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Table Of Contents

Bensenville Profile

Village Hall

Administration

Getting to Know Your Mayor/Trustees

Getting to Know the Lobby Counters

Important Numbers

Important Information

Garbage/Recycling

Water Bills

Vehicle Stickers

Overnight Parking

Dog Licenses/ Permits

Bensenville Administration

Departments to Know

Bensenville Contacts

DuPage County Contacts

State of Illinois Contacts

Schools

Programs and Events

Transportation

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Strategic Plan

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Bensenville Profile

The Village of Bensenville is located approximately 17 miles northwest of

downtown Chicago and has over 18,000 residents. The Village is also

home to over 1,500 businesses, including one of the largest industrial

parks in the state. The Village has many amenities, including high-quality

municipal facilities. These include the Bensenville Theatre (pg 36) and

Redmond Recreational Complex, (pg 31) which is comprised of the Edge

Ice Arena, (pg 32) Water’s Edge Aquatic Center,(pg 34) a climbing wall,

cardiovascular center, and numerous athletic fields. The Edge Ice Arena is

also home to the Chicago Steel, a junior hockey program in the United

States Hockey League.

Bensenville is served by Public School District 2 and Fenton High School

District 100. In addition, several parochial schools are located in the

Village, as well as a branch of Robert Morris University.

The Village of Bensenville offers a place to live with a unique combination

of high-quality of life, amenities, and affordability.

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Bensenville Village Hall

Location and Hours of Operation

12 South Center Street, Bensenville IL 60106

Phone: (630) 766-8200

Fax: (630) 594-1105

*Spanish and Polish Speaking Employees Available for Assistance.

Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am- 7:00 pm

*Saturday: 9:00 am- 12:00pm

*Saturday: The front desk is available for payment of bills, vehicle

stickers, etc. The Community Development Department is closed on

Saturday, no permits will be issued.

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Elected Officials

The Village of Bensenville has eight elected officials. These include a President, six Trustees, and a Village Clerk. Together, the Mayor and the

Board of Trustees create policies and provide direction. They perform such functions as passing resolutions and ordinances, approving the expenditure

of Village funds, levying taxes, approving subdivisions, zoning, and other land use regulations, and deciding important issues which concern the health and safety of the Village residents. The President appoints the

Village Manager with the approval of the Board of Trustees. The Manager carries out the policies set forth by the board and oversees the daily

operations of the Village.

Village Manager - Michael Cassady

Mr. Cassady has experience both as a city manager and as a real estate development executive. From 1998 to 2004, he served as the Village

Manager of Palatine. Prior to his service as Village Manager, he served as Deputy Village Manager and Planning & Zoning Administrator for the Village of Palatine. Most recently, Mike worked as a real estate executive

with The Hummel Group and Joseph Freed & Associates. He is a veteran of the US Air Force and holds both a Masters in Public Administration

from Southern Illinois University, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Village Manager’s Office

Phone: (630) 350-3405

Fax: (630) 594-1105

Bensenville Administration

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Village President– Frank Soto

Village President Frank Soto grew up in Wood Dale, and graduated from Fenton Community High School. He majored in economics and business administration at Eastern Illinois University, and he received his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. Mr. Soto has experience both as a lawyer with the IL Attorney General’s Office, and the McHenry County State’s Attorney and founding partner of Advocate Attorney Group in Bensenville, as well as a management and effi-

ciency consultant. Not only are Mr. Soto and his family active parishioners at St. Charles Borrmeo Church, but for years, President Soto has demonstrated his commitment to our community by mentoring local youth. He also serves as a baseball and basketball coach in the Bensenville Boys

Athletic Association and as a board member of the Bensenville Bandits Football Program.

Trustee Rosa Carmona

Rosa Carmona is a mother of three and a Bensenville resident for the past 15 years. As a Trustee, Rosa works for more professional and responsive management that responds to residents’ and business concerns. As a member of the Neighborhood Watch, she wants our Village to actively pursue establishments that enhance our quality of life and contribute to safe neighborhoods. Rosa is committed to bringing jobs and businesses back to our town.

Trustee Frank DeSimone

Frank DeSimone has spent his career in law enforcement and is familiar with government opera-tions at all levels. A detective with a neighboring community, Frank knows how critical it is to have a good relationship between local government and its residents. Frank works to strengthen this relationship and increase the mutual respect between our police officers and our citizens.

