The Special Events Commission is established pursuant to Chapter 5, Article XII of the Village Code.  

What We Do

The Special Events Commission plans a number of community events throughout the year, including Shining Stars Celestial Celebration, Family Bike Ride, Christkindlmarket and more!

Additional Community Events are highlighted on the Village's Experience Mount Prospect Website.

Meetings and Membership

Meeting Schedule: Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.  in the  Executive Conference Room at Village Hall,  50 S. Emerson Street.

Purpose: To create and sponsor activities, celebrations, and observances for the enjoyment and education of the residents of the Village and visitors to our Village.

Staff Contact: Kylie Cerk, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, kcerk@mountprospect.org, 847-818-5201

Membership:  Fifteen members, a majority of whom shall be Village residents. The mayor shall be an ex officio member of the Commission.  

Member  Appointment Date Term Expires 
Alan Cervenka 04/2022  04/2026 
Vicki Chung 04/2023  11/2028 
Katie Cousino 02/2022  04/2026 
Patti Quill 02/2022  11/2028 
Chris Gordon 02/2022  07/2026 
Christina Greco 05/2006  07/2026 
Brian Lambel - Chair 07/2016 07/2028
Jeannie Macatangay 03/2023  09/2028 
Hazel Oreluk 06/2023  06/2027 
Denise Peterson 04/2022  04/2026 
Fred Steinmiller 08/2021  09/2028 
Bill Grimpe 08/2023  08/2027 

 

View past Special Event Commission meeting agendas and minutes in the Village's online archive.