Village of Evergreen Park

02/02/2023

Flake Fest is this Saturday! Make plans to join us for some fun on the ice.

01/31/2023

A great time was had by all during the Evergreen Park Youth Department's Snow Tubing Field Trip this past weekend.

01/31/2023

2-1-1 Metro Chicago recently launched to help connect both Chicago and suburban Cook County residents to the help they need. The free, easy-to-access helpline can connect residents with food, housing, utility payment assistance, health care, transportation, childcare, employment, mental health, disaster information assistance, and more. Visit https://211metrochicago.org/ to learn more.

01/25/2023

A Message from Mayor Kelly Burke

Hello Neighbors,

Last week I had the honor of presenting the State of the Village address at the monthly luncheon of the Evergreen Park Senior Council, providing updates on business, events, and public safety.
In 2022, the Village approved 35 business licenses, with Chili’s and the combo of Macy’s Backstage and Market by Macy’s being the newest big additions. There is more to come in 2023 with the new Subaru dealership, a wine bar, and Biggby Coffee expected to open. Bringing in new business continues to be a top priority and the Village will focus on improving the amenities and services that businesses find attractive.

We are very lucky to have a fantastic Police Department and Fire Department here in the Village. They do an outstanding job serving our residents each and every day. Just like many industries, hiring has been a challenge and the Village is willing to make policy adjustments and participate in intern and training programs to find new qualified employees.

Safe driving through our Village streets is an understandable concern for our residents. The Village was recently awarded a grant through the AAA Auto Club Group to purchase six new solar speed signs. We will also be working with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning this spring and summer on a traffic safety study. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

In terms of events, the Village returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. We added a new food truck event in Klein Park that exceeded our expectations. It will return this year along with all of the community favorites of Flake Fest, Independence Day Parade and Fireworks, Labor Day Concert and Fireworks, Oktoberfest, and Dickens Fest.

This summer, residents can expect a repaving project on 99th St between Western and California, the replacement of a water main along 95th St from Western to Kedzie, and the replacement of an antiquated water lift station at 91st and Richmond.

The garbage and recycling contract between Waste Management and the Village recently expired. Waste Management’s renewal rate for a new 5-year contract was higher than we thought was reasonable. We extended the contract for one year only and will issue a request for proposal in mid-2023 to give other companies the opportunity to bid on garbage and recycling services in the Village. Unfortunately, in the meantime residents will see an increase in their quarterly garbage pick-up bill from $74.52 to $92.13. We expect that amount will decrease once we have a competitive bid.

Finally, community input is an important component of serving as your Mayor. I invite feedback from both residents and business owners on what you would like to see for Evergreen Park. Please contact me at 708-422-1551 or [email protected] with any feedback, questions, or concerns.

01/24/2023

An update on the incoming winter weather.

01/19/2023

Mayor Kelly Burke delivered the State of the Village address this afternoon at the monthly Senior Council luncheon. Before the address, she led the swearing-in ceremony for the new Council Officers.

01/18/2023

Ice rink hours for this week.

**Ice Rink Hours for Week of 1/30/2023**

Tuesday January 31st
Open Skate 5 - 7 PM
Stick & Puck 7 - 9 PM

Wednesday February 1st
Open Skate 5 - 6:30 PM
Rat Hockey 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Thursday February 2nd
Open Skate 5 - 7 PM
Stick & Puck 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Friday February 3rd
Open Skate 5 - 7 PM
Rat Hockey 7 - 9 PM

Saturday February 4th
Ice Skating Lessons w/Victoria 9:30 AM - 11 AM
"Learn to Skate" w/Coach Artie 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM **Free**
EPRD Presents Flake Fest --Free Ice Skating 1 - 6 PM
Bring cash for food vendors but skating is free!

Sunday February 5th
Open Skate 3 - 6 PM
Stick & Puck 6 - 8 PM

Monday February 6th
Rat Hockey 7 - 9 PM

Tuesday February 7th
Open Skate 5 - 7 PM
Stick & Puck 7 - 9 PM

**Keep an eye on our page as every day is weather dependent & updates with any new rink rentals**

01/13/2023

Village Hall will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday on Monday, January 16. Regular hours resume on January 17.

This is not a Waste Management holiday. Garbage pick-up for the week will occur on your regularly scheduled day.

01/12/2023

Tomorrow (January 13) is the last day to recycle string lights that are not working or are unwanted at Village Hall (9418 S. Kedzie) or the Community Center (3450 W. 97th St.). Look for the green recycling boxes provided by Waste Management.

01/06/2023

01/04/2023

Let us help you get your New Years resolutions in action! Give us a call at (708) 422-8776 to register for any or all of these free classes!

