Welcome to the Village of Palos Park website
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.”
Centennial Celebration Recap
Explore the year long journey in 2014 of the 100 year anniversary of The Village Of Palos Park. With the help of many organizations, village staff and officials, neighbors, and businesses the village was able to mark this milestone with great community events, activities and more.
Time Capsule Dedication
Watch the video of the 100th Anniversary Time Capsule dedications, catch the festive holiday bazaar featuring local organizations and business, a visit from Santa Claus and lighting of the Village Christmas Tree.
Centennial Gala
A well attended formal evening was set at Coghil Country Club to mark this occasion.
Autumn in the Park Festival
This year’s 2 day fest was held on a wonderful weekend full of live entertainment and dancing, great food, beer tent, Centennial Parade, family fun and activities, chili and BBQ contests and more.
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LAGRANGE AVENUE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
SCOPE OF WORK: WEEK OF JANUARY 19-JANUARY 26, 2015z
All work described and scheduled is highly weather dependent and may change day to day.
The contractor will be providing pothole repairs on Friday January 23, 2015. This will require a moving lane closure throughout the day until 2:30 p.m. Lane closures are not allowed between 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
179th to 159th
Water main installation will be ongoing from south of 159th Street to 167th Street along the west side of the LaGrange Road. There will be impacts to traffic at side roads and driveways as the water main is installed. The contractor will have a flagger on site to direct traffic while the side road or driveway is being disturbed. The Village will notify residents and/or businesses if their water will be interrupted.
159th to 143rd
Existing utility exploration may be occurring throughout this section. Minimal impacts to traffic are expected.
143rd to Creek Road
The contractor may be driving additional piles north of the viaduct. Utility exploration will be occurring throughout this section. Minimal impacts to traffic are expected.
Temporary lane closures are permitted throughout the day except between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. There will be times when the contractor will be working both night and day. Instances may occur when temporary lane closures may extend past 2:30 p.m. to allow the contractor to complete a certain phase of work. Saturday work is permitted. No lane closures are allowed on Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
As a reminder, irrigations systems are the responsibility of the business/property owner and are not part of the JULIE locating system. Irrigation systems located within the existing or proposed ROW or easements need to be identified and in some cases relocated by the business/property owner. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
West Shore Pipe Line Company Maintenance Digs
In January, West Shore will be conducting two maintenance digs on its pipe line along the north side of IL 83 just west of the Village of Palos Park. One dig will be in the vicinity of Keane Ave, the second dig just east of IL 45.
Electricity Aggregation in Palos Park
Eligible residents and small businesses in Palos Park will continue electricity supply rates with MC Squared Energy Services. Palos Park residents are projected to save up to 6%1 on the supply portion of their electricity bills through June 2015. As an added bonus, Palos Park residents and small businesses have the opportunity to participate in the 100% Green Power Program for a small additional charge. CLICK to LEARN MORE
Wood Chips Delivery in 2015
Public Works Department can take of residents who wish to receive wood chips during the 2015 Chipper Season. Read more…..
Village Welcome Sign up for Adoption on Southwest Highway
Please contact the village office at 708-448-2700 if you or your business or organization is interested in adopting a Village Welcome sign. This would entail planting flowers, weeding and decorating for Christmas time.
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