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NEWS PAGE
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Check this page to keep informed about:
the City of Prospect Heights
the Prospect Heights Public Library
the River Trails Park District
Most of the items have appeared in local newspapers and facility newsletters, but perhaps have been missed or misplaced. We hope you find them informative.
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CITY OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS
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Follow the happenings in our city - check the Calendar of Events and get the meeting dates for the City Council, commissions, and committees. Read the minutes of past City Council meetings, learn about permit requirements and get tips on crime prevention. Visit the City of Prospect Heights web site HERE.
CITY HALL
(847) 398-6070
8 N. Elmhurst Road Prospect Heights, IL 60070
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
City Hall houses the Mayors Office, City Clerks Office, Administration, Finance, Building/Zoning/Health, Engineering Departments and the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
POLICE DEPARTMENT Non-Emergency: (847) 398-5511
14 E. Camp McDonald Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070-1568
The Police Center is closed to the public.
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, ALWAYS DIAL 9-1-1.
Senior Citizen Information Discount Taxicab Program
The Discount Taxicab Program is designed to provide senior citizens and disabled residents living within the corporate limits of the City of Prospect Heights with affordable, convenient transportation.The program is based on the meter fare for all rides. Residents may travel to any location outside of Prospect Heights (excluding O'Hare Airport) as well as within town. The City will pay fifty percent (50%) of the meter fare, up to $3.00 and the participant will pay the remainder.
Companies offering this discount are:
AAA 303 Cab (847) 364-0303
American Taxi (847) 253-4411
Community Cab (847) 296-1131
Call City Hall, (847) 398-6070 for a brochure.
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GOVERNMENT
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YOUR REPRESENTATIVES: Here is a list of representatives presently serving the Rob Roy voting area.
Congressional District: 10 - U.S. Congressman
Mark Steven Kirk
Republican
Website: http://kirk.house.gov/
To Send Email, go to: http://forms.house.gov/kirk/webforms/issue_subscribe.htm
Washington Office:
1531 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202/225-4835
Fax: 202/225-0837
Local Office:
707 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 350
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-940-0202
Fax: 847-940-7143
Email: senatormattmurphy@gmail.com
Springfield Office:
Senator 27th District
M103E Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-4471
District Office:
Palatine Centre Atrium Offices
17 E. Northwest Hwy. - Suite 4
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 776-1490
(847) 776-1494 FAX
Representative District: 53 - State Representative
Sidney H. Mathias
Republican
State Website: http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=96&MemberID=1390
Email: repmathias@hotmail.com
Springfield Office:
200-1N Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1664
(217) 782-1275 FAX
District Office:
4256 N. Arlington Hts. Rd.
Suite 104
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 222-0061
(847) 222-0062 FAX
Prospect Heights Ward 2 - Alderman
John Styler
Email: agreenbridge@comcast.net
8 N. Elmhurst Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Phone: (847) 398-6070 x234
Fax: (847) 392-4244
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RIVER TRAILS PARK DISTRICT
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The Social/Rec committee has worked with the River Trails Park district to have their Bus stop at the Clubhouse for their Trips. Please see the newsletter for information on how to arrange the Rob Roy bus pick-up and a list of the current activities. Sign up with our Rob Roy representatives to insure the Rob Roy bus pickup.
Below are a few of the programs available this month. For more information on River Trails Park District Programs, go HERE
Lake Geneva Luncheon Cruise
Thursday, 07-15-2010
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Fee $59.00
Description:
We're headed to Lake Geneva for the beautiful Grand Belle of Geneva luncheon cruise. View some of the most remarkable scenery in the Midwest along with enjoying a delicious lunch. Includes transportation, cruise & lunch.
30th Annual German Fest
Thursday, 07-22-2010
10:30AM - 7:00PM
Fees: $24.00
Description:
Food, festivities & fun are on the menu at the largest German celebration in North America...the annual German Fest on Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront! A gastronomical tour of German foods, shopping for imported gifts, clothing, jewelry & non-stop entertainment.
Drury Lane: Sugar
Thursday, 07-29-2010
11:00AM - 5:00PM
Fee $59.00
Description:
From the hilarious 'Some Like It Hot' SUGAR features the same memorable characters. Joe & Jerry, 2 musicians, witness a gang rub-out in the Clark Street Garage ordered by Spats Palazzo, notorious Chicago hood. Spats & his boys chase after Joe & Jerry to silence them. Desperate for a quick way out, Joe & Jerry hear about jobs for a saxophone & bass player, their specialties. The band is leaving for Florida. There's one problem; the band is all female. With costuming, padding, makeup & slight voice adjustments, they become Josephine & Daphne & are hired by 'Sweet Sue & her Society Syncopators.' Includes transportation, lunch & show.
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Below are a few of the programs available at the library this month. For more information on all the Prospect Heights Library programs and online registration, visit the library website HERE
Of Bogs and Bugs: A Visit to Volo Bog!
Date: Tuesday, 7/27/2010
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM
Description:
Natural Resources Coordinator Stacy Iwanicki will share personal stories of "bugs" and a fascinating introduction to Volo Bog-- Illinois' only open-water quaking bog. Discover paper wasps, bald-faced hornets, mud daubers, yellow-jackets and all the fascinating structures they make. Learn how to live among these insects in peace -- and what to do when they cross the proverbial line.
Then we'll go back in time on a virtual tour of Volo Bog, originally created by the melting of the Wisconsin Glacier. Eleven thousand years in the making, this Natural Landmark is home to floating trees, carnivorous plants and a wide variety of wildlife. Earn one "Scare Up A Good Book" summer reading book credit when you attend this program.
Location: Borland Meeting Room
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