UNITE GLENVIEW’S CUMMINGS SEEKS PRESIDENCY

Village Trustee Kerry Cummings will head the Unite Glenview ticket for village board, seeking to replace Village President Larry Carlson, a political ally who is stepping down.  Speaking to about 50 supporters at a Village Hall campaign kick-off Saturday, Cummings touted her two years as trustee and previous service on the comprehensive plan commission and on the School District 34 board.

A resident of Glenview since 1983, she is active with a local scout troop and St. David’s Episcopal Church. The 50-year-old mother of four describes herself as “a real problem solver” and someone who can craft compromises for people with varying viewpoints.  Her goal is to “create a long-term plan for the village and a well-articulated financial plan.”

During her time on the village board, Cummings has introduced no particular ordinances or initiatives. She questioned but ultimately supported a recent request from the developer of The Glen Town Center for another $750,000 in public money to pay for signs, wall and elevator decorations, music in the parking garage and promotional events.  In July of 2003, Cummings voted to allow the sale of guns at The Glen but changed her position after the public flooded local officials with complaints.

UG UNKNOWNS HIT CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Joining Cummings on the Unite Glenview ticket are three political unknowns – Francis “Pat” Cuisinier, Paul Detlefs and Debby Karton.  Cuisinier, 57, is a trial lawyer and father of three daughters.  His eldest is president of her class at St. Mary’s College, and Cuisinier joked he was “following in her footsteps.”

The remark brought a loud chuckle from UG stalwart John Nicolau, secretary of the men’s club at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Nicolau recently urged members of the parish, such as Cuisinier, to run for a seat on the village board to assure the church is represented. Cuisinier told the Watch he would represent “the entire community” and insisted he is “not coming in with an agenda.”

A resident of Robincrest Lane, Cuisinier praised The Glen as a “tremendous locality,” and said, “It’s been integrated very well into the rest of the community.”

Cuisinier’s legal work sometimes brings him into contact with other municipalities – defending them against lawsuits.  His official biography reads: “He has successfully tried civil jury cases in areas of product liability, civil rights, police misconduct and premises liability.”

Cuisinier grew up in Beverly, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.  He contributed $500 to the Kerry for President campaign.

Detlefs, 50, is a resident of The Glen, but before moving to Glenview’s newest neighborhood he lived in Glen Oak Acres and Bonnie Glen for a total of 18 years.  He is the father of three, a small business consultant and co-chair of School District 34’s Citizens Finance Review Task Force, which advised the board of education on ways to cut costs and increase revenues.

Detlefs is a member of the North Shore Country Club and St. David’s Episcopal Church.  He serves on the boards of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago and the Chicago Arts Academy and contributed to the senate campaign of conservative Republican Andrew McKenna.

A certified public accountant with an MBA from the University of Chicago, Detlefs said he hoped to use his business and financial skills to help the village.  Asked for his views of the tax increment financing scheme that diverts Glen tax dollars from School District 34 to the village, Detlefs danced deftly, saying he knew what the impact was on Glenview schools but has “a lot of learning to do” about how it impacts the village.

Looking back into Watch archives, we find that Detlefs was also a champion of village regulations that had some Glen families up in arms. The controversy erupted when someone complained about the large, colorful playgrounds that were going up in certain back yards – detracting from the orderly appearance they had expected in their upscale neighborhood. A Glenview ordinance stipulated swing sets be placed at least 10 feet from lot lines, but because lots at The Glen are relatively small, many families were in violation.  The trustees ultimately voted to change the law – lowering the setback to five feet -- but not before Detlefs stepped up to support the status quo.

"You’re acting on behalf of all the people of Glenview," he reminded the trustees. "Some who are concerned about this change may be reluctant to speak. They don’t want to be seen as curmudgeons who hate kids. I have three children. I have no problem with play sets in appropriate places. It’s an issue of establishing reasonable distances." 

While there is no website for Detlefs’ consulting business, there is a family website:  http://members.fortunecity.com/detlefs/id17.htm .  It includes news of how the family’s Bonnie Glen house burned down, describes their new Glen home on the 6^th hole of the golf course, remarks that the Detlefs’ Florida house also sits on the 6^th hole and includes pages for the kids and the dogs.