Frank uses his management and law enforcement experience to be a true voice for Bensenville res-idents. He demands an open budget process, disciplined spending, and is committed to lowering our taxes. A Bensenville resident for the past 13 years, Frank is married to wife Lisa and has two children. Frank believes in community involvement. He coaches for the BBAA and helps obtain sponsorship's for their athletic programs. He is the President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 170 and raises money to purchase toys to be distributed at local hospitals and organizes Santa visits to schools.

Bensenville Village Hall GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MAYOR/ TRUSTEES

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Bensenville Village Hall GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MAYOR/ TRUSTEES

Trustee Susan Violet Janowiak

Susan Janowiak has been a Bensenville resident since 1974. She and her husband Greg, have owned and operated Sign Works, a successful graphics arts and sign production business in

Bensenville for over 38 years. Sue was active in the PTA and served as a Board Member for over ten years and was also President. A parishioner at St. Alexis, Sue has been preparing second grad-ers for their First Communion as a Catholic Catechist Doctrine, CCD Teacher for 25 years. Her interest led her to be elected to the Bensenville Park Board of Commissioners where she served

for over 12 years. As President of the Park Board, Sue oversaw the development and construction of Redmond Park in cooperation with the DuPage County Forest Preserve and the Village of Bensenville. One of Bensenville’s greatest historic and educational assets; Fischer Farm, site of

the oldest Land Grant in DuPage County was acquired while Sue was serving as President. Un-derstanding the need for all taxing bodies to work together for the betterment of our citizens, Sue helped to create BIG, the Bensenville Intergovernmental Group. She has also served as

Chairperson of the Bensenville Historical Society Civil War Days, Committee Chairperson for the Bensenville Community Grant Program and was and early & active advocate for the America

2000 School Initiative.

Trustee Agnieszka “Annie” Jaworska

Agnieszka “Annie” Jaworska was elected as a Trustee to the Village Board in April 2015. Annie’s goal is to use her professional background and her passion for working with young people to be a voice for families, children and seniors in Bensenville. A resident of Bensenville for almost 20 years, Annie believes that strong families are the foundation for a strong community and safe neighborhoods. Annie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). She is employed as a therapist serving adolescents from surrounding communities with mental health and substance abuse issues. She has served communities by as-sisting runaway and homeless youth in finding stable homes, and advocating for foster children in Cook County. In addition, Annie spent 5 years with the U.S. Office of Personnel Manage-ment. During this time she worked as a Clerk and Test Administrator in which she provided test administration for The Department of Defense and The Department of Homeland Security.

She received her Bachelors of Arts in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chi-cago, and her Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

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Bensenville Village Hall GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MAYOR/ TRUSTEES

Trustee Martin O’Connell III

Martin O’Connell has a business degree from DePaul University in Chicago, coupled with his more than 20 years of business and management experience. Mr.

O’Connell serves as a coach with the Bensenville Boys Athletics Association (BBAA) and is currently the Treasurer of the BBAA’s Executive Board which oversees all

baseball, softball and basketball programs. He is also President of the BBAA baseball and softball programs.

Trustee Henry Wesseler

Henry Wesseler served on the Bensenville Park District Board of Commissioners from 2005-2009. He is employed as a Contracts Sourcing Executive with W.W.

Grainger. Mr. Wesseler grew up in Bensenville and graduated from Fenton High School and later served in the United States Marine Corps. He is a member and past officer with American Legion Post 1205. Mr. Wesseler is a parishioner, and

former Church Council member of St. Alexis Parish where he also currently serves as an Usher and Lector.

Village Clerk Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo

Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo has been a resident of Bensenville for over 12 years, Ilsa’s business experience as insurance and real estate professional helps her continue the moderni-zation of the Clerks’ Office and increase accountability and transparency for Bensen-

ville taxpayers. Ilsa and her husband, Rodrigo, were impressed with the efforts of Mayor Soto and the Changed Party to bring the community together and also develop Village poli-cies that improve home values. As a mother of two sons, she knows safe neighbor-

hoods are key to attracting families to Bensenville. With previous experience as head of the Document Control Department for a For-tune 500 company, Ilsa has expertise in the ISO 9000 family of standards related to

quality management systems.

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Bensenville Village Hall KNOWING THE LOBBY COUNTERS

The Village Hall Lobby offers a Finance Counter and a Community and Economic

Development Counter, both of which are responsible for separate tasks. Below is a

list of different responsibilities each counter handles, in order to better direct your

questions. Interpreters in both Spanish and Polish languages are available at both.

