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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.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree - January 8 & 16

Public Works will remove discarded Christmas trees and chip and mulch them to support landscaping efforts. Pick up is scheduled for January 8 and 16. Please put your tree on the front parkway by the curb and do not place them in the alley. Please remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and other decorations.

Chamber by O'Hare Offers College Scholarships

The Chamber by O’Hare is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The program is open to all Franklin Park, Schiller Park, and River Grove residents. Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to a full-time student accepted at an accredited college, university, or community college. A third $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a full-time current or incoming Triton College student pursuing a degree in an engineering technology/manufacturing-related academic area.

This year the Chamber is offering a fourth $1,500 scholarship in partnership with Digital Realty, a member of Franklin Park’s business community. This scholarship is for a full-time student pursuing a technology related program at an accredited college, university, or community college. Completed applications and all required information are due by February 8, 2019.

You can request information and applications by emailing info@chamberbyohare.org or patzinga@triton.edu. Remember to include a contact phone number with your email.

American Legion Hosts Veterans Event – January 13

The American Legion Post 974 will host a stand down to support homeless veterans on Sunday, January 13 from 11 AM to 3 PM at their facility at 9757 West Pacific. A hot meal will be served and toiletries, clothing, food and blankets will be distributed to anyone in need. The VA will be onsite to provide counseling and housing assistance will also be provided. Anyone interested in donating or volunteering should call 847-560-0459.

Do You Need Help With Government Programs?

Leyden Family Services will be at Village Hall to help residents apply for government assistance programs from 9 to 11:30 AM on the following Wednesdays:

December 19

January 9 and 30,

February 13 and 27

March 13 and 27.

They can also help you make sense of your medical bills, provide prescription assistance and assist you in applying for license plate discounts and free train and bus passes

Document Checklist BEFORE you visit here...

Franklin Avenue Improvement Project - January 23

The Village will host a public information meeting regarding the Franklin Avenue Improvement Project, which will explore improvements along Franklin Avenue from Runge Street to east of Mannheim Road. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 23, from 4 - 6 PM at the Centre at North Park, located at 10040 Addison Avenue.

This meeting will continue the conversation from an initial public meeting held in June 2018. Members of the community will be able to view design concepts and learn more about the proposed improvements and construction plans. This is the final opportunity for the public to provide written feedback on the project.

The Franklin Avenue Improvement Project will improve infrastructure, access and safety and reduce congestion along this important industrial corridor.

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

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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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).