Apply Now to Have a Veteran Name Added to the Monument
If you would like their name engraved on the Village Veterans Memorial wall, you may submit their name to have it added to our Monument. The veteran must have lived in Franklin Park and bring a copy of the veteran’s DD-214 form, Honorable Discharge Papers, to the Village of Franklin Park Clerk’s Office, by September 1 to ensure the name will be added to the monument in time for the Village’s Veterans Day ceremony on November 11.
For more information, please call the Clerk’s Office at (847) 671-8242.
Pavement Preservation Work
The Village will be performing asphalt rejuvenating maintenance on recently paved roads. Please be advised that the contractor, CAM, LLC, is scheduled to begin work starting July 29th - August 1st
During this time, there will be temporary parking restrictions and limited access to certain streets while work is in progress. We ask that you observe posted “No Parking” signs and avoid driving on the treated surface until the road has reopened
Residents in the affected areas will receive advance notice before work begins.
Streets Included:
• Gage Ave. (Mannheim Rd. to Sarah St.)
• Minneapolis Ave. (Mannheim Rd. to Scott St.)
• Chestnut Ave. (Mannheim Rd. to Scott St.)
• Sarah St. (Franklin Ave. to Grand Ave.)
• Sunset Ln. (Franklin Ave. to Grand Ave.)
• Louis St. (Franklin Ave. to Grand Ave.)
• Minneapolis Ave. (Calwagner Ave. to Gustav Ave.)
• Fullerton Ave. (25th Ave. to the railroad tracks)
Reclamite restores essential oils lost through weathering and oxidation, helping to preserve the asphalt, delay deterioration, and reduce future maintenance costs.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to preserve and maintain our streets.
Extreme heat and humidity are forecasted for our area. During hot weather, residents are reminded to:
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Try to stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible.
• If working outside, take frequent breaks, preferably in an air-conditioned space.
• Check on elderly neighbors and those with functional needs.
• Take pets indoors and make sure they have plenty of water.
• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
List of cooling facilities
Village-Wide Garage Sale – August 21-23
Do you love garage sales? It’s time to go shopping at the Village-wide Garage Sale on August 21, 22 and 23 from 8AM to 7PM daily. If you would like to host a sale, register with the Clerk’s Office at 847-671-8242 or at clerks@vofp.com.
Working Together to Keep Our Community Clean
The Village of Franklin Park retains Orkin to set and regularly maintain rodent bait boxes throughout town. BUT the problem cannot be solved with bait boxes alone. It takes a community-wide effort to control the problem and we need YOUR help!
The best way to solve the problem is for residents to eliminate all sources of food and places to breed on your property. Please take the following rodent control actions immediately:
Keep trash and recycling containers tightly closed – never put trash bags on the ground or on top of containers. Clean up all spills quickly.
The Village is issuing tickets for any garbage overflowing out of containers and on the ground. Residents can rent an additional trash bin for $4 per month, plus a $15 delivery fee.
Clean up your yard and eliminate clutter and debris. Rodents will breed and nest in tires, machinery, old vehicles, unmaintained pools, improperly stored firewood, rock, mulch, and grass piles, or garden debris.
Mow your lawn on a regular basis and eliminate weeds in yards, alleys, and areas behind homes. Overgrown lawns and weeds are breeding grounds for rodents and insects. The Village is issuing tickets to homeowners if their grass is over six inches high.
Do not leave pet food or water bowls outside which can attract unwanted wildlife. Pick ripe fruits and vegetables in your garden right away to eliminate a food source for pests and insects. Do not feed the birds or other animals because you are feeding the rats too.
Keep compost containers tightly sealed - it can be a food source for rodents.
Maintain building foundations under sheds, porches, steps, and garages to prevent rodents from burrowing in these locations.
Please DO NOT tamper with Orkin’s bait boxes or move them into your backyard. DO NOT throw the bait boxes in the trash. Only Orkin technicians should handle bait boxes.
If you are disabled or elderly and need assistance complying, call (847) 671-4800. If you see properties that need to be maintained, please call the Village.
Clean-up After Your Pets – It is Feeding the Rats
Always clean-up after your pets immediately, even on your own property. Dog waste is also a food supply for rodents. Tickets will be issued to anyone who doesn't comply. Remember to carry extra waste bags with you wherever you go with your dog and please keep your pets on a leash. Thank you for your consideration!