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RIVER GROVE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

For more information on: Basics for Flu Prevention - Illinois Food Service Sanitation Code and more visit our Health dept. page.

Phone Scams
 NO  Village entity raises funds over the phone

Residents Beware,

River Grove Fire Chief Larry LaRiviere has become aware of recent telephone solicitations from a group that calls it self the “Illinois Association of Disabled and Retired Firefighters. The callers have claimed that any donations will directly benefit the home community.

Chief LaRiviere wants to make it perfectly clear that the River Grove Fire Department is in NO WAY connected to, nor endorses this solicitation and recommends extreme caution when considering any response to phone solicitations. If you have any questions about any organization or callers that claim an affiliation to the fire service, call Chief LaRiviere at the fire department before doing anything (708-453-1429).

Protect yourself from fraud:

• Never give credit card numbers, social security numbers or any other personal information if you did not initiate the call.
• Ask for the name, address and phone number of the caller. Check them out with the Village, Better Business Bureau or research them on the internet.

  From ComEd

If you've got an older, working second refrigerator or freezer keeping your soda pop or ice cream cold, chances are it’s an energy hog. In fact, most second refrigerators or freezers are 15 years or older and use up to 5 times more electricity than newer models. That means you could be wasting as much as $150 a year in electricity!

To qualify, you must be a ComEd residential delivery services customer, and your fridge or freezer must meet these minimum requirements:

• Between 10 and 30 cubic feet in size.
• Empty and working at the time of pick-up.
• Accessible with a clear path for removal by contractor*.

So get rid of these old inefficient appliances - and the costs that go with them. Enroll online or call us to schedule a pick-up at 1-888-806-2273.

Street Light Maintenance Use ComED's convenient online service to report a street light outage. To report a problem, just complete the  form by clicking the link below:
Residential - Street Light Maintenance Request

2009  

VEHICLE STICKERS

Went on sale MAY 1, 2009. Stickers must be displayed by June 30th or you risk being fined.

Pet Tags
are also available

Are You Unemployed Due to a Recent Layoff?

You May be Eligible for Free Tuition at Triton College

Triton College has received $1.6 million funding for training programs funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These funds are awarded through POET from the U.S. Department of Labor and are managed as part of the Workforce Investment Act.

   The funding allows Triton to provide training to dislocated workers and assist with their placement in sustainable wage employment upon completion of their training period. Both credit and noncredit certificate programs are represented in the menu of training programs available. Training programs are available in health, technology, hospitality, and green jobs. Participant assessment will help applicants identify training areas that align with their needs and career interests. All participants will receive training in Microsoft Office programs, as computer literacy is an increasing requirement in the workplace. All participants will also be assessed for and receive the National Career Readiness Certificate. This is an employability certificate that demonstrates to prospective employers the participant's competence-level in work-related core areas.

For more information, please call the Triton College
TRAC Office at 708 456-0300, Ext. 3331.

Triton College RSVP
Offers Tax Counseling for Older Americans

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage counties once again is offering the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), a free program for individuals age 60 and older sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service.
   Volunteer tax assistors are specially trained to help older Americans with their taxes. The assistance includes helping participants complete federal tax forms, 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040, and the state income tax forms.
   Assistance will be provided at various locations throughout the community, including at the Guy Guerine Senior Center in Melrose Park, the Proviso Township Office in Hillside, the Elmwood Park LaFrambois Senior Center, the Leyden Township Carl Fiorito Center, the Norridge Senior Assistance Center and in the Robert M. Collins Center on Triton College's main campus in River Grove.
   The RSVP Office will start taking appointments beginning Jan. 25. Those seeking assistance should call the RSVP Office at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3895, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fridays to make an appointment.
   The service will be offered Feb. 8 through April 14. After participants make an appointment, they will be requested to bring with them W-2 forms from all employers, Form 1099s (interest statements from banks), a copy of last year's tax returns and any other relevant tax information.
   For more information on tax assistance and to schedule an appointment, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3895.

        Is Here !!!

You can now make payments  to the Village of River Grove via E-PAY by clicking on the logo.

E-Pay is a safe and secure electronic payment program that allows you to pay bills 24 hours a day, seven days a week without leaving your home. Agencies that offer E-Pay may accept credit cards, bank cards and/or electronic checks over the counter, online or by phone. The service is provided by the State Treasurer's Office free-of-charge .

