Connect Franklin Park Meeting - June 9
The Connect Franklin Park initiative is a grade separation project focused on improving safety, mobility, and connectivity within the Village. This project aims to address transportation challenges related to the five at‑grade railroad crossings. The goal of the Connect Franklin Park initiative is to plan and design grade separations that reduce travel delays and enhance safety and access for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, and emergency response vehicles.
The first Public Meeting was held in December 2025 and provided a project overview, including background information, identified transportation needs, an evaluation of grade separation alternatives, and preliminary urban design concepts. The meeting also featured a design exercise and discussion to gather community input. If you were unable to attend the first meeting, all materials are on the website www.connectfranklinpark.org.
The second of three planned Public Information Meetings is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, at the Franklin Park Police Station. The Village and project team will present and gather feedback on the proposed underpass and pedestrian walkway. Community design concepts will also be available for public review and input.
You may attend in person or submit comments online. Project information will be posted to the project website on June 9, and printed materials will be available at Village Hall. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions, participate in a design activity and provide feedback at the meeting or via the project website at www.connectfranklinpark.org. Public comments will remain open through July 10, 2026.
Spanish and Polish interpretation will be available at the public informational meeting. Persons that require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Elli Cosky at ecosky@metrostratgroup.com or 630-534-6400 ext. 106 for further assistance by June 5.
Water Quality Report Available
The 2025 Village of Franklin Park Water Quality Report is available to download as a PDF in English, Spanish, and Polish. This report contains important information about the source and quality of your drinking water in 2025. If you would like a paper copy of the report mailed to your home, please contact the Village at (847) 671- 8252.
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Apply NOW for 50/50 Sidewalk Program
Apply now to replace damaged and cracked concrete on the public sidewalk near your home. Homeowners and the Village will share the cost evenly. Call (847) 671-8308 to be placed on the list for repair this summer and you will be contacted to make an appointment to discuss the details. If you apply after May 29, 2025, you will be placed on the list for next year.
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 full of disease-causing bacteria and parasites and can be harmful to humans and spread disease to other dogs. Dog waste is also a food supply for rodents. 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!