Edward Hospital & Health Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS) “Run of the Month”

On September 11, 2022, Villa Park Fire Department Medic 82 responded to the scene of a victim complaining of weakness to the left side of her body following a recent ear infection. The patient was assessed by FF/PM Alex Larsen, FF/PM Dave Richardson, and Lt. Frank Reposh, and was found to have left-sided hemiplegia. The patient assessment revealed a positive Cincinnati Stroke Scale. The crew altered Elmhurst Hospital and activated a Stroke Alert from the E-bridge. The on-scene time was 11 mere minutes.

The crew did a fantastic job of thoroughly assessing the patient, identifying the signs of stroke, expediting their time in the field, and quickly transporting the patient, where she received the definitive stroke care that allowed for her quick recovery.

Winter Weather Reminders

• Public Works is responsible for snow and ice removal within Village limits except for North Avenue, Roosevelt Road, IL. Route 83 and Villa Avenue north of North Avenue

• Snow plowing begins after the accumulation of two inches of snow

• No parking on streets until all snow is removed or overnight parking

• Public Works does not routinely salt secondary streets unless warranted due to icy conditions

• Snow removal from driveways and sidewalks are resident’s responsibility

• Snow removal from commercial parking lots and sidewalks are owner’s responsibility

• Do not place, shovel, push, plow, or otherwise cause snow onto public streets or public sidewalks

• Drive slowly and use caution

• Do NOT drive too close or attempt to pass snowplows

DuPage Warming Centers

Winter weather is upon us. If you lose your heat unexpectedly, several agencies throughout DuPage County serve as Warming Centers. Availability may change at some locations, so call ahead to verify space. An extensive list can be found online here.

2023 LRS (Roy Strom) Holiday Garbage Pick- Up

Holiday trash service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls from Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected. Holidays observed are New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

Village Managers Message

One of my primary tasks as Village Manager is to represent the Village and to build relationships with private and public stakeholders. I have tremendous support from the staff on this and the President and Board of Trustees are also active in building bridges for the Village. This week was a very active week on that front.

On Wednesday I attended two meetings with President Cuzzone arranged by DMMC. In the morning we met DuPage County District 2 Board members Elizabeth Chaplin, Paula Deacon Garcia, and Yeena Yoo, and in the evening we attended the DMMC Annual Legislative Reception and Dinner where we got to sit with State Senator, Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat 24th District from Oakbrook Terrace). I thanked the County for the assistance with Lufkin Park and I thanked Senator Glowiak Hilton for the funds supplied for our Recreation Center. In between those meetings I met with the owners of the North Park Plaza Shopping Center with Economic Development Director, Patrick Burke and Community Development Director, Marc McLaughlin. And this Saturday I have signed up to attend US Congressman, Sean Casten’s Town Hall in LaGrange.

Public Works Director, Michael Guerra and I met with representatives of LRS to discuss the adjustments to the contract but before that we had Executive Assistant to the Village Manager’s Office, Cheryl Wagner and Communication Specialist, Donny Pisano join us to discuss customer service issues we have been having. Although most of the issues we are still having will be helped by a program where everyone gets trash and recycling carts, we identified some ways to improve the responses to customer service complaints. We hope to work together to develop some creative ways to get the word out to the residents.

To finish the week, I attended a meeting arranged by Trustee Corkery and CD Director McLaughlin with a resident who is interested in seeing the Village consider accessory dwelling structures (think mother-in-law apartments, or carriage houses). Currently they are only allowed as non-conforming or grandfathered uses, but they are fairly common in the Chicago suburbs. As usual, I met with department heads collectively and individually. I also met with Parks and Rec leadership and AVM McVey and Payroll Specialist, Zandra Shook about how to adjust part-time staff wages in light of the increases in the minimum wage laws in Illinois.

We are still without a topic for the Committee of the Whole meeting in February, but I have a couple ideas.

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