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Starbucks

Mayor Barrett Pedersen, Trustees and Village staff held a ribbon cutting in June, 2017, to welcome Starbucks to Franklin Park. The popular international coffee retailer moved into a recently-constructed 2,500 SF building at 2800 Mannheim Road, on the northwest corner of Grand and Mannheim. The new retail facility features a drive-thru, an outdoor patio, a bright and spacious interior and nitro cold brew coffee on tap. The new Starbucks is located on a former BP gas station site, which was remediated by the property owner in 2009.

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T-Mobile

The Village is pleased to welcome T-Mobile to Franklin Park. Mayor Barrett Pedersen, Trustees and Village staff held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the business's new facility at 2926 N. Mannheim Road, Unit 3. At their grand opening event, T-Mobile invited employees to shave their heads to raise money for Franklin Park children fighting cancer through the St. Baldrick's Foundation. T-Mobile's brand new space is part of a three-unit, 6,000 SF commercial development recently constructed by Glazier Corporation.

Panattoni Development Company

The Village of Franklin Park held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the largest construction project of 2016: a new 491,089 SF industrial speculative development by Panattoni Development Group at 3400 Wolf Road, the former site of Castle Metals. Over 300,000 square feet of the building has already been leased to distribution firm CST. Panattoni Development Company is one of the largest privately held real estate development companies in the world and has 24 offices in the United States, Canada and Europe.

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Molto Properties

The Village of Franklin Park celebrated the construction of a new 367,000 SF industrial speculative development by Molto Properties with a ribbon-cutting in early November of 2016. The new building at 10501 Seymour Avenue will be followed by construction of a second 106,000 SF industrial speculative building on the same site. Colliers International is currently seeking industrial users for the new space, which is located across the street from O’Hare Airport and less than a mile to I-294 and the I-90 interchange.

Chipotle

Chipotle is open for business in Franklin Park!

Mayor Barrett Pedersen,Trustees Karen Special , John Johnson and Andy Ybarra, Clerk Irene Avitia and Village staff cut the ribbon to officially welcome the new restaurant to the area. Chipotle Mexican Grill is located at 2926 Mannheim Road. Chipotle offers a menu of burritos, tacos, burrito bowls (a burrito without the tortilla) and salads made from fresh, high-quality raw ingredients that are sustainably grown.

Grupo Omnilife SA de CV

Grupo Omnilife SA de CV develops, manufactures, and markets nutritional foods, drinks, and dietary supplements and offers weight-loss products, vitamins and supplements and beauty care products. They are located at 10007 Grand Ave.

Chamber's Christmas Bus Tour

The Chamber by O'Hare is hosting its Christmas Bus Tour on Friday December 7 with stops at the Light Show at Lincoln Park Zoo & the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza in Downtown Chicago. Buses will load at 4 PM at the Franklin Park Ice Arena.

The price is $25 for adults. Seating is limited and pre-payment is required. Call 708-865-9510 or email to chamberbyohare.org.

Download the flyer here .....

Support Toys for Tots

Our Police Department is collecting for the annual Toys for Tot campaign. Please bring an unwrapped toy to the Police Department and drop it off in the lobby at 9451 Belmont Ave. Toys will be accepted through December 10

Yard Waste Pick-up Reminders

The last pickup for yard waste for 2018 will be on December 10. Also, please note that the upcoming holidays will not affect the regular service schedule.

Warming Centers in Franklin Park

Leyden Township - 2620 N. Mannheim Road
Monday – Friday 6 AM-9 PM
Saturday 9 AM-3 PM

Centre at North Park -10040 Addison Ave.

Monday -Thursday 9 AM-8 PM
Friday 9 AM-5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM-Noon

Franklin Park Ice Arena - 9711 Waveland Ave

Monday – Friday 9 AM-8 PM

Saturdays and Sundays 8 AM-8 PM

Decorate Your Home for the Holidays

The Village is challenging our residents to “light up our town” by decorating the outside of your home for the holidays! Add some sparkle and let your creativity flow! There are no rules other than to demonstrate your festive spirit. There is no need to apply either; our judges will begin driving through town after December 1 to select winners. Those selected as the best decorated home for the holidays will be recognized at a Board meeting and will receive a prize.