Finance Counter

Community and Economic Development Counter

Yard Waste Stickers

Vehicle Registration

Vehicle Sticker Purchase

Voter Registration

Sprinkler System Inspections

Elevator Inspections

Rental Inspections

Water Payments

Traffic Fine Payments

Business License Payments

Payments of Bonds

Building Permit Distribution

Garage Sale Permits

Distribution of Refundable Bonds

Real Estate Transfers

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Important Contact Information

•Bensenville Web Address

www.Bensenville.IL.US

Cable Access Comcast Channel 6

•Bensenville Non-Emergency Police

(630) 350-3455

•Bensenville Non-Emergency Fire

(630) 350-3441

•Allied Waste (Garbage Pick-up)

(708) 345-7050

•Bensenville School District #2

Website: www.bsd2.org

(630) 766-5940

•Bensenville School District #100

Website: www.Fenton100.org

(630) 766-2500

•Bensenville Post Office

303 E. Green St, Bensenville

(630) 766-2671

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Important Contact Information

•Bensenville Park District

Deer Grove Leisure Center/Water Park

1100 West Wood St, Bensenville

(630) 766-7015

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•Bensenville Public Library

200 S Church Rd, Bensenville

(630) 766-4642

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•DuPage County

(630) 407-6500

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•Bensenville Action-Line

(630) 594-1515

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•The Edge Ice Rink

(630) 766-8888

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•Public Works Department

(630) 350-3435

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Important Information

Garbage

Allied Waste: (708) 345-7050

Trash is collected by Allied Waste every Wednesday morning. Please have your containers on at the curb (or in the alley) by 6am on Wednesday morning. If one of the following holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day) fall on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, your trash collection will be delayed one day.

Recycling

Recycled waste is collected at the same time as the trash, in appropriate bin marked for recyclables. All approved recyclables can be mixed together, they do not need to be separated. **If your bins becomes lost, stolen or damaged, please contact Allied Waste for a replacement at (708) 345-7050.

Electronics Recycling can be dropped off at the Public Works Building located at 717 East Jefferson Street. Please call 630-350-3435 for more information.

Yard Waste

All yard waste will be picked up on your regularly scheduled garbage days. All yard waste must be placed in a yard waste can up to 35 gallons & 50 pounds and identi-fied with a yard waste sticker. Stickers may be picked up free of charge at the Village Hall Finance Counter. You may also place your yard waste in brown yard waste bags, found at any local grocery store. Placing any yard waste (including branches) at the curb without proper containment is prohibited.

GARBAGE/ RECYCLING

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Important Information

Approved

Recyclables

Approved

Recyclables

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Important Information

Water Bills

Water Billing Hotline: (630) 594-1011

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm The water meter inside your home is most likely to be in your basement, the crawlspace, or utility closet (if your house is on a slab.) Reading your water meter is similar to reading the odometer on your car. Read all the numbers from left to right. The reading on your water meter today is the total volume of water that has gone through the meter since it was installed. Your usage for each billing cycle is derived by subtracting the previous reading from the current reading.

The following is an example of what your meter face might look like. The Village of Bensenville currently bills per 1 gal-lon and that is how your meter is read. The last two dials represent tenths and hundredths of a single gallon and those units are not used during billing. Below meter has .41 in the last two spaces; this translates into .41 or 41% of a gallon, which is less than 1/2 gallon. This amount will not be billed for until it rolls over to the next gallon.

When we read your meter, we read the first seven numbers on the meter, reading from left to right. The example shown below reads at 0016429.41. This means that 16,429.41 gallons of water has gone through the meter and 16,429 gallons were billed for. If the next reading taken were to be 0019429.41 for example; then we would know that 3,000.00 gallons of water went through the meter and 3,000 will be billed for.  

A good way to check for good flow (volume) in your home is the bucket test. Take a five-gallon bucket and put it in your laundry tub. You want a faucet with no screens or aerators. Open the faucet all the way, filling the bucket. When the bucket it is full, turn off the faucet (this should take about 30 seconds). Check the meter and take down the read, then pour the water down the sink. The read should increase by 5 gallons. If the test was to be done on the above meter, the read should now be 0016434.41.

WATER BILLS

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Current Reading The most recent meter reading on which this bill is calculated.

Current Reading Date Date of recent meter reading.

Previous Reading Meter reading of previous bill issued.

Previous Reading Date Date of meter reading for previous bill issued.

