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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:
January 15th, February 19th,
March 19th, April 16th,
May 21st, June 18th,
July 16th, August 20th,
Sept 17th, October 15th,
November 19th, and December 17th
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National Permit Discharge Elimination System Permit
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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.
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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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Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, Village Hall will be closed Monday, September 1st. Garbage and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, September 2nd and yard waste will be picked up on Wednesday, September 3rd.
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What's Your Vision for Transportation in Illinois?
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is developing the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan that will identify improvements in roadway, transit, bike, and pedestrian transportation. The plan will recommend how funding should be allocated for transportation projects. Share how you get around and ways travel can be more convenient by completing the questionnaire at https://cmap.is/rtp.
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Apply Now for Sun and Save Solar Program
Cook County Sun and Save fully covers the cost of residential solar system installations as well as some small and related roof and electrical repairs on income-eligible owner-occupied homes in Cook County that meet the program’s guidelines. This program also reduces barriers to clean energy for residents, reducing their energy burden and utility bills, as well as helping to reduce our region’s carbon emissions and mitigate climate change. To learn more: SUN AND SAVE PROGRAM
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Business Survey
Are you a Franklin Park business that is interested in attracting more regional foot traffic to your establishment? Please take the short survey to help our marketing partners at Explore Oak Park and Beyond. Your feedback is essential to shaping programs, marketing and resources for the coming year. Take the Survey → https://forms.gle/J8eSExsvFfJMh6rt7
Thank you for being an important part of our local business community. We appreciate your time an everything you do to make our region vibrant
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Energy Affordability with ComEd
Customers may see an increase in energy costs due to a recent energy capacity auction by PJM, the organization that manages the energy grid and electricity market in 13 states, including northern Illinois, which resulted in higher energy supply costs. For customers who receive energy supply from ComEd, this cost is passed through with no mark up by, or profit to, ComEd.
Learn More:
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Working together to Keep Our Community Clean
The Village has retained Orkin to set more than 800 bait boxes throughout town. Orkin will be checking the boxes twice a week. The problem cannot be solved with bait boxes only – We need everyone’s help to eliminate food sources and hiding places on and around your property. Please clean your yard and remove debris, inoperable vehicles and machinery from your yard.
The Village is issuing tickets for any garbage overflowing out of containers and on the ground. Make sure your lids are closed tight and clean up spills. You can rent an additional trash bin for $3.83 per month. Call (847) 671-8258.
Mow your lawn regularly and eliminate weeds in alleys and around your home. The Village is issuing tickets to homeowners if their grass is over six inches high.
Clean up after your pet on walks and in your backyard immediately. Dog waste is a food supply for rodents. Do not leave pet food or water bowls outside. Pick fruits and vegetables in your garden right away.
If you need assistance complying, call (847) 671-4800. If you see properties that need to be maintained, please call the Village.
If you feel you have a problem near your property, ask Orkin service workers when they are in your area to assess the situation in your yard. Please DO NOT tamper with Orkin’s bait boxes or move them into your backyard. DO NOT throw the bait boxes in the trash.
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Program Provides Coverage for Outside Water Lines
A letter was recently mailed to residents about the Service Line Warranty Program that covers the consumer-owned portion of the primary water line from the foundation of the home to the public utility connection. The program includes coverage for repair to the clogged, broken or leaking line serving the residential home when the flow of the line is interrupted due to normal wear and tear.
To read more about this program, what it covers and how to enroll: Public Works Page
You can also contact the company directly for details about the letter and other coverage.
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Mayor’s Column – August 2025
BE PREPARED, EXTREME WEATHER IS NOW THE NEW NORMAL
As global temperatures continue to rise due to climate disruption, we are again seeing an increase in the frequency of weather extremes, including heatwaves and severe storms with heavy rainfall. So far this summer, Franklin Park has been lucky and has not experienced the flooding that many nearby towns have.
But it could be just a matter of time before a massive storm causes flooding in our Village. Our best defense is to be prepared. Now is the time to clean up our basements. Pick up rugs and boxes and store them up higher. Also, remember to clean up backyards and other areas around our homes that could be damaged by heavy rainfall.
We can expect volatile weather to continue as human caused climate disruption warms the oceans, adding more strength to hurricanes and impacting weather across the country. Franklin Park has improved stormwater capacity and reduced floodplains, but heavy rainfall in a brief time could still overwhelm the system. Take this time to do what you can to be prepared.
Our Caring Community Fights Hunger
For over 25 years, volunteers have staffed our annual Food Drive held each summer outside our local Jewel Food Store. Due to the incredible generosity of our community, this year we collected more than 30 boxes of non-perishable food items, our largest collection to date. Donations will help to restock the Leyden Food Pantry which supports our local families and seniors in need. Thank you to everyone who took the time to volunteer and for your generous donations.
Mayor Barrett Pedersen
Mayor Barrett Pedersen helped event chair Frank Grieashamer to collect donations from shoppers at our local Jewel Osco during the food drive to restock the Leyden Township Food Pantry. Thank you to everyone who volunteered or donated.
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Senior Appreciation Luncheon 2025
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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