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E-Newsletter - January 2025

Post Date:01/30/2025 5:00 PM

 

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Upcoming Events

Coffee with the Board   

Meet with the Village Board and discuss any questions you may have over a cup of coffee. 

Saturday, February 1
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
75 Turner Avenue

Community Blood Drive   

To make an appointment, call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. 

Saturday, February 8
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Village Hall (901 Wellington Avenue)


Elk Grove Village Police Department Receives 10th Re-Accreditation   

We are proud to announce that the Elk Grove Village Police Department has been re-accredited for the 10th time by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). This accreditation places the department in elite company, signifying that it meets public safety standards achieved only by five percent of national law enforcement agencies. CALEA accreditation serves as the foundation for a successful, well-managed, transparent, and community-focused public safety agency.

For more information, please refer to the full article in the January 2025 issue of the Villager.


2025 Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series Lineup   

The Village of Elk Grove, in collaboration with the Elk Grove Park District, is thrilled to announce the official lineup for the 2025 Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series! This exciting series features live music and family-friendly entertainment in Elk Grove Village throughout the month of July.
Each year, the Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series promises to bring high quality and first-class entertainment with a variety of music genres. Whether you’re a music lover or looking for a fun way to spend a summer evening, this series has something for everyone.

2025 Lineup:

 Friday, July 4, 2025 Cheap Trick  Rotary Green
 Thursday, July 17, 2025 O.A.R.  Rotary Green
 Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Scotty McCreery  Village Green
 Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Bachman-Turner Overdrive  Village Green

 

Don’t miss out on this exciting summer tradition—mark your calendars and get ready for a fun summer of great music and community fun! Additional details about the concert series will be updated as they become available at elkgrove.org/concerts

Fire Department Cadet Program   

The Elk Grove Village Fire Department’s Cadet Program is the perfect opportunity for high school students passionate about learning and pursuing a career in the fire service. Spots are limited, but applications are accepted year-round! The program offers hands-on training and classes on essential topics, including ladder and roof operations, hydrants and hose lead-outs, extrication, search and rescue, HIPAA laws, and more. 

Apply today to be added to the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis! Visit elkgrove.org/cadet to register.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Fire Department directly at 847-734-8000.


Holiday Light Recycling  

Residents can drop off holiday lights and extension cords for recycling from November 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. The Village cannot accept garland, live greens, wreaths, or other non-recyclable materials. Drop-off is located at the Community Development Department front counter at Village Hall, 901 Wellington Avenue, open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The Village accepts holiday string lights and extension cords as part of the SWANCC Holiday Lights Recycling Program. SWANCC and participating communities have partnered with Elgin Recycling Inc. to recycle the lights and cords. Call 847-357-4220 for more information. 

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