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Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association Neighborhood News Working Together for a GREAT Neighborhood Summer 2010 Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association • P.O. Box 8432 • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8432 • www.pgepoa.org President’s Message Happy Summer! I hope every- one is enjoying the season as much as Lauri and I. With all the rain, perennials and shrubs have just popped out of the ground. On the downside, I guess, I can’t recall a June in recent memory, when I’ve had to mow the lawn twice a week. Have you noticed, as I have, how well your neigh- bors keep up their properties? I really do get an overwhelming sense of pride from this. By now, you’ve likely had a chance to eyeball the new signs and fencing at our PGE en- trances. This project took longer than anticipated, but hopefully you will agree that the result was well worth the wait. Next up will be improvements to the land- scaping. One of the problems we face in this regard is finding a way to water these plantings. While there are services that will trek in water tankers to do this, they tend to be pretty expensive. If you live next to one of the en- trances, we may be asking you whether we can use your water. Also, if you’re willing to help do the watering, please contact Gary Dindia. Your cooperation would be very much appreciated. The Fishing Derby and Kickoff to Summer party were huge suc- cesses. Despite a rainy Saturday, we had a great turn-out at the lake and lots of fish were caught by PGE anglers. Check out the pix in this newsletter. Congratu- lations to all who participated, and special thanks to Beth Prezembel for staging the event. More than 120 residents attended this year’s Kickoff party, about 50 percent more than last year. I hope you had a terrific time and were able to meet some neigh- bors whom you hadn’t known before. That’s really what it’s all about. Thanks to Lynn Meinzer for arranging the catering and hosting the party. As you can imagine, that was no small task. Take care. My best wishes to all of you for a wonderful rest of the summer, and I hope to see you at the October General Meeting. Randy Mitchell PGE POA President [email protected] Newsletter Contents Presidents’ Message .....................1 Neighbor Greetings .....................3 PGE Area Control and Landscaping Update ...................4 PGE Online ...................................5 Fishing Derby ...............................6 Summer Kickoff ...........................7 May Meeting Minutes .................8 Homeowner Information ............9 PGE Garage Sale...........................9 PGE Dining Directory ...............11 PGE Street Smarts Someone recently pointed out how many different ways we are literally on PGE streets (in addition to vehi- cles), especially in the summer: People walking dogs Exercisers (run/bike/walk) Kids on their way to the park or a friend’s house We don’t have sidewalks so we must share the road! Please keep safety and courtesy in mind when you are using the street: Please observe the 25 mph limit Try not to drive or park on your neighbor’s lawn Watch out for pedestrians Walk/run on the left side of the road, facing traffic If your pet leaves a gift on a neighbor’s lawn or on the street, please pick it up Please don’t use circular drive- ways as shortcuts around the corner

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Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association

Neighborhood NewsWorking Together for a GREAT Neighborhood Summer 2010

Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association • P.O. Box 8432 • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8432 • www.pgepoa.org

President’s MessageHappy Summer! I hope every-one is enjoying the season asmuch as Lauri and I. With all therain, perennials and shrubs havejust popped out of the ground.On the downside, I guess, I can’trecall a June in recent memory,when I’ve had to mow the lawntwice a week. Have you noticed,as I have, how well your neigh-bors keep up their properties? Ireally do get an overwhelmingsense of pride from this.

By now, you’ve likely had achance to eyeball the new signsand fencing at our PGE en-trances. This project took longerthan anticipated, but hopefullyyou will agree that the result waswell worth the wait. Next up willbe improvements to the land-scaping. One of the problems weface in this regard is finding away to water these plantings.While there are services that willtrek in water tankers to do this,they tend to be pretty expensive.If you live next to one of the en-trances, we may be asking youwhether we can use your water.Also, if you’re willing to help dothe watering, please contact GaryDindia. Your cooperation wouldbe very much appreciated.

