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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 15^th, February 19^th,

March 19^th, April 16^th,

May 21^st, June 18^th,

July 16^th, August 20^th,

Sept 17^th, October 15^th,

November 19^th, and December 17^th

National Permit Discharge Elimination System Permit

NPDES Permit No. IL0036013

NPDES Permit No. IL0002283

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.

Veterans Monument

The Clerk’s Office is seeking new names to be added to the Village’s Veterans Monument. To qualify, the veteran must have lived in Franklin Park, and you will need to provide a copy of their DD-214 form (Honorable Discharge Papers). Please contact the Clerk’s Office by October 15 to ensure the name will be engraved (pending weather constraints) on the Monument in time for the annual Veterans Day event on November 11. If you have questions, call (847) 671-8242.

Senior Snow Removal Program

Apply now for the Village’s subsidized snow removal program for seniors. Qualified seniors, age 65 or older, and disabled residents will pay a discounted fee for the service. You MUST enroll in the program each year. Applications are available at Village Hall or by calling April at (847) 671-8242. Please note that the Village may have to limit the number of homes served or reduce services, if we cannot secure enough snow removal contractors.

Senior Health and Resource Fair - October 31

The Village’s Senior Health and Resource Fair will be held on Friday, October 31 from 10 AM until 2 PM in the Community Room at the Police Station. Get your flu and Covid booster vaccines, visit with healthcare providers and local agencies, register to vote, and turn in unused and expired medications for safe disposal. The Lions Club will provide free retinal and hearing exams.

Health Fair Flyer | Lions Club Flyer

Trick or Treating Hours (3pm-7pm)

Halloween Decorating Contest

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.

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.

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.

Have Questions About Your Water Bill?

Have Questions About Water Bills? Download our Fact Sheet here

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Fakty! Odpowiedzi na pytania dotyczące rachunkow za wode

Download the presentation regarding water bills and equipment upgrades: WATER BILLING

To read more:

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Mayor’s Column – October 2025

As Mayor, the safety and health of our community is my primary concern. What happened in Franklin Park recently, during an attempted ICE apprehension, shook our community to the core.

This was a tragedy, and to avoid future devastating incidents we ask for transparency and accountability. ICE agents, and all local, state, and federal officers must act responsibly and be fully aware of possible collateral damage that could occur.

I pledge to work with all elected officials and community leaders to find ways to increase safety and end reckless apprehensions.

I am asking everyone to remain calm in light of this tragedy. I urge all to act peacefully, lawfully, respectfully and with the concern we have always shown to our neighbors and neighborhoods.

On behalf of the Village, we offer our condolences to the family of the deceased and wish a speedy and full recovery for the injured officer.

For those of you who have asked, Illinois law strictly prohibits local law enforcement from cooperating or interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration enforcement matters and acting on federal immigration detainers. Our Franklin Park officers cannot assist or interfere in these situations.

Our Police and Fire Departments will continue to safeguard our community, residents, and our businesses.

Annual Health and Resource Fair

Please plan to attend the Village’s Senior Health and Resource Fair on Friday, October 31 from 10 AM until 2 PM in the Community Room at the Police Station. You can get your flu and Covid booster vaccines and will also be able to visit with healthcare providers and local agencies, register to vote, and turn in unused and expired medications for safe disposal. Watch this site for updates on vendors who will be participating.

Climate Resiliency Plan Open House

Join the Village and its partners at an open house to gather feedback on planned improvements to the Grand Avenue Corridor on Wednesday, October 29, at 5 PM at the Police Station. Learn more about the effort to design and deliver innovative climate resiliency infrastructure projects that will reduce flooding and lessen the impact of extreme heat and air pollution in the corridor.

Mayor Barrett Pedersen

Senior Appreciation Luncheon 2025

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