Friday are Open Load days for pickup of any brush that will not fit through the chipper, such as logs, stumps, and large limbs. These must be cut for one man to lift.

Dirt must be removed from the root ball for pick-up.

Landscaping contractors are responsible for their own brush pickup and disposal.

TUESDAY: Roosevelt Road south to Cermak Road-from Gardner Road west to Mannheim Road.

Pothole Repair The Public Works Department repairs potholes throughout the Village, weather permitting. Please call Public Works at 708-345-0041 to report potholes.

The vac and jet machine will continue to clean out storm sewer inlets, as weather permits.

WEDNESDAY: From Roosevelt Road north to the expressway and from Gardner Road west to Mannheim Road. Also, Roosevelt Road south to Canterbury from Haase west to Heidorn.

THURSDAY: From Belleview west to Wolf Road, Martindale Drive to 31st Street

As Always…..

Village residents are asked to call Public Works at 708-345-0041 or the Police Non Emergency number after hours at 708345-0060 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.

Remember….. Waste Management will also pick up your branches if they are bundled no more than 4’ in length. These will be picked up on your regular garbage day every week.

50/50 Shared Cost Sidewalk Replacement Program The Village offers a shared cost sidewalk replacement program. If the sidewalk in front of your residence is in poor condition and you would like to replace it, the Village will share the cost with you.

Please call Public Works at 708-345-0041 for more information or to register.

The work done for this year’s program is projected for the summer season and is

MONDAY: From Mannheim Road west to Wolf Road and from Canterbury south to Windsor-including both sides of Windsor Drive. Also, Waterford, Waverly, Camelot and Concord.

Free yard waste stickers for reusable yard waste containers are available at the Village Hall office.

Parkway Restoration: The Public Works Department will be repairing parkways

damaged by sewer and water excavations and snow plow damage, weather permitting.

done on a first come first serve basis.

50/50 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Program Beautify your yard and add to the curb appeal of your home….

The Village offers a 50/50 shared cost program that includes the purchase and planting of a new parkway tree. Residents have a choice of 5 types of trees indigenous to the area.

The trees will be planted in November 2020.

Please call Public Works at 708-345-0041 to register or for more information Sprinkling Ban Reminder We have water use restrictions in effect every year, May 15-September 15, from 12pm to 6pm. This includes: (1) Outdoor Watering (2) Cleaning Outdoor Surfaces (3) Cleaning Buildings (4) Pool Filling Sprinkling during unrestricted hours (before noon, after 6pm) shall be allowed on even numbered days for those even numbered addresses, and on odd numbered days for those residents having odd numbered addresses. If we have a dry summer, further restrictions may be necessary.

Pre-Application Meetings CALENDAR

Did you know that the Village offers pre-application meetings to all business owners and property owners in the Village free of charge.

A Pre-application Meeting provides you an opportunity, early in the planning stage for a building project, to meet with representatives from the various departments at the Village that will be involved in reviewing your project.

Information will be provided to you regarding what documents and permits will be required for your project. We will discuss the time frame expected to process your permit(s).

You will be sent a written record of the Pre-application Meeting to help guide you through the process.

These “Pre-App” meetings are intended to provide an overview of the regulatory requirements and application process.

Our goal in this process is to make the permitting process as efficient and understandable as possible.

Pre-App meetings are highly recommended as they identify early on in the process potential obstacles with proposed projects.

This helps property owners, contractors, developers, and businesses owners determine the feasibility of projects before expending much money.

Applicants are provided with requirements, expectations, and code references to assist them with their project.

These help ensure complete and correct submittals when applying for building or land use permits which improve plan review and approval times, reduce the need for resubmittals, and save applicants time and money.

The Pre-App is a forum for village staff to assist you during the feasibility and preliminary analysis phase of your project.

The information we provide does not constitute a formal approval or permit and is dependent on the level of information you give us.

If you are interested in scheduling a pre-application meeting or have any questions, please contact Melissa Headley, Director of Community Development at 708-345-0199 or via email at mheadley@westchester-il.org.

Sundays 07/05, 07/12, 07/19, 07/26 Westchester Bible Church Morning Worship Service @ 10:45am Cermak & Sunnyside, 708-562-3040 Monday – Friday 7/6 - 7/10 Westchester Bible Church Virtual Vacation Bible School!!!! Ages

4 - 12 plan to join us online as we explore IncrediWorld Amusement Park for lessons, crafts, and singing. Free Craft kit available for pick up to those who register before July 3rd. Register online at westchesterbiblechurch.org/ event or contact the church office at 708-562-3040.