The Fishing Derby and Kickoff toSummer party were huge suc-cesses. Despite a rainy Saturday,we had a great turn-out at thelake and lots of fish were caughtby PGE anglers. Check out thepix in this newsletter. Congratu-

lations to all who participated,and special thanks to BethPrezembel for staging the event.More than 120 residents attendedthis year’s Kickoff party, about50 percent more than last year. Ihope you had a terrific time andwere able to meet some neigh-bors whom you hadn’t knownbefore. That’s really what it’s allabout. Thanks to Lynn Meinzerfor arranging the catering andhosting the party. As you canimagine, that was no small task.

Take care. My best wishes to allof you for a wonderful rest of thesummer, and I hope to see you atthe October General Meeting.

Randy Mitchell

PGE POA President

[email protected]

Newsletter Contents

Presidents’ Message.....................1

Neighbor Greetings .....................3

PGE Area Control and

Landscaping Update ...................4

PGE Online ...................................5

Fishing Derby ...............................6

Summer Kickoff ...........................7

May Meeting Minutes .................8

Homeowner Information............9

PGE Garage Sale...........................9

PGE Dining Directory ...............11

PGE Street SmartsSomeone recently pointed out how

many different ways we are literally

on PGE streets (in addition to vehi-

cles), especially in the summer:

• People walking dogs

• Exercisers (run/bike/walk)

• Kids on their way to the park or

a friend’s house

We don’t have sidewalks so we

must share the road! Please keep

safety and courtesy in mind when

you are using the street:

• Please observe the 25 mph limit

• Try not to drive or park on your

neighbor’s lawn

• Watch out for pedestrians

• Walk/run on the left side of the

road, facing traffic

• If your pet leaves a gift on a

neighbor’s lawn or on the street,

please pick it up

• Please don’t use circular drive-

ways as shortcuts around the

corner

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Officers and Directors

President ........................................Randy Mitchell

Vice President

and Architectural Control ...............Dave Gearhart

Secretary ........................................Dawn Amos

Treasurer.........................................Beth Prezembel

Area Control ...................................Gary Dindia

Civic Affairs ....................................Steve Sperling

Membership ...................................Guy Karm

Communications ............................Andrea Brennan

Social and Landscaping.................Lynn Meinzer

Audit ...............................................George Reichl

Past President ................................Don Jacobs

Advertising

Full page ....................once/$150 yearly/$380

Half page ...................once/$100 yearly/$255

Quarter page..............once/$50 yearly/$125

Thank you to all of our advertisers! Your ad helps

defray the cost of the newsletter.

Contact Andrea Brennan at 847-404-7229 or

[email protected] to submit an ad

Contact Beth Prezembel at 847-303-6423 or

[email protected] to pay for your ad

If

you are

planning any

architectural changes to

your residence, architectural

plans need to be submitted & ap-

proved by the board.

To facilitate this

procedure, please contact

Dave Gearhart

at (847) 303-5274.

You will be provided with the

information needed to get approval.

It is very important that

you get approval before

beginning any project.

Submit News and Info

The newsletter is a great way to let your neighbors

know about events and issues that are important to

us. Please contribute newsletter information to:

Andrea Brennan

340 S. Elmwood Ln.

847-404-7229

Please let me know of personal milestones that you

want to share with your neighbors. Thank you!

Corrections• In the Spring newsletter, the Neighbor Greetings

section should have welcomed Jan Engelen at 385

Meadow Lane.

Dorie Ballati toBin

Coldwell

BankerResidential

Brokerage

[email protected]

www.ballati.com

resident and Plum Grove

estates Specialist

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BAIRD&WARNER

Sandy Heinlein and Denise Curry

Office: 847.934.5069 • Cell: 847.822.8051

[email protected]

819 N. Quentin Road • Palatine, IL 60067

www.bairdwarner.com

Neighbor Greetings

Welcome New Neighbors Jerry and Ellen Cochran, 348 S. Elmwood Ln.

Matt and Melissa Grosvenor, 293 S. Circle Dr.

308 S. Circle Dr.

The Plum Grove Estates Welcoming Committee brings a

copy of the PGE Directory and a special gift to new

neighbors. Please contact Guy Karm at 847-397-5276 for

more information.

