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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.

Village Tree Lighting - November 29

Franklin Park's Winter fest will feature the lighting of the Village's Christmas tree in Hammill Square on Thursday, November 29 at 6 PM. Santa will make a festive arrival and pose for photos with children. Music will be provided by District 84 elementary school students and our Village Trustees will serve refreshments. Join the fun and celebrate the season with your family and neighbors.

Download the event flyer .

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.

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.

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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!

Final Branch Pick-up for the Year

The last pick-up of branches for the year will take place the week of November 12. Please have your branches ready by 7 AM that morning. If you have questions regarding size and weight restrictions, please call 847-671-8252.The Village will pick up by the end of the week.

Discounted Senior Snow Removal

Make it easy on yourself this winter by taking advantage of the Village’s subsidized snow removal program for seniors! Qualified seniors, 65 or older, and disabled residents will pay a discounted fee of $19 for each service request. Even if you used this program before, you MUST enroll in the program each year. Applications are available at Village Hall or by calling 847-671-8240. Apply now before the program fills up!

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, Nov 21 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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Village Starts Leaf Pick-up Service

Please place leaves in brown biodegradable bags only and place them near your trash and recycling for pick-up. Bags can be purchased at local grocery and hardware stores. Leaves cannot be picked-up if they are placed in plastic bags or in the street. Do not put or blow leaves into the street. It clogs the street sweepers and sewers and causes unnecessary flooding and maintenance costs. Also, remember that burning leaves is not permitted in Franklin Park. Consider mulching your leaves to sprinkle over plants and shrubs to help retain water and to protect them over the winter months.

You can also skip the raking and simply mow over your leaves a few times and leave them on your lawn to add nutrients and provide protection from winter weather! The Department of Public Works will sweep Village curbs through late November. Please check signs on your block for parking restrictions.

For more information, call 847-671-8252. No Burn Ordinance The Franklin Park fire Department reminds residents that fire pits are not legal in our Village. There is a "No Open Burning" ordinance in Franklin Park, despite what home centers and stores will tell you. If you have questions, please contact the Fire Department at 847- 671-8798 for more information.

Closure Begin for Work on Tri-State Tollway Project

Shoulder closures and overnight lane reductions between Rosemont and Franklin Park have begun on the Tollway (I-294), with initial construction scheduled between Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont and Wolf Road in Franklin Park. The work is part of the Tollway's effort to reconstruct old infrastructure to meet modern transportation needs and to reduce traffic congestion.

Construction work is weather permitting and will include repairing, resurfacing and widening I-294 to five lanes between Balmoral Avenue and Wolf Road in Franklin Park, as well as reconstructing barrier walls, medians and shoulders in this area.Watch for electronic message signs and construction signage that will alert drivers to scheduled bridge closures, traffic patterns and work zone speed limits. Maps, construction and detour information about the Tollway (I-294) Project is available on the Tollway’s website at illinoistollway.com.

Read the entire Illinois Tollway press release here......

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Can it really be getting close to holiday time already? It seems like the kids just went back to school and now we are getting ready for holiday festivities. Fall gives us the opportunity to clean up our yards and nourish our lawns before the snow falls. One of the best ways to do that is to simply mow over the fallen leaves and allow them to stay on the ground and feed the grass over the winter.

You can also mulch leaves and scatter them onto vegetable gardens and flower beds. Not only do you avoid the work of raking and bagging leaves, you are also choosing a sustainable and cost-effective method of cleaning up your yard. You save by not purchasing bags and the Village saves on the cost to haul leaves away!If you prefer that the Village pick up your leaves, you must put them in the brown biodegradable bags available at local grocery and hardware stores. Place the brown bags near your trash and recycling containers.

Leaves will NOT be picked up if they are in plastic bags, put in the street, or deposited in the garbage or recycling bins. Most importantly, do NOT sweep or blow your leaves in to the street. That is a violation of Village Ordinance and can result in a citation. Leaves clog our sewers, causing costs to clear sewers with heavy equipment and personnel. The leaves, grass or debris can also cause flooding and can damage Village street sweepers. Remember, burning leaves is never permitted.

Giving Thanks

What are you thankful for? I know I am always grateful for having the opportunity to serve my community as Mayor in a town that I love. I deeply appreciate our Village Board. Together we share a devotion to our family-friendly neighborhoods and a respect for our hardworking taxpayers. We also share our appreciation with our dedicated and professional staff who make living and working in our Village a great experience. We hope you have many blessings to count this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us!

Mayor Barrett Pedersen