Holiday Hours
Village Hall will close at 3 PM on Friday, December 22 and will reopen on Wednesday, December 27. Village Hall will also be closed on Monday, January 1.
Garbage removal will take place on Tuesday, December 26, and January 2. Recycling removal will take place on Wednesday, December 27, and January 3.
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Best Decorated Home for the Holidays
Help us spread Christmas cheer throughout Franklin Park! To have your home considered, please send an email to villagenews@vofp.com that includes your family’s name, address, phone number, and photos of your decorated home by December 18. We will post your photos on our Facebook page. If you have questions or would like to enter the contest via the phone, call (847) 671-8236.
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How to Appeal Your Property Taxes - December 20
The Board of Review will host a seminar on how to appeal your property taxes on December 20, at 6:30 PM at the Schiller Park Community Center located at 4501 North 25th Avenue. Analysts will help you to file an appeal and answer questions. Please bring your PIN Number, located on your tax bill. Visit www.cookcountyboardofreview.com for information on how to file an appeal online or by mail. The deadline for filing an appeal in Leyden Township is January 2, 2024.
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A Season of Giving
Donate non-perishable food items to Leyden Family Services’ Food Pantry. There is a drop-off box at Village Hall. The Franklin Park Police Department is collecting unwrapped toys for their annual Toys for Tots campaign at the Police Station through December 18.
The Franklin Park Public Library is accepting donations for the American Legion’s Post Stand Down 2024. You may drop off new toiletries and unused winter clothing including jackets, sweaters, hats, mittens, scarves, and blankets at the Library’s Circulation Desk at 10311 Grand Avenue.
Click here for List of Items Needed
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 30, 2023
GRAND AVENUE LANE CLOSURES AND DETOURS SCHEDULED UNDER THE TRI-STATE TOLLWAY (I-294) NEAR FRANKLIN PARK
On Monday, December 4, beginning at 7 p.m. and continuing until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, lane closures in both directions are scheduled on Grand Avenue between Northwest Avenue and County Line Road, with detours scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.
Detours for both eastbound and westbound Grand Avenue traffic will be posted during the overnight roadway closures:
• Westbound Grand Avenue traffic will be detoured south on Mannheim Road (U.S. Route 12/U.S.
Route 45), west on North Avenue (Illinois Route 64) and north on Kingery Highway (Illinois Route
83) to access Grand Avenue at Lake Street (U.S. Route 20).
• Eastbound Lake Street (U.S. Route 20) traffic destined to Eastbound Grand Avenue will be
detoured south on Kingery Highway (Illinois Route 83) via the Lake Street on ramp and then east on North Avenue (Illinois Route 64) and north on Mannheim Road (U.S. Route 12/U.S. Route 45) to access eastbound Grand Avenue.
On northbound I-294 at Grand Avenue, nightly single lane closures will be scheduled to move
construction equipment in advance of and following bridge beam removal, as well as throughout the bridge beam removal work. If bridge beam removal work cannot be completed during this time, additional nights of closures and detours will be scheduled overnight on Tuesday, December 5 and Wednesday, December 6.
Construction updates, project information, maps and detour information for work that is part of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Project are available in the Projects section on the Tollway’s website at www.illinoistollway.com.
Work Zone Safety
Construction zone speed limits are in effect in all construction zones 24/7 and drivers should continue to watch for changing traffic patterns and use caution, especially when workers are present. On I -294, a 45 mph work zone speed limit is in effect throughout the construction season.
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Cook County Launches Residential Solar Installation Program
Cook County Sun and Save program will install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at no cost for income-qualified residences and homeowners in Cook County. The program will also cover some roof and electrical repairs for income-eligible owner-occupied homes in Cook County that meet the program’s guidelines. Installing solar helps reduce carbon emissions, utility bills and barriers to clean energy for residents.
Households must meet all the following requirements:
- Homeowners of single-family and small multi-family residences of four units or less located within Cook County.
- Homeowners must live in the home. For small multi-family homes of four units or less, the owner/property owner must live in one of the units and is required to be the primary applicant for the program.
- Household income of the homeowner must be between 80% and 120% of the Area Median Income.
To learn more: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sunandsave?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
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Leaf Pickup and Yard Waste Removal Information
Leaf and yard waste removal service will continue through the first week of December. Leaves must be placed in brown biodegradable bags or in the Yard Waste container from Republic Services. Put your container or biodegradable bags out for pickup on Tuesdays. Leaves will not be removed if they are in plastic bags or placed in the street. Bags can be purchased at local grocery and hardware stores. Do not blow leaves into the street because it damages street sweeper equipment and can clog sewers causing street flooding.
Burning leaves is not permitted. Instead of raking leaves, you can mulch them! Simply mow over the leaves a few times and let them sit on your lawn. The mulched leaves provide nutrients and protection from winter weather. Also, sprinkle over your plants and shrubs to help retain water during winter months. The Department of Public Works will sweep curbs through late November. Check signs on your block for parking restrictions. For more information, call (847) 671-8252.