A frozen pipe and water meter will crack and become an open source of continuous water flow into your home. Homeowners are responsible for the cost of the thousands of gallons of water that will flow into your home plus the cost of the replacement meter. Sufficient heat is necessary to protect the water meter and water pipes. If you turn down your heat, check that the lower temperature allows for sufficient heat in the area where your water meter is located to protect it and pipes from freezing. You can also wrap the exposed pipes and water meter with insulation available at most hardware stores. Another way to protect your home is to locate the inside water shut off valve before the water meter and close it down and drain all the water from your pipes. The best protection if you are leaving your home for an extended period of time is to request Public Works shut off your water at the buffalo box. There is a fee of $100.00 for shutting off water at your buffalo box. This is a low cost compared to the cost of a broken pipe or water meter due to freezing temperatures. Call 708-671-3721 to arrange for water shut off at your home. 

It is with great sadness, that we inform you of the passing of longtime PPPD Mounted Officer Ron Philpot. Ron will be missed by all of his brothers and sisters in law enforcement.

Ron’s work and character said it all. He was a community-oriented officer who was outgoing, and a friendly person who enjoyed working with people. Ron passed away at his long-time second home of Las Vegas, Nevada. Ron served as a mentor to many and was very much a part of the fabric of Palos Park, along with his horse Money.

Ron graduated from Harlan High School, where he excelled at all sports, leading his Track team to state championships. When Ron was 15, his father took him for riding lessons where he learned to ride a horse, English style, thus beginning his lifelong love of horseback riding.

Ron's love of riding landed him in many parades and events in the Chicagoland area and lead him to his service in the PPPD Mounted Patrol unit. While with Palos Park Ron fine tuned his Police Mounted Unit skills at the RCMP Mounted training center in Regina, Canada.

Ron was a trailblazer, serving as a leader in numerous organizations and serving as a bodyguard to the first Black Mayor of Chicago, Harold Washington, and as a CTA Investigator.

The State of Illinois and Cook County Health are hosting three mass pop-up vaccine events on Sunday, December 19.

·    10 am – 4 pm

·    3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 300, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

·    10 am – 4 pm

·    1800 S. Harlem Ave., Suite A, North Riverside, IL 60546

·    10 am – 4 pm

·    12757 S. Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 60406

If you cannot join us on December 19, but still want to get your shot, visit MyShotCookCounty.com to find a vaccine site near you, or call 833-308-1988. 

COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program | Website

This holiday season, The Village of Palos Park will collect donations for Together We Cope and P.A.W.S Animal Shelter.

Together We Cope is a homeless prevention agency based in Tinley Park. They serve 27 communities in 4 townships including Palos Township.

The People's Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S) of Tinley Park is a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to the protection of domestic animals and the prevention of animal cruelty in the surrounding communities.

Click the flyer for details on donation items.

Pathlights is dedicated to helping guide adults 60 years of age and over, adults with disabilities, their caregivers, families, and friends along their best path to aging - providing resources, advocacy, programs, and services needed to live with independence and dignity in the community.

Visit their website for a list of upcoming events, support groups, and workshops ranging from a variety of topics.

For a full listing of all Palos Park Businesses, visit our website.