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Village of Palos Park Welcomes!
The Village of Palos Park is a charming
bedroom community nestled in the midst of dense
wooded land. A
wonderful place to live and raise a family
in a natural environment. We love this town
for its profound natural features, where hills,
creeks, and ravines abound. Large, aged oak trees
line our streets and properties. Our one-acre
zoning in residential areas has been vital in
maintaining these natural assets, and the community
members actively work to maintain our “pastoral
setting, rural splendor.”
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Autumn in the Park Festival
Village
of Palos Park
Centennial Celebration
Plans are
underway for the centennial celebration "Autumn in
the Park Festival 2014". Two action packed days are
planned for September 19 and 20, complete with live
entertainment, Centennial Parade, Chili contest, BBQ
rib competition and so much more. Great fun for the
whole family. More information►
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Roundabout Research
The Village has contracted with a consulting
engineering firm to develop a concept plan for the
intersection of 86th Avenue and 123rd Street. The
firm developed a initial concept for a modern
roundabout that could add safety while addressing
long-term traffic volumes at the intersection. This
is only an initial stage, additional discussions
will take place in the future. See the plan here ► |
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Ground Breaking on the
Calumet-Sag Trail
Mayor Mahoney participates in the ground breaking of
the much anticipated Calumet-Sag Trail which will
connect 14 communities along a historic path along
the Cal-Sag waterway.
View the Map ►
Learn
More ►
Go to the
website www.calsagtrail.org ►
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LaGrange Road Widening
Construction Update
Latest Update:
On Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 10 IDOT will
be shifting traffic to the west side of LaGrange
Road north of 135th Street. Please use caution with
the new lane transitions. IDOT will be shifting
traffic to the west side of LaGrange Road south of
159th Street the week of July 14. Temporary traffic
signals will all be operational between 158th Street
to 143rd Street by July 11. The water main along the
west side of LaGrange Road is complete and the
contractor is finishing individual water service
connections. Temporary lighting continues to be
installed. Additional work throughout the corridor
includes retaining wall construction, storm sewer
construction, earth work, grading and road
construction. All work is weather dependent.
Questions may be directed to http://www.dot.state.il.us/US45lagrange/index.html.
Updates, as they become available, will be posted on
IDOT’s website as well as the Village of Orland
Park’s site at
www.orland-park.il.us.
LaGrange Road (US Route
45) is a north-south arterial highway that travels
through the center of the Village of Orland Park,
small portions of the Village of Orland Hills, along
the western edge of Tinley Park and parts of Palos
Park. It is a primary roadway that provides access
to shopping and employment as well as access to
Interstate 80.
Scope of Work
A closure will take place at 171st Street between
LaGrange Road and 94th Avenue beginning June
2014. A detour route will be posted. The length of
the closure shall not exceed 21 calendar days.
Anticipated Work
159th-179th
Retaining wall excavation and construction
Pavement, curb and gutter and median removal
Storm sewer construction which includes crossing
LaGrange Road
Excavation for temporary pavement construction
between 161st and 167th
143rd- 159th
Retaining wall excavating and construction
Water main construction-from 147th- 151st
Construction of temporary traffic signals and
lights
Excavation for temporary pavement construction
Creek Drive-143rd
Retaining wall excavation and construction
Storm sewer construction which includes crossing
LaGrange Road
Temporary pavement construction from 135th
Street to north end of project
All work is weather permitting
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Public Works Department-Sprinkling
Restrictions Reminder
Restrictive sprinkling rules are in effect during the summer. If you use
the Village of Palos Park public water supply for lawn sprinkling, these restrictions
apply. The restrictions are addressed in section 1046.27 of the Codified Ordinances. In
addition to sprinkling only between the hours of 7am to 11am and 7pm and 12 midnight,
odd/even restriction are now also to be followed.
If the last digit in your street address is odd you may sprinkle during
the above hours, only on odd numbered calendar days. If the last digit in your address is
even then you are restricted to sprinkling during these hours on even numbered calendar
days only. For further information or questions please call (708)448-2700. Thank you for
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2013 Water Quality Report
This year, as in years past, your tap water met all
USEPA and state drinking water health standards. Our
system vigilantly safeguards its water supply, and
we are able to report that the department had no
violation of a contaminant level or of any other
water quality standard in the previous year. READ
THE REPORT ►
Fence Regulations Summary
►View
the proposed Fence Regulations to be adopted by
the Village Council
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Images
of America' Palos Park
by Jeannine
Kacmar, the Palos Park Library, and the Village of
Palos Park
To celebrate the
centennial anniversary of Palos Park in 2014, the
Village of Palos Park and the Palos Park Public
Library have partnered together to publish a book
with Arcadia Publishing highlighting the fascinating
history of Palos Park. The book, written by Palos
Park librarian Jeannine Kacmar, features photographs
and stories donated from private collections of
local residents, businesses, and organizations. The
book is available for purchase for $21.99 at the
Village Hall and the Palos Park Library. Call the
library (708-448-1530) or the Village Hall
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Dragonfly Hike
1 pm, Saturday, July 26
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th Street
Lemont, IL 630-257-2045
http://fpdcc.com/nature-centers/sagawau-environment-learning-center/
Enjoy the diversity of dragonflies and observe their flight patterns.
Take a closer look by learning how to catch and release responsibly.
Mill Creek Summer Nights
Thursday, July 31, 5-8pm
Stop by & stroll our mall at
131st & LaGrange to find new stores, free entertainment & great deals.
Great harvest Bread will be offering freshly grilled bread slices, Great
Clip will feature their Sexy hair Products Line and the new women’s
boutique will be holding special events and promotions weekly. They also
have casual dining options in the strip, including Retro Pizza Café,
Subway, El Gallo, Mizu Sushi House & Oberweis Dairy for dessert!
Sounds of Summer
1 pm Sunday, August 3
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th Street
Lemont, IL 630-257-2045
http://fpdcc.com/nature-centers/sagawau-environment-learning-center/
Listen to the orchestra of insects and birds and learn how they use
sound to communicate.
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Movie in the Park - "Lego Movie"
Thursday, Aug. 14
Free outdoor movie on the Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd Street. Sponsored
by Comcast. Grounds open at 8pm, movie at dusk
Hummingbird Festival
8:30 am – 3 pm Saturday, August 16
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center
12545 W. 111th Street
Lemont, IL 630-257-2045
http://fpdcc.com/nature-centers/sagawau-environment-learning-center/
Celebrate the beauty of hummingbirds and join us for hummingbird games,
viewing and a demonstration of how the birds are banded for tracking and
research purposes.
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