Village of Palos Park Welcomes You!
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.” 

PALOS PARK presents THE VILLAGE TREE LIGHTING & HOLIDAY MARKET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013, 4:00 pm -9:00 pm Village Green and Recreation Center - 8901 West 123rd Street What better way to welcome in the Holiday Season than with neighbors, family and friends at this new Village event. As the Holiday Market opens, the grounds fill with the anticipation of Santa’s arrival as he and Mayor John Mahoney illuminate the Village Tree. This event has something for everyone. Schedule of Events 4:00 pm - Holiday Market opens featuring Outdoor Heated Tent Holiday Gifts & Favorite Holiday Drinks Lower Level Recreation Center Local businesses & food vendors Village Green Voting for Community Tree Decorating Contest - 6:00 pm Bon Fire& Local Musical Entertainment - 6:45 pm Village Green - 6:45pm Santa Arrives & Official Tree Lighting Hayrack Rides provided by The Center Visits with Santa

HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE PARK
Community Tree Decorating Contest

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Be a Part of the Holiday Lights in the Park Participate in the Community Tree Decorating Contest You Could Take Home a Grand Award. Judging takes place by public vote during the Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market on Friday, December 6 between 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Here is all you do:

- Contest is open to all Palos Park residents, businesses, and groups.
- Fill out the application to adopt a live 6-foot tree, with lights, and already in a stand.
- Return the application to the Recreation Center with the $25 fee. $15 for Non- profit groups.
- Trees will be located at the Recreation Center 8901 West 123rd Street.
- Decorating Tuesday, November 26 - 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 5 to be eligible for judging.
- Winners will be honored with a special award.
- Awards given to 1st – 3rd place winners.
- Trees will be on display until Friday, Dec. 27 and need to be de-decorated by Jan. 3, 2014

HOME DECORATING CONTEST

Be a Part of the Holiday Lights in the Park - Participate in the Home Decorating Contest. Here is all you do:

- Contest is open to all Palos Park residents.
- Fill out the application and return to the Recreation Center with a $10 fee.
- Houses need to be ready by December 15, 2013.
- Judging will take place the week of December 16, 2013.
- 1st – 3rd place winners announced on January 13 at the Village Council meeting.
- Winners awarded commemorative plaques.
- Pictures taken of the winning homes and featured in the Village of Palos Park Newsletter.

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'Images of America' Palos Park
by Jeannine Kacmar, the Palos Park Library, and the Village of Palos Park
Now on sale

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 will be available for purchase for $21.99 at the Village Hall, the Palos Park Library and at the author signing on December 6th at the Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market. Call the library (708-448-1530) or the Village Hall (708-671-3700) for more information.

Mayor's Message
As the Village looks forward to their Centennial Anniversary in 2014, we are sure to expect an even better festival. READ MORE ►

Autumn in the Park
The Autumn In The Park Festival was a huge success with the parade, live music entertainment, beer tent, games and activities for the kids, BBQ rib competition, Chili contest and more. Our next Autumn in the Park festival will be even better to help celebrate 100 years anniversary of incorporation. www.autumnintheparkfestival.org

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the BBQ People's Choice winners

2013 Fall Tree Planting Program
The Village of Palos Park will be offering our annual Fall Tree Planting program, which are planted through the Village’s itrees.com program If you are interested in having a tree planted in the right of way in front of your home please call the Village Hall at 708-448-2700 to be put on the planting list, a tree selection list will be available for you choosing. Please note that trees as part of this program will only be planted on Village owned right of way. Trees will not be planted on State or County right of ways. Prior to the planting the Village Arborist will visit each site to make sure the requested tree has enough room to be planted and that the right species of tree has been selected for the spot.

IDOT Route 45 Reconstruction and Widening Project
Based on increased traffic demands that have caused safety and operational concerns, the Illinois Department of Transportation will be improving US Route 45 (LaGrange Road) from 131st Street to 179th Street in Cook County. The project traverses the Villages of Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Park & Tinley Park. For the latest information go to http://www.dot.state.il.us/US45lagrange/index.html 

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PALOS PARK 9/11 MEMORIAL FUND~
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York is a national tribute of remembrance to honor the men, women, and children killed in the terrorist attacks. The Village of Palos Park is hoping to raise $1,000 so that “The Residents of Palos Park, IL” will be represented through its support with a granite paver that will create an elegant walkway leading to the 9/11 Memorial in NY. Thank you to everyone that has donated thus far. We are pleased to announce that we have already raised $300.00. If you would like to donate any amount to this cause, the Village will accept cash or a check made payable to the Village of Palos Park.