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Glendale Heights names Barbara Caselica director of leisure services
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Barbara Caselica was appointed director of leisure services by unanimous board vote; the mayor highlighted Caselica’s prior roles in Elgin and her success securing more than $2.1 million in OSLAD grant funding.
The Glendale Heights village board approved Resolution 2026‑R‑38 on April 2 to appoint Barbara Caselica as director of the Village’s Leisure Services Department following the announced retirement of longtime director Keith Knautz.
Mayor Giannelli read Caselica’s background: eight years as assistant parks and recreation director in Elgin, 12 years in special events and community engagement roles, a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Saint Xavier University, and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. The mayor noted Caselica helped secure more than $2,100,000 in OSLAD grant funding for park redevelopment and inclusive recreation initiatives while in Elgin.
Caselica addressed the board and guests, saying she was “truly honored” and that she looked forward to working with staff and the community. “To my family, my friends, the staff, and Glendale Heights community, thank you for your trust,” she said, and added she was “ready to get to work.”
Trustees voted by roll call to approve the appointment. The board and staff took photos and welcomed Caselica to the village leadership team. The village did not discuss salary or implementation steps in the public discussion recorded in the transcript; those details were not provided.
