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Quiet Zone Status – March 2023

The final phase of the Quiet Zone process required each entity to make safety improvements. Despite COVID-related setbacks, Metra has completed their required pedestrian safety improvements.

The Village has also completed $1.2 million in safety improvements which included installing the delineators down the centerline of the roads at 25th and Ruby.

The Village of River Grove is nearing completion of their required safety improvements. The required delineators at the River Road and Thatcher Avenue Railroad Crossings have been installed. In mid to late April when the weather warms up, the Village of River Grove will complete their final street improvements.

When River Grove’s work is complete, the Village of Franklin Park and the Village of River Grove will file jointly for a Quiet Zone designation.

The Village is in regular contact with River Grove regarding updates on their progress. Please watch our Village newsletter for updates.

To learn more about the Quiet Zone Updates.....

Leyden Family Services at Village Hall

Leyden Family Services will be at Village Hall to help residents who have questions or need help applying for government programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and LIHEAP. Staff can also help with understanding medical bills, prescription assistance, and more. Bring your Social Security award letter and paycheck stubs that show the amount of income you receive. No appointment is necessary.

Document Checklist

Scheduled Village Hall dates are from 9 AM to Noon on

May 17^thJune 21^st

July 19^thAugust 16^th

September 20^thOctober 18^th

November 15^thDecember 20^th

Quiet Zone Status – March 2023

The final phase of the Quiet Zone process required each entity to make safety improvements. Despite COVID-related setbacks, Metra has completed their required pedestrian safety improvements.

The Village has also completed $1.2 million in safety improvements which included installing the delineators down the centerline of the roads at 25th and Ruby.

When River Grove’s work is complete, the Village of Franklin Park and the Village of River Grove will file jointly for a Quiet Zone designation.

The Village is in regular contact with River Grove regarding updates on their progress. Please watch our Village newsletter for updates.

To learn more about the Quiet Zone Updates.....

National Permit Discharge Elimination System Permit

NPDES Permit No. IL0036013

NPDES Permit No. IL0002283

Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García Hosts Town Hall in Franklin Park

TO BE RESCHEDULED

Volunteers Needed on Railroad Day – June 10

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, June 10 from 10 AM to 3 PM to help with Railroad Day events. Join us and you will receive a free meal on Saturday! Call us at 847-671-8236.

Use Pace Service to Bypass Construction

A three-year construction project along the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago has begun and that means added congestion for the region’s commuters. Pace Bus offers suburban commuters several options to bypass that traffic and use public transportation to get to/from Chicago. Plus, using public transportation saves you money compared to the costs of fuel, parking, and tolls.

More Information: METRA

The Building Department is proud to announce the launch of our new convenient online program that will give residents, business owners and contactors the ability to apply for contractor licenses, permits and inspections from anywhere, 24/7.

Click Here For Online Permitting

We are offering the following online services: Contractor License Registration, Permits which include: Building, Electrical, Sign, Fire, Dumpster, POD, Small Wireless, Home Business, and Vacant Building Registration. This, along with five inspection types which comprise of: Pre Sale, Rental, Deed Amendment, Occupancy and Multi-Dwelling Registration Inspections.

You will still be able to print out our fillable forms as well as visit us in person. For assistance, please contact our staff at 847-671-8245.

Practice Good Pet Owner Etiquette and Clean Up After Them

Please keep your pets on a leash and always clean up after them, including on your own property. Dog waste is full of more disease-causing bacteria and parasites than most types of waste, can be harmful to humans, spread disease to other dogs and is a food source for rodents. Always carry extra waste bags with you wherever you go with your pet. Your neighbors thank you for your consideration and for keeping our community clean.

Host a Garage Sale

Franklin Park residents can register to hold a garage sale by visiting Village Hall or calling the Clerk's Office at (847) 671-8242. There is no cost to register. Garage or yard sale signs can only be placed on your property. Sales can be held for a maximum of 30 hours within a three-day period. Sale hours cannot start earlier than 8 AM and must end by 7 PM.

To view the Village's scheduled roadway, water main and other planned upgrades for 2023: Annual Construction Project Map 2023

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Click here for DAILY CONSTRUCTION ALERTS

APRIL 2023 Update:

Road work will begin on Belmont Avenue at the intersection with 25th Avenue and will continue east just west of Elm Street. Construction is scheduled to begin 04/24/23. The work will require temporary daytime lane closures. Construction is anticipated to be completed by 7/28/23. Please expect delays.

Beginning Tuesday, April 4, southbound Northwest Avenue will be detoured through late summer for utility work and ongoing Cook County reconstruction of the North Avenue Interchange in Elmhurst and Northlake. A detour will be posted.

