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This year's Rid Litter Day is on Saturday, April 24. We will meet at 9:00 am in front of the Village Recreation Center, at which time gloves and bags will be distributed and areas assigned. Service hour forms can be signed at that time.

The first Palos Park Rid Litter Day, organized by The Beautification Committee, was in 1997. An estimated 3 tons of litter has been picked up over that time in our Village, thanks to Rid Litter Day volunteers. Thank you to all who have participated in the past. You have made a positive difference in our community!

The Beautification Committee is looking for a few volunteers to assist with maintaining the area surrounding the Village entrance signs. As a volunteer you care for one sign at a specific location by tending to the plantings around the base of the sign, including mulching, weeding, planting seasonal plants, etc. For more information please contact the Public Works Department at (708) 671-3721.

Think Before You Throw!

With the arrival of spring, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be on the lookout for crews picking up litter and asking the public to do its part by properly disposing trash and saving taxpayers millions of dollars a year in unnecessary costs.

If you encounter maintenance vehicles and workers in litter pickup operations, slow down, move over and give them space - it's the law.

Adopt-A-Highway program is resuming normal operations. The program partners IDOT with volunteer groups to help keep the state's non-interstate roadsides clean. Anyone can apply by completing an online application found on the IDOT website and adopting a two-mile section of highway.

Palos Park is a biking mecca with beautiful biking trails and an abundance of stunning places to ride. Mayor Mahoney is proud of Palos Park's riding culture and believes it benefits everyone from the kids who ride for fun to the adults who take weekend biking trips. Visit our website to learn more.

Part of fostering our biking community is also encouraging bike safety. The Palos Park Police Department is giving out free helmets to children in Palos Park as part of the National Children-N-Safety program. Head injuries and falls from bicycles are often the main reason children visit emergency rooms during the summer months. Police hope to reduce the number of head injuries by handing out helmets and encouraging young riders to start this habit early.

Contact Chief Joe Miller for more information at jmiller@palospark.org or (708) 671-3771.

Did you know that you can get a free home energy assessment where you’ll receive free energy-saving products? ComEd has partnered with natural gas utility companies in the area to offer in-home and virtual energy assessments. An energy adviser will walk through your home and replace incandescent light bulbs with LED bulbs, insulate up to six feet of hot water pipe, and offer the option to upgrade current showerheads and faucet aerators to energy efficient ones. Smart thermostats are also available for purchase at a discount and include free installation. To schedule your free assessment, go to http://bit.ly/3pbK7q5 or call 1-855-433- 2700.

ComEd is offering $100 rebates on ENERGY STAR smart thermostats. Smart thermostats connect to your home’s Wi-Fi and allow you to monitor the temperature from anywhere, which can help you save energy and money. For details, go to: https://bit.ly/2K4276s

If you're making energy-efficient upgrades to your home, you may be eligible for a Nicor Gas rebate, including up to $400 for air sealing, $300 for attic insulation, $500 for duct sealing, and $400 for wall insulation. For details, go to: http://bit.ly/37JvNii

The Deadline to apply for property tax exemptions for the 2020 tax year is March 31, 2021. Click here for a brochure detailing property tax exemptions that may contribute to lowering your property tax bill.

Vaccination appointments and sites continue to be added as vaccines become more available. Vaccinefinder.org is a website that is designed to help find available vaccination appointments within a chosen area.

Appointments for qualifying individuals can also be scheduled at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov. You can also sign up for an appointment by calling (833) 308-1988 Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Appointments are still limited, however, signing up gives you access to updates and notifications when appointments are available. If you or anyone you know needs assistance signing up for Cook County's vaccination program, contact the Village Hall at (708) 671-3700.

For up-to-date information you can visit cookcountypublichealth.org.

Visit IDPH's website for vaccine information, including frequently asked questions. 

In addition residents who are not yet eligible to receive the vaccine can sign up at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov to receive updates about phases and eligibility.

The Village of Palos Park provides the following options for residents and customers to contact us via email, or over the phone for most day-to-day services, inquiries, credit and debit payments. Payments may also be dropped at the drop boxes at the Kaptur Center and the Metra Station.

Contractor Registrations and building permit forms can be found on our website and can be emailed to permits@palospark.org.

Permits for our Public Works department can also be found online and emailed to publicworks@palospark.org.

Direct Debit forms are also available to have your utility bill directly debited from your bank account on the day your bill is due.

You can reach the Village Hall at (708) 671-3700. Please visit our website at www.palospark.org.

Our local merchants are here for you and your family. For a full listing of all Palos Park Businesses, visit our website.