Debby Karton, 37, also lives at The Glen in a townhome near the new Metra station.  A Democrat who helped elect progressive Northbrook resident Elaine Nekritz to the Statehouse in Springfield, Karton owns a small business dedicated to helping individuals – especially the elderly – get health care coverage.  “I have always been interested in public service,” she told supporters.  “This is such a great time in Glenview.  We have a new village manager, and we’ll have a new village president.  It’s a time for looking at the issues and asking questions.”

Editor’s note:  Karton is a surprising choice for the conservative crowd that constitutes Unite Glenview, and she – like Detlefs and Cuisinier – is totally untested politically, but she is single and available to ring doorbells, an important component in any local election.  The other two candidates for trustee bring respectable credentials to the race, but like Karton they lack a political track record, and judging by the company they keep, Glenview should not expect progressive, creative, sophisticated leadership. They were chosen by a nominating committee chaired by former Trustee John Patton Jr., who once attacked Glenview Watch at a board meeting, calling it the Sandy Hausman Internet Tabloid, then chuckling over the acronym one could create.  Patton did not identify other individuals on the committee, but Unite Glenview party leaders include former Plan Commissioner Tim Doron who sometimes lost his cool when members of the public challenged his views, former Zoning Board Chairman Ty Laurie who resigned from that appointed position  after questions were raised about a possible conflict of interest involving his law firm, and former Village Presidents Nancy Firfer and Jim Smirles. 

WHO CAN PLAY IN GALLERY PARK

A Northbrook man, Steve Dorfman, appeared before the village board last week to discuss plans for a charitable event in Gallery Park this spring.  He and his wife Beth had applied for a permit last fall, asking to bring about 500-600 people to Glenview for a walk and bike-a-thon that would raise money to fight pediatric brain cancer.  Trustee Kerry Cummings didn’t think the board should consider a request for the Miles for Smiles event until Glenview had a policy regarding the use of Gallery Park, so the matter was placed on hold.  Steve Dorfman recently called Larry Carlson for an update, and Carlson got the idea that Dorfman no longer wanted to hold his fundraiser in Gallery Park. Carlson apparently relayed the news to Village Hall where a vote to drop the matter was added to the board’s agenda. 

Glenview Watch noticed that the request was being dropped and phoned Dorfman for more information.  He was startled to learn that Glenview was ready to dismiss his request and appeared before the trustees Tuesday to correct the misunderstanding.

Carlson said the matter could again be listed as continued, but Trustee Mary Beth Denefe thought the board should at least allow Dorfman to make his case.

Dorfman said he knew Glenview still had no policy for the park but offered to assist with devising one.  He said a professional events planner working with Miles for Smiles could share her extensive experience with village staff at no charge, and Dorfman pledged to bring ordinances from other suburbs for Glenview’s use in coming up with rules of its own.

The petitioner said he could come back for an answer in early February, but President Carlson was dubious.  “To be completely upfront with you, I don’t think it’s going to be done by February 1.  There’s an awful lot that has to go into this for the future use of this park.  We want to discuss this with the park district also.  I don’t want to lead you down the garden path here.”

Dorfman said his event might serve as a “guinea pig,” giving Glenview the chance to learn from the experience and develop or refine a new policy.  He pledged Miles for Smiles would agree to any terms imposed by the village.

“What if our policy is that we’re not going to allow any events?” said Trustee Jeff Lerner.

Dorfman admitted that decision would have to be made soon.

“I think President Carlson is saying, ‘That ain’t gonna’ happen,’” Lerner replied. “We haven’t had any discussion on what will and what won’t take place in the park.  We’re starting from square one.”

“We were on your consent agenda in October,” Dorfman said.  (Placement on that agenda suggests approval will likely be approved without debate.)  “We were doing everything we were asked to do to move this along.  I’m willing to write your policy, have our events firm write your policy.  Whatever works for you is perfectly acceptable to us,” Dorfman continued. 

Lerner repeated his lament that no discussion had yet taken place, and Carlson nodded his assent.  “There’s probably 5,000 organizations in the greater Chicagoland area who hold these events.  We have to decide how many we want to have.  Do we limit it to Glenview-based organizations? There’s a lot of things we have to do,” he explained. 