In addition, beginning the week of April 24, North Avenue (Illinois Route 64) between Railroad Avenue and Northwest Avenue is scheduled to be reduced to two lanes in each direction for pavement work to prepare for a traffic shift. Once that work is complete in late May, westbound traffic on North Avenue between Railroad Avenue and I-290 is scheduled to shift to the inside with traffic remaining reduced to two lanes in each direction and one lane of westbound traffic traveling on the eastbound side of North Avenue in a counterflow configuration. When this work is complete this summer, traffic will shift again, this time with eastbound North Avenue shifted to the inside and one lane of traffic traveling on the westbound side of North Avenue in a counterflow configuration. The work is scheduled to be completed in late summer.

MORE INFORMATION: Construction Projects

Franklin Avenue Construction Update

Construction on Franklin Avenue continues with installation of new box culverts and storm sewers at the Northside ditch from Wolf Road to the Canadian Pacific Intermodal Terminal Gate 4. Work is anticipated to be completed in May.

Roadway reconstruction on the Northside of Franklin Avenue (from Mannheim to Runge) and on the Eastside of Williams Drive (from Franklin to Belmont) is expected to begin on May 1. The utility subcontractor will begin storm sewer installation on Williams Drive and on Franklin Avenue from Mannheim to I-294 in early May. During this work, pavement within the work zone will be fully removed and any driveway access across the work zone will be maintained using temporary stone ramps. Two-way traffic will remain on the Southside of Franklin Avenue throughout the summer and into the fall until two new lanes of concrete pavement have been constructed on the Northside of Franklin Avenue.

ComEd continues to relocate electrical facilities on the Northside of Franklin Avenue from Acorn Lane to East of Wolf Road, and from I-294 to Williams Drive which will be completed this year. This work will have a minor impact on daily traffic and should not require road closures

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Click here for the survey: EV Charging Program Survey

Mayor’s column – May 2023

The Good Old Summertime

Living in a region that has very distinct seasons has many advantages. But the anticipation of summer weather and the fun that goes with it is our best reward.

This is the time we can enjoy our yards, local parks, regional Forest Preserves, area festivals, outdoor concerts, and carnivals.

One of the most anticipated events is our annual Franklin Park Fest. Mark your calendars for June 8 through June11 and plan to enjoy summer with your neighbors and friends.

This year’s Fest has it all; a great line-up of music, terrific food vendors, a beer and wine garden, and a daily carnival. Our beloved Railroad Day will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 10AM until 3PM. Canadian Pacific, Metra, Indiana Harbor Belt, and Union Pacific are excited to participate. We expect several more railroads to confirm their participation and we will post the entire line-up of trains available for viewing on our website and Facebook pages as we get closer to the date.

More information including the complete musical line-up is available on the event flyer here: 2023 Franklin Park Fest Flyer

Block Parties

One of the best ways to celebrate summer and enjoy your neighbors and make new friends is to hold a Block Party! Block parties can be held from 10AM until 10PM. You can review the regulations and apply to schedule a party by visiting the Clerk's Office at Village Hall, by calling (847) 671-8242 or simply go online to vofp.com. An application should be submitted to the Clerk's Office for approval 30 days prior to the party date.

Watch our newsletter and Facebook pages for more information about events in Franklin Park during the summer months.

A Job Well Done!

Join me in congratulating Fire Lieutenant Dan Colantuono, the volunteer event coordinator for the Franklin Park Fire Department’s annual St. Baldrick’s event. Dan has headed up this extraordinarily successful fundraising event for 17 years.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that raises money for childhood cancer research by having participants shave their heads for donations. To date, Franklin Park has raised $2,068,000. There have been over 5500 events hosted nationwide, and Franklin Park is ranked #28 in terms of money raised.

Dan is stepping down as the event coordinator and the Village Board honored him at their April 17^th Board meeting. Thanks, Dan, for your hard work and commitment to this effort.

I hope to see you at the Fest!

Mayor Barrett Pedersen

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Photo Caption: The Village Board thanked Fire Lieutenant Dan Colantuono for serving as the volunteer event coordinator for the Department’s annual St. Baldrick’s event. Firefighter and Paramedic Scott Loconti will be the new event coordinator.

Franklin Park Fest 2023

Franklin Park Fest - June 8 - 11, 2023

Click on train above for more info

Get Connected Mobile App

The Village of Franklin Park recently launched a mobile app to give you instant access to the Village while on the go. Users of Android and iPhone smartphones can send in service requests, access directories of Village phone numbers, contact elected officials, and much more

Inscríbete para recibir las noticias de nuestra comunidad en Español llamando al (847) 671-8236 o por correo al Email Patti Broderick

Jeśli chcielibyście Państwo otrzymywać nasz biuletyn lub inne informacje w języku polskim, prosimy o kontakt pod numerem (847) 671-8252 lub na email Email Ewelina Kubkowski