Usage Gallons Amount of water used, in gallons, determined by subtracting previous meter reading from the current meter reading.

Type of Reading Type of reading. (Actual, Customer, Estimate, Postcard, Tele-phone)

Past Due Balance Unpaid amount from previous bill.

Water Service Calculation for water portion of this bill

Sewer Service Calculation for sanitary sewer part of bill

DEBT Service Water Basic charge for water based on the size of the water meter.

DEBT Service Sewer Basic charge for sanitary sewer based on the size of the water meter in the house.

Current Charges All current charges for this bill.

Service Address Location of water meter.

Account Name Name for account.

Account Number Account number.

Due Date Date payment is due.

Amount Paid Amount of actual payment.

Total Amount Due Total amount currently due.

Important Information

READING YOUR WATER BILLS

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Important Information VEHICLE STICKERS/ PARKING

Vehicle Stickers

All vehicles must display a vehicle sticker. Vehicle Stickers must be purchased by

June 30th. New residents and new vehicle purchases do not need to pay a penalty as long

as the sticker is purchased within 30 days of move in date, or the date new vehicle was pur-

chased. If a sticker is purchased for a new resident or new vehicle after December 31st the

fee will be half the normal fee as long as it is purchased within the 30 day time period.

Stickers can be purchased at Village Hall.

Type of Vehicle*

SC-Senior Citizen

PS– Autos/ RVs

MC-Motorcycles

On/Before June 30

$1.00

$30.00

$20.00

After June 30

$30.00

$50.00

$50.00

After November 30

$50.00

$100.00

$100.00

* Trucks and all other based on State plate and defined by weight.

Overnight Parking

1. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any person to park any vehicle on any

street between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM of any day. Exceptions

include physicians or the operator of an ambulance during emergency situations.

2. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park a in any village owned

municipal parking lot between the hours of 3:00 AM and 6:00AM of any day.

This does not apply to physicians or operators of an ambulance during emergency

situations.

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Important Information DOG LICENSE/ PERMITS

Permits

Building Permits: All submissions must be made to the Department of

Community and Economic Development. For questions, you may visit the

Community and Economic Development Counter during regular Village

Hall hours, or call (630) 350-3413 for assistance.

Garage Sale Permits: Are obtained at Village Hall, prior to the sale, free of

charge. Please stop by the Community and Economic Development

Department Counter to complete an application.

All other permits must be purchased/obtained at Village Hall at the

Community and Economic Development Counter.

Dog Licenses

All dogs must be registered and licensed. Dog licenses are $3.00 per

dog, regardless of breed, size, etc. Dog licenses can be purchased at the

Village Hall Finance Counter.

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Bensenville Administration DEPARTMENTS TO KNOW

Police Department

Director: Police Chief Kosman

Non-emergency Phone: (630) 350-3455

The Bensenville Police Department is dedicated to promoting and maintaining a safe and peaceful community. In partnership with residents, we serve a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those in the Village by preserving order, protecting life and property, and enforcing laws while safeguarding individual liberties.

Public Works

Director: Joseph Caracci

Phone: (630) 350-3435

The Bensenville Public Works Department provides essential services to plan, design, construct, maintain, repair, manage and operate Bensenville’s buildings, facilities, public infrastructure, natural resources, and park and highway systems in a manner that provides the best value and highest quality service available to satisfy the needs of our residents.

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Bensenville Administration DEPARTMENTS TO KNOW

Economic &Community Development

Director: Scott Viger

Phone: (630) 350-3413

The mission of the Economic Development Department is to maintain and enhance economic stability and quality of life of the Village. We strive to do this by maintaining a climate that is business-friendly, and we are here to serve and assist existing and new businesses so that they can be profitable and create quality places to operate and to work. The Community Development Department reviews and monitors all site improvements and building construction activities in the Village and is responsible for issues related to planning, zoning, landscaping, signage, and design. It is a long-term goal of the Department to "maintain high standards for development/redevelopment" within the community.

Communications and Marketing

Director: Mike Martella

Phone: (630) 594-1010

The Communications and Marketing Department is the communication center for news and information about Bensenville municipal government activities, events, services and programs. Communications and Marketing also assists both current and prospective residents by providing general information about Bensenville through various methods such as: Village website, AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Channel 6, Bensenville newsletters and newspapers.

