Archive for July, 2009

Floodproofing Information from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

July 20, 2009

The Illinois Department of Natural Resouces has compiled a homeowner’s guide to floodproofing.  It provides information that homeowners can use to help manage and prevent flooding.  For the complete guide visit:

http://www.dnr.state.il.us/owr/guidetofloodproofing.htm

Free Job Seeker Workshops at the Library

July 2, 2009

All day workshops covering a variety of job search tools and techniques will be held at the Park Ridge Public Library on  November 13th and December 11th.  The workshops are held from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Please register by calling the Reference Desk at the Library at 847-720-3230 or online at: www.parkridgelibrary.org/calendar/html

Residents Urged to Report Flooding Issues

July 2, 2009

Park Ridge residents who have experienced flooding in their home or on their property are encouraged to report this to the city so that these incidents can be documented.

Flooding incidents should be reported to Susan Tedeschi, Public Works, via e-mail at stedesch@parkridge.us, or by calling (847)318-5230.   A detailed account of the type of flooding experienced should be provided.