Next Chipper Date:
The next Chipper Service will be Monday, May 23rd. The Chipper will start on the East side of the Village and will continue West until all public streets have been serviced. The list of dates for the entire season are on the Village website.
Sign up to receive Wood Chips during the Fall by calling 708-671-3721.
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The Village of Palos Park Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2022 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 23, 2022.
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Visit the Village of Palos Park YouTube page to find recordings of all Village meetings.
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The Secretary of State will host a mobile driver services event at the Village of Palos Park on Tuesday, May 10 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The following Services will be provided:
▪Driver’s License Renewal/Correction
▪New/Renewal/Correction of State ID
▪License Plate Renewal Stickers
▪Motor Voter Registration with Renewal of Driver’s License/State ID
▪Organ Donor Registration with Renewal of Driver’s License/State ID
▪FREE State ID for seniors age 65 and up - otherwise standard fees apply.
Click the flyer to read more.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 29th Annual Arbor Day Celebration "Wild About Honeybees" hosted by The Village of Palos Park, Garden Guild I, and the Tree Body Committee! What a wonderful turnout we had. Our guest presenter Pete Soltesz, President of the Cook DuPage Beekeepers Association, gave an informative and enlightening presentation to our guests.
Congratulations to our four winners from Palos East Elementary who were awarded prizes for their poster submissions for our "Bees in the Trees" poster contest.
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Palos Park Police Host Coffee with a Cop May 12 Noon at The Plush Horse
There is no better way to spend part of your day, a cup of coffee and a great conversation. Please join us for a late morning Coffee with a Cop event at the Plush Horse (123rd & 86th Ave) at Noon on May 12, 2022. The Palos Park Police Coffee with A Cop program allows for members of the community to have an informal sit down with their local police officers over a cup of coffee, and opens the door to interactions outside of the crisis situations that typically bring law enforcement officers and community members together.
Police Commissioner Dan Polk invites all to join your neighbors and PPPD on 5/12 at noon to connect over coffee and a casual conversation about issues that matter most to you in your community! Your host this month will be one of our newer officers who has almost 2 years in policing and is truly "Green," Officer Kevin Green. Officer Green will be joined by one of our veteran officers, John Winters, who also serves as a Field Training officer.
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Mark You Calendar for a Recycling and Prescription Drug Take-Back Event for Palos Township Residents.
Click the flyer for more details.
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More is not always better! Lawn Care and Water Quality
Are you in the habit of applying fertilizer to your lawn every spring? Did you know that when fertilizer is applied improperly it may pollute our Michigan waters and possibly even kill our vegetation along with fish and animals? Though we all want to have green and luscious lawns this spring and summer, we also need to be aware of the potential hazards our lawn care practices may cause. When too much fertilizer is applied it washes off easily and becomes very harmful to the environment. This is especially true
when a rain storm comes. Rain can wash fertilizer straight into the storm drain. Moreover, much of what is on the soil will eventually percolate into our groundwater systems as water gets absorbed into the earth. Therefore, it is important to avoid using fertilizer during the rain season or before a rain storm forecast.
- If a fertilizer applicator warns of keeping children and pets off the lawn for 24 hours, it would be wise to discontinue its use all together.
- Using a slow release fertilizer is effective as it spreads over time and is less likely to drain away.
- Note that when you water and mow your lawn properly, you may not need much fertilizer.
- If you must fertilize, stick to organic fertilizers and do it sparingly.
More is not better when it comes to fertilizing! If you decide to fertilize do it sparingly!
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If You Haven't Already, Please Remember to Complete the Water Cross-Connection Survey
In order to comply with the IEPA the Public Works Department requests all households to complete the Cross-Connection survey. The Water Cross Connection Survey is on-line at palospark.org. Please complete the survey and submit to the Village. The cross-connection survey asks questions about RPZ Valves (water back flow prevention), Sprinkler Systems, fire protection systems, etc.
Kean Avenue Road Construction
The Illinois Department of Transportation will be overlaying, making ADA improvements, and milled rumble strips to Kean Avenue from Routh 83 to 119th Street. The project is scheduled to begin mid to late May 2022.
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Cook County Transit Plan
As part of their Transit Plan process, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
is doing a general public survey to help understand investment priorities. The purpose of the survey is to create a transit plan that focuses on equitable investments, boosting ridership and increasing seamless transit operations throughout the region. Follow the link below to take part in the survey.
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Palos Park Woman's Club Ted's Flower Fundraiser
The Palos Park Woman's Club is a 501(c)(3) charity and relies on various fundraisers to fund its many community endeavors. The annual Ted's Flower Fundraiser is one of the best ways for the club to do just that! Think about filling your flower beds and pots with annuals from Ted's all while helping out a club that serves your community.
The sale starts May 15 and runs through June 15. Simply print this form and present it at checkout, and the Woman's Club will receive 20% of your net purchases.
The Woman's Club thanks you in advance for your support! Ted's is located in Tinley Park at 16930 S. 84th Avenue.
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Job Opportunity - Recreation Supervisor
This position is for a full-time, benefited Recreation Supervisor for the Department of Recreation and Parks. We are looking for a candidate that is eager to help grow existing programs and offerings and help develop new ones. The Village has various programs and events from small niche to large signature events. The candidate should have experience in managing staff, programs, projects, and special events.
For a full description of this position and information to apply, visit our website here. |
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Concert in the Park 2022
Mark your calendar for our annual Concert in the Park.
Thursday, June 16 on the Village Green come listen to "The Outcast Jazz Band" and their big band sounds of the 30s, 40s, 50s and more!
Grounds open at 6:00 pm. Sponsored by Palos Fine Arts and Republic Bank.
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Shop Local in The Park
Palos Park has a variety of local restaurants and fast food establishments for your dining pleasure, whether you are in the mood for American, Chinese, Italian, Thai, or seafood. Many of the restaurants offer delivery and carry out services, as well as great casual dining.
For a full listing of all Palos Park Businesses, visit our website.
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