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January 10 Village Board Meeting Available Online
The January 10 Village Board meeting is posted on the Village's YouTube channel. A video recording of the meeting is available for the public to view.
The next Village Board meeting is scheduled for January 24. The public may submit a comment or question for Village Board consideration ahead of time by using the Village Board Meeting Public Participation form by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Instructions for making live comments during the meeting will be included in the meeting agenda
Illinois Attorney General Consumer Alert: Be Cautious of Pop-Up COVID Testing Sites
A nationwide shortage of COVID-19 tests and an increase in cases of the highly contagious omicron variant have led to the opening of many "pop-up" testing sites throughout the state. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released a statement this week encouraging Illinois residents to be cautious of pop-up COVID testing sites.
Here are several key points from the Attorney General's statement:
- Pop-up testing sites are not licensed or regulated by any government agency, so the legitimacy of individual locations can not be confirmed.
- Testing sites partner with labs. Make sure the site you use partners with a CLIA certified lab.
- Testing sites may ask for insurance and identification, but do not give more information than required.
- Be cautious of sites that require out-of-pocket payments. Being asked to pay is a red flag.
- Report sites that may be fraudulent.
Both the Attorney General's Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health advise using testing sites on the State-sponsored list or those recommended by a primary care provider.
Roselle Fire Department Offering CPR Course February 3
The Roselle Fire Department is offering a Heartsaver CPR/AED course on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the Fire Station, 100 E. Maple Ave., from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course size will be limited to ensure social distancing requirements are met, and face coverings must be worn by participants. The cost of the course is $45, paid in advance.
The course teaches all lay rescuers when to phone 9-1-1, how to administer CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to provide relief from choking. This course targets people who are expected to respond to cardiovascular emergencies in the workplace, home or public locations, and can be used for all lay rescuers who are required to obtain a credential documenting the completion of a CPR course that includes use of an AED. Participants of this class will be certified by the American Heart Association in the Heartsaver AED course.
The Roselle Fire Department also offers a Heartsaver Blended Learning course, which includes an online portion and a hands-on session. The online portion provides participants with flexibility of completing the classroom training online, with the hands-on portion (skills practice and testing session) conducted at the Roselle Fire Station. Cost for the Heartsaver/AED Skills Check course is $35.
Visit the CPR Course Page for registration information or call the Roselle Fire Department at (630) 671-2841.
Help Clear Snow from Fire Hydrants This Winter
The Roselle Fire Department encourages residents to remove snow from the area around fire hydrants (at least 3 feet in every direction from the hydrant) throughout the Village so they can be found quickly in emergency situations.
Residents who are unable to remove snow from the hydrants can still assist by marking them for quick identification.
Applications Open for 2022 Citizen Police Academy
The Roselle Police Department is accepting applications to its 2022 Citizen Police Academy. The 12-week program is scheduled to begin in March, meeting on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. through the end of May.
The Citizen Police Academy is designed to help participants understand how the police department operates, and fosters improved relationships between police officers and citizens who work together to enhance quality of life issues in the community.
Applicants for the Roselle Citizen Police Academy must be at least 18 years old, live or work in the Village of Roselle, and will be subject to a background check. For more information, e-mail Community Resource Coordinator Kristina Jedlink at kjedlink@roselle.il.us or call (630) 671-4067.
DuPage County Hosting Virtual Hearing For 2022 Action Plan Next Week
DuPage County is holding a virtual Public Hearing via Zoom on Wednesday, January 19 at 5:00 p.m. to receive community input about their 2022 Annual Action Plan.
This plan lists the amounts of funding the county expects to invest in specific activities during the year through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program beginning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023.
Additional information on how to attend the public hearing is available on the Public Hearing page on the DuPage County website.
DuPage County Community Services Offers Water Assistance Programs
Rose Ambassador Scholarship Event Applications Due Jan. 21
Applications for the 2022 Rose Ambassador Scholarship Event are now available for download from the Village website and are due by January 21.
The Annual Rose Ambassador Scholarship Event will be held on Friday, February 11, at the Lake Park High School West Campus Auditorium, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., at 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of the Rose Ambassador Scholarship Event is to offer local high school students an annual opportunity to compete for college scholarships totaling over $4,200. The event consists of judging in five areas: personal interview with the judges prior to the event, sportswear, talent, formal wear, and a Q&A opportunity as part of the event.
Holiday Light Recycling Program Runs Through the End of January
Bring unusable indoor, outdoor, LED, or specialty holiday lights to the holiday light recycling drop box at Village Hall through January 31. This program is sponsored by the Village of Roselle and Elgin Recycling.
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