Message from the Mayor

Message from Mayor Missey Moorman Schumacher - Summer 2025

The Village of Channahon has officially accepted a friendly challenge from our neighbors in Manhattan, and it's all for an incredibly important cause: Ronald McDonald House Charities. Manhattan's Mayor Mike Andrieansen reached out with the idea, and after hearing about how much good we could do, I knew Channahon had to be a part of it.

Every Pop Tab Makes a Difference

You might be wondering, "Why pop tabs?" It's simple, but so impactful. Ronald McDonald House Charities recycles these aluminum tabs to raise much-needed funds that help provide housing and support to families with seriously ill children who are receiving medical treatment. Think about that - every tab you collect helps a family during what's likely the toughest time in their lives.

I'm always up for a little friendly competition, especially when it supports such a meaningful cause. And let me tell you: Channahon is ready to rise to the occasion!

How You Can Help Us Win

This challenge is for everyone in Channahon. Whether you’re a resident, a school, a local business, or part of a community group, we need your help to collect as many pop tabs as possible. You can drop off your collected tabs right at Channahon Village Hall (24555 S. Navajo Drive). Additional drop-off locations include: Tru Country, The Office Bar and Grill, Big Basin Saloon on the Water, The Bluffs Golf Course, Dairy Queen, Tractor Supply Co., Lallos, 3 Rivers Cafe, Channahon Lanes, and Natabrata's Cafe.

The challenge runs from June 1 through August 31, with the final collections being weighed over Labor Day weekend. Let’s make sure our pile is the biggest!

A Little Friendly Wager and Expanding Our Impact

To make things even more fun, I suggested a friendly wager: the Village that collects fewer pop tabs has to treat the winning Village Board to a meal featuring food from their local restaurants. I’m already thinking about where we’ll eat after Channahon takes the win!

Beyond our own communities, Mayor Andrieansen and I are reaching out to our nearby communities, Elwood and Symerton, inviting them to join in the fun. Every tab counts, and every community that joins makes a bigger difference for these families.

So, let’s show them what Channahon can do! Start collecting those pop tabs, and let’s win this challenge for Ronald McDonald House Charities and for our community!

Naturally,

Mayor Missey Moorman Schumacher