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The Village Board will meet in the Council Chambers at Village Hall on February 28 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the Village's YouTube channel, and the meeting agenda will be posted on the Village's website tomorrow.
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. on 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.
Roselle Joins Coalition to Stop Freight Train Merger
A coalition of eight communities along Metra’s Milwaukee District West line is uniting to oppose the proposed merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad. The proposed merger is currently pending before the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) in Washington, D.C.
Community leaders, supporters, and area first responders from Roselle, Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Itasca, Wood Dale, and Bensenville are opposing the merger that could see an increase in freight train traffic by 300%. The formation of the Coalition to Stop CPKC was announced at a press conference this week in Itasca.
In addition to bringing 6 to 8 more trains though the communities on the Milwaukee District West Line each day, the proposed acquisition has the potential to result in significant environmental impacts related to freight and passenger rail capacity and safety, including grade crossing safety and delays; motor vehicle traffic and roadway systems; and air quality and noise.
Application Deadline for Citizen Police Academy is March 1
The Roselle Police Department is accepting applications to its 2022 Citizen Police Academy. The 12-week program is scheduled to begin on March 10, 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.
Girl Scouts Hosting Hidden Shamrock Challenge to Celebrate Roselle's Centennial
Roselle Girl Scout Troops 55800 and 50572 have create a new challenge to celebrate Roselle's Centennial. The scouts painted 100 rocks with shamrocks and are hiding them around the downtown Roselle area.
Community members are encouraged to find the hidden rocks and post a picture of them to the Hidden Shamrock Challenge Facebook page. The top three people/families that find the most rocks will win a prize! The Hidden Shamrock Challenge contest starts March 1 and ends on March 17. Winners will be contacted via Facebook by March 30.
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 Park District Hosting Community Blood Drive March 4
League of Women Voters Hosting "Abolish the Electoral" Presentation
The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale are hosting an online presentation "Abolish the Electoral College" on March 1 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom.
The event will feature Vice President of the League of Women Voters of Illinois and Issues and Advocacy Co-Chair Rosemary Heileman's perspective about the need for a Constitutional amendment to permanently abolish the Electoral College, which she considers an 18th century relic that has evolved in unexpected ways.
Roselle Park District Presenting Shrek the Musical
Tickets for the Roselle Park District production of Shrek the Musical go on sale March 1 online and at the front desk at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Pre-sale general admission tickets for the March 25, 26, and 27 shows at Lake Park High School East Campus are $10 each (under 2 free). Tickets will be $12 at the door.
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