Bills accepted:
Utility Bill - Parking Ticket -  Ordinance -
Violations-C Ticket No Court Appearance

Need more information?
Visit   E-PAY  FAQ's

SNOW REMOVAL 
Signs are posted on all side streets, “No Parking” after 2” Snow Fall.  This is when our snow plowing operation goes into effect.  Starting with the main streets, our crews will work their way onto your block, first plowing the even address side of the street (except for Finley Av that is reversed).  We ask that when the even address side is cleared to the curb; you move your vehicle onto the even side so that the odd address side of the street can be cleared.  This ordinance will be enforced. Please obey these parking restrictions, as one illegally parked vehicle will cause three parking spots not to be cleared.  “Move your car and we will show you a curb.”

Confused About Holiday Garbage Pick-up Day?
With a few exceptions, garbage pick-up for all single-family homes in River Grove is on Mondays.  However, by our haulers union rules, if any of  the following holidays falls on a Monday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Years Day, the pick-up day is pushed back to Tuesday.

How’s Your Can?
If you have a problem with a cracked lid or broken wheel on your 96-gallon brown garbage can, call the Roy Strom Company at (708)344-5000. These garbage cans are leased from Strom and will be repaired or replaced if necessary within a ten-day period by Strom.

YARD WASTE
Monday, November 30th will be the last home yard waste pick up by our contractor.  Yard waste pick-up will resume on Monday, April 5th.

REMINDER: Leaves are not to be raked into the street. (This law is enforced to keep our street storm sewers clear.)  Leaves must be put into your “red X” yard waste cans, biodegradable yard waste bags (no plastic bags), or you can drop them off  for free on weekends at the Public Works Yard, 8300 Center St. The Yard will be open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 AM to 4 PM, from October 24^th to November 29th for those residents wishing to drop off leaves.  *All garden waste (tomato vines, plants) must be put into yard waste containers, not in piles on the ground.

STREET SWEEPING
By ordinance, the parking restriction for this program stops December 1^st and resumes April 1^st.  The sweeper will continue rounds if needed and weather permitting.  All village alleys are swept in the off-season.

To All Commercial Building Owners
Have you had your backflow prevention device tested this year? A federal mandate issued to protect public water systems from contamination is the installation of backflow prevention devices where needed. Our village program includes all commercial buildings and all apartments over six flats. These devices should be inspected annually by an authorized plumber and results sent to the Village. This ordinance will be enforced.  

Would you like An Indoor Pool? 
Water pipes can freeze and burst from the cold. Is your home water system ready for that cold weather? Just a reminder from the Water Department to make sure all exterior wall pipes are insulated or have exposure to heat and not hidden behind that new remodeling job. This also includes water and drain pipes located in crawl spaces. In prolonged sub-zero weather it is recommended to have water trickle from a faucet as running water will not freeze. 

ALL VILLAGE EMPLOYEES HAVE PHOTO ID’s

Please, if any stranger, claiming to work for the village, wants to enter your home or business, ALWAYS ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION. All village employees have been issued a picture I.D. and will gladly present it if asked. Know who you are letting into your home or business.

Important Ordinances to Remember

Motor Driven or Electric Cycles & Scooters
Dangerous or Vicious Animals
Commercial Vehicles
Fire Pits
Pets

Violation of any Village ordinance can result in a fine.
You can find copies of these ordinances in their entirety at the Village Administrative Office. or you may view them on the Police Department Page by clicking here Ordinances

CO DETECTOR PROGRAM

Mayor May and Citizens for May anticipate the launching of a CO Detector Program which is an expansion of the Smoke Detector Program initiated in 2001.  Under the program, qualified residents may request that the Fire Department install a CO Detector in appropriate and required locations in their residence.  The Fire Department will replace batteries at appropriate times of the year upon request.  Although Illinois law now mandates that all residential properties have properly installed CO detectors, if you have not installed the detectors, Mayor May and Citizens for May encourage you to participate in this program for your family’s personal safety.  All requested installations will be scheduled in the order received and will be dependent upon delivery of the CO detectors ordered by the Fire Department.

River Grove Building Department

We realize what an expense and often complicated procedure a remodeling or new construction project can be, so we want you to know we are available to help you. A simple phone call to 708-453-8007 will connect you to the Building Department where questions can be answered regarding building codes, permits, zoning and contractors.

Permits must be obtained for any work exceeding $100 in value except painting, decorating or landscaping. All contractors involved must have a River Grove business license for your project.

The River Grove Building Department works to protect the public health, safety and welfare in all new and existing structures. The Department strives to enforce life safety standards by reviewing building plans, issuing building permits and inspecting buildings during various stages of construction.

Obtaining a building permit is an IMPORTANT safety step. The permit process allows the building department to reduce potential hazards of unsafe construction, ensure that building codes are met and appropriate materials are used. Remember to apply for a permit before starting construction or remodeling work.

If you are uncertain about permit requirements for your project, please call the Building Department at 708-453-8007.

                                                                                     Jim Duffy,
Building Commissioner

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