Denefe said she had heard good things about Miles for Smiles and its planner, but she did not consider holding the event in spring, 2005 feasible.  “The question is how many of these do we want to have at Gallery Park.  I, for one, would be very much in favor of using yours as a guinea pig, but I think we’re just a little premature.”

Finally, Trustee Kim Woodrow spoke in favor of giving Miles for Smiles a chance.  “This is an interesting opportunity.  We don’t have a policy.  We all agree we need a policy.  Why can’t we just deal with this on a one-off basis, continue our work on a policy but see if we can’t accommodate this.  It’s a great cause!”

“I have no problem with that,” said Denefe.  “I think that’s a great idea.”

Trustee Guinane appeared ready to sign on, but Carlson insisted the board give the matter more thought.  He turned to Village Manager Todd Hileman to see how quickly staff might be able to meet with Dorfman.  Hileman was prepared to set something up the following week, allowing further discussion at the board’s January 18 meeting.

Kerry Cummings thought other groups in Glenview should be invited to come forward and outline their plans for events in Gallery Park, but Carlson was in no mood to open any flood gates.  “I wouldn’t want to get inundated with requests at this point,” he said.  “I think I like Mr. Dorfman’s idea of being a guinea pig and working with staff to see what we can come up with.”

“So if another group comes forward, our statement would be that this is the only group that we’ve approved, even if a residential group [SIC] comes forward to use it?” Cummings asked.

Carlson said that was correct. 

Lerner spoke again, insisting nothing could be done without a policy in place. 

Woodrow was not convinced.  He asked attorney Randall if proceeding on an experimental basis with Miles for Smiles would in any way tie the village’s hands in the future. Randall said it would not.  “Then I’m still an advocate of proceeding,” Woodrow concluded.

The trustees agreed that staff should sit down with Dorfman and then make recommendations to the village board – a process that Manager Hileman thought could be arranged easily.  He admitted that large groups do raise more complex questions regarding insurance and clean up but said those details could be worked out once the board makes some basic decisions about the number and kinds of events Glenview should permit at Gallery Park.   

Editor’s note: Why should it take months to come up with a policy for public use of a park? This is a relatively simple function of local government, and it’s a shame that the board didn’t take care of it last fall when the application was made. Thank goodness for Woodrow’s common sense and Hileman’s can-do attitude. To have 500-600 new people at The Glen would be great for local shops and restaurants.  Miles for Smiles is a chance to showcase The Glen Town Center to a new group of people – a terrific marketing opportunity.

TENT TROUBLES FOR THE KOHL MUSEUM

The Kohl Museum returned to ask the board for final approval of its plan to erect a tent adjacent to its new building at the corner of West Lake and Patriot Boulevard.  That facility would be used for fundraisers during the spring, summer and fall, then taken down in January, February and March.

“I have a technical question,” said Lerner.  “The granting of the ability to erect a tent in respect to the individual events, how does that work?  Do they still have to apply for a permit.”

Village Attorney Jeff Randall thought Kohl would still require a permit for each special event and might also need a liquor license. Assistant Village Manager Joe Wade, who is Glenview’s expert on liquor licenses, seemed to disagree, saying the law would view Kohl’s events as private parties. 

Looking at the ordinance governing special events, Cummings thought Kohl would need to notify the village each time it held a party. Woodrow agreed. Randall wondered if the board might be willing to review a schedule of events and grant blanket approval to Kohl. The trustees thought that was a fine idea. 

The museum’s president, Sheridan Turner, stepped up to express a willingness to cooperate fully with the village.  She said events were scheduled months in advance and were catered by one of three companies.  All have a license to serve liquor.  As a not-for-profit group, Turner added that Kohl is not even allowed to sell alcohol.

Lerner, Randall and Turner then got into a lengthy discussion of the time frame for pitching the tent and holding events.  Lerner was disturbed by the idea that an “annual agreement” might run from mid-October 2005 to January 2006.  “That’s not actually a year,” he noted.

By now, the debate had gone on for about 20 minutes, and former Village President Nancy Firfer, who sits on the museum board, was getting aggravated.  Easing Turner out of the way, she said Kohl would submit a schedule and face regulation on a case-by-case basis as needed.  For now, she stressed, the museum was only asking for permission to put up its tent.

Despite her effort to clarify matters, discussion dragged on for another three and a half minutes.  Finally, Trustee Jim Patterson proposed to approve permission for the tent, but Lerner was still puzzled.  “Does that mean if they get an event in September of ’05, they don’t have permission to do it?”

