Governor Pritzker Extends Stay at Home Order Through May 30; Face Coverings Now Required in Public
Based on data from scientists and health experts and after consulting with stakeholders across the State, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced yesterday that a modified version of the State's Stay at Home Order will go into effect on May 1. The new executive order will include the following modifications:
- OUTDOOR RECREATION: State parks will begin a phased reopening under guidance from the Department of Natural Resources. Golf will be permitted under strict safety guidelines. (Note: the Glencoe Golf Club will reopen on May 1 with safety guidelines in place, as required by the Governor’s Order).
- NEW ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES: Greenhouses, garden centers and nurseries may reopen as essential businesses. Animal grooming services may also reopen.
- NON-ESSENTIAL RETAIL: Retail stores designated as non-essential businesses and operations may reopen to fulfill telephone and online orders through pickup and delivery.
- FACE COVERINGS: Beginning on May 1, individuals will be required to wear a face covering or mask when in a public place where they can't maintain a six-foot social distance. Face coverings will be required in public indoor spaces, such as stores. This new requirement applies to all individuals over the age of two who are able to medically tolerate a face covering or a mask.
- ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES AND MANUFACTURING: Essential businesses and manufacturers will be required to provide face coverings to all employees who are not able to maintain six feet of social distancing, as well as follow new requirements that maximize social distancing and prioritize the well-being of employees and customers.
- SCHOOLS: Educational institutions may allow and establish procedures for pick up of necessary supplies or student belongings.
Earlier this week, Village President Lawrence R. Levin issued a special COVID-19 message to the Glencoe community about the use of face coverings in public areas, consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.
President Levin noted that, "Cloth face coverings do not need to be elaborate. You can purchase a cloth face covering or make one at home, using suggestions from the CDC and following their recommendations for fit and regular laundering. The CDC reminds us that children under the age of two, individuals with trouble breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove a face covering without assistance should not wear face coverings. The CDC and IDPH also recommend that surgical masks and N95 respirators be reserved for health care workers...Wearing a face covering doesn’t need to hamper the Glencoe spirit that I’m so proud to see every day in our community. Choose a bright color fabric or a cheerful print. Continue to say hello to neighbors. Smile – even if your smile isn’t visible, the kindness in your eyes will shine."
In addition to using face coverings, please continue to take these important steps to stay safe:
- Stay home except for essential errands.
- Maintain your space when in public and outdoors. (Please remember to not congregate with others outside your household.)
- Wash your hands with soap and water and use hand sanitizer that contains 60-95% alcohol.
While many people are using gloves, the CDC actually doesn’t recommend the general public use gloves. The CDC advises that wearing gloves is not a substitute for washing your hands and contamination during glove removal is common.
Follow these CDC safety tips when running essential errands including grocery shopping, takeout, banking, getting gas and doctor visits.
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Reminder: Keep Dogs on Leash
With spring weather and the Stay at Home Order, many pet owners and their dogs are enjoying the great outdoors. The Public Safety Department and Glencoe Park District ask you to remember the following:
- Dogs must remain on-leash at all times.
- Owners must clean up after their pets. Waste removal stations and garbage cans are located in all public park areas for your convenience.
- All dogs (and cats) living in the Village must have a current animal license attached to their collars.
- Dogs are allowed, on leash only, on the Glencoe Public Beach from September 15 through May 15. This means that no dogs are allowed on the beach during the summer months.
Although the CDC has confirmed that a small number of pets have been infected with COVID-19, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered low. The CDC advises that we should treat pets as we would our human family members and not let pets interact with people or animals outside the household. If a person inside the household becomes sick, isolate that person from everyone else, including pets. Though further studies are needed to understand if and how different animals could be affected by the COVID-19 virus, to be absolutely safe, please keep dogs on a leash and maintain required social distancing when walking your dog. Read the latest information from the CDC on animals and COVID-19.
Thank you for maintaining a safe and respectful environment for both pets and people by keeping your pet on a leash.
Please contact the Public Safety Department at 847-461-1148 if you have any questions.
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Village Manager's Blog: Making Plans
Read in the latest edition of Village Manager Phil Kiraly's blog on how the Village is developing long-range financial planning tools to continue vital service provision in the midst of COVID-19.
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Put Trash in its Place – Reminders about Wipes, Gloves and Masks
If you choose to wear gloves, please dispose of them properly in the trash and remember that gloves, masks and medical waste cannot be recycled.
Also, the use of disinfectant wipes has increased as we use them to clean and disinfect surfaces to help protect ourselves from COVID-19. And, people are flushing them, resulting in clogged municipal wastewater systems and costly repairs. It’s simple: no wipes down the pipes! Please place them in the trash.