Congratulations and Best WishesTo Steve and Jill Sperling for their son Ryan, born on

June 27.

Condolences and Special ThoughtsTo Delores Williams for the loss of her husband Bud

(John), who died on July 4, 2010. Bud was one of the

original residents of Plum Grove Estates.

The Williams family will hold a memorial service for

Bud on July 27, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lauterburg and

Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 East Northwest Highway,

Arlington Heights, IL 60004, (847) 253-5423.

PGE Past President Helen Petersen

Helen Louise Petersen, 81,

former president of Plum

Grove Estates Property

Owners Association, died on

May 12, 2010.

Petersen was born on April

10, 1929 in Chicago, IL. She

graduated from Northwest-

ern University in 1951 with a

communication degree. She

raised a family in Plum

Grove Estates and then spent the last ten years in

Naples, FL with her loving husband Warren. Helen will

be remembered by all of us for her enthusiasm, grace,

eternal optimism, continuous smile, and her deep love

for friends and family.

In her memory, please make a donation to: Alzheimers

Support Network, 660 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL

34102.

Neighbor Email Announcements

Do You Want to Know When PGE EventsHappen or Receive PGE Announcements?

PGE POA is looking for ways to communicate better

with members, so we have started sending an email

message to homeowners to announce (and remind us

about) upcoming events, such as the Summer Kickoff

Party and garage sale, and other important informa-

tion.

To add your email address to the PGE mailing list,

please send an email to either [email protected]

or [email protected].

By the way, if your email address has changed since

you included it with your other contact information

in the PGE Directory, or if you would like to add your

email address to your directory listing, please let us

know. About a dozen PGE members have an incorrect

email address listed in the directory, so check yours.

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PGE Area Control and Landscaping Update Route 53 Frontage RoadsThe City of Rolling Meadows com-

pleted resurfacing the West

Frontage Road between Kirchoff

and Algonquin Roads. The project

began and was completed on time.

At PGE entrances there is now

white striping marking the stop line

and the road edges.

Phase 2 is in progress on the East

Frontage Road. The project is ex-

pected to finish in July 2010. Traffic

is northbound only during construction.

What about that rough patch of West Frontage Road

that bridges the Salt Creek? The bridge and surface

project is Phase 3 and is scheduled for work in 2011.

Slowing down is your best defense against damage to

your vehicle when you drive over this area.

PGE/Schaumburg StreetsMeanwhile, within our neighborhood the Township of

Schaumburg opened bidding for contractors to resur-

face the asphalt pavement in Plum Grove Estates. Work

might begin as early as August 2010, a Township em-

ployee explained to Steve Sperling (PGE Civic Affairs).

Wood posts have been installed on PGE streets and is-

lands where curbside damage, from vehicles driving

off the road, has been a problem. The posts have a re-

flective marker that will help drivers see the edge of

the road at night.

If you have any questions about Area Control, please

call Gary Dindia at 847-397-3640 or send email to area-

[email protected].

Entrance Signs and FencesNew entrance signs, with an updated PGE logo, and

new iron fencing have been installed at all entry points

into the neighborhood. The signs require little mainte-

nance and the fencing should be maintenance-free.

Thanks to QT Signs and Guy Karm for their efforts.

New meeting and event announcement signs (see next

page) are replacing the existing worn-out signs. These

smaller aluminum signs were designed by Arlington

Signs to complement the entrance signs.

LandscapingLandscaping that complements the new PGE entrance

signs and fencing will be installed by a landscape con-

tractor this Summer. Lynn Meinzer is reviewing plans

and bids for the work. If you have questions about

Landscaping, please call Lynn at 847-397-5832 or send

email to [email protected].

Do you like what you see? Please let your board mem-

bers know what you think about the improvements in

our neighborhood.

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The PGE Web site, http://www.pgepoa.org, continues to

add content as information becomes available. Photos

from recent events, such as the fishing derby and sum-

mer kickoff party, can be viewed; you can download

photos by using the right button on your mouse to click

on the image.

Have you looked at the PGE newsletter online, either as

a PDF or in the flip-book format? Thanks very much to

the PGE homeowners who have opted in to receive the

newsletter online!

