GLENVIEW IN 60 SECONDS
This article has been updated to clarify that the Glenview and Northbrook libraries are providing computer access and help with the signup process for the COVID-19 vaccine but are not finding appointments.
New deli in town
McAlister's Deli, which started in 1989 with a single restaurant in Mississippi and now has more than 400 restaurants in 28 states, is opening a location in Glenview.
Termed a "fast-casual" restaurant, McAlister's will officially open at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at 2351 Willow Road. It will operate daily from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
The restaurant offers a variety of sandwiches, especially club sandwiches, as well as salads, "giant spuds" loaded with ingredients, soup and chili, and desserts.
One of McAlister's calling cards is its Rainforest Alliance Certified black tea, sweetened with pure cane sugar. As a bonus, to celebrate the grand opening of the Glenview restaurant, McAlister's will be giving away free tea for a year to the first 100 people in line on opening day Feb. 22.
The restaurant is offering another promotion even before its official opening day. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 19, and again from 4-7 p.m., McAlister's will celebrate "local hometown heroes." Doctors, nurses, military, police officers and firefighters will be treated to a free meal and drink of their choice.
McAlister's has drawn much notice among food-industry press, with the QSR website noting the Atlanta-based franchise "continues to build momentum ..." The restaurant offers an application and rewards program, and can be contacted at (224) 529-5902 and online at www.mcalistersdeli.com.
Last-minute notice
Today the League of Women Voters of Glenview/Glencoe is presenting an educational workshop titled "Affordable Housing 101" from 7 to 9 p.m. through the Zoom platform.
Co-sponsored by Joining Forces for Affordable Housing, presenter Sue Loellbach will address what affordable housing is, who needs it, and its economic and equity benefits. Specific to Glenview, she'll address what affordable housing is available in the village and what changes can bring about more affordable and diverse housing to Glenview.
"The workshop will offer a broad regional view of housing affordability and cost burden and include data specific to Glenview," said League president Sue Swaringen in a release.
Registration is not required to attend the virtual event. To join, visit lwvglens.org.
Fire, police openings
The Village of Glenview is looking to hire both a pre-certified police officer and a firefighter/paramedic.
Information and an application for the police officer job is available at www.glenview.il.us, selecting the "Government" menu and then "Employment."
For information and an application on the firefighter/paramedic position, start at iosolutions.com. The effective tab is "For Public Safety Applicants," then continue under "Fire Service Jobs." There is a $35 fee for an application, which is due by March 19.
Sanders Road meeting
A 2-mile stretch of Sanders Road, from Milwaukee Avenue to Techny Road, is the subject of a study by the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways. The goals of the study are to improve safety, mobility and access, pavement condition and enhance pedestrian and bicycle usage.
A virtual public information meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. March 4. To register, visit improvesandersroad.org. Meeting materials, including a slide presentation and project exhibits, will be available beginning Feb. 25 on the website as well. People may submit questions to the project team by emailing info@ImproveSandersRoad.org.
Care for the caregiver
The North Shore Senior Center is offering a virtual nine-week program, "Caregiver Stress Busting," for family caregivers of people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The program will be from 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, March 11-May 6.
Held on Zoom, the program will teach stress management techniques - including meditation, music, art and journaling - relaxation and coping strategies. To register, call Heather Resnick at (847) 784-6041 or email hesnick@nssc.org.
Vaccine notifications
People can register for COVID-19 vaccine notifications with the Cook County COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program.
The program offers updates, notification on when the vaccine is available and information on scheduling appointments and vaccine distribution throughout Cook County. (Cook County is currently in Phase 1b, vaccines eligible to people 65 and older and front-line essential workers.)
Sign up is at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov or by calling (883) 308-1988. Both the Glenview and Northbrook public libraries can provide computer access and assistance with the signup process by coming into the library. Call the Glenview Public Library reference desk at (847) 729-7500 or email refdesk@glenviewpl.org; call the Northbrook Public Library reference department at (847) 272-4873 or email reference@northbrook.info if you want additional information regarding vaccinations.