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Mental Health Support and Other Resources Available in New Trier Township
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The Crisis Response Network — a network of schools, mental health organizations and community agencies — has compiled a list of wellness resources, including mental health support, COVID-19 free webinars, wellness activities, crisis hotlines and more. Access the database of resources here.
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Reminder: Register for Smart911
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made us think more about our health and safety. A simple step you can take to help you in the event of an emergency is to register for Smart911. By creating a Safety Profile in Smart911, first responders will be aware of important information that will help Glencoe Public Safety locate and help you in an emergency. The Village will also use this system to send you emergency alerts. To create a Smart911 Safety Profile, visit smart911.com or download the Smart911 app.
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Village’s 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony to be Held Virtually
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The Village of Glencoe and Glencoe Historical Society will remember veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country on the 152nd anniversary of Memorial Day through a virtual ceremony on Monday, May 25, in observance of Governor Pritzker's extended Stay at Home Order. Residents are invited to participate in a brief virtual program honoring Glencoe veterans. Specific event details will be shared in upcoming eNews editions.
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Let’s Play Virtual Bingo (Glencoe Version) and Support Our Local Businesses
The Village has created a virtual Glencoe Bingo game for residents to have some fun and support Glencoe small businesses. Do the activities in each square, which range from ordering meals from your favorite restaurants or purchasing gift cards from your favorite retailer, to connecting with the Glencoe Park District and Glencoe Public Library.
As you play the game, post pictures to your social media. Tag the Village of Glencoe (@VGlencoe) and use the hashtag #GlencoeStrong.
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Tips to Detect Counterfeit U.S. Treasury Checks
Millions of Americans will receive paper U.S. Treasury checks starting this month from the federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Unfortunately, this opens opportunities for criminal activity, like check fraud, so it’s important to know how to detect counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks.
The Secret Service, in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, advises that there are key things to look for, including the U.S. Treasury Seal to the right of the Statue of Liberty that reads “Bureau of the Fiscal Service.” The check will also have the “U.S. TREASURY” watermark which can be seen from both front and back when held up to a light source.
Get more tips and resources and read the U.S. Secret Service Press Release.
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Hydrant Flushing Starts May 4
Annual maintenance of the Village's fire hydrant system will take place Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 22. The purpose of this maintenance program is to ensure fire hydrants are fully operational and to remove any sediment that has built up in the water main system over the course of the prior year.
Flushing is divided into three zones with the following schedule (subject to change depending on weather conditions):
- Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8: Neighborhoods generally north of Dundee Road (west of Green Bay Road) and north of Beach Road (east of Green Bay Road)
- Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15: Neighborhoods south of Dundee/Beach Road and north of South Avenue
- Monday, May 18 - Friday, May 22: Neighborhoods south of South Avenue
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Safe Work Zones for All. Protect Workers. Protect Road Users. We Can Do It!
It's National Work Zone Awareness Week! In its 20th year, this national public awareness campaign held at the start of construction season encourages safe driving through work zones and reminds us that we all play a role in getting roadway workers home safely. National statistics show a total of 671 work zone crashes resulted in 754 fatalities in 2018 with 124 of those fatalities being workers.
Construction continues during the Stay at Home Order because maintaining our roadways and infrastructure is about keeping us all safe. Please be mindful of crews and other drivers as you travel for essential errands or work.
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Happy Arbor Day!
Today is National Arbor Day. While we certainly miss our community celebrations this year, we are proud to be recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
The Village is proud to maintain Tree City USA status for more than 30 years, thanks to the Village's commitment to the preservation and maintenance of its urban forest and the Village’s annual tree planting program that shares the cost of planting parkway trees with residents. Learn more about caring for trees in the Village.
This year, we can still celebrate Arbor Day and promote cleaner air and water, protect wildlife in their natural habitats and improve human health through planting and nurturing trees. Check out these family-friendly activities and participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s social media campaign. The Foundation will plant one tree (up to 50,000) for each Instagram, Twitter or Facebook user who posts a picture of a tree using the hashtag #ArborDayAtHome.
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Glencoe, Are You Up for the Census Challenge?
Who's ready for a little friendly competition? We want to step up our community response rate to the 2020 census, and we can only do that with your help! The Village is participating in a fun “Census Challenge” with our neighboring communities to motivate residents to complete the census. While having higher rates than our neighbors may give us some bragging rights, in this challenge, everybody wins because completing the census brings benefits to all of our communities!
As of today, the Village’s response rate is 67.3%. Please visit my2020census.gov today and help us get to 100%!
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