Our Facebook and LinkedIn groups are growing! Look

for “Friends of Plum Grove Estates” in Facebook and

“Plum Grove Estates Neighborhood Network” in

LinkedIn. We also added a subgroup for professional

services referrals in LinkedIn, “PGE Service/Product Re-

ferral/Recommendation” that just added a hardwood

and tile flooring contractor.

Please report any problems you have with the newsletter

or social network pages so we can determine if we

should fix something on our end.

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Fishing DerbyThe fish in Plum Grove Pond met

their match on June 5, 2010 as a

group of anglers braved the rain

to catch the most and the largest.

The pond was restocked in Fall

2009, which resulted in a much

higher yield for this derby than

the previous year’s competition.

ParticipantsRyan Allen

Angie Cornwell

Nathan Cornwell

Kelly Looye

Kevin Looye

Scott Looye

Sarah Reichl

William Sperling

ResultsScott Looye, 11 fish (most fish

caught); largest fish—a catfish

Angie Cornwell, 10 fish

Kevin Looye, 9 fish

Sarah Reichl, 8 fish

William Sperling, 7 fish

Nathan Cornwell, 3 fish

Ryan Allen, 2 fish

Kelly Looye, 2 fish

Beth Prezembel organized the

event and provided food, drinks,

and prizes (Oberweiss gift cards!)

to the competitors. Thanks to the

parents, aunts and uncles who

helped everyone go fishing!

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Summer Kickoff PartyThe evening of June 16, 2010 had

perfect weather for swimming

and outdoor eating, just in time

for the PGE POA Summer Kickoff

Party. Nearly 120 neighbors met

at the Plum Grove Pool to enjoy

Spring turning into Summer.

Lynn Meinzer organized the

event that included:

• Two tables full of great hot

and cold food, plus desserts,

from nearby Moretti’s Italian

Grill

• Soda and other refreshments

• Swimming in the PGP pool

The pool looked great; about two

dozen swimmers splashed

around, dove off the diving

board, and played games.

A bird feeder filled with Skittles,

donated by Landscape Depot in

Lombard, was won by Rebecca

Raford. She and her husband

June Lee and their two daughters

are new to Plum Grove Estates.

The magic number was 1440 and

she came closest with 1300. The

guesses ranged from 450 to

10,000—quite a range, said Lynn.

These photos (from Dawn Amos)

and more are posted on the PGE

POA Web site,

http://www.pgepoa.org.

FOUND ITEMA personal belonging was left be-

hind at the Summer Kickoff party.

Please contact Beth Prezembel at

847-778-0982 or treasurer@pge-

poa.org to describe and claim the

lost item.

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PGE POA General Meeting MinutesWednesday, May 19, 2010

Call to OrderThe General Meeting of the Plum

Grove Homeowners Association

was called to order by President

Randy Mitchell at 7:30 p.m. on

Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at Plum

Grove Park.

Board AttendeesRandy Mitchell, Dave Gearhart,

Beth Prezembel, Dawn Amos, Gary

Dindia, Steve Sperling, Guy Karm,

Lynn Meinzer, Andrea Brennan,

Don Jacobs

AbsentGeorge Reichl

Resident AttendeesBruce Williams

Lorraine Peterson

Pam Adelizzi

Sue Dindia

Irene Vinyard

Madeleine Madsen

Alice Forbes

Rich Phillips

Anshoo & Rashmi Kumar

Israel Cartagena

Renee Coha

David Stallman

Wally Wilson

Russ Haan

Geoff Skyles

Carol & LeRoy Van Dyke

Larry Amos

Lauri Mitchell

Marty Pilut

Jeff June

Dave Nogle

Special GuestsLisa Portschy, chemist, Trace Labo-

ratories, Inc., Palatine, was invited

to discuss problems associated with

well-water and how they can be re-

solved. She provided a handout

listing a dozen contaminants, their

causes, treatments, etc. (This is

• Rolling Meadows Park District

has lowered the membership

fees for the summer. They are

$325 for a family of up to 5, $200

for couples, and $150 for an indi-

vidual.