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Village of Bensenville Contacts

Community and Economic Development

(630) 350-3413

Human Resources

(630) 350-3429

Public Works

(630) 350-3435

Village Clerk

(630) 350-3404

Village Manager’s Office

(630) 350-3405

Water Billing Department

(630) 594-1011

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DuPage County Contacts

DuPage County Court House

505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187

Phone: (630) 407-8600

County Board Chairman

Dan Cronin

(630) 682-7282

County Clerk

Paul Hinds

(630) 407.5500

Sheriff

John Zaruba

(630) 682-7256

State’s Attorney

Robert Berlin

(630) 407-8000

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State of Illinois Contacts

77th State Representative

Kathleen Willis

Phone: (630) 595-3452

Congressman 8th District

Tammy Duckworth

(847) 413-1959

Senator 23rd District

Thomas Cullerton

Phone: (630) 465-0866

Representative 46th District

Dennis Reboletti

District Office: 50 East Oak Street, Suite 250, Addison, IL 60101

Phone: (630) 530-2730

Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office

James R Thompson Center

100 W Randolph, 16-100

Chicago, IL 60601

Phone: (312) 814-2121

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Secretary of State Offices

Melrose Crossing Shopping Center

1903 Mannheim Road

Melrose Park, IL

Phone: (708) 793-1010

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:30

Closed Saturday and Sunday

East Gate Shopping Center

837 Westmore Road

Lombard, IL

Phone: (630) 629-0380

Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-5:30

Closed Sunday and Monday

State of Illinois Contacts

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Schools

Bensenville School District # 2– Elementary Schools

Website: www.bsd2.org

Superintendent’s Office: (630) 766-5940

Board of Education: (630) 766-5940 ext. 1108

Tioga School

212 W. Memorial Road in Bensenville

(630) 766-2602 Tioga School serves the District 2 neighborhoods south of Irving Park Road and east of Church Road for all pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students. To enroll for Kindergarten the student must be at least 5 years old by September 1 of the upcoming school year. Co-Principals Nicole Robinson and David Rojas serve approximately 700 students at the school. A new addition to Tioga opened in August 2012, which provides a 21st Century Learning Environment with student collaboration and technology the centerpiece of the design. The addition includes30classrooms,includingspeciallydesignedpre‐kindergartenclassrooms,musicandartrooms,plusagymandlearningcenter.A second phase will include another wing of 12 classrooms and a cafeteria. When complete, the original Tioga School will be demolished.

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Schools

W.A. Johnson School

252 South Ridgewood in Bensenville

Phone: (630) 766-2605

Beginning in 2013, W.A. Johnson School, will serve about 700 students who live west of Church Road. The school is nearing completing on an addition and renovation with 21st Century student collaboration and technology as the centerpiece of design. When complete, the students at the former Mohawk School will merge with the existing Johnson School students. Principal Madelyn DiRienzo-Devers is overseeing the transition with two interim administrators. Johnson School is also host to a recent community build playground project sponsored by Foresters and KaBOOM! Mohawk School received the 2011 National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Education from the U.S. Department of Education when Mrs. Devers was principal.

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Schools SIXTH THROUGH EIGTH GRADES

Blackhawk Middle School

250 South Church Road in Bensenville

Phone: (630) 766-2601

Blackhawk Middle School serves all District 2 students for sixth, seventh and

eight grades. Principle Perry Finch and Assistant Principals Sarah Humboldt and

Tara Fowler preside over about 700 students. Students are encouraged to partici-

pate in numerous clubs and activities such as the Scholastic Bowl, Sewing Club,

the Fall Play, the HAWKS, and sports like Track, Volleyball, Soccer, Wrestling,

Cheer and Dance and other intramurals. The average class size at Blackhawk

Middle School is between 15—18 students.

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Schools HIGH SCHOOL

Fenton Community High School

1000 W. Green Street in Bensenville

Phone: (630) 766-2500,Website: www.Fenton100.org

District 100 School Board: (630) 860-6258

Fenton High School is part of School District 100, and serves approximately 1500

students from Bensenville, Wood Dale, and a small part of Addison. It is a

comprehensive high school with a complete academic program including course for

Advanced Placement Programs as well as special needs services. Fenton offers

students the opportunity to participate in over 26 sports as well as a wide variety of

clubs and student organizations, music groups, drama and

special interest activities.

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High School District 100, Fenton Community High School

Fenton Community High School Facts

•The average class size is 20 students per class and 81% of the teachers have earned

a Master’s degree or above.

•Fenton has a 94.9% graduation rate for all students.

