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It's Friday and time for the City's weekly recap to help us stay better connected, informed, and prepared.

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Show Your Hometown Pride—Vote for Warrenville!

Warrenville is competing in the 10th Annual Strongest Town Contest, and we need YOUR vote to take home the title!

This national competition highlights cities that are making smart choices for a stronger, more resilient future—and Warrenville is in the running!

Warrenville will go head-to-head with 15 other North American cities in a bracket-style tournament, advancing round by round based on community votes. The more votes we get, the farther we go! 💪

🌟 How to vote:

✅ Visit https://www.strongesttown.com/

✅ Vote once per week, Monday–Thursday until April 3

✅ Help Warrenville advance to the next round!

🙌 Let’s put Warrenville on the map! Tell your friends, and most importantly—VOTE at Strongest Town

A graphic for the City's Arbor Day celebration April 19, 2025.

Get Ready for Arbor Day

🌳🌿 Join us for our annual Arbor Day Celebration and take home a free tree! 🌱✨

📅 Saturday, April 26
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Warrenville Park District, 3S260 Warren Avenue

🎁 Free Tree Giveaway:
🌳 White Dogwood
🌳 River Birch
🌳 Redbud
🌳 Basswood
🌳 Swamp White Oak
🌳 Shagbark Hickory

🌿 Enjoy:
🌱 Ceremonial tree planting
🎟️ Door prizes
🌎 Environmental fair
☕ Light refreshments

💙 This is an Autism-Friendly event!

📢 Sponsored by the City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC).

A photo of police and firefighters participating the Polar Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics by jumping into a cold pool.

A message asking residents to vote in the April 1, 2025 General Consolidated Election.

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Senior Telecommunications Tax Rebate Due April 30

📢 Attention Warrenville Seniors!

Applications for the Telecommunications Tax Rebate are due by April 30! 📅

If you’re 65 or older, you may qualify for reimbursement of telecommunications taxes paid the year you turned 65. Here's what you need to know:

✔️ Total household income must be $40,000 or less (previous calendar year).

✔️ The property must be your primary residence, and you must pay the taxes.

✔️ Payments are made annually for the prior calendar year.

📞 Have questions? Call us at (630) 836-3050.

📄 Ready to apply? Download the application here: Rebate

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A graphic for the 34th Annual DuPage River Sweep April 19, 2025.

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Spring storms can be unpredictable, but being prepared makes all the difference. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency encourages everyone to take these simple steps:

✅ Make a severe weather plan – Know what to do and where to go.

🎒 Build an emergency kit – Stock up on essentials like water, flashlights, and first aid supplies.

🏠 Find your safe place – Identify where to shelter during a storm.

📢 Know the warnings – Learn the difference between watches, warnings, and advisories.

For more tips on staying safe before, during, and after a storm, visit Ready Illinois

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Community Development Committee of the Whole meeting: Monday, March 10.

City Council Budget Workshop: Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m.

City Council meeting: Monday, March 17.

Most meetings held at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 28W701 Stafford Place.

Find meeting details at: Agenda Center

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