01/03/2023

Waste Management is on a holiday schedule this week. Due to the New Year's Day holiday, garbage and recycling pick-up will be delayed by one day this week.

You can now place your live tree out onto your curb for compost pickup. Waste Management will take these on your normal pickup day and the Evergreen Park Street Department will also be making the rounds.

12/30/2022

The Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink is temporarily closed due to the warmer temperatures. Stay tuned to the Evergreen Park Recreation page for the latest updates.

**Ice Rink Hours for Week of 1/30/2023**

Tuesday January 31st
Open Skate 5 - 7 PM
Stick & Puck 7 - 9 PM

Wednesday February 1st
Open Skate 5 - 6:30 PM
Rat Hockey 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Thursday February 2nd
Open Skate 5 - 7 PM
Stick & Puck 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Friday February 3rd
Open Skate 5 - 7 PM
Rat Hockey 7 - 9 PM

Saturday February 4th
Ice Skating Lessons w/Victoria 9:30 AM - 11 AM
"Learn to Skate" w/Coach Artie 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM **Free**
EPRD Presents Flake Fest --Free Ice Skating 1 - 6 PM
Bring cash for food vendors but skating is free!

Sunday February 5th
Open Skate 3 - 6 PM
Stick & Puck 6 - 8 PM

Monday February 6th
Rat Hockey 7 - 9 PM

Tuesday February 7th
Open Skate 5 - 7 PM
Stick & Puck 7 - 9 PM

**Keep an eye on our page as every day is weather dependent & updates with any new rink rentals**

12/30/2022

Have a happy and safe New Year!

Village Hall will close at 12 PM today and will be closed all day on Monday, January 2 in observance of the New Year holiday. Regular hours resume at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, January 3.

12/23/2022

Village Hall will close at 12 PM today and will be closed all day on Monday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Regular hours resume at 8:30 AM on Tuesday, December 27.

12/23/2022

Warming centers are open for those who need it.

Please note Worth Township is not open and is not a designated warming center.

Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 degrees below zero will set in across Cook County tonight through Friday night. Cook County opened three 24-hour warming centers at the Skokie, Maywood and Markham Courthouses through 8 a.m. Monday.

➡️ Click here to view the complete list of warming centers around the County: cookgov.me/StayWarm

12/22/2022

With catalytic converter thefts on the rise, the Evergreen Park Police Department has provided some tips to help deter and prevent this theft from happening to you.

12/22/2022

Youth Center/ Game Room holiday hours! ❄

12/22/2022

The dangerous cold arrives this afternoon and will last through Sunday

6am Thursday, 12/22: Temperatures will plummet this afternoon with wind chills dropping to -25 to -35 this evening and to -35 to -40F by late tonight and Friday morning. Frostbite may develop on exposed skin in as few as 10 to 20 minutes! Hypothermia can quickly develop if you are not adequately dressed for the conditions.

12/21/2022

Impacts from this storm will be driven by the combination of cold, wind, and snow rather than snow alone.

5am Wednesday, 12/21: Impacts from this storm will be driven by the combination of cold, wind, and snow rather than snow alone. Don’t let your guard down by unimpressive snowfall forecasts; the combined effects will lead to dangerous travel conditions.

12/20/2022

Here are the upcoming hours for the Daniel V. Capuano ice rink:

Tuesday, December 20
OPEN SKATE: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
STICK & PUCK: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Wednesday, December 21
OPEN SKATE: 5:00 PM-6:30 PM

Thursday, December 22
OPEN SKATE: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
STICK & PUCK: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Friday, December 23
OPEN SKATE: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM
RAT HOCKEY: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM

Saturday, December 24
OPEN SKATE: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
STICK & PUCK: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Sunday, December 25
CLOSED

Monday, December 26
OPEN SKATE: 2:00 PM-6:30 PM

12/20/2022

A significant winter storm is expected for Thursday and Friday - with bitter cold to follow through Sunday. Please be prepared.

5am Tuesday, 12/20: One complicating factor with this winter storm is that it is going to be dangerously cold not only after the snow ends, but also as heavy snow and potentially blizzard conditions are ongoing. Wind chill readings will drop to near 30 degrees below zero as early as Friday morning. Once the snow stops later Friday, dangerous cold will continue through the holiday weekend.

12/19/2022

A Message from Mayor Kelly Burke

Hello Neighbors,

Chilly weather and the holiday season are bursting onto the scene here in the Village. It is an exciting time of the year and I have been enjoying all the wonderful events and activities that are happening around Evergreen Park this month.

The season kicked off with A Dickens Christmas on December 3. Despite the colder temperatures, families came out to visit with Santa and enjoy all the festive activities. Thank you to the Recreation Department, Office of Citizens’ Services, Youth Department, Public Works, and the Police and Fire Departments who once again came together for a successful event. And of course, I have to thank Santa for taking the time to come to Evergreen Park to hear the wishes of all the children.