“We won’t have any in September because the museum [won’t be open yet],” Turner replied.

“What about February of ’06?” Lerner wondered.  “You won’t be able to hold an event.”

“Not in the tent,” Turner answered.  “It’ll be too cold outside.”

The matter having proven so controversial, President Carlson requested a roll call vote.  All voted to permit the tent.

Not content to let the matter rest, attorney Randall added that he still wanted to discuss the possible need for a liquor license with Turner.  Carlson thought that was an excellent idea.

Editor’s note:  This fumbling and bumbling debate was an embarrassment to this community and bypassed some significant issues.  Shouldn’t someone have asked, for example, why this business of putting up a semi-permanent tent was not mentioned in the early stages of discussion before The Glen Redevelopment Commission?  That’s where such matters are usually hashed out. Was anyone concerned that a tent might look tacky?  Local ordinance does not normally allow a tent for more than 10 days – even on Milwaukee Avenue where a local merchant, closing his business, was recently forbidden to hold a tent-based close-out sale for two weeks.  

OTHER QUESTIONS IGNORED

The trustees also considered plans to permit a car dealership on Willow Road in the shopping center anchored by Costco.  To proceed with that scheme, Glenview needs approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to abandon plans for a wetland the village had promised to create. 

In exchange for permission, the corps proposed saving some land in the Prairie Glen office park, improving a village-owned parcel along the river known as Lot 16 or creating new wetlands at The Grove.  Glen Redevelopment staffer Amy Ahner spent about ten minutes reviewing these options.  She dismissed preservation of land in the office park, since a California company holds an option to develop the property.  She also ruled out improvements to Lot 16, even though she acknowledged changes there could create new wildlife habitat and reduce erosion.  She estimated the cost of improvements at $600,000 and indicated that money was not in this year’s budget.

Ahner then claimed the village had purchased a 4.5 acre lot along the Chicago River – a piece of land once owned by the Baxter family --  to compensate for the loss of open space on Willow Road, but she said the Army Corps was giving Glenview minimal credit for that. 

Editor’s note:  It’s no surprise the corps is disregarding Glenview’s claim that the Baxter property is a suitable substitute for the land on Willow Road.  For one thing, it’s less than half the acreage.  For another, the claim of a quid pro quo is bogus. The land was purchased last spring -- even before the car dealership deal was done. At the time, former Village Manager Paul McCarthy said he’d had his eye on that property for years.  

FUDGING FURTHER

Ahner said there were six acres at The Grove that were suitable for wetland mitigation, and the park district was interested in collaborating, but Glenview would only do two acres, at a cost of $100,000, because that amount was in the 2005 budget.

In recommending that option, Ahner invoked the name of environmentalist and state legislator Beth Coulson. Coulson had sent a letter to the corps in support of Glenview’s plan. “I understand the village agreed to replace the open areas along Willow Road by purchasing higher quality land adjacent to the Chicago River,” she wrote.  Later, Coulson said she was misled about the Baxter property – told the purchase would be made in exchange for the land near Costco -- when, in fact, the land had already been purchased.

Village President Carlson also suggested Ahner discuss the views of  Kent Fuller, chairman of Glenview’s natural resources commission.  “Kent Fuller has been with us through this entire process,” Ahner said.  “He has had significant input into all the plans.”  Ahner said the natural resources commission had not been asked for its views but would be consulted about maintenance of any new natural areas.

Contacted later, Fuller said he was “not familiar with all the options,” but was enthusiastic about possible improvements to Lot 16 and thought the Army Corps of Engineers might provide some funding for that work.  He also expressed support for wetland creation at The Grove but was not certain that land was in the same watershed as the Willow Road property.  In other words, changes there might have some impact on flooding and water quality in the Des Plaines River watershed but not in the Chicago River watershed where new wetlands were originally requested by the corps.  A source at the Grove confirmed that storm water and snow melt from the preserve flow into the Des Plaines River.

Trustee Kimball Woodrow praised Ahner’s report as “very thorough,” and said he thought she had come “to the right conclusion.”  He moved for approval, and the board voted unanimously to ask the corps for permission to pave 10 acres along Willow Road in exchange for a promise to create two acres of wetland at The Grove.

