Residents ask Carpentersville to act on speeding near Keith Andrews Park; village says speed bump, sign and patrols are in place

A resident told the Village of Carpentersville Board of Trustees that a drunk driver drove through yards and into his garage on Tulsa Avenue near Keith Andrews Park and asked the village to add more traffic calming. Mister Munoz, who said his home at 422 Tulsa Avenue sustained thousands of dollars in damage during the Fourth of July weekend incident, urged the board to consider an additional speed bump or stop signs near the park to prevent future injuries. "I've seen too many kids almost getting run over by speeding cars, right in front of the park," Munoz said. President Skillman and village staff described steps already taken. Manager Stewart told Munoz that the village had installed a speed display sign and a speed bump earlier in the week and that staff are in communication with the Kane County state's attorney's office regarding the DUI prosecution and possible restitution for the victim. "We are directly contacting the state's attorney's office for the at-fault person's driving behavior that night," Manager Stewart said. Assistant Director Zadlowski and Director Gray (Public Works) were present and the village said engineering review of the wider Tulsa Avenue corridor would continue to determine whether additional permanent measures (stop signs or another speed bump) are warranted. Manager Stewart added that Chief Chambers has offered increased patrol presence in the area while permanent solutions are evaluated. Two other residents in the room reported observing frequent high speeds on both directions of Tulsa Avenue and asked the village to consider additional radar signage. Village staff requested contact information from residents so they can share updates as traffic counts and studies are completed.