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Public Health
The Public Health Division in the Community
Development Department is responsible for all code enforcement
activities related to sanitation and health concerns, rental
residential property licensing, general property maintenance and
other related code enforcement issues.
Board of
Health
West Nile Virus
Restaurants and Retail Food Service Establishments
Property Maintenance
Rental Licensing
Health Division Personnel
Quarterly
Publications: Food News
Holiday Food Safety Tips
Board of Health
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The Board
of Health (meets every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Village Hall) is established by the Wheeling
Municipal Code. They
are responsible for the general supervision of the health
interests of the residents of the Village of Wheeling.
By cooperating with and promoting the enforcement of
Federal, State, County, and Village regulations related to
sanitation and health, they are seeking to control the spread of
communicable disease and the promotion of general health.
Blood Drives
On the second Wednesday of the months
of March, July and November the Village holds a blood
drive to collect blood that goes on to serve areas
hospitals. Life Source Blood Services operates a blood
drive which is held currently in the Fire Department on
Dundee Road at 1:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
West Nile Virus
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In September 2001, a virus known as West Nile Virus
was detected in the State of Illinois. Health Departments
around the Chicago-metropolitan area began notifying the
State Health Department of the presence of dead crows in
their community. Again in May 2002, Wheeling Health
Officials submitted another crow for testing which was
also found to be positive for West Nile Virus. Since that
time we have accepted that premise that this virus is
established in the Northern Illinois area.
West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause
encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain) in people.
Most people who are infected by this virus will experience
no symptoms. Mild cases of encephalitis are detectable by
slight fever or headache, while more severe cases
incidents are marked by rapid onset of fever, with
headaches, body aches, disorientation, tremors and
convulsions. The most serious cases may result in
death.
To minimize your risk of exposure to West Nile Virus, you
should follow some simple precautions which are intended
to minimize your chance of being bit by mosquitoes.
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Apply insect repellent sparingly to exposed skin. The more
DEET a repellent contains the longer time it can protect
you from mosquito bites. A higher percentage of DEET in a
repellent does not mean that your protection is
better-just that it will last longer. DEET concentrations
higher than 50% do not increase the length of protection.
Choose a repellent that provides protection for the amount
of time that you will be outdoors.
Repellents may
irritate the eyes and mouth, so avoid
applying repellent to
the hands of children.
Whenever you use an
insecticide or insect repellent, be sure
to read and
follow the manufacturer's DIRECTIONS
FOR USE, as printed
on the product.
Spray clothing with repellents containing permethrin or
DEET since mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing. Do
not apply repellents containing permethrin directly to
exposed skin. If you spray your clothing, there is no need
to spray repellent containing DEET on the skin under your
clothing.
When possible, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants
whenever you are outdoors.
Place mosquito netting over infant carriers when you are
outdoors with infants.
Consider staying indoors at dawn, dusk, and in the early
evening, which are peak mosquito biting times.
Install or repair window and door screens so that
mosquitoes cannot get indoors.
Help reduce the number of mosquitoes in areas outdoors
where you work or play, by draining sources of standing
water. In this way, you reduce the number of places
mosquitoes can lay their eggs and breed.
At least once or twice a week, empty water from flower
pots, pet food and water dishes, birdbaths, swimming pool
covers, buckets, barrels, and cans.
Check for clogged rain gutters and clean them out.
Remove discarded tires, and other items that could collect
water.
Be sure to check for containers or trash in places that
may be hard to see, such as under bushes or under your
home.
(Information provided by
the Illinois Department of Health)
More information about West Nile Virus is
available on the Illinois Department of Public Health
West Nile Virus web-site. Information about mosquito
control and abatement activities performed is available on the
Northwest Mosquito Abatement District
web-site.
Restaurants and Retail Food Service Establishments
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The Village of Wheeling Public Health Division, in
order to provide clean and sanitary food service
establishments for all residents and consumers, conducts
routine health and sanitation inspections of all food
service and retail food store establishments through out
the year.
The Public Health Division requires that all food service
establishments and retail food stores obtain a Health
Permit prior to opening. For those new establishments
coming into the village, there is a “Food Establishment
Construction Guide” which states the minimum physical
necessities for a new or remodeled restaurant, deli,
tavern or other food service establishment.
Click here to obtain a Health Permit
application for restaurants and retail food stores as well
as a guideline sheet.
“Food News” is a quarterly newsletter, which is
sent to all food service establishments and retail food
stores in the village.
This newsletter includes helpful articles regarding
food handling, preparation and storage, and updates on new
regulations and changes in the Municipal Food Code,
the Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service
Sanitation Code, and Retail Food Store Code.
Temporary food service establishments operate periodically
throughout the year.
The facilities are also issued permits and get
inspected during the event.
A temporary food service establishment operates at
a fixed location for a period of time of not more than 14
consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or
celebration. Every temporary food service establishment
shall be inspected prior to the start of the operation.
To view a copy of the “Festival Food Service
Rules” click here.
Property Maintenance
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The Village of Wheeling establishes minimum standards
for all property within the Village in order to protect
the health, safety and welfare of citizens.
These standards are enforced by Municipal
Inspectors in the Public Health Division through a process
called property maintenance code enforcement. The Division of Public Health in the Community Development
Department is available to help residents understand how
to come into compliance with these standards.
Some of the issues addressed in property
maintenance include exterior maintenance of all buildings
and property areas, garbage and refuse disposal, grass and
weed control, as well as maintenance of garages, sheds,
fences and sidewalks.
The Village of Wheeling has adopted the ICC 2003 Property
Maintenance Code that establishes the minimum
property maintenance standards that are enforced
throughout the community.
To view the Property Maintenance Code,
you may stop by the Community Development Department
Office.
If you are intending to hold a garage sale, the Village
has developed a pamphlet with tips to keep in mind for a
successful and safe event.
The Village’s requirements on garage sale signs
are also found in the pamphlet. To view this pamphlet click here.
Rental Licensing
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The Village of Wheeling requires all residential
properties to be licensed.
The purpose for the licensing and inspection of
rental residential property is to protect the public
health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the
Village. This
ordinance protects the public health and safety by
insuring that rental units comply with the minimum housing
standards, along with maintaining and improving the
character and stability of residential areas.
It will also correct and prevent housing conditions
that adversely affect, or are likely to affect, the life,
safety, health, and general welfare of persons occupying
the dwellings. The
Village of Wheeling also seeks to eliminate overcrowding
of dwellings by requiring compliance with established
occupancy standards.
All owners of rental property in the Village of Wheeling
must obtain a license. There are applications available
for a single-family building, an individual condominium or
townhouse, as well as for multi-unit buildings such as
apartment buildings, duplex and/or multi-unit ownership.
Applications are available by clicking here. Before any rental inspection may proceed, the Village of
Wheeling requires a consent form be signed by the dwelling
occupant and submitted to the Health Division Inspector.
To obtain the consent to rental residential inspection
form click here.
To view a copy of the “ Guide to Property Maintenance
Codes for Rental Residential Properties” click here.
Health Division Personnel
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The Village of
Wheeling Health Officials are:
Beverly Slaby LEHP, Health Inspector
(847)
229-4768
Serena Fried, Health Inspector (847) 229-4759
The Village of Wheeling
Municipal Inspectors are:
Jodi Dister PMHI, (847) 229-4756
Mark Johnson PMHI, (847) 229-4763
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