Blood Drive – Donate on December 14

Your last opportunity to donate blood this year will be on Friday, December 14 from 3-7:30 PM at the Franklin Park Police Station in the Community Room. Thank you to the Village's Senior Commission for helping to manage the blood drives, in partnership with Life Source

Holiday Food Drive at Village Hall

Please donate non-perishable food items to support the Leyden Township Food Pantry’s Holiday Food Drive. A drop-off box is located at Village Hall throughout the holiday season. Thank you for helping those in need during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays!

Quiet Zone Update

The Village has received verbal notification that we have been approved for a $975,000 Pedestrian Rail Safety Grant! The grant will fund a significant portion of the safety improvements needed at the pedestrian crossing at the Calwagner and 25th Street grade crossings and the Metra Station. Next, we will be working with Metra to design and construct the safety improvements. The Village will make street improvements including installing a median barrier at 25th and Ruby. Watch our Village newsletter for updates as we move closer to obtaining a Quite Zone Designation in Franklin Park! .

Do You Need Help With Government Programs?

Leyden Family Services will be at Village Hall on Wednesday, December 12^th and the 19^th from 9:30 to 11:30 AM to help residents who have questions or need help applying for the government assistance programs like Medicare, Medicaid, LIHEAP and other programs. Staff can also help you to understand your medical bills, with prescription assistance, to get license plate discounts and free train and bus passes!

Also free Energy Kits are available for qualified low income residents. Kits include a 7 plug Advance power strip, LED lightbulbs, energy efficient shower heads, and nightlights. Bring your Social Security award letter and paycheck stubs that show the amount of income you receive. Many programs require additional information to be brought with you so read the

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I hope your holiday season will be filled with joy, laughter and love. Holidays can also be a busy and sometimes even a stressful time. The Board and I want all our Franklin Park families to be especially careful on the roads this season. Holiday traffic can be treacherous. Watch for pedestrians crossing the street and drive carefully on snow or ice covered roads. Be extra vigilant in your travels and if you want to have some ‘Christmas Cheer’, call a cab, ride sharing service or a friend.

Please don’t forget that some in our community may be alone for the holidays or may not have as many blessings to count. Our local churches and Leyden Family Services sponsor food pantries, coat collections and toy drives. Consider donating items, money or time and spread the spirit of the holidays. Village Hall will be accepting canned and non-perishable food throughout the holiday season too. Remember a blessing shared is a blessing multiplied.

Learning From Each Other

What’s one of my favorite parts of being Mayor? Interacting with our young people! I joined Northlake Mayor Jeff Sherwin and Melrose Park Mayor Ron Serpico recently at Roy School. We were there to talk about our jobs as mayors and to hopefully impart some knowledge about civics and how local governments work to a classroom of 2nd graders. I want our families to know that our residents and our elected officials can work together to make a better, stronger and safer community for all.

The lessons I learn from these visits are invaluable. These young students are very aware of how our interactions with each other affect our quality of life. They have a kindness and concern for their fellow citizens. They worry when they hear about homelessness or hunger. They have concern for their environment and are committed to the health of the planet. Listening to our youth gives me pride and hope for our community, our country and our planet. That is a great holiday lesson for all of us. Have the happiest, healthiest and safest holidays! HO HO HO ,

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Mayor Barrett Pedersen

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VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BE OPEN FOR FILING NOMINATION PETITIONS AND PETITION OBJECTIONS FOR THE APRIL 2, 2019 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION ON:

Filing of Nomination Petitions:

December 10, 11, 13, & 14, 2018 8:00AM - 4:30PM

December 12, 2018 8:00 AM - 6:00PM

December 15, 2018 9:00AM - 12:00PM

December 16, 2018 CLOSED

December 17, 2018 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Ballot Position Lottery:

For simultaneous filing of nomination petitions on December 10, 2018 at 8:00AM or the last hour on December 17, 2018 will take place at 9500 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois, Municipal Building, Clerk’s Office, on December 26, 2018 at 10:00AM.

Filing of Petition Objections:

December 18, 2018 8:00AM - 4:30PM

December 19, 2018 8:00AM - 6:00PM

December 20, 2018 8:00AM - 4:30PM

December 21, 2018 8:00AM - 3:00PM

December 22, 23, 24 & 25, 2018 CLOSED

December 26, 2018 8:00AM - 6:00PM

➢ Copies of nominating petitions will be available after 2:00PM Monday, December 10, 2018.

➢ The first 50 pages are no charge and 15 cents per page over 50 (standard FOIA fees).