Cermak & Sunnyside, 708-562-3040

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Food Pantry volunteers taking SNAP applcations Starting May 26, Westchester Food Pantry volunteers will begin taking SNAP applications over the phone. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) was formerly known as “food stamps,” and it is the largest anti-hunger program in America.

To apply, participants must meet certain income guidelines.

Volunteers will ask for a list of all earned and unearned income received in the prior 30 days.

Additionally, volunteers will ask the following questions to determine household size and composition: • Does anyone else live with you?

• What are their ages and relationship to you?

• Who do you buy and prepare food with?

• Is everyone in your household a U.S. Citizen?

• Have you or any of the other members of your household been declared disabled by the Social Security Administration?

To apply for SNAP, please call the Westchester Food Pantry at 708-927-4826. Clients will be connected to a volunteer who can help them apply for SNAP benefits over the phone.

To receive assistance with food, please come to the Westchester Food Pantry any Friday evening between 5:30-7:30pm.

The Pantry is open to all Westchester residents; in addition, we also serve the communities of Berkeley, Bellwood, Broadview, Hillside, Hines, La Grange Park and Western Springs. Clients can come to the Pantry once each calendar month--no appointment is necessary. At each visit, clients receive pantry staples, fresh bakery good, fresh produce, eggs and frozen meat.

During the months of JULY and July, we will be operating a drivethru model. Pull up on the east side of the Westchester Village Hall (10300 Roosevelt Road), show proof of residency in our service area, and volunteers will bring groceries to your car.

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Westchester resident Irene Pareti turns 100 Best wishes to long time Westchester resident, Irene Pareti as she celebrates her 100th birthday!

She was born the 5th of 8 children on her immigrant family’s small farm near the border of Lemont and Homer Glen.

Her father was a bricklayer and her mother was a home maker. Irene and her sisters and brothers did farm chores and worked around the farm house, which was hard work. Most of their food was grown on the farm. The water was pumped from an outdoor cistern, the heat was from a wood burning stove in the kitchen, and lighting was by kerosene lamps, with trips to the outhouse on dark, cold winter nights.

Irene and her siblings walked to Bracken School, a one-room school house, until a larger school was built in Lemont. There were many extended family in the area, and also many friends lived in Chicago. In summers large groups would gather to spend the day playing baseball or bocci. That is where Irene met her future husband, Jim Pareti , who was seven years older than Irene, and a family friend.

After school, Irene boarded with her aunt and uncle in Chicago and worked at Sears Roebuck for $10.00 a week. Later she worked in the office of Marshal Field and Co. This is where she was working when World War II broke out.

Irene’s three older brothers were all inducted into the service, as were many family friends, including Jim Pareti.

One of Irene’s fondest memories is of the newsletter she, a sister, and an aunt started to send all their enlisted acquaintances, keeping “the boys” all informed on each others’ whereabouts.

After the war, with everyone back home, Jim and Irene were married. Jim worked for 50 years at Radio Steel and Mfg Co, which provided a good and stead life for the young couple. Shortly after, in December of 1950, they bought their first home in Westchester. They had two children, Karen and Jimmie

who live in the area.

Irene had many activities and hobbies, many which she had learned out of necessity growing up on the poor farm.

She was an excellent seamstress and as Brownie troop leader, taught Karen’s troop to sew – starting with Mother’s Day aprons for their moms. She also was the leader for Jimmie’s Cub Scout troop, which met at Divine Infant Parish.

She loved to garden, and was a long time member of the Westchester Garden Club. She grew flowers, herbs, strawberries and rhubarb in the yard, and she continues to enjoy sitting on her patio and watering the plants each summer.

She was a great cook, and sometimes would have 40 or 50 relatives over for Easter dinner. Her grandchildren continue to enjoy making cookies at Grandma’s house each December. Irene never minded all the sprinkles on the floor. Her family continues to pass on her recipes, which somehow never turn out as good as when Irene made them.

She discovered an art talent when taking lessons from the Westchester Park District. Her oil paintings decorate her home and are prized possessions for her children and grandchildren.

She enjoyed playing cards with church friends, bridge, pinoccle, and other group games. She has always been a wonderful relative and friend, helping others often when they were having health issues.

