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Leyden Township Senior Services

Leyden Township offers a variety of services to its Senior Citizens and the Disabled.

More Information

Call 847-455-8616 to learn more or visit the Leyden Township Senior Services.

Long Term Care Counseling Available

Need Help Applying for Government Programs?

Leyden Family Services will be at Village Hall on the third Wednesday of the month 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. Scheduled Village Hall dates are from 9 AM to Noon:

Scheduled Village Hall dates are from 9 AM to Noon:

January 17^th, February 21^st,

March 20th, April 17^th

May 15^th, June 12th

July 17th, August 21^st

September 18th, October 16^th

November 20^th, December 18^th

Watch for Scams

If you receive something in the mail requesting the need to
have a worker conduct a test or an inspection in your home, please
review the information carefully to verify if it is really from
the Village. If you are unsure, please contact the Village at
(847) 671-4800 or call the Police Department at (847) 678-2444.

As a reminder, residents should always ask for identification
from anyone requesting access to their home. If you are
approached by an individual claiming to be a Village of
Franklin Park employee or a worker from a local utility,
make sure they have proper identification. You can also
check to see that they are driving a clearly marked Village
of Franklin Park or utility company vehicle. If something
seems suspicious or it just doesn’t “feel” right to you, please
call the Franklin Park Police Department at 847-678-2444.

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Help Keep Our Community Clean and Tidy

The Village has been working to deter rodent activity and has retained Orkin to set and regularly maintain more than 350 bait boxes throughout town. We need your help to eliminate sources of food and hiding places on and around your property.

Garbage bins should always be closed with lids securely fastened to prevent critters from reaching a food source. Keep the area around your garbage bins free of trash, food scraps and spills. The Village is issuing tickets for any garbage overflowing out of containers and on the ground.

Mow your lawn on a regular basis and eliminate weeds in 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.

Also, please remember to clean up after your pet while on walks and in your own backyard. Dog waste is a food supply for rodents. 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.

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.

Apply NOW for Sidewalk Program

The Village is accepting applications now for the 50/50 Sidewalk Program to replace damaged and cracked concrete on the public sidewalk near your home. Homeowners and the Village will share the cost evenly. Please call (847) 671-8308 to be placed on the list for this summer. The Village will contact you to make an appointment to discuss the details. If you apply after July 31, 2024, you will be placed on the list for next year.

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Extreme heat and humidity are forecasted for our area. During hot weather, residents are reminded to:

• Drink plenty of fluids.

• Try to stay in the shade or indoors as much as possible.

• If working outside, take frequent breaks, preferably in an air-conditioned space.

• Check on elderly neighbors and those with functional needs.

• Take pets indoors and make sure they have plenty of water.

• Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

Residents who need to seek shelter at a cooling center can visit the following: Click Here for list of cooling facilities.

High Water Bills Could Mean You Have a Leak

To avoid unusually high-water bills, check to make sure that your faucets and toilets are not leaking or running and that they are in good operating condition. If you suspect there is a leak somewhere in your home and you need help locating it, schedule an appointment with the Village’s Water Department, by emailing ekubkowski with your name, address, and phone number. Also, check the top of your water bill for the type of reading you received. If your bill states ESTIMATED, please call (847) 671-8252 to schedule an appointment to obtain an accurate reading.

Have Questions About Water Bills? Download our Fact Sheet here

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WaterSmart Program Can Save You Money

Franklin Park residents can sign-up to have access to a program designed to help you reduce your water usage and save money on your monthly water bills. WaterSmart is an online program that allows users to review and understand their water use. Setting up an account is fast, easy and free from a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Users can analyze current water use and also review usage history from monthly figures even down to an hourly use. The program also allows you to set up alerts via text or email to help you detect leaks or other unintended water use. In addition, you can compare your water use with other similar users in your area. To enroll, please call (847) 671-8252.

Summer Meals Program

The Franklin Park Library is participating in the Summer Meals program, sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The program provides free breakfasts and lunches to kids under the age of 18. Meals will be served to kids on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 until 11 AM or Noon until 2 PM. Adults can also pick up meals for their children. Meals will begin June 6 and will run weekly until the second week of August.

To learn more at https://www.fppld.org/fsm2024.

Vehicle Sticker Renewals

Renewal applications for the Village’s 2024-25 vehicle sticker were mailed at the end of May. Every vehicle registered to a Franklin Park resident needs a vehicle sticker. Passenger car stickers cost $30. Seniors and active duty military receive one free vehicle sticker per household. Veterans pay a reduced rate of $15 for one vehicle sticker per household.