• The pool is open on weekends

from June 6 through Labor Day,

and opens full time on June 14.

• Park facilities outside of the

fence (e.g., tennis courts) are

open park space and always free.

• The snack bar is no longer in op-

eration. Members are welcome

to bring their own food and bev-

erages.

Several residents in attendance

praised Plum Grove Park for its

friendly, neighborly atmosphere, im-

promptu Friday evening gatherings,

and lack of crowds.

Approval of MinutesThe minutes of the February 17,

2010 General Meeting were ap-

proved.

Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer Beth Prezembel reviewed

the treasurer’s report and it will be

filed for audit.

Architectural ControlDave Gearhart reported on the fol-

lowing:

New Approval Requests

291 Longacres Lane (Broucek)

Project:Landscaping

Approval letter issued: May 17, 2010

368 Knollwood Court (Prezembel)

Project:Landscaping

Approval letter issued: May 17, 2010

Continued on page 10

available at www.pgepoa.org). Her

presentation included the following

information:

• The EPA recommends yearly

testing for coliform

bacteria/e.Coli and nitrates.

• Well-water is hard because of the

high mineral content, which can

cause plumbing problems. A

water softener will reduce hard-

ness, but because the minerals

are exchanged for sodium ions,

it is not recommended for peo-

ple with heart disease or high

blood pressure. A water softener

will not kill bacteria or eliminate

lead or heavy metals.

• Reverse osmosis is the best

water treatment but it does not

get rid of bacteria.

• An ultraviolet light system will

eliminate bacteria.

• A sediment filter can eliminate

sediment.

• Brita filters remove excess salt

and chlorine, but not bacteria or

fluoride.

• Trace sells kits for testing water.

Prices range from $25–$300, plus

shipping, depending on the test.

(Kits must be shipped to the

Trace facility in Baltimore.)

• The Illinois Dept. of Health also

conducts water testing.

Trace has tested water for home-

owners in this area and test results

have been negative. Several resi-

dents at the meeting have had their

water tested and also found that the

water was safe.

Wendy McKinney, manager of

Plum Grove Park, was invited to in-

form residents of membership pro-

motions. She reported that:

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Homeowner Information

Yard Waste Pickup Until November 24, 2010 The Palatine Township Road District is picking up yard

waste in Plum Grove Estates on Tuesdays beginning

April 13, 2010 and continuing through November 24,

2010.

Residents must use stickers on yard waste bags (paper)

that you purchase for the following items: grass clip-

pings, leaves, twigs, garden debris, weeds, stalks, vines,

bark and wood chips. Stickers are available for $4.00 per

sheet of 8 at the Road District Office @ 530 N. Smith St.,

847-358-6336, or the Township Hall @721 S. Quentin Rd.

For PGE houses in the Township of Schaumburg, yard

waste is picked up by your waste recycling company on

Wednesdays. Branch pickup takes place on the first and

third Monday from May through October.

Tie up with twine bundles 4ft. or less in length and 2ft.

or less in diameter. Please tie them so the workers can

easily lift them into the truck.

Please fill the bags to 6" from top and fold or tape the

top of bag closed. Please do not put more than 40

pounds of material in bags.

Yard waste does not include: Wood timbers, plastic edg-

ing, plant pot or trays, fertilizer or landscape fabric, root

sections, sand, dirt, gravel, sod, broken asphalt, fire

wood, logs bigger than 6"in diameter or animal waste.

Major Landscaping and Home ImprovementRequires Approval from the PGE BoardPlanning landscaping or an exterior home improvement

that will cost over $1000? Depending on your project,

you might need written approval from the PGE Board

and possibly also a permit from the township and/or

Cook County.

Please submit a letter explaining your project to Dave

Gearhart, the chairperson for architectural control,

PRIOR to starting your project. You can phone Dave at

847-303-5274 or email him at [email protected].

Any contractor you hire must be registered with Cook

County, be licensed, and be bonded for $100,000.00.