Editor’s note:  Rules governing tents or public events at The Glen can easily be changed, but when land is developed, it is rarely reclaimed as open space. That’s why it’s so disturbing that our trustees, who had devoted an hour to discussing policies governing tents and walkathons, asked not a single question about possible improvements to Glenview’s natural open space.  Not one member of the board questioned the claim that this wealthy village could not afford $600,000 to improve a precious natural area. No one pointed out that such a project could be executed in stages – funded over a period of years.  No one even asked how Ahner had arrived at the $600,000 figure. We can only hope our new trustees have greater perspective and will devote their energies to what is really important to a community that has taken in millions of dollars and added hundreds of acres of pavement over the last decade. 

OLPH FIREWORKS DELAYED

The agenda for last week’s board meeting originally indicated the trustees would be discussing the issue of storm water detention at Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Glenview’s influential downtown parish.  OLPH had agreed, nearly 10 years ago, to comply with local law regarding storm water detention by 2005, but in the intervening years no effort was made to achieve that goal.  Now, a spokesman for the church claims it would cost $1 million to comply with village requirements.  If the congregation is forced to pay for underground vaults to keep storm water from rushing off its paved courtyard into the river, Father Flavin told The Watch he would close the grade school run by OLPH and dump about 900 students into District 34 schools.

When the board met, however, there was no sign of Flavin and no debate about detention.  Village spokesperson Janet Spector Bishop told The Watch, “OLPH's storm water detention issue was pulled from the agenda because it was discovered that its permit has an extra six months to run.  It will reappear closer to the permit's expiration date.”

Editor’s note:  How convenient that this debate will likely take place after Glenview’s next local election, April 5, and how unfortunate that underground vaults are being viewed as the only option for OLPH. A number of people around town are talking about how the blacktop at OLPH could be replaced with permeable paving stones, widely used in the cities of Europe.  They allow water to soak into the ground rather than running into the river.  Some residents also propose appealing new landscaping for the inner courtyard of OLPH -- one of many spots downtown that could be beautified to preserve Glenview’s history and charm. 

MEDIA WATCH 

-- Chicago public relations executive Bob Szafranski, who plans to move to Glenview this year, sent word that he has set up a  free Glenview Forum message board to facilitate ongoing dialogue about the issues that are important to this community.  You’ll find it at:
 
http://glenviewforum.proboards42.com/index.cgi

”I thought it would be a good idea to have a place on the web where Glenview residents can post messages and chat with other residents about issues such as where the new library and post office should go, downtown redevelopment ideas and zero tolerance at GBS, as well as helpful topics like mechanic referrals, the best Glenview restaurants, birthday party ideas, park events, etc.,” Szafranski wrote. “There's a free, short registration process once you follow the link to the Glenview Forum.  I hope you join, tell your friends and start chatting.”

-- Headlining its online story “New year opens on somber note,” the Glenview Announcements reported that John Ambrosia, a prize-winning veteran journalist, was named editor-in-chief of the Announcements’ parent company.

Watch editor’s note: Either somebody goofed or the situation is really grim at the Pioneer Press.

-- The Chicago Tribune published a story on plans to redevelop Glenview’s downtown and quoted a member of the panel planning that process.  Kathy Johnson told reporter Trine Tsouderos, “I would love to see the old soda fountains, somewhere the kids can go to get a burger, grilled cheese and fries.”  

Editor’s note:  Somebody should tell Johnson about Ari’s Café in the shopping strip across from Glenview’s public library.  It’s the best burger joint in town and has been in business for years.  If that’s all she needs, then there’s no need to do anything downtown.

SAVE THE DATE

-- The Downtown Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m. Monday, January 10 at the Glenbrook South High School Lyceum, 4000 West Lake Avenue.  The public is invited to listen and to comment.

 -- The Glenview Public Library presents Help for Headaches at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 11. Dr. Lawrence Robbins will discuss all aspects of headaches including the different types: migraines to clusters and tension, causes and treatments.

-- The Israel Now program, which was cancelled on Wednesday, January 5 has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 19. Linda Ruben will show slides from her recent visit, showcase the art and museums, food, gardens, and music of Israel’s cities and countryside.  

