Why Are There Pinwheels Outside Romeoville Village Hall?

ROMEOVILLE, IL -- If you spot pinwheels blowing in the breeze outside village hall, know that they're there for more than just decoration.

"April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Village of Romeoville is joining thousands of other communities, organizations and individuals across our nation who are putting children first by engaging in activities to raise awareness and promote the prevention of child abuse," the village said in a news release. "Beginning in April, the Village will be supporting the campaign by displaying pinwheels on the Village Hall/Police Department’s front lawn. The Village Hall and the Police Department will have a limited number of pinwheels for citizens who make a donation, which can then be added to those displayed on the front lawn."

Village Hall/the Romeoville Police Department building is located at 1050 W. Romeo Road.

From the village:

Child abuse is one of the greatest tragedies of our times, but it doesn’t have to be. We can prevent it by building communities that are committed to families and to the support and services they need to raise strong, healthy, and successful children. That begins with awareness. As part of the ongoing campaign, the Village of Romeoville is pleased to promote the national pinwheel symbol of prevention. The pinwheel was chosen for its positive association with children and its happy images of childhood. It represents our hope that every child will be raised in a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment.

Submitted by the Village of Romeoville