Road Closure

Waveland Avenue, between Scott Street and Hawthorne Street, will be closed daily from Monday, August 14 from 6 AM to 4:30 PM through Wednesday, August 23. The Village will be making upgrades to the water system during this time.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this work.

25th Avenue Improvements in Franklin Park and Melrose Park

Beginning Monday August 7, 2017 6 a.m. the Illinois Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing 25th avenue between Grand and Armitage. The resurfacing will also include repairs to gutters, curbs and the cleaning of drainage on both sides of the road. Portions of the sidewalks will be closed.

The estimated completion date is late September. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment. If you have questions or require assistance with this, please call 847-671-8203 Thank you for your cooperation.

County Offers Low Cost Rabies Vaccines - August 22

The County’s Mobile Rabies Clinic will be in Franklin Park on Tuesday, August 22 from 10 AM to 2:45 PM in the Jewel parking lot at 10203 West Grand Avenue. The cost of a vaccination is $7 for a 1 year vaccination, $21 for 3 year vaccination and $9 for a 1 year ferret shot. Only cash or checks are accepted -- no debit or credit cards. All residents must show a valid identification or proof of residency in Cook County. For more information, go to www.cookcountyil.gov/service/low-cost-rabies-clinic.

What Would You Put In a Time Capsule?

The Village is taking suggestions for items to be included in our next time capsule that will be opened in 25 years. This fall we will open the capsule sealed on our 100th Anniversary and bury a new capsule for the future. What should the village include in the capsule? We need your best ideas! What will be interesting to those opening the capsule in 25 years? What will be inspiring or surprising or meaningful? Send your ideas to villagenews@vofp.com and watch this page and our Village newsletter for details on the upcoming time capsule event.

Cooling Centers Available

When temperatures rise and become uncomfortable, please note that the Village provides Cooling Centers. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible so please be careful. It is important to stay hydrated. Stay in an air-conditioned room and out of the sun. 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. Cooling centers are located at the Franklin Park Community Center (9560 Franklin) and at the Fire Department Headquarters (10001 Addison).

The Franklin Park Police Station (9451 Belmont) is also available Monday through Friday, from 6 AM to 10 PM. The Franklin Park non-emergency number is (847) 678-2444. An operator is available at this number 24 hours a day so you can call it at any time if you have a question or concern. Also, Leyden Township offers a Cooling Center at 2620 Mannheim Road which is open 6 AM to 9 PM on Monday through Friday and from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday.

During extreme heat, Cooling Centers are open seven days a week - 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM at West Suburban Hospital and 8:30 AM to 5 PM at Rush Oak Park Hospital. Hours may be extended when weather conditions warrant. Call West Suburban Medical Center at 708.763.6747 or Rush Oak Park Hospital at 708.660.6000 with questions about extended hours.

Take Precautions to Avoid West Nile Virus

Protect yourself and your family by taking simple steps to avoid the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus. Limit your time outdoors especially at dawn and dusk. Wear long-sleeves, pants and socks, and use insect repellent with DEET, primarily applied to clothing. Eliminate breeding sites by cleaning gutters, storing containers upside down, covering trash containers to keep out rainwater and emptying birdbaths and wading pools every few days. Keep grass and weeds cut short and close screen doors tightly.

Village inspectors are larviciding mosquito pools that are found and reported. Also, backyard catch basins can be treated by calling 847-671-8245.

Maintaining Lawns

Residents are encouraged to mow their lawn on a regular basis. Please eliminate weeds growing in alleys and areas behind your home.Grass and weeds cannot exceed six inches in height because mosquitoes and rodents can hide and breed there. Please note that the Village will start issuing tickets to homeowners whose grass is over six inches high.

If you are disabled or elderly and need assistance complying with this request, please call us at 847-671-4800. Thank you for your cooperation.

Special Exemptions Available to Seniors

Did you know that residents who are 65 or older, can qualify to receive free garbage pick-up service in Franklin Park? Simply bring your water bill and a valid Drivers License or State ID to Village Hall to update your records. Seniors also qualify to receive a free vehicle sticker each year and for the Village-subsidized grass-cutting and snow removal!

State law now requires that Seniors have to reapply annually for their Senior Exemption on their Property Taxes. The Senior Exemption provides tax relief by further reducing the equalized valuation of an eligible residence. Go to www.cookcountyassessor.com or contact the Cook County Assessors Office for assistance