Elmwood Park, IL
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Elmwood ParkIL averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$325,000 Typical home value $362,829 +4.5% yr/yr · +22.1% 5-yr
Recent meetings
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Village Board Meeting
Board to vote on $4.3M in bills, annual budget, and car wash development
The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 appropriation ordinance, then consider a consent agenda including $4,321,093.53 in bills, the annual budget, and several code amendments. New business includes special use permits and a subdivision plat for a car wash and restaurant at 1640 N Harlem Ave, plus a special meeting to amend liquor license limits.
- Public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 appropriation ordinance
- Consent agenda: payment of $4,321,093.53 in bills for June 2026
- Ordinance requiring automatic sprinkler systems in all new construction
- Special use permits for an automobile laundry and a restaurant with drive-in lane at 1640 N Harlem Ave
- Ordinance amending video gaming regulations and tobacco sales rules
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VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
The 2330th Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees
Monday, July 13, 2026
1)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a)
Pledge of Allegiance
b)
Roll Call
2)
PUBLIC HEARING
a)
The Purpose of this Public Hearing is to Obtain Written and/or Oral Comments from the Public on the Proposed Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
3)
PUBLIC COMMENT
4)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a)
Village Clerk
b)
Village Trustees
c)
Village Attorney
d)
Village Manager
e)
Village President
5)
CONSENT AGENDA
a)
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on June 1, 2026.
b)
Receive and File Minutes of the Public Hearing held June 22, 2026.
c)
Receive and File Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on May 6, 2026.
d)
Receive and File Minutes of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission meeting held April 20, 2026.
e)
A Motion to Approve Pa …
Mon Jun 1, 2026
Village Board Meeting
Village Board to vote on 911 dispatch switch, land swap, and demolition contracts
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda with over 20 items, including terminating membership in the Proviso-Leyden Joint 9-1-1 Authority and joining a new West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch system. Other notable items include a land exchange of parking lots with Gottlieb Community Health Services, demolition contracts for properties on Grand Avenue, and a streaming amusement tax amendment. The board will also vote on a new employee benefits insurance program and a lead service line replacement contract.
- Ordinance terminating membership in Proviso-Leyden Joint 9-1-1 Authority and resolution to join West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch 9-1-1 System
- Land exchange agreement: Village-owned parking lot at 7257 W. Grand Ave. for Gottlieb's vacant lot at 7255 W. Grand Ave.
- Demolition contract with Burke, LLC for properties at 7243 and 7245 W. Grand Ave. and part of 7315 W. Grand Ave.
- Ordinance amending the Village Code to add a streaming amusement tax
- Contract award to Five Star Energy Services LLC for 2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Project Phase II
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VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
The 2329th Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees
Monday, June 1, 2026
1)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a)
Pledge of Allegiance
b)
Roll Call
2)
PUBLIC COMMENT
3)
RECOGNITION-Elmwood Park Fire Department honors for their efforts during a structure fire on August 24, 2025.
4)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a)
Village Clerk
b)
Village Trustees
c)
Village Attorney
d)
Village Manager
e)
Village President
5)
CONSENT AGENDA
a)
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on May 4, 2026.
b)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on May 4, 2026.
c)
Receive and File Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held April 6, 2026.
d)
Receive and File Minutes of the Traffic & Safety Commission meeting held April 7, 2026.
e)
Bills and Vouchers for the Month of May 2026 in the amount of $4,592,979.33. …
Mon May 4, 2026
Village Board Meeting
Village Board Meeting
The Village of Elmwood Park Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and decide on various agenda items, including ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple items, such as approval of minutes, bills, and licenses. The board will also discuss new business, including rezoning and special use permits.
- $4,706,085.49 in bills and vouchers for April 2026
- Ordinance amending water and sewer rates
- Resolution approving a voluntary separation incentive program
- Ordinance authorizing the purchase of a John Deere loader
- Rezoning of 1613 North 76th Avenue to B-2 General Business District
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VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
The 2328th Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees
Monday, May 4, 2026
1)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a)
Pledge of Allegiance
b)
Roll Call
2)
PUBLIC COMMENT
3)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a)
Village Clerk
b)
Village Trustees
c)
Village Attorney
d)
Village Manager
e)
Village President
4)
CONSENT AGENDA
a)
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on April 6, 2026.
b)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on April 10, 2026.
c)
Appoval of the Minutes of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission Public Hearings held April 20, 2026.
d)
Receive and File Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held March 2, 2026.
e)
Receive and File Minutes of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission meeting held February 23, 2026.
f)
Bills and Vouchers for the Month of April 2026 in the amount of $4,706,085.49. …
Mon Apr 6, 2026
Village Board Meeting
Village Board to review $5.1 million in bills and new Village Hall contracts
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda featuring multiple contracts for the new Village Hall project and police equipment. The board will also vote on 2026 garage sale dates and a demolition contract for a property on N. 76th Avenue.
