Village of Carol Stream E-Newsletter

June 2024

Summer at Town Center

Event season is here, and we have an exciting lineup planned for you!

Geek Fest returns for the third year on Saturday, June 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Town Center. Enjoy food from Bella's Pizza, Savory Crust, and Just a Taste Confections, as well as a beer garden for adults 21 and over.

Geek Fest will feature several pop up vendors, inflatable activities, board and arcade style games, and more!

The Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday, June 20 with the Pride Concert featuring the band Beyond the Blonde. Join us for more concerts on June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, and July 25. A fireworks show will follow the concert on July 4 at approximately 9:15 p.m.

On Thursday, August 1, the Village will host a Movie in the Park event, featuring the 2016 Disney hit, Zootopia. The movie will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.

The Police Department will be wrapping up the summer season with National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 at Town Center. Stay tuned for more details about this community event!

For more information regarding the Village's events, please visit the Village's website, or call (630) 871-6250.

Carol Stream Independence Day Parade

In addition to the concert and fireworks show taking place on the Fourth of July, don't miss the Independence Day Parade! This year's parade will start at 10:00 a.m., and the parade route will be along west Lies Road, ending at Town Center.

For more information regarding the parade, please visit the Parade Committee's website.

DuPage County Seeks Resident Feedback

DuPage County residents are invited to complete the County's annual budget survey to share their views regarding programs and initiatives that are important to them. The survey is available online.

In March, the County Board approved a new strategic plan. As part of the budgeting process for FY 2025, residents may share their thoughts on where the Board should make investments related to those strategic objectives. The information helps shape the next year’s budget, determining spending levels for the County’s various programs.

2024 Water Quality Report

The Village maintains a safe, high-quality drinking water system. As a public water utility, the Village is subject to rigorous, routine testing and monitoring to ensure our water complies with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safety requirements.

The Public Works Department recently completed the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report to provide detailed public information about the Village’s drinking water and its compliance with safety standards.

To view information about the source and quality of your drinking water, please see the online report. Please contact the Public Works Department at (630) 871-6260 if you have any questions or to request a printed copy of the report.

Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Did you know that June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month? Elder abuse can mean physical and psychological harm, but can also manifest through financial exploitation and theft. Nearly 1 in 10 senior citizens are abused or neglected each year. Yet, only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse is reported to authorities, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Community Living.

Do you know a senior that may be in need of assistance? DuPage County offers a wide range of assistance and programs for senior residents. For information regarding the types of services available to you or a loved one, please call (630) 407-6500.

Carol Stream Historical Society Dedication Event

The Carol Stream Historical Society will dedicate a memorial tree in honor of the late Gregory J. Bielawski on Saturday, July 13. Mr. Bielawski served as Carol Stream Village Manager from 1980 to 2002. The ceremony will take place at the Historic Farmhouse located at 301 W. Lies Road at 1:00 p.m. An Open House will immediately follow the tree dedication. Tours will also be available until 3:00 p.m.

Greg Bielawski, who passed away November 5, 2022, championed local history. Through his efforts, the Historic Farmhouse was preserved in the 1990’s. It is a vestige of the rural roots of the area and the home of the Carol Stream Historical Society. The house is believed to have been built by the Joseph Stark family prior to 1874. To learn more, visit the Carol Stream Historical Society on Facebook.

Village Hall Closed on July 4

Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of the holiday. Refuse service will be delayed one day. Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!