Vision Statement
Bartlett is a community all are proud to call home. We are a Village that values our past, cherishes our present and works together to thoughtfully plan for the future.
Village News
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Village Board & Committees - Tuesday, 2/7/2012 at 7 p.m.
Plan Commission - Thursday, 2/9/2012 meeting cancelled
Having a Ball in Bartlett
WCIU-TV morning show "You and Me This Morning" recently visited Bartlett and posted this to You Tube. Have a look.
Valentine Card Open House
Wednesday, 2/8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bartlett History Museum in Village Hall
Guests can drop by the museum anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to create beautiful Valentines for the special people on their list. All the materials are provided and no registration is required for this free event.
Vintage Valentines from the museum’s collection will be on display and serve as inspiration. Call 630-837-0800 for additional information.
at Bartlett Hills Golf Club
Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday, 2/11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More than 50 new crafters and vendors for your Valentine Day shopping. Admission is $1 or FREE with donated canned and dry goods to benefit Hanover Township Food Pantry. Raffle proceeds will benefit Bartlett Veterans Memorial Foundation. Please call 630-213-3103 or email mgearhart@vbartlett.org for more information.
Bartlett Hills Bridal Showcase!
Sunday, 2/12 from noon to 3 p.m.
Meet with the area’s top wedding professionals to help put the final touches on your big day! Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Ticket price includes champagne punch, hors d’oeuvres, gift bag and two guests! There also will be hourly fashion shows and raffle giveaways! Call 630-213-3103 or email evan@bartletthills.com to pre-register or for more information.
Village Hall Art Exhibit
Artist Reception - Tuesday, 2/21, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
Exhibit runs from February 2 to February 29
Arts in Bartlett's February Village Hall Gallery exhibit is by Maeve Young Erickson and is titled "Encaustics, Something New that's Very Old." Encaustics are hot wax paintings using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added.
The Village Hall 2nd floor gallery is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The public is invited to the free reception with refreshments and time to visit with the artist on February 21. For more information on the exhibit, call 630-372-4152 or email art@artsinbartlett.org.
Electricity Aggregation on March Ballot
At its November 15 meeting, the Village Board opted to pursue aggregation for Bartlett. Residents will be required to approve a referendum in March. (read more about the Village Board actions and how you can save right now through a Clean Air Counts program...)
2 Toots Restaurant Hosts Ribbon Cutting
An official ribbon cutting ceremony for 2 Toots Train Whistle Grill was held on Saturday, January 21. The family friendly restaurant opened its doors late last year in Bartlett Town Center, at the intersection of Main Street and Railroad Avenue.
This new Bartlett eatery offers old-fashioned burgers, fries, hotdogs, sandwiches, salads and more. Every order is delivered to customers by model trains running on tracks atop a 50s style lunch counter. Homemade treats and ice cream creations are available to top off your meal. 2 
Toots Restaurant is open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Village officials, family and friends were happy to formally welcome this new eating establishment to Bartlett.
Water & Sewer Rates
Effective January 1, 2012, water rates will increase 13% and effective May 1, 2012, sewer rates will increase 9%. (read more...)
Recycling Holiday Lights
The Village of Bartlett will be collecting holiday lights that are broken or that you no longer need. Collected lights will be recycled properly with the assistance of Elgin Recycling.
The holiday light recycling program will be available from Monday, November 28 through Friday, March 9. You can drop off lights at Village Hall, 228 S. Main St., during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Lights Accepted: Italian mini-lights, C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, and LED lights. Extension Cords will also be accepted.
State Grants for 2008 Flood Available
The State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering the Ike Disaster Recovery-Housing Repair/Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program to residents who sustained and still have significant damage to their single-family homes caused by the federally declared flooding disasters of 2008. (read more...)