In February 2024, our village board approved a new ordinance aimed at striking a balance between regulating video gaming operations and maintaining the village’s character. Since video gaming is allowed in Bartlett, we had to work through the liquor licensing in order to help regulate the amount and type of video gaming in Bartlett. This ordinance created two […]
Aldi Set for Grand Opening in Bartlett on February 1, 2024
The Grand Opening celebration for the new Aldi store in Bartlett, IL will be held on February 1, 2024 and open to the public immediately after the completion of the ceremony. Initially, the store was hoping to open a week earlier, but there was a modification to the product layout and graphics that are being […]
Proposed Village of Bartlett, IL Levy and What to Expect with Your Tax Bill
I see any tax increase on residents, no matter how small, as a last-ditch effort at budgeting. However, I also want to ensure the people of our community continue to enjoy the level of service they expect as residents of Bartlett, IL. At our October 17, 2023 committee of the whole meeting, we reviewed the […]
Groundbreaking for Wittenstein Expansion in Bartlett, IL
Wittenstein, a German manufacturer of gear boxes, broke ground for their largest expansion in company history. The company was one of the first to build in Bartlett’s Brewster Creek Business Park on Humbracht Circle back in 2005. I was honored to be part of the groundbreaking for the expansion and enjoyed meeting several Wittenstein executives, […]
Parking and Safety in Downtown Bartlett
At the July 2023 Village of Bartlett board meeting, we had several residents voice concerns about the increased traffic and parking on their street due to new businesses coming to downtown Bartlett. Here is what the village is doing to remedy the situation.
What It Takes: Bringing MORE Brewery to Bartlett
MORE Brewing is now open in downtown Bartlett, IL! Residents and craft beer aficionados have been in lines out the door ever since the grand opening on June 30, 2023. The wait for the grand opening is finally over, but just what did it take to bring MORE to downtown Bartlett? During the early conversations, […]
Bartlett to Hire Marketing Firm for Branding Campaign
One item in the Village of Bartlett’s short-term strategic plan is to develop a community branding plan. At the June 6, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting, the village board reviewed the project authorization from marketing firm A5. The goals of the branding campaign include the following: • Drive business attraction and retention • Energize […]
Four Places Coming (soon!) to Bartlett, IL
Several new places are coming soon to Bartlett that benefit residents and their visitors. Here are four that many are looking forward to seeing open their doors. Visit the Village of Bartlett website to view Current Development Projects in the Village.
Aldi Grocery Store Coming to Streets of Bartlett
Village staff, the mayor, and the village board are excited to bring a new Aldi grocery store to the Streets of Bartlett. We know residents were looking to attract another grocery store and it has been a top priority for the village. Currently, the store is scheduled to break ground in August 2023 with an […]