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Carpentersville Action Network is not just about keeping you informed. It is also about getting you fed…
Culver’s of Carpentersville is showing customers their appreciation by offering their famous “Butterburgers” at a special price.
On Thursday, November 15th, 2007, guests can get a Butterburger for only $1.00.
The advertisement reads:
1.00 Butterburgers are back
Join us at the Culver’s in Carpentersville on November 15 for $1.00 Butterburger day.
Come in and try one of our delicious seasonal shakes or malts.
We are offering pumpkin spice, cranberry, and egg nog. Get one today.Culver’s – Carpentersville
8000 Miller Road
Carpentersville, IL 60110
847-649-3225
As the storm clouds hang over the Village Board in their attacks on one another, residents seem to be banding together more than ever to bring healing and unity to a town battered by political division and neglect for nearly a decade. In fact, take the Board’s discord out of the picture and one sees a picture of a town in recovery, for the most part.
For example, the Courier-News published a report last Friday of a group of about 10 local pastors of Carpentersville churches who have been meeting regularly to reach out to the community through their congregations to hear their concerns and attempt to find direction and solutions for the Village.
Village staff is doing a good job of coordinating efforts to repair and maintain the roadways and infrastructure, as well as bring additional retail and commercial development to the town. Although a few businesses that have left Carpentersville have been relatively high profile (Circuit City, Jewel, Big Lots, and Fridays), there are not as many empty store fronts as some would have folks believe. With the exception of the old Big Lots space, Meadowdale Mall is basically full. The old Jewel store is being significantly overhauled to open in November/December as “the Village Fresh Market”. White Castle is slated to open soon next to Aldi on the near-West side, across from food stops like Jamba Juice and Panda Express. And, there are some rumors flying around that some of the restaurant spaces around Spring Hill Mall might not be empty for long.
Even the schools in the area appear to be improving. Despite continued overcrowding issues (although the total number of students is below the bottom floor estimates provided by the District during the last referendum) that have plagued District 300 for years (on the West, as well as the East), according to recent reports test scores among third through eighth graders improved to exceed the state average. Carpentersville Middle School, after several years of failing to meet standards set by the federal No Child Left Behind act, has recently received a passing grade.
It will take time to get to a higher level of satisfaction … but progress is being made, in a time when the economy is otherwise stumbling, slowing growth and development.
Now, if we can just stage an intervention as a community to help some of our Trustees get some therapy so they can actually aid in the recovery…
DailyHerald.com did a profile story of Kane County Board member, Hollie Kissane, of Carpentersville. In addition to her work on the County Board, Kissane is a member of the Village’s Parks Committee, who worked diligently to help make Autumn Fest the success that it was in celebration of the Village’s 120th anniversary.
A special thanks to Hollie for all her hard work and dedication to the Village and County residents.
As residents are beginning to notice, there are many positive changes going on in Carpentersville. Roads are being paved, sidewalks are being repaired, some buildings on the east side are getting fresh new faces, and folks are even celebrating in the park.
This weekend I’ll have a report on what’s being worked on in the Village, what’s been completed and some things that are coming up.
Of course, also this weekend is the “One Voice” luncheon. Some rumors coming in are that there are about 45 people who have expressed interested in attending this nice, peaceful lunch in the park.
The Daily Herald reported yesterday that Trustees Ritter, Hinz and Ramirez-Sliwinski were planning to attend. In an article in the Courier-News earlier last month, it was reported that Hinz and Ramirez-Sliwinski were interested in finding out more about the event.
If you are interested in attending, click the link in the sidebar and call the phone number at the end of the article — and, let them know you heard about it on Carpentersville Action Network. (If you do attend, I’m sure residents would love to hear about it, so come back and share with readers. Unfortunately, prior commitments prevent me from being able to attend, so I’ll have to rely on your reports.)
Autumn Fest was an overwhelming success.
[Village President Bill Sarto] said about 400 people were out for the parade, which featured about 30 vehicles and floats. Another 350 or so were on hand for the festival.
The family games, food and live music were all a hit. Not bad for a first-time festival.
Sarto told the Daily Herald that he intends to help bring it back next year.
“People told me they met new people and found out about businesses they didn’t even know were in the village,” Sarto said.
Clearly, the success of the event was a concerted group effort.
Autumn Fest was organized by the village’s park committee, headed by Trustee Linda Ramirez-Sliwinski and Kane County board member Hollie Kissane. The panel organized the event, rounded up sponsors and local businesses in about six weeks, Sarto said.
Other members of the committee include Billita Jacobsen, William Vincent, Karen Martinez, Kent Baldwin, Maria Torres and Billy Vincent.
The Park Committee has done a great job this year, in my opinion. They brought not only Autumn Fest but also The Great American Festival to the Village this year.
It feels strange. It feels … nice.
There are a few posts that were made in the “Open Forum Today” thread that I wanted to bring out of the discussions of the specific “illegal immigration” discussion and the various other stuff … because they reflect the positive direction I’d like to see this blog go … and I hope others feel the same about that direction …
[I thought I would throw in here too, that because I believe the comments — not just the main posts — are what many people are interested in being able to track and read, I’ve expanded the “Recent Comments” to the maximum listing of 15. Especially as comment traffic is heavier, this will hopefully help people track what’s been commented on. I’m working on other options to continue enhancing the site…]
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