•Fenton is a member of Metro Suburban Conference which includes four schools

and competes for the following conference titles: cross country, football, golf, tennis,

swimming, soccer, volleyball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, dance, gymnastics,

wrestling, badminton, baseball, and track. Over the past several years, Fenton

Athletes have been State Qualifiers and Regional Champions in various sports.

•In addition to basic and advanced levels of education, Fenton offers accelerated

and AP levels. Dual Credit is available through College of DuPage for

Environmental Science, Graphics 1, Introduction to Education, Preschool 1.

Afterschool assistance is offered and is supported by teachers and college students

from Elmhurst College.

•Fenton actively uses the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) by using the

BE REAL Program to teach and reward positive behavior.

•The school cafeteria provides daily full breakfasts and lunches. Bus service is

available for students who live one mile or more from the school.

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Programs and Events REDMOND RECREATIONAL COMPLEX

Director: Todd Finner

735 East Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL

Phone: (630) 766-8888

Bensenville’s 88-acre Redmond Recreational Complex houses diverse activities that are continuously upgraded and improved to meet your changing recreational needs. The park is open from 7 AM until sunset.

Redmond Park Offers: Baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer and hockey fields and courts, as well as, Outer Edge, a ropes course and climbing wall. Relax by taking a walk around the 1.2 mile walking path or take up a new hobby, like ice-skating in one of the three indoor ice arenas. In the summer, enjoy numerous outdoor concerts in the band shell. Facilities can also be rented for group outings and picnics!

There are also many Village sponsored events that the Village offers including a Halloween Fest, the Holiday Magic Fest and Tree Lighting in Towne Center, Music in the Park Series, the Fishing Derby, Fourth of July Celebration complete with fireworks and the annual John Kurtz 5K Run.

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Programs and Events THE EDGE I & II ICE ARENAS

The Edge Ice Arena

Phone: (630) 766-8888

The Edge is one of Chicagoland’s premier ice-skating facilities. It is home to the Chicago Steel, and the Robert Morris Eagles. The Edge offers four premier

skating surfaces, three ice rinks and one inline skating rink, as well as programs for hockey players, figure skaters and recreational skaters of all ages. The ice rinks

are NHL regulation size, and the Edge also offers team locker rooms, a dance room, a 1 1/8 mile running track, and seating for 2500 fans. Public skating costs $5 for those ages 13 and up, and $4 for those ages 3-12. Skate Rentals are $3, and

Drop in Hockey (age 18+) costs $12 per person. To find out hours for Public Skate and Drop In Hockey, or for other questions, call or visit the website for the

monthly schedule.

The Chicago Steel

The Chicago Steel is a Tier 1 Junior Hockey team in the United States Hockey League. The Steel season usually lasts from November until April. All home

games are played at the Edge Ice Arena. In order to purchase tickets, call (630) 594-1165 or visit www.chicagosteelhockeyteam.com

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Programs and Events THE EDGE I & II ICE ARENAS

Skating Programs

Learning to Skate

Programs that teach basic ice skating skills are offered for skaters as young as three

years old. Classes are offered at the Edge in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall in

five week sessions, and usually last between 30 and 40 minutes. Beginning classes

teach the basic skating skills, but more advanced classes offer skills lessons in

turns, stops, lunges, and spins. Prices vary depending on the season the classes are

being taken, as well as the experience level

of the class. For more information, call the

Edge Ice Arena at (630) 766-8888 or view

the Redmond Recreational Complex

Program Guide.

Pre-Hockey Program

Pre-hockey classes teach the basic skating skills as well as basic hockey rules and

game skills, in order to prepare your children to join a hockey team. Registration

is accepted 7 days a week and ends one week prior to the first class. Classes are

offered year round and prices range from $73.50 to $147.00. For more

information call The Edge or visit our website at www.bensenville.il.us.

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Programs and Events THE WATER’S EDGE

The Water’s Edge Aquatic Center

545 John Street, Bensenville, IL.

Phone: (630) 594-1413

The Water’s Edge offers an 8 lane, 25 yard lap pool, a 13 foot diving well and 2

diving boards. They offer swimming lessons in the Fall, Winter and Spring for

residents of all ages, whether they are looking to learn how to swim in general, or to

perfect and improve their swimming techniques.

The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program

Programs are offered year round, and teaches wa-

ter safety skills through six levels of courses, de-

signed to make children aware of ways to stay safe

in, on and around the water. Children as young as

6 months are permitted to take swim lessons. Check the website

www.bensenville.il.us for more information.