Your PGE Directory provides more information about

which permits are required for various projects. This

information is also posted on the PGE Web site:

http://www.pgepoa.org/homeowners-information.

PGE Neighborhood Garage Sale

On June 25 and 26, over a dozen families in Plum

Grove Estates participated in a neighborhood garage

sale. Lauri Mitchell organized the sale, placed an ad in

the newspaper, placed signs around the neighborhood,

and provided maps for shoppers. Many thanks, Lauri,

for your efforts! If you did not sell all of your garage

sale items, or if you didn’t/couldn’t participate in this

year’s sale, please donate your items to one of several

charitable organizations in the area.

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PGE May 19, 2010 Meeting Minutes, continued

351 Park Drive (Caviles)

Project:Landscaping

Approval letter issued: April 21, 2010

In Progress

291 Park Drive (Neubauer)

Project: Landscaping

Approval letter issued: October 19, 2009

Other matters

275 Briarwood (Fallon)

Project: Roof replacement

Status: Homeowner called to question our approval pro-

cedure. I told him roof replacement in the same

color/material is an automatic approval; I just need to see

the plans. I explained that our approval letter is required

by the County in order to get a Building Permit. He indi-

cated intent to proceed without Permit since it takes

months to obtain and work will be done in 1-2 days. So

he never provided any written plans. I see no point in as-

serting ourselves now, unless we’re going to report the

violation to the County.

Area ControlGary Dindia reported that:

• Cobblestone work and post installation are complete.

• Entrance signs will be installed tomorrow. The fenc-

ing between the pillars will be completed within a

couple weeks. Landscaping and accent lighting will

be done once fencing is installed.

• He would appreciate being notified when light bulbs

need replacing.

Civic AffairsSteve Sperling reported that:

• West Frontage Rd. resurfacing is completed (Phase 1).

East Frontage Rd, resurfacing (Phase 2) is in progress.

Repairs to the bridge on West Frontage Rd. are sched-

uled for 2011. (Phase 3)

• Schaumburg Twp. roads in PGE may be resurfaced in

August if funding is available.

• Palatine Twp. is considering installing reflectors in the

center of PGE roads.

LandscapingLynn Meinzer reported that:

• She has drawn up landscaping plans for the entrances

and has gotten prices for new plants. Desirable

plants will remain or be transplanted; undesirable

ones will be replaced.

• She will solicit additional bids on the work.

• She is working with Palatine Twp. to resolve an

erosion problem along the creek.

MembershipGuy Karm reported that no homes have sold since the

February General Meeting, but two homes (308 Briar-

wood, 348 S. Elmwood Lane) are currently under con-

tract.

Newsletter/CommunicationAndrea Brennan reported that:

• Kickoff to Summer Party photos will be in the

next newsletter.

• Facebook and LinkedIn groups on the website are

growing.

• She thanked those residents who have opted out

of the mailed newsletter in favor of the online ver-

sion.

SocialLynn Meinzer reported that the Kickoff to Summer

Party on June 16 will be a tailgate menu. Lorraine Pe-

terson and Nance Engel are assisting her.

The fishing derby will be held on June 5 at the pond.

AuditIn the absence of George Reichl, Randy Mitchell re-

ported that the Audit Committee examined the 2009

financial records of the PGEPOA and found them to

be in good order.

New BusinessLauri Mitchell is organizing a neighborhood garage

sale to take place on June 25- 26, as long as a mini-

mum of 25 residents commit by May 28, 2010. Each

participating resident is asked to pay $5.00 which will

be used for advertising and signage.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. by President

Randy Mitchell.

Dawn Amos

Secretary

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PGE Dining DirectoryIf you are hungry and live in Plum Grove Estates, you are in luck! There are restaurants featuring diverse cuisine

within two miles of our neighborhood. This list will be maintained on the PGE POA Web site, http://www.pge-

poa.org/diningdirectory. If you don’t see your favorite, please send email to [email protected].