The Annual Tree Lighting followed Dickens Christmas fest. The EPCHS Madrigal Singers delighted the crowd with their traditional holiday carols; the beautifully decorated tree in the park was thanks to our Parks foreman, Bill Green, and his crew. I hope you are able to take some time to visit Klein Park to see it for yourself. It will be up all season.

As a community, we have so many examples of our residents embracing the holiday spirit and I am grateful for the generosity of our Evergreen Park community. The donations to our Village Pantry have allowed us to help our neighbors in need. The boxes for the Youth Department’s annual coat drive were overflowing, and donations continue to come in for Toys for Tots (donations will be accepted until December 20). Village employees have pitched in and generously helped several local families in need with financial assistance as well.

May the magic of the season fill your heart with love, your home with joy, and your life with laughter. Happy Holidays to all!

12/19/2022

Be prepared for the potential impact to holiday travel later this week.

A strong winter storm will impact the western Great Lakes region Thursday into Saturday with snow and strong winds. The worst conditions are expected Thursday evening into Friday evening, with blizzard conditions possible during this time. While specific details in the storm track and resultant snowfall amounts still need to be refined over the coming days, confidence in severe winter weather impacts to northern Illinois and northwest Indiana continues to increase. If possible, those traveling Thursday through Friday should begin to consider alternate travel plans. Regardless of the intensity of the storm, bitterly cold arctic air and strong winds will result in dangerously low wind chills Friday into Christmas.

12/12/2022

Space is still available for tomorrow's Christkindle Market trip with OCS. Reach out to them at 708-422-8776 for more information.

12/08/2022

The Village of Evergreen Park Public Works Department is notifying residents of a water main shutdown on Kedzie Ave. between 97th and 99th Street on Friday, December 9 between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.

Please contact the Police non-emergency number at 708-422-2142 or 708-989-9530 (after business hours) with any concerns.

The Water Department can be contacted during regular business hours (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) with questions at 708-229-3361.

12/07/2022

Metra has launched its 16th Annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest, asking students across Metra's service area to illustrate through posters and essays the importance of safe behaviors near the railroad. This year's theme is "Stay Safe, Stay Off Train Tracks." The deadline for entries is Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Learn more at MetraContest.com.

12/06/2022

Boy Scout Troop #3637 visited Village Hall before yesterday evening's Board of Trustees meeting. Mayor Burke gave them a tour and they had the opportunity to meet Clerk Cathy Aparo, Trustee Mark Phelan, Village Engineer Tim Klass, George Peso with the Historical Commission, and Fire Chief Ron Kleinhaus. They ended their visit by leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the Board Meeting.

12/05/2022

This will be the final week for curbside leaf pickup. Please fill your green waste can BEFORE placing leaves on the curb. The green can will be picked up until December 15.

12/05/2022

Mayor Kelly Burke, along with Clerk Cathy Aparo and Trustees Jeannie Olson, Mark Marzullo, Mark Phelan, Carol Kyle, and Norman Anderson, attended the Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday evening to light the tree in Klein Park. A reception followed with pastries donated by Wolf's Bakery and hot chocolate. Santa was also on hand to hear Christmas wishes.

12/03/2022

It was a great Dickens Christmas Festival today. There's still time to join us for the Annual Tree Lighting with Mayor Burke at 6PM at Klein Park.

12/02/2022

Be fire smart this holiday season. A message from the Evergreen Park Fire Department.

12/01/2022

Opening on Friday, December 9th! Enjoy this musical fantasy through the game board-come-to-life that is DAYDREAMLAND. This original theatrical production, written specifically for the EP Recreation Department Candlelight Theatre program, showcases some of our talented Evergreen Park youths! Tickets are $12-Adults & $10-Seniors/Students and can be purchased at the Community Center.

Showtimes are: Friday December 9th, 7:30 pm/Saturday December 10th, 7:30 pm/Sunday December 11th, 3:00 pm.

11/30/2022

A Dickens Christmas is this Saturday, December 3 from 2-5 p.m. at the Community Center. The Annual Tree Lighting with Mayor Burke will follow at 6 p.m. in Klein Park.

11/29/2022

Get a few friends together for a night of drinks, light appetizer while you sip-N-paint with your neighborhood. Instructed by Eileen Gorman only the most fun & talented art teacher I know!!
Sign up online now.

https://eprec.recdesk.com/Community/Home

11/23/2022

From all of us at the Village of Evergreen Park, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Village Hall will be closed in observance of the holiday on November 24 & 25. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 28.

Garbage pickup will be delayed one day this week for those whose regular pickup day is Thursday.