AquaFitness Class:

AquaFitness is a fun way to work out! Classes are held on Monday through

Friday at varying times each month. Please call for times.

Learn CPR at the Aquatic Center! Call the center for more information.

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Programs and Events THE WATER’S EDGE

Open Swim

A LIFEGUARD IS ALWAYS PRESENT

Open Swim Fees:

$2.00 Residents & $4.00 for Non-Residents

The pool is typically closed for one week during the summer months of either June,

July or August for annual maintenance. Please consult the summer schedule for

more information.

WAHOO SWIM TEAM

The Wahoo Swim Team is open to all residents ages 4-19 years of age. Practices and

meets are held at the Water’s Edge Indoor Pool. Please contact Aquatic Director,

Jena Watson at (630) 594-1413 for more information.

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Programs and Events BENSENVILLE THEATER

Bensenville Theatre

9 S. Center Street Bensenville, IL 60106 Phone: 630-860-1404

The Bensenville Theatre, located in the Downtown area of Bensenville, is a two-screen cinema. Each theater has 130 seats, which allows moviegoers to enjoy

recent Hollywood releases in an intimate setting.

Ticket Price: $5.00

Bensenville Theater is available to host Birthday Parties, School Events, and Field Trips, as well as Corporate Events, and offers various popcorn, movie and

drink packages for these events. The large screens even accommodate power point presentations.

Senior Citizens

Any day of the week, all shows, senior citizens can enjoy a movie for only $2.00, and receive a complimentary small popcorn!

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Programs and Events ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS

Liberty Fest - Fourth of July Celebration

This event includes an Independence Parade, and a Taste of Towns at Redmond Recreational Complex which offers entertainment and food menus from around the

region. Bensenville, together with other communities provide games, music and events, including a magician. Outdoor concerts and a spectacular fireworks show

follow this Village celebration!

Annual Neighborhood Week

Village Neighborhood Week is held one week of June as part of the Village of Bensenville’s Annual Neighborhood Celebration. Residents are encouraged to

clean up and clear out by holding home garage sales. The more garage sales held, the more ‘buyers’ will come to our community! Remember to pick up Garage Sale

permits free of charge!

Blue Hawaiian/John Kurtz 5K Walk-Run

Annually the Village and Park District sponsors the Blue Hawaiian/John Kurtz 5K Walk-Run, which takes place at White Pines Park near the intersection of

Church Road & Jefferson St. Last year over 150people completed the race and medals were awarded to first, second and third place winners in each of twelve

age groups. After the race is free food, raffle prizes, and great entertainment. So lace up your sneakers and come on out!

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Programs and Events SPECIAL EVENTS

Music in the Park

The Music in the Park concert series features many great bands and

events. Concerts are performed every Wednesday night beginning the first week in June through Au-gust in the Towne Center at 7:00

PM. Join your neighbors under the stars for great food, great music and

a great time! Always free, always fun, always family! For the series line up visit the Village website or stop by Village Hall and pick one up when in season.

Holiday Magic Festival

The annual Holiday Magic and Tree Lighting Ceremony offers children a chance to meet with Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes, or see his live reindeer. The Magic continues with carica-turists, horse drawn carriage rides, carolers, music and lots of hot chocolate. Of course there is food too, Including Chili from Robert Morris University’s culinary students who com-pete in the annual chili cook-off. Then, to top the night off, the annual Tree Lighting Cere-mony is directed by Village President Frank Soto. Get ready

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The Green Teen Zone is a FREE drop-in center for

Bensenville kids (grades 4-8). Our mission is to provide

Bensenville students with a safe place to go after school and create a supervised envi-ronment in which the stu-

dents can be engaged in posi-tive activities to build charac-ter, reinforce education and

promote healthy develop-ment. The Green Teen Zone is a place where youth can get involved in a number of artistic, educational, adventure and athletic activities that

embrace Bensenville’s community values and expectations. We are open during the school year Monday - Friday 3:00pm to 7:00pm; Thursdays we are open from

2:00pm to 7:00pm. The Green Teen Zone has a bus that runs daily after school for Blackhawk Middle School students. We also provide homework help to all children,

as well as snack and dinner every day!!

For the summer our hours are Monday - Friday 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Our summer activities include weekly field trips to the Bensenville pool and open gym time at the park district. All activities are free for students!! We have many more fun activities

planned for over the summer so come and check us out!!

