With the warm weather we’ve been experiencing, it’s hard to believe the Holiday season is right around the corner. November is always a busy month for long-term capital planning, and this year is no exception. The City Council’s annual Capital Budget Workshop is next week and is the culmination of months of hard work involving every City department. We are wrapping-up another successful year of capital improvements, with an eye towards several transformative projects planned for next year that we’ll discuss further in the coming weeks.

We’re also finishing the City’s annual Open Enrollment process for health insurance benefits. We are proud to offer attractive benefits and I am confident that the plan options offered through our new provider will bring increased flexibility, ease of use and will better serve the overall needs of City staff and retirees based on your individual and family needs. Please make sure to finalize your selections before the open enrollment period closes this Friday, November 8^th.

Finally, City Manager conversations are being scheduled for early next month. I always enjoy the opportunity to engage with all of you and to hear what’s on your mind. I look forward to seeing you all there!

Retiree Open Enrollment Begins

Info Sessions in person and Virtual

11:00 am - 12:30 pm - MS Training Room or Virtual

5:00 - 6:30 pm - MS Training Room or Virtual

For more information on Retiree benefits visit our employee site.

Last Day for all Active Employees Open Enrollment

For those who haven't enrolled yet, sign up for a 1-on-1 session to meet with a member of HR to enroll in your 2025 benefits.

Need to make changes? Let HR know by November 8th!

9am - 3pm - Schedule a Virtual Meeting with Mission Square

8am-3pm - Schedule an in-person Meeting with Mission Square

Municipal Services Building (Lower Level Prairie Conference Room)

7am-3pm - Schedule an in-person Meeting with Mission Square

Public Safety Building (Conference Room)

7am-3pm - Schedule an in-person Meeting with Mission Square

Public Safety Building (Conference Room)

7am - 4:30pm: Aflac will be on site at our Public Safety Building (Conference Room)

On-Site Open Enrollment for Retirees:

12pm - 4:00pm: Public Safety Building (Classroom)

Aflac will be on site at both our Municipal Services and Public Safety buildings.

7am - 12pm: Public Safety Building (Classroom)

1pm - 4:30pm: Municipal Services Building (Lower Level Savanna Conference Room)

Aflac will be on site at our Municipal Services Building (Lower Level Prairie Conference Room) from 8 am - 12 pm.

On-Site Open Enrollment for Retirees:

7:00 am - 12:00 pm Municipal Services (Training Room)

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Jake Kazimour

Fire Department

Jake joins the City as a Firefighter, he enjoys golf and boating. Jake comes from a family of public service. Stop in and welcome Jake!

Nova Sinskul

Fire Department

Nova joins the City as a Firefighter. She enjoys cooking during her down time, taking long walks down by the lake and exploring new restaurants in the city. Nova studied at Loyola University in Chicago and earned a Bachelors in Psychology and a Criminal Justice. Stop in and welcome Nova to the City.

Jacob Shimanski

Fire Department

Jacob joins the City as a Firefighter. He studied at Oakton Community College and St. Francis Paramedic School. Stop in and welcome Jacob!

William Hernandez

Fire Department

William joins the City as a Firefighter. He enjoys working out and watching sports, especially UFC with friends. He is a Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks fan. In his free time he hangs out with friends, family and his fiancé and three dogs. Stop in and welcome William!