Irene learned to play golf after her children were grown, and played with the Divine Providence Women’s group for many years. She likes to follow the professionals on tour, and is glad they will be playing this season. She is also a life-long fan of the Cubs, having rooted for them with her father as a child. She is hoping to be able to watch them play this summer too.

Her favorite times now are spent with her children, grandchildren, and new great-grandson.

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Chicago Highlands to host Evans Scholars Invitational Korn Ferry Tour event set for Sept. 9-13 in Westchester GLENVIEW, Ill. (June 8, 2020) – The 2020 Evans Scholars Invitational – one of five tournaments that will make up the Korn Ferry Tour’s new fall schedule – will be held Sept. 9-13 at Chicago Highlands Club in Westchester, Illinois, Western Golf Association and Korn Ferry Tour officials announced today.

“We’re excited to be joining with Chicago Highlands to conduct the Evans Scholars Invitational in Chicago’s western suburbs this September,” said Vince Pellegrino, WGA senior vice president of tournaments. “This will be an outstanding venue for championship golf, and we join with the Korn Ferry Tour in looking forward to seeing golf’s future stars compete on such a quality layout.”

The Evans Scholars Invitational was originally scheduled for May 20-24 at The Glen Club, but was postponed until the second week in September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pellegrino noted that the WGA and

TOUR will continue to work with state and local officials in planning for a safe event for all involved, with the end goal remaining constant: raising muchneeded funds for the Evans Scholars Foundation’s caddie scholarship program.

“We appreciate the ongoing efforts of our many partners and volunteers as we work toward tournament week, knowing we will only contest this event if deemed safe to do so under the guidance of public health authorities,” he said.

“Safety is our top priority.”

Opened in 2010, Chicago Highlands features a links-style course built on 270 acres, by far the largest plot of land in the area for an 18-hole course. It was designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Hills, and features elevation changes of over 80 feet, dramatic views of the Chicago skyline, and a style that is reminiscent of a modernized links course in Scotland.

“We’re excited to have this opportunity to host the Evans Scholars Invitational and see some of the world’s finest upand-coming golfers test our unique and challenging layout,” said Tom Healy, one of the managing partners of Chicago Highlands. “We’re equally thrilled to know that, through our partnership with

the Western Golf Association, we’ll be helping to send more caddies to college on Evans Scholarships. We’re looking forward to a great week of championship golf and charitable fundraising.”

First held in 2019, the Evans Scholars Invitational provides the WGA with an added fundraising opportunity for the Evans Scholars Foundation, which offers full tuition and housing scholarships to deserving caddies across the nation.

This past year, 1,010 Evans Scholars were enrolled at 18 universities. Since its founding in 1930, more than 11,050 caddies have graduated as Evans Scholars.

“We conduct the Evans Scholars Invitational to raise funds and greater awareness for the Evans Scholars Foundation’s scholarship programs for caddies, and we’re fortunate that the TOUR has agreed to move forward with playing the event,” Pellegrino said.

Scottie Scheffler rallied from a six-shot deficit to claim his first Korn Ferry Tour title at the inaugural Evans Scholars Invitational at The Glen Club in 2019.

The Korn Ferry Tour rookie defeated Marcelo Rozo in a playoff.

The win propelled Scheffler to a spot on the PGA TOUR, where he’s finding success in his rookie season. Scheffler

– the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Rookie and Player of the Year – has four top-10 finishes this year on the TOUR. He is 19th in the FedExCup Playoff standings, just ahead of Adam Scott and Jon Rahm.

The Korn Ferry Tour announced in early May additional modifications and details regarding the restart of the 2020 schedule and a fall calendar of events that will be part of a one-time, combined 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour season.

The newly created 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour schedule that will bridge two seasons will conclude with 25 PGA TOUR cards awarded at the 2021 WinCo Foods Portland Open presented by KraftHeinz, with an additional 25 cards awarded at the conclusion of the 2021 Korn Ferry Tour Finals.

The restart to the 2020 Korn Ferry Tour season will begin as previously announced with the Korn Ferry Challenge at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The event will now be one of four new events in the first six weeks back to play that have been created by the Tour to make up for the cancelation or postponement of events affected by COVID-19.

For more information about the Evans Scholars Invitational, please visit EvansScholarsInvitational.com

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Save The Prairie Society would like Westchester residents to know that the Prairie House porch will now have a drop off box for those wishing to contribute to the Food Pantry. Our volunteers will deliver the box to the Village Hall on Fridays and request that only non-perishable food be donated. We are located at 11225 Constitution Drive, west of Wolf Road and north of 31st Street.