*The Green Teen Zone also provides free snack and dinner to all Bensenville resi-dents under the age of 18. Feel free to stop in for a meal!!

We are located at 302 W. Green St.

Our phone number is (630) 694-1809. Please come see us!!

Green Teen Zone

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Civic Organizations

Lions Vision Statement

To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.

Mission Statement

To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

Kiwanis The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 International Convention in Denver, Colorado. Through the decades, they have remained unchanged.

To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional

standards.

To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better

communities. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness,

justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

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Churches in Bensenville

Name Address Phone Website St. Alexis Roman Catholic Church 400 W Wood St. 6307663530 www.stalexis.info

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 145 E grand Ave. 6308605029 www.stcbparish.org

Grace Lutheran Church 950 S York Rd. 6307663030 www.graceluteranchurch.us

Zion Lutheran Church 865 S Church Rd. 6307661039 www.zionbensenville.org

True Jesus Church 4N550 Church Rd. 6306941740 www.tjc.org

Faith Community United Church of Christ 192 S Center St. 6307661141 www.ucc.org

Manav SEVA Mandir 101 S Church Rd. 6308609797 www.manavsevamandir.org

Bensenville Bible Church 280 S York Rd. 6307661944 www.bbcyouth.freehomepage.com

Jesus Alive Church 219 N Pine Lane 63.07665559 www.jesusalive.org

Holy Trinity Ukrainian 1009 S Church Rd. 6303505033 www.holytrinityuoc.com

Calvary Baptist Church 306 Park St. 6307665568 www.calvarybaptistchurch.com

First Spanish Baptist Church (Primera Iglesia

Bautista)

1215 Foster Ave 6307667457

Grace-Gospel Center 4N220 Route 83 6308340550 www.gracebeliever.com

Cornerstone Christian Assembly 317 Grove Ave 6305955531

Emmanual Romanian Baptist Church 601 N Route 83 6302768607 www.emmanuelbaptistchurch.org

Iglesia Pentecostal Vida Abundante 604 N Route 83 6306241629

Chicago Church-Christ 755 Route 83, #209 6307870606

Ukranian Christian Pentecostal Church 644 S John St. 6305953342 www.ukrainianchristians.org

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Transportation

Dial-A-Bus

(630) 350-3425

Monday-Friday: 6:00am-6:00pm

Incorporated Bensenville Only - With Exception of Target Trip Wednesdays

Dial-A-Bus is a transportation service for your convenience, in which you can call and arrange to be transported from one location in Bensenville to another.

•Call 1hour in advance for appointment pickups such as Doctor Visits, work, train trips, school

•Call 30 minutes in advance for destinations that have more flexible arrival times such as going to the store, library etc.

•Wheelchair bound riders: It is preferred that you call 24 hours in advance.

It is recommended to travel during “light travel times” when possible. Ridership is low during this time of day and will increase the probability of an available ride. These times fall between the hours of 9am and 3pm with the exception of the weekly trip to Target on Wednesday from 10am to 1:30pm.

Two buses are in service for passenger use; however, between 11am and 1pm there is only one bus in operation because this is the least utilized time of day for the Dial-A-Bus service.

Service will not operate on the following holidays: New Year’s, Day Memorial, Day Independence, Day Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

One Way Fare Cost

Adult: $2.00 Seniors: $1.00 Disabled: $1.00 Children (over 7): $1.00

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Transportation

Metra

Bensenville is a stop on the Milwaukee District West line, which runs from Big

Timber to Chicago Union Station.

The Bensenville station is located at 12 S Center Street, right next to Village Hall.

Fare

One Way to Chicago $5.50

One way from Chicago $5.50

The Metra also offers 10 Ride Passes and Monthly Passes that must be purchased

in a Metra Station or Online.

Schedules can be found at www.metrarail.com OR can be picked up at Village

Hall, as well as in the Bensenville Train Station

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Transportation

Pace Bus

PASSES Full Reduced

30 day Pace/CTA pass $100.00 $50.00

7 day Pace/CTA pass $33.00 N/A

30 day Pace Commuter Club Card $60.00 $30.00

1 Month Haul Pass for Students $30.00 N/A

10 Ride Pass $17.50 $8.50

Pace Bus stops at the Bensenville train station, as well as numerous other Pace stops in Bensenville.

For trip planning, route, fare and schedule information please call:

(630) 836-7000