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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.

Extreme Weather Expected - Stay Cool and Hydrated

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity creates a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible so please be careful. It is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Stay in an air-conditioned room and out of the sun. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the day. Young children and the elderly are extremely susceptible to heat related injuries and illnesses.

Also, please remember to provide plenty of water for pets and to limit their exposure to the outside. If possible, check on elderly neighbors, especially those with heart disease and high blood pressure and residents with functional needs or disabilities.

Cooling Centers are available at the following locations:

The Park District of Franklin Park's Centre at North Park - 10040 Addison, and the Franklin Park Ice Arena - 9711 Waveland Ave., Open 9 AM - 8 PM

Leyden Township Community Center - 2620 N. Mannheim Road, Open Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 9 PM, Saturday, 6 AM - 2 PM, Sunday, 6 AM - Noon

Franklin Park Police Station - 9451 Belmont, Available Monday through Friday, from 6 AM to 10 PM

Rush Oak Park Hospital* - 520 S. Maple Ave. in Oak Park, Available daily, 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM

West Suburban Medical Center* - 3 Erie Court in Oak Park, , Available daily, 8:30 AM to 5 PM

*Extreme temperatures may cause these hospitals to operate extended hours. Call West Suburban Medical Center at 708-763-6747 or Rush Oak Park Hospital at 708-660-6000.

Vehicle Stickers On Sale Now

Vehicle Stickers must be displayed on the lower right corner of your windshield by July 1. Passenger car stickers cost $30. Seniors receive one free vehicle sticker per household. Owners of electric vehicles receive a free vehicle sticker and hybrid vehicles pay a reduced rate of $15. Call 847-671-4800 with questions. Purchase a vehicle sticker at Village Hall, via mail for renewals or on-line here ...... !

Congressman Quigley’s office will be at Village Hall on July 24th

Visit with our staff for assistance with federal issues including veteran's benefits, Medicare, immigration, social security and more! Wednesday, July 24, 2019 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Franklin Park Village Hall 9500 Belmont Avenue Franklin Park, IL. 60131

Download event flyer....

Village-Wide Garage Sale – July 26, 27, 28

Want to eliminate some of your stuff? Consider selling it during the Village-wide Garage Sale! Do you like to hunt for bargains? Then shop the Village’s three-day event on July 26, 27, and 28 from 8 AM to 7 PM daily. The list of homes participating in the sale will be available at the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall and on this site a few days before the sale dates. If you would like your address to be included for the sale, please email clerk@vofp.com or call 847-671-8242 by no later than July 23. Registration to participate is not necessary, but your address will not be included on the list unless you register.

Host a Block Party!

Want to enjoy time with your neighbors this summer? Why not schedule a Block Party! It’s a great way to catch-up with friends and to make new ones too. Block Parties can be held from Noon to 10 PM. You can review the regulations and apply to schedule a Block Party by visiting the Clerk’s Office. An application should be submitted to the Clerk' Office for approval 30 days prior to the party date. For more information, call 847-671-8242. Download the application here......

Schedule a Garage Sale

Residents must register with the Village to hold a garage sale. There is no cost to register and a garage or yard sale sign can only be placed on your property. Sales can be held for a maximum of 30 hours within a three day period and sale hours run from 8 AM to 7 PM. To register for a sale, call 847-671-8242, visit the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall or apply on-line at apply on-line HERE

Avoid Street Flooding

We ask for your assistance in helping to avoid street flooding during prolonged periods of rain, like the ones we have been experiencing lately. Please do not blow or sweep your grass cuttings or seeds into the streets. They will clog the sewers and cause a back-up of standing water onto the street if there is a heavy rain. Instead, please sweep cuttings and seeds up and mulch them or bag them for removal.

Thank you for your cooperation on this matter

Village Introduces New WaterSmart Program

Franklin Park residents can sign-up to have access to a program designed to help you reduce your water usage and save money on your monthly water bills. WaterSmart is an online program that allows users to review and understand their water use. Setting up an account is fast, easy and free from a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Users can analyze current water use and also review usage history from monthly figures even down to an hourly use. The program also allows you to set up alerts via text or email to help you detect leaks or other unintended water use. In addition,you to compare your water use with other similar users in your area. WaterSmart is available now but you must enroll to participate by calling 847-671-8252.

https://franklinpark.watersmart.com

Senior Citizen, Disabled and Veteran Property Tax Exemptions Available

Make sure to check your property tax bill to verify that you are receiving all the exemptions for which you are eligible. Homeowners, 65 and older are eligible to receive a Senior Homeowner Exemption. You must apply annually to receive this exemption. Renewal notices were mailed. Make sure to return the application immediately.

The Senior Freeze Exemption is available if you have an annual household income of $65,000 or less. There are also exemptions available for Disabled Persons, Disabled Veterans and Returning Veterans. To get more information regarding these exemptions, go to www.cookcountyassessor.com and click on exemptions. Homeowners who are at least 65 years of age by June 1 and whose household income is $55,000 or less can apply for the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral program.

This tax-relief program works like a loan and allows qualified seniors to defer a maximum of $5,000 per tax year which will not have to be paid until the home is sold. To check eligibility and get an application, go to www.cookcountytreasurer.com.

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! .

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Summertime Fun at the Fest

Franklin Park Fest was a wonderful way to start our summer. Each year the Fest attracts more visitors and neighbors. Our fantastic musical entertainment, the great selection of food vendors, the carnival and Family Fun Day drew big crowds. Svengoolie was a Fest favorite for children of all ages. The vintage and unique railroad cars on display on Railroad Day attracted train enthusiasts from around the region.

NBC-5 Chicago chose Franklin Park as part of their ‘Make A Difference’ series. They broadcasted live from our Fest on Friday. Fest goers were fascinated with the Storm Chaser and Storm Tracker trucks on-site. Throughout the week, NBC and Telemundo ran stories highlighting our Village, our heritage, our businesses, our citizens and our community spirit. They focused on our ‘Year of Giving’ promotion that encourages volunteerism. It was great to be able to showcase our town and let NBC viewers discover what we already know- - Franklin Park is a great place to live, work and raise a family!

Sustaining Summer

Summers can bring sizzling heat and air conditioners not only use tons of energy but they take tons of our money as well. Here are few hints that might help save your wallet and our planet.
Make sure that windows and doors seal tightly. Be sure to latch your windows. We want the hot air to stay out and the cooler air to stay in. Check attic fans, fireplace flues and bath fans.
Change your filters often. Your unit will run more efficiently.
Insulate your attic. This will save both cooling and heating costs.
Consider a Smart thermostat. You can pre-set times and temperature and even control remotely with an app. This allows you to conserve energy when there is a temperature drop and you may not be at home.
LED light bulbs produce less heat. The bulbs last longer and produce light more efficiently.

Visit our website Sustainability Page for more information on rebates for energy efficiency upgrades available from local utilities.

STAY COOL! STAY GREEN!

Mayor Barrett Pedersen