Celebrate Miaoli, Taiwan - Our Sister City | | |
You are invited to experience “Glorious Taiwan,” by the Formosa Melody Music Center, a Taiwanese performing arts group.
📅When: Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m.
📍Where: Bartlett High School, 701 W. Schick Road
Don’t miss this captivating artistic feast blending dance, singing, music, and drama. This performance is complimentary, but registration is required to ensure a seat for all attendees.
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Sergeant Schulz Retires After 32 Years | |
Sergeant Tammy Schulz retired from the Bartlett Police Department on May 7, 2026, following more than 32 years of dedicated service to the Village of Bartlett.
Since joining the department in 1993, Tammy served in numerous assignments within the agency. Known for her professionalism, compassion, and commitment to community policing, Tammy positively impacted countless residents, students, and fellow officers throughout her career. She also served as a liaison to Illinois Special Olympics for 20 years and mentored many future law enforcement professionals. Tammy received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career, including Police Officer of the Year and the Life Saving Award.
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The Village of Bartlett thanks Tammy for her decades of honorable service and wishes her and her family a healthy and fulfilling retirement.
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In honor of National Peace Officers Day, join The Bartlett Fraternal Order of Police in remembering those who have fallen in the line of duty by walking together around Beaver Pond on Saturday, May 16th from 4-9 p.m.
Luminary bags are available to purchase for $10 each. Members are encouraged to write words of love and support on their luminary bag to the fallen officers and their families.
Contact Tammy Schulz for more information or to volunteer at the event, tammyschulz@mac.com
Proceeds from luminary bag sales will be donated to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Make checks payable to:
Bartlett FOP #252
| | | Honoring a Legacy of Leadership | | |
After 11 years of transformative leadership, the Village of Bartlett celebrated the retirement of Chamber President Nan Gudenkauf and Vice President Mary Smith. Their dedication has been a cornerstone of our community's success, fostering growth and building lasting friendships along the way. We are profoundly grateful for their service and the positive mark they’ve left on the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce.
Beyond the boardrooms and ribbon cuttings, Nan and Mary built a culture of friendship and mentorship. They didn’t just manage a Chamber; they nurtured a community. Their legacy is seen in the countless hours of volunteer work, the mentorship of new business owners, and the lasting relationships they forged with residents and officials alike.
| Memorial Day Walk & Remembrance | |
For more than three decades, Bartlett has honored its deceased veterans with a Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance. Please come and join this commemoration on Monday, 5/25.
It begins at 10 a.m. at Bartlett Park, Oak and North Avenues, with an American Legion flag retirement ceremony. At 10:30 a.m. veterans, scouts, civic groups, bagpipers and residents line up for the walk to Bartlett Cemetery, which steps off at 11 a.m.
At the cemetery, the remembrance continues with a brief program and a cannon salute to recognize Bartlett’s local heroes.
Bartlett Police Department will be providing traffic control assistance along North Avenue between N. Eastern Avenue and Oliver Street for the Memorial Day Walk. Motorists traveling in the area of the Memorial Day Walk might experience slight traffic delays.
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Public Works will be conducting the annual hydrant flushing program from May 4th through May 22nd. This routine maintenance helps remove iron deposits from water mains and ensures our fire hydrants are in top working order.
What You Need to Know:
📍Check Your Schedule: Please use the official interactive map to see exactly when crews will be in your neighborhood. https://maps.vbartlett.org/HydrantFlushing
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A Walking Tour of Bartlett's History Through its Trees
In celebration of Arbor Day, join the museum staff and village forester on Tuesday, May 19 at 10:00 am OR 1:00 pm for an approximate 1 ½ hour walking tour beginning at the Bartlett Depot Museum.
Learn all about tree diversity, diseases, queens, architecture, and more as we explore the heart of historic Bartlett from nature’s point of view.
To register for this free event and/or more information, please email Pam at prohleder@bartlettil.gov, with your name, number of people, your phone number and time choice.
Appropriate for ages 12 and older.
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Featuring:
- Complete Bourbon Whiskey Tasting
- Butler-Style Passed Hors D'oeuvres
- Full Steak Buffet w/Soup & Salad
- Elaborate Sweet Table
- Raffle Prize Giveaway
- Cigars Available for Purchase
- Cash Bar
- Lounge Singing Entertainment with Steve Rogalla
📍 Location: Bartlett Hills Golf Club
800 W. Oneida Ave.
📅 Date: Saturday, June 6th
🕛 Time: 6 pm to 10 pm
Reservations required. $90 per person*
*tax additional/gratuity not included
Call (630)213-3103 or email Evan@bartletthills.com to reserve!
| | Village Board Meeting Snapshot for May 5, 2026 | |
Village Board
President’s Report:
The following items were approved:
- Resolution Approving of the Professional Service Agreement Between the Village of Bartlett and the Law Offices of Robert J. Krupp, P.C. - Resolution 2026-42-R
- Resolution Approving of the Professional Service Agreement Between the Village of Bartlett and Ancel Glink, P.C - Resolution 2026-43-R
- Resolution Approving the Contract Between Food & Alcohol Service Training, Inc. and the Village of Bartlett - Resolution 2026-44-R
- Resolution Approving of the Professional Service Agreement Between the Village of Bartlett and Ottosen Dinolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd - Resolution 2026-47-R
- Annual Appointments of Village Officers by the Village President with the Advice and Consent of the Board
- Resolution Making a Determination on Executive Session Meeting Minutes and Verbatim Recordings - Resolution 2026-45-R
- Purchase of (1) 2026 Peterbilt Aerial Truck
- Purchase of (1) 2026 Wing Plow
- Purchase of a 2026 Ventrac Tractor Snow Machine
- Resolution Waiving Advertising for Bids and Approving the Demolition Agreement with Master Guys Demolition Inc. - Resolution 2026-46-R
Committee of the Whole
The following items were discussed:
- #2026-02 DZ Boutique Winery - To be forwarded to an upcoming board meeting for final vote
- #2026-06 681 San Diego Place– To be forwarded to an upcoming board meeting for final vote
| | Report a Problem or Concern | | |
We encourage residents and community members to utilize our official channels to reach out, ask questions, or report local issues:
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The Village Website: Use our citizen request page to report a problem or concern.
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The Bartlett Connect App: Download our official app to easily report concerns (like potholes or broken streetlights) directly to Village staff from your mobile device. The app is completely free and available for download in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
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By Phone: Call Village Hall directly at (630) 837-0800 for assistance during normal business hours. (For Public Works, dial 630-837-0811; for Police Non-Emergency, dial 630-837-0846).
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In Person / By Mail: Stop by or send mail to Village Hall at 228 S. Main Street, Bartlett, IL 60103. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Daniel H. Gunsteen, Village President
Lorna Giless, Clerk
Trustees
John M. Battermann
Raymond H. Deyne
Stephanie Z. Gandsey
Adam J. Hopkins
Joseph LaPorte
Renée Suwanski
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