February 14 Village Board Meeting Available Online
The February 14 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 February 28. 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.
Live comments will be accepted by in-person attendees during the meeting. Masks are required by all attendees entering Village Hall.
ComEd Puts Plan to Install High Voltage Power Line Through Roselle On Inactive Status
Village officials learned last week that ComEd officially put its plans for the proposed West Central Reliability Project on hold, removing it from the utility's list of active projects. The plan, proposed back in early 2016, included the installation of a new 138kV electric line along the I-390 corridor between electric substations in Bartlett and Itasca.
According to ComEd, the purpose of the proposed high voltage line was to ensure adequate capacity of ComEd's system to deliver the power that homes and businesses need. The project has been put on hold because ComEd was able to configure a different solution to meet capacity requirements using existing underground and overhead locations, along with new lower voltage feeder lines.
"This outcome reflects the cohesive feedback our residents voiced and the strength of our coalition of surrounding municipalities," said Roselle Mayor David Pileski. "I appreciate ComEd listening to our collective feedback to revisit their plans."
A coalition of communities, including Roselle, Schaumburg, Hanover Park, Itasca, and Elk Grove Village, was created in 2016 to work together to oppose the line and its 140 to 170 foot poles. The coalition's advocacy included the introduction of legislation in Springfield that could have required the lines to be run underground.
Eat Local Week Features Six Roselle Restaurants
Meet Chicago Northwest, the area's local visitor and convention bureau, is showcasing Eat Local Week March 4-13. This annual culinary celebration of the northwest suburbs finest dining will feature specials and discounts for over 40 area restaurants.
The following Roselle restaurants are participating in Chicago Northwest Eat Local Week 2022:
- Cofelo's Corner, 342 E. Iriving Park Rd.
- Dairy Queen, 261 E. Irving Park Rd.
- Dini's Ice Cream Shoppe, 346 E. Irving Park Rd.
- Doctor Dogs, 253 E. Irving Park Rd.
- Juice & Berry, 35 E. Main St.
- Lake Street Pub, 1270 W. Lake St.
Visit the Chicago Northwest Eat Local Week website for more information, including a full list of participating restaurants. Roselle is a member community of Meet Chicago Northwest.
Roselle Arts & Culture Foundation Raising Funds for Centennial Mosaic Art Project
Support the Roselle Arts & Culture Foundation on February 22 by participating in their Dine in or Take Out & Donate fundraiser at Noodles Delight Restaurant, 853 E. Nerge Rd., Roselle. Ten percent of proceeds from orders placed between 11:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. will go toward the foundation.
The fundraiser benefits the Roselle Arts & Culture Foundation's mosaic art project to celebrate Roselle's Centennial in 2022. The initiative includes the construction of a 280 square foot mosaic wall mural to commemorate the Village's centennial and create a lasting memory for those helping to create the design. The mural will be displayed in Civic Plaza at the corner of Main and Prospect Streets for all to enjoy for many years to come. Learn more about this initiative in an article in today's Daily Herald.
Application Deadline for Citizens Police Academy is March 1
The Roselle Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2022 Citizen Police Academy. The 12-week program is scheduled to begin on March 10, and will meet 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.
Visit the Citizen Police Academy page for details.
Flags for Roselle Accepting Subscriptions for 2022
Flags for Roselle is resuming its flag subscription service for 2022, which includes the installation of American flags in the front yards of subscribers on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Patriot Day, and Veterans Day. A subscription to Flags for Roselle is $50 for the year.
The deadline to subscribe to this award-winning program is May 1. Visit the Flags for Roselle website for more information about becoming a subscriber.
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