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WELCOME TO FYI WARRENVILLE
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* It's the day before Thanksgiving and time for an early holiday edition of the City's weekly recap to help us stay better connected, informed, and prepared.

Let's go…

AROUND THE CITY...
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Thanksgiving Closings

* City offices and the Police Department lobby will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.

* Garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day. If your regular collection day is Thursday, pick-up will be Friday. If your regular collection day is Friday, pick-up will be Saturday.

* For emergency assistance while the Police Department front lobby is closed, use the red telephone located between the front entrance doors, or dial 9-1-1 from your cell phone. Police emergency response will not be affected.

* Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
A photo of cooking oil being poured into a pan to promote cooking oil recycling after Thanksgiving.

Cooking Oil Recycling

* In partnership with SCARCE, several DuPage County communities are hosting a one-day cooking oil recycling event to help residents safely dispose of leftover or expired liquid cooking oil (no bacon grease or other solid animal fats).

📅 Event Date: Saturday, November 30

🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon for most locations

📍 Participating Locations: Get the list at Cooking Oil
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Reminder: Donate to Toys for Tots by December 11!

* Help make this year's Toys for Tots campaign a success!

* DONATE: Unwrapped toys in original packaging, for newborns through 12 years old.

* WHEN: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11.

* WHERE: Warrenville Police Department, 3S245 Warren Avenue.

* ITEMS ACCEPTED: 

• new unwrapped toys

• hand-held electronics

• jewelry sets

• cosmetics

• arts and crafts

• model kits

• creative/educational toys

• athletic equipment

* DONATE ONLINE: Mark the checkbox for "I'm donating on behalf of a company or organization" and enter "IL-Warrenville" as the "Organization Name" at: Toys for Tots   
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Winter Weather Reminders

* Thanksgiving day will be cold, and we may get a little snow. Here are some things to keep in mind:

* Use the Illinois Department of Transportation's website, Getting Around Illinois. You can find information on winter road conditions and view their live traffic cameras at: Winter Travel 

* The City prohibits parking on the street for 24 hours after 2 inches (2") or more of snow - or until the street or roadway has been cleared. This allows crews to efficiently and safely remove snow curb-to-curb.

* Be salt smart. Road salt is used to keep roads safe, but too much salt damages vehicles and infrastructure, harms pets and plants, and degrades rivers and wetlands. 

* If you have a power outage, contact ComEd:

1. Text OUT to 26633 (COMED) to report the outage and receive restoration information

2. Call 1-800 EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661)

3. Report outages on their website at: Report an outage

* Get more tips for the season at: Winter Ready
A flyer featuring a turkey to announce the 2024 Lions Club Turkey Raffle on November 9.
A flyer to promote the City's Merry Market featuring local small businesses at City Hall December 6.

Be Sure to Stop by the Merry Market at City Hall!

* Local vendors will sell unique, handcrafted items, tasty treats, and cozy gifts at the Merry Market, a brand-new local shopping experience featuring some of Warrenville’s best small businesses! 

* WHEN: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, December 6.

* WHERE: Warrenville City Hall, 28W701 Stafford Place. A convenient trolley stop will whisk you right to the Merry Market, making your shopping easy and fun!

* Meet Your Local Vendors:

✨ TURBO Awesome Finds

Small batch tees and crews, keychains, bookmarks, greeting cards, pillows, can cups. Payment accepted: Cash, credit/debit, Zelle.

 

✨ L&J Creations

Crocheted ornaments, scarves, and hats. Payment accepted: Cash only.

 

✨ Warrenville Historical Society

Local history books, Albright jewelry, ornaments, postcards, art. Payment accepted: Cash or credit.

 

✨ PremOla Granola

Nut granola, dark chocolate. Payment accepted: Cash, credit, Zelle.

 

✨ Girl Scout Troop 50239

Friendship Soup, Christmas cookies. Payment accepted: Cash, Venmo, PayPal.

 

✨ A Little Bit Feral

Sourdough breads, cookies, herbs oils, pancake mix. Payment accepted: Cash, Venmo, Tap to Pay with a 3.5% processing fee added.

 

✨ Tracy's Creations

Jewelry, crystals, clothing. Payment accepted: Cash or credit.

 

✨ Kali Kicks

Custom order Crocs and shoes and accessories. Payment accepted: Cash, Zelle, cash app, Venmo, & PayPal.

 

✨ Major Creations Studio

Home décor items. Payment accepted: Cash and Zelle.

 

✨ Bada Bling

Candles and crystals. Payment accepted: Cash and Zelle.

 

✨ Warrenville Writers Connection

Books by local authors. Payment accepted: Cash or checks.

TIMELY TOPICS...
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How to Avoid Home Cooking Fires During the Holidays

* Have a safe Thanksgiving, and please practice turkey fryer safety using these tips from Warrenville Fire Protection District:  

▪️ Stay away from the house – Set up the turkey fryer more than 10 feet away from your home and other structures.

▪️ Find flat ground – The oil must always be even and steady to be safe.

▪️ Use a thawed and dry turkey – Extra water will cause the oil to bubble and spill over. 

▪️ Be prepared – Have a fire extinguisher ready at all times in the event that the oil ignites.

FROM COUNCIL CHAMBERS...
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* City Council meeting: Monday, December 2

* Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals meeting: Thursday, December 5.

* Most meetings held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 28W701 Stafford Place.

* Find meeting details at: Agenda Center


ONE MORE THING...
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