Proposed Railway Acquisition Would Increase Freight Traffic Through Roselle

Canadian Pacific Railway recently submitted an application to acquire Kansas City Southern rail network. If the merger is approved, it could result in 6 to 8 additional freight trains traveling through Roselle daily. As part of the application process, th...

Special Events Planned Throughout 2022 to Celebrate Roselle's Centennial

Roselle has a big birthday in 2022, and we're ready to celebrate! Visit the Centennial page for details about special events have been planned in the community throughout 2022 commemorate the Village's 100th birthday.

Police Department Offers Online Request System

The Roselle Police Department has an Online Request System that allows community members to easily make overnight parking requests, vacation watch requests, and to report incidents to the Police Department that do not require an immediate police response....

Roselle Fire Department Offers CPR Classes Monthly

The Roselle Fire Department offers Heartsaver CPR/AED courses the first Thursday, of each month at the Fire Station, 100 E. Maple Ave., from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  The cost of the course is $45, paid in advance.

The course teaches participants when to...

Village Launches New Grant Program; All Roselle Businesses Eligible to Apply

Roselle businesses are now eligible to apply for funding up to $10,000 through a new COVID-19 relief grant program.  The grant program uses American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to assist businesses recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic with gran...

TIF Incentive Programs Increase Business and Property Development

The Village of Roselle has established the use of tax increment financing (TIF) as a strategic tool in its economic development program. The use of TIF is intended to foster development and redevelopment in areas of the community where public incentives a...

Subscribe to "Think Roselle First" E-Newsletter

In an effort to share business news geared toward our local business community, the Village of Roselle launched a "Think Roselle First" business E-Newsletter. Those interested in receiving periodic news from the Village geared toward helping loc...

Recreational Fires Regulated in Roselle

National Fire Prevention Week Is October 9-15

The Roselle Fire Department joins the National Fire Protection Association in celebrating Fire Prevention Week October 9-15. The national theme for this year, “Fire won’t wait. Plan yourescape.” works to educate everyone abou...

Practice Furnace Safety This Fall

Deep Fry Turkeys Safely This Thanksgiving

Safe Disposal of Sharps Available at Roselle Fire Station

The Roselle Fire Department is offering the safe disposal of sharps at the Fire Station, 100 E. Maple Ave. Bring properly packaged sharps to the front counter at the Fire Station using the Prospect Street entrance Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p...

Relief Sculpture Unveiling to Celebrate Village's 100th Birthday

Join the Village of Roselle and the Roselle Arts and Culture Foundation for the unveiling of the relief sculpture "The Railroad Comes to Roselle" by S. Michael Re. The unveiling will be held on the Village's incorporation anniversary, October 7,...

Celebrate Roselle’s Centennial at the Founders Day Festival on October 8

The Village of Roselle is turning 100 this year, and the Roselle Park District is helping us plan a birthday celebration for the entire community to enjoy. Please mark your calendar for October 8 for the biggest birthday party of the year at the Roselle F...

Public Comment Period for Rail Merger Proposal Open Through October 14

Roselle Mayor David Pileski, Police Chief Steve Herron, and Fire Chief Mark Bozik gave testimonies at the Surface Transportation Board public hearing on September 12 in Itasca (see below), speaking out against the proposed Canadian Pacific Railway/Kansas ...

Roselle Fire Department Offering CPR Class October 6

The Roselle Fire Department is offering a Heartsaver CPR/AED course on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Fire Station, 100 E. Maple Ave., from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The cost of the course is $45, paid in advance.

The course teaches participants when to phone 9...

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours

Ghosts and goblins are preparing to haunt Roselle this Halloween - on Monday, October 31, between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. Halloween is a time for children. With this in mind, Roselle plans its trick or treat hours to accommodate all of them. This allows some d...

Please Keep Leaves Off Roselle Streets

The beauty of autumn often brings additional yard work. When raking or blowing leaves this fall, please remember to keep the leaves off the curbs and streets and out of storm water drains. Leaves clog storm water drains and add to area flooding problems. ...

Roselle Police Department Hosting AARP Smart Driver Course October 26 & 27

The Roselle Police Department, in cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is hosting a Smart Driver Course on October 26 & 27. The class will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on each day of the course, at the Roselle Police...

Hydrant Flushing Program Underway

The Village's annual hydrant flushing program started on September 1 and is anticipated to be completed by mid-October. The Water Department undertakes this comprehensive flushing program each year, including all 1370 fire hydrants throughout the Village....

Candidate Nomination Petition Filing Period For Clerk, Trustee Seats is December 12-19

The filing period for candidate nomination petitions for the seats that will be on the 2023 Consolidated Election ballot, including Village Clerk and three Trustee seats, is December 12 through 19 at Village Hall. The starting date for circulation of peti...

Safe Disposal of Sharps Available at Roselle Fire Station

The Roselle Fire Department is offering the safe disposal of sharps at the Fire Station, 100 E. Maple Ave. Bring properly packaged sharps to the front counter at the Fire Station using the Prospect Street entrance Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p...

Special Events Planned Throughout 2022 to Celebrate Roselle's Centennial

Roselle has a big birthday in 2022, and we're ready to celebrate! Visit the Centennial page for details about special events have been planned in the community throughout 2022 commemorate the Village's 100th birthday.