Tag: Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park Budget 2013/2014 Highlights
Advances progress already made to keep Elmwood Park clean, safe and beautiful Village budget holds line on property taxes ELMWOOD PARK – Village President Pete Silvestri’s proposed budget for 2013-2014 holds the line on property taxes, following a five percent decrease for FY 2012-13. The spending plan also makes continued progress in public safety and […]
Elmwood Park Trustee Forte Steps Down
Village Trustee Forte steps down, Zivojnovic steps in ELMWOOD PARK – Village President Pete Silvestri has appointed Jonathan Zivojnovic as the newest Trustee on the Village Board, following the resignation of Trustee Carmen Forte. Zivojnovic, 32, is a local realtor and President of The Mont Clare-Elmwood Park Chamber of Commerce. “I want to thank President […]
Elmwood Park breaks ground for Flood Mitigation Project
ELMWOOD PARK – The village’s major flood mitigation project is now underway, after officials and community leaders gathered Monday to break ground. The start of the program, designed to bring welcome relief to property owners throughout Elmwood Park, follows months of planning and engineering studies as well as input from the public. “This is an […]
Elmwood Park Village Board approves Electric Aggregation Contract
Flood mitigation plan moves forward ELMWOOD PARK – The Village Board has approved a one year contract with First Energy Corp. to provide electricity to homeowners and small businesses under a voluntary opt-in electric aggregation program. Under terms of the agreement, First Energy agrees to provide electricity to residents and small business owners at 5.2 […]
Elmwood Park Dedication Ceremonies May 3
Village holds three dedication ceremonies ELMWOOD PARK – Village officials, staff, community leaders and residents will gather for three special dedication ceremonies on Friday, May 3. The first ceremony will be held to dedicate the new beautiful Centennial Park at the corner of Armitage and 76th Avenue/76th Court. The park was developed on the former […]
ATTENTION ELMWOOD PARK RESIDENTS OR FORMER RESIDENTS
Help make history! Elmwood Park resident and historian Kenneth Knack is seeking images for his forthcoming book, Images of America: Elmwood Park. The book is planned to be released in conjunction with Elmwood Park’s centennial next year. To be considered for inclusion, items must be in by April 30th. All items used will be credited […]
POLICE BLOTTER – APRIL, 2013
Elmwood Park Battery – An Elmwood Park man was arrested on February 13th and charged with battery. Michael Howard, of the 2300 block of North 76th Street, is alleged to have head butted and spit on another man in the first block of Conti Parkway. Drugs – A Chicago man was arrested and charged with […]
Elmwood Park Village issues cold weather safety tips
Warming centers available on 24-hour basis ELMWOOD PARK – With temperatures expected to plunge to near zero in the coming days, Elmwood Park’s health director is offering several tips for staying safe and well during periods of intense cold. “If you have to be outside for any length of time, be sure to wear proper […]
Elmwood Park Village Board okays snow plan, bus service for seniors
Vouchers used to pay high school students for shoveling ELMWOOD PARK – The Village Board has approved a plan to help senior citizens and disabled residents pay for snow removal at their homes when there is a snowfall of six inches or more. The board voted unanimously in favor of the program which provides eligible […]
Flood Proofing Assistance Expanded in Elmwood Park
Centennial Park contract awarded ELMWOOD PARK – Homeowners in Elmwood Park will get additional help in flood proofing their homes under an expanded grant assistance program approved by the Village Board. The board amended the existing program to include installation of new glass block windows, retaining walls or other related work deemed necessary to prevent […]
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