To Purchase a Sticker Online: Franklin Park V-Pay (green-pay.us)

To read more about renewals: Finance Dept. Renewals

Register Your Garage Sale

Franklin Park residents must register with the Village to hold a garage sale. You can visit Village Hall or call the Clerk's Office at (847)671-8242. There is no cost to register.

Remember, a garage or yard sale sign can only be placed on your property. Sales can be held for a maximum of 30 hours within a three day period. Residents are allowed two garage or yard sales per 12-month period, with at least a 3-month period between the two sales. Sale hours cannot be earlier than 8 AM and must end by 7 PM.

To register for a sale, call 847-671-8242, visit the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall or apply on-line HERE.

To see a list of garage sales scheduled in Franklin Park:

List of Current Garage Sales

Passport Service Available at the Library

The Clerk’s Office will provide passport service at the Franklin Park Library by appointment only from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, June 29, July 27, and August 24 ONLY. On-site photo services will be available. To schedule your appointment or for more information, contact the Clerk’s Office at 847-671-8242.

2023 Village of Franklin Park Water Quality Report

The 2023 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 2023. If you would like a paper copy of the report mailed to your home, please contact the Village at (847) 671- 8252.

Water Report English
Water Report Polish
Water Report Spanish

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Utility Work Underway Around the Town

Throughout the year you may see routine utility work around town including in Village streets and parkways. This work could be related to fiber optic lines for cable, including AT&T, Comcast, and other phone providers, ComEd, and Nicor. If the parkway is disrupted, the landscaping will be replaced when the work is complete. If you have questions or concerns, please call (847) 671-8245.

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

Grand Avenue Corridor Plan

Help Shape the Future of Grand Avenue

The Village is partnering with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to create a plan to transform Grand Avenue into a safe, accessible, and thriving corridor. We want to hear your thoughts on the design, character, and functionality of Grand Avenue. Your input will guide the recommendations in the corridor plan. Fill out the visual preference survey today! https://engage.cmap.illinois.gov

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

Franklin Avenue Reconstruction

Franklin Avenue and Williams Drive will be open one lane in each direction through the winter.

To read more about the multi-year Franklin Avenue Reconstruction Project which is upgrading infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing industrial corridor while also creating safer, more efficient travel options for residents and visitors : Construction Page

Mayor’s Column July 2024

Answers About Water Department Billing Questions

I want to address the confusion with the Water Department's billing process. The Board and I regret any stress and misunderstandings it may have caused.

Many residents have been receiving ESTIMATED bills, rather than ACTUAL readings, while the Water Department works to replace transponders in the meters. The transponders only have a working life of approximately 15 years. Water usage is recorded in the meter head and transmitted to the Village by the transponder.

The Village has been replacing transponders, since 2019; and upgrading meters if necessary. This effort stopped during COVID as workers were not allowed to enter homes. After the pandemic, parts were not immediately available.

When the transponder stops working, the meter head is no longer able to transmit your ACTUAL water use, so an ESTIMATE is being charged for your use. The new transponder will transmit the ACTUAL usage back to the date when the meter went into estimating mode.

That is why some people received an unusually high bill after the new transponders were installed and others have received reimbursements from the Village. Please know that if you received an unusually high ADJUSTED bill, this is not going to be your monthly bill going forward. Also, you can contact us to adjust the estimated charges to reflect the lowest rate charged since the meter went into estimate mode.

If your bill still states ESTIMATED, do not delay in contacting the Village. Please call (847) 671-8252 or email ekubkowski@vofp.com to make an appointment to upgrade your meter’s transponder or to schedule a meeting to determine adjustments, payment plans, and/ or reimbursements.

We have added weekend and evening appointments for your convenience. We also have staff that can assist in Spanish and in Polish.

I have requested that the water department staff review each and every claim or inquiry received and get back to you as soon as possible.

Going forward, I urge you to sign up for the Water Smart Program. The Water Smart Program shows your hourly and historical water usage and provides leak notices. More information is available on this page.

We will continue to distribute more information and background on this issue on our website and our Facebook page. We appreciate the opportunity to answer your questions and to help you through this transition.

Thank You

I am touched and overwhelmed by the outpouring of good wishes and prayers that I have received following my recent transplant surgery. I am recovering well, and I am back at work at the job that I love. I owe tremendous thanks to our Village Clerk, Trustees, and staff who performed so ably in my brief absence.

I am enormously grateful to the Transplant Team and medical staff at Loyola Hospital. Their professionalism, compassionate care, and cutting-edge techniques are what makes Loyola a world-class institution.

Thank you to all, I am very appreciative.
Mayor Barrett Pedersen

Does Your Water Bill State Estimated

Learn about how to avoid unusually high-water bills and the online program that will help to reduce your water usage.

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

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