-- You can also sign up for JAZZ in January next at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 16.  The Eddie Barrett Orchestra will present the sounds of Benny Goodman.

And residents are invited to join a Journaling Workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 26. Lisa Schab will offer practical ideas and techniques to get you started and keep you going. No writing experience is necessary.

Register online, at the Information Desk or call 847-729- 7500 ext 112.

READERS WRITE

TL asks Glenview residents to join him in saving money while speaking out against the war in Iraq: “Not One  Dime Day -- January 20 --  is  a  way  to  express your feelings about  the  senseless  carnage  in  Iraq. This might be the closest we could come to a general strike in this country. Since our religious leaders will not speak out against the war in Iraq, since our political leaders don't have the moral courage to oppose it, the general public should use Inauguration Day to do so.  On Not One Dime Day, please don't spend money.  Don’t go to the mall or convenience store.  Don’t buy any fast food, groceries or gasoline. Not One Dime Day is about supporting the troops by helping to bring them home. There's no rally to attend. No marching to do. No left or right wing
agenda to discuss. On Not One Dime Day you take action by doing nothing. You open your mouth by keeping your wallet closed.”

Tom Serverin worries about wild drivers heading for Wildfire: “The sedate parking lot that serves the Dominick's on The Glen has undergone a change for the worse from the valet parkers and customers of Wildfire. Can the valet parkers really block off the traffic lanes with orange traffic cones? Who gave them permission to do that? Drivers are now routinely sailing through the two stop signs in front of Dominick's and cutting across the handicapped zones and parking lanes to get over to the new restaurant.”

The Watch replies:  Since both properties – Dominick’s and Wildfire – are on private property, the owners are free to put traffic cones wherever they please.  Wildfire has an agreement with Dominick’s to park restaurant patrons’ cars on the shopping center’s lot, so the valets are probably marking their turf.  That said, reckless driving is a legal offense even on private property, and Glenview police have contacted Wildfire to remind valets to drive carefully. Thank you for saying as much to the general public.

JAS was dismayed by a holiday sight: “On Christmas morning I saw not one but two village trucks throwing salt on the roads. There was no snow, no rain and no precipitation in the forecast, so why was Glenview paying employees holiday wages to salt totally bare streets?  Talk about milking the system!  I called Village Hall, and Public Works Director Bill Porter suggested there might have been some lake effect snow in east Glenview. The trucks I saw were in west and central Glenview. I live less than five minutes from the border with Wilmette, and there was no lake effect. Was tax money squandered so village employees had a hefty paycheck to cover their Christmas expenses?”

The Watch replies:  On weekends and holidays, Glenview police take on the responsibility of assessing road conditions in the village.  On Christmas, officers reported several intersections were icy – Harlem and Central in particular.  They notified public works which, in turn, dispatched trucks to spread salt.  Police Chief William Fitzpatrick told us he prefers that officers err on the side of caution.  “If we see there’s a safety issue, especially with people traveling on Christmas Day, we’re not going to wait for a seven car pile up.”

Tom Andicopulos is upset by the way his cul-de-sac is plowed: “Every time we have a significant snowfall I spend hours shoveling my driveway only to have the village snow removal vehicles push a huge pile of snow back at the foot of my driveway.  It is very exhausting and demoralizing to have to keep shoveling so my family can get out.  I understand that this is the village policy, but it makes no sense to do this.  God forbid someone has an emergency and needs to get somewhere in a hurry.  There is absolutely no way to drive a passenger vehicle through these piles of snow unless you have an SUV.  My neighbor tried it and got stuck for an hour.  I had to help him push his car out of the snow.  There must be a better way to handle this.  Wouldn't it make more sense to start the trucks shoveling on the outside of the cul-de-sac close to the driveways and push the snow toward the center?”  

After hearing the debate over storm water detention requirements for Our Lady of Perpetual Help, CM offered another suggestion: “Why doesn't OLPH start breaking into that huge concrete slab and planting some trees? Every one who loves God’s green earth is aware of their benefits. If the property had been developed any time recently it would have been a requirement.”

And JR asks: “What can we do as residents of Glenview to block OLPH trying to renege on its environmental obligations? Who can we write to?”

The Watch replies:  You can contact your trustees via the village website:  www.glenview.il.us or send snail mail to them at 1225 Waukegan Road, Glenview, IL 60025. 

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