Message from Mayor Pileski

At our February 26 Board meeting, I responded to a public comment asking why realtors would be against home rule. Roselle residents, including myself, have received at least 4 postcards, plentiful digital ads, and numerous phone calls from Realtors in Opposition to Home Rule. I would like to address a few points from these special interest advertisements because I believe the mailers present a distorted view of the facts.

• As stated on their mailers, Realtors in Opposition to Home Rule is based out of Springfield, not an organization that has any ties to Roselle or our area of the Chicago suburbs. Historically, realtor lobbying political action committees have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars advocating against home rule whenever it appears on any community’s ballot, citing vague threats without explaining the nuances of home rule powers. 

• The mailers Roselle residents have received and the ads online claim that under home rule, the Village could raise property taxes without your approval. As a non-home rule municipality, the Village of Roselle Board is able to increase property taxes without voter approval in accordance with the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL), which restricts any increase in property tax collection to be no more than 5% or the rate of inflation in the consumer price index, whichever is less. The Village’s budget process is discussed in public Board meetings each year and is always available online for the community to review. Additionally, the Village Board passed a resolution that they will continue to follow PTELL even if Roselle becomes home rule. 

• The claim that the Village is choosing to implement a $5 million sales tax instead of offering property tax relief is possibly the biggest indicator in my mind that this special interest group has made zero efforts to understand Roselle, nor do they care about the infrastructure funding challenges that we face. It may surprise you the Village only collects about $6.5 million annually in property tax revenue – providing $5 million in property tax relief would mean slashing 77% of the funds that pay for Police, Fire and other core services to Roselle. 

When voting on March 19, I encourage you to vote for what you think is truly best for Roselle. I also encourage you to consider the reality of the situation and the facts about home rule rather the unsupported fears spread by political activists with no ties to Roselle.

Read the full message on the Home Rule Referendum blog

FAQ: Does home rule take away future referendums or control other Roselle taxing bodies? 

Whether the Village of Roselle becomes home rule or remains non-home rule, the Village does not control funding, operations, referenda, or other initiatives by other Roselle taxing bodies. Each school, library, and park district you pay property taxes to is an independent taxing body with its own unique board of elected officials who oversee their budget. The Village Board of Trustees oversees the Roselle Police, Fire, and Public Works departments in addition to the municipal services offered at Village Hall. View more Home Rule: Fact or Fiction.

Roselle First Responders Fundraising to Conquer Kids's Cancer

Buzz for a Cure: March 9, Pollyanna Brewing

Roselle first responders are participating in the St. Baldrick’s Foundation head shaving and fundraising event at Pollyanna Brewing on Saturday, March 9. Badges for a Cure has raised over $50,000 over the past several years for the Foundation to help combat pediatric cancers. Visit bit.ly/Cure2024 to join Badges for a Cure on March 9 or donate to the cause.

Kicking Cancer Kick Ball Tournament: March 20, LPHS

Lake Park High School and the Roselle Police Department will host a kick ball tournament and head shaving event on March 20 at 6:00p.m. at the West campus. Entry fee will be a $5 donation to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. For more information, visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/LPHS2024

13 Roselle Restaurants Participating in Restaurant Week

From March 1-10, indulge in delicious flavors that celebrate the vibrant and diverse food scene within Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. Diners can expect featured menus at special prices. Be sure to tell your server that you are there for the Restaurant Week Special! Roselle’s participants include:

• 1913 Restaurant & Bar
• 8000 Miles
• Dairy Queen
• Dini’s Ice Cream Shoppe

• Doctor Dogs
• Happy by Chocolate
• Lake Street Pub
• Lynfred Winery
• Mangy Dawg’s Pub
• Nancy’s Pizza Roselle

• Pho Xich Lo - Roselle
• Pollyanna Brewing
• Sammy's Mexican Grill

Village of Roselle, Roselle Public Library to Explore Feasibility of Swapping Properties

The Roselle Public Library District and Village of Roselle have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate the feasibility of swapping two centrally located properties for redevelopment.

The properties include the former Trinity Community Center at 233 E. Maple, which the village owns, and the Roselle Public Library building and parking lot at 40 S. Park Street. By signing the MOU, both parties have agreed to share records, documents, surveys, studies, and other requested materials in the evaluation of the properties and remain in communication about such materials. The MOU does not require the library or the village to enter into a land swap agreement. A separate, negotiated agreement with the approval of both the Village Board and Library Board of Trustees would be needed for the village and library to move forward with swapping properties.

More information:

• Read the joint press release from the Village and Library
• Read the March 1 Daily Herald article

Unable to read the Daily Herald article? Roselle library cardholders can read Daily Herald articles for free via the library's website.

American Legion Post 1084 Fish Fry Dinners:

Fridays until March 29

Dinner includes 3 pieces fried cod OR 8 pieces breaded shrimp,

French fries, mac and cheese, cole slaw, tartar sauce.

$15 per person | $12 veterans | $8 kids up to 12 years old

Basket of fresh cut French fries: $3.00

Bowl of soup only: $3.00

Dine in OR carry out! 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

Call (630) 894-8524 to place an order.

All proceeds go towards American Legion Veterans Programs.

You're invited to the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club's annual fundraiser!

Join us on April 13 at Pollyanna Brewing from 12:00-3:00pm for a Craft Beer, Wine, and Spirit Tasting Fundraiser, where you'll enjoy 8 tastings and get a keepsake tasting glass. A portion of proceeds from this event support clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education programs.

Visit the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club Facebook page or connect with a Rotarian to purchase tickets.