1. Absolutely Chinese, 2140 Plum Grove Rd., (847) 963-8068

Dine-in or take-out Chinese food

2. Bento Time, 847 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-8185

Take-out Japanese and Korean cuisine

3. Brother’s Ribs, 758 Euclid Ave., 847-776-7427

Dine-in or take-out American barbeque

4. Chicago Prime, 1444 Algonquin Rd., 847-969-9900,

American steak house, www.chicagoprimesteakhouse.com

5. Culvers, 1410 Algonquin Rd., 847-925-8000,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner American fast food

6. Dunkin’ Donuts, 3350 Kirchoff Rd., 847-818-9675

Donuts and coffee!

7. Egglectic Café, 2905 Algonquin Rd., 847-577-5552

Dine-in breakfast and lunch American diner food

8. Einstein Bros. Bagels, 1422 Meacham Rd., 847-285-5237

Take-out breakfast and lunch American fast food

9. Five Guys, 1424 Meacham Rd., 847-519-4410

Take-out lunch and dinner American fast food

10. Frankly Yours, 1580 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-8530,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner American fast food

11. Great American Bagel, 3240 Kirchoff Rd., 847-797-8686

Take-out breakfast and lunch American bakery

12. Guiseppe Restaurant, 3200 Kirchoff Rd., 847-749-0740,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Italian cuisine

13. Gus’s Diner, 2160 Plum Grove Rd., 847-963-4885

American diner food, www.gusdiner.net

14. Hong Kong Café, 1608 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-8208,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Chinese cuisine

15. Jimmy John’s, 774 Euclid Ave., 847-776-6600

Take-out lunch and dinner American fast food

16. La Charanga, 4003 Algonquin Rd., 847-496-5642,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Mexican cuisine

17. La Margarita, 1626 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-7200,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Mexican cuisine

18. L’Olivo, 1602 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-9900, www.lolivo.net

Dine-in, delivery, or take-out lunch and dinner dishes

19. McDonald’s, 775 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-3032

20. Ming’s, 1725 Algonquin Rd., 847-221-0622,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Chinese cuisine

21. Morton’s The Steakhouse, 1470 McConnor, (847) 413-8771

Dine-in steak house

22. Mad Mark’s Mystic Pizza, 871 Algonquin Rd. 847-397-3100

Restaurant/bar (used to be Alumni Club), www.mad-

marksmysticpizza.com

23. Noodles & Company, 1400 Meacham Rd., 847-944-8980

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner pan-Asian cuisine

24. Papa John’s Pizza, 2158 Plum Grove Rd., 847-776-0909

Take-out pizza

25. Pizza Hut, 2101 Plum Grove Rd., 847-397-0339

Dine-in or take-out pizza and pasta

26. Red Apple, 2121 Plum Grove Rd., 847-925-8048

Dine-in breakfast and lunch American diner food

27. Russell’s BBQ, 2885 Algonquin Rd. 847-259-5710

Dine-in American barbeque

28. Quizmos, 1606 Algonquin Rd., 847-303-1544,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner sandwiches and soups

29. Sabor do Brasil, 801 Algonquin Rd., 847-925-9100

Brazilian steak house, www.sabor-do-brasil.com

30. Sakura, 4011 Algonquin, 847-397-2166, www.allsakura.com

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Japanese cuisine

31. Sam and Harry’s, 1551 Thoreau Dr. North., 847-303-4050,

Dine-in American steak house

32. Savoury, 823 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-1447,

Dine-in restaurant and pancake café, www.savourycafe.com

33. Stadium, 4015 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-2440,

Bar and restaurant American fast food

34. Subway, 1414 Algonquin Rd., 847-925-8600,

Take-out lunch and dinner American fast food

35. Sushi Ai, 710 Euclid Rd., 847-221-5100

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Japanese cuisine

36. Vishnu Vilas, 645 Algonquin Rd., 847-925-1111

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Indian cuisine

37. Wendy’s, 1500 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-0325,

Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner American fast food

38. Westwood Tavern and Tap, 1385 Meacham, 847-969-9500

Dine-in lunch and dinner American cuisine

39. Wildberry Café, 1383 Meacham Rd., 847-517-4000

Dine-in breakfast and lunch American cuisine

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