- Bills and vouchers for March 2026 totaling $5,142,297.06
- Demolition and salvage contract with Burke, LLC for 1613 N. 76th Avenue
- Purchase of police body cameras and tasers from Axon Enterprise, Inc.
- Five change orders (Nos. 4-8) for the new Village Hall project with F.H. Paschen, S.N Nielsen and Associates, LLC
- Grant agreement for the Kiddie Korral Park Improvements Project
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VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
The 2327th Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees
Monday, April 6, 2026
1)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a)
Pledge of Allegiance
b)
Roll Call
2)
PUBLIC COMMENT
3)
RECOGNITION – The Board will recognize Administrative Commander Michael Kmiecik on his thirty (30) years of service with the Elmwood Park Police Department.
4)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a)
Village Clerk
b)
Village Trustees
c)
Village Attorney
d)
Village Manager
e)
Village President
5)
CONSENT AGENDA
a)
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on March 2, 2026.
b)
Receive and File Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held February 2, 2025.
c)
Bills and Vouchers for the Month of March 2026 in the amount of $5,142,297.06.
d)
Various License Applications Received and Processed by the Village Clerks Office.
e)
Resolution Regarding Permit Work within Illinois Department of Trans …
Mon Mar 2, 2026
Village Board Meeting
Board to vote on $3M in bills, water loan, and village hall change orders
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including $2,998,669.18 in February bills, a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for water main and lead service line replacement, and an ordinance to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program. Also up for approval are change orders for the new Village Hall project and a façade improvement agreement for Wiklanski's Bakery.
- Bills and vouchers for February 2026 totaling $2,998,669.18
- Resolution authorizing grant application for water main and lead service line replacement
- Ordinance to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program
- Change Order Number Two and Three for the new Village Hall project with F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen and Associates
- Façade Improvement Program Agreement for Wiklanski's Bakery at 7717-19 Belmont Ave
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VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
The 2326th Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees
Monday, March 2, 2026
1)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a)
Pledge of Allegiance
b)
Roll Call
2)
PUBLIC COMMENT
3)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a)
Village Clerk
b)
Village Trustees
c)
Village Attorney
d)
Village Manager
e)
Village President
4)
CONSENT AGENDA
a)
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on February 2, 2026.
b)
Receive and File Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held January 5, 2025.
c)
Receive and file Minutes of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission meeting held November 17, 2025.
d)
Bills and Vouchers for the Month of February 2026 in the amount of $2,998,669.18.
e)
Various License Applications Received and Processed by the Village Clerks Office.
f)
A Resolution Authorizing Submission of an Application for Grant Funding through the Community Development Block Grant for Wate …
Mon Feb 2, 2026
Village Board Meeting
Village board to vote on $4.8M in bills, new village hall contracts, and road projects
The Elmwood Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on February 2, 2026, where it will review committee reports, approve January 2026 bills totaling $4,798,754.26, and vote on multiple resolutions and ordinances. Items include contracts for the new village hall, road resurfacing, pickleball courts, and a state grant for water improvements.
- Approval of January 2026 bills totaling $4,798,754.26
- Resolution for $4.8M in motor fuel tax street resurfacing and alley reconstruction
- Notice of award to Hacienda Landscaping for Conti Circle Pickleball Courts Project
- Standard form agreements for new Village Hall design and construction with Wright Heerema Architects and F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen
- Resolution for Illinois Public Water Supply Loan Program funding application
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VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
The 2325th Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees
Monday, February 2, 2026
1)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a)
Pledge of Allegiance
b)
Roll Call
2)
PUBLIC COMMENT
3)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a)
Village Clerk
b)
Village Trustees
c)
Village Attorney
d)
Village Manager
e)
Village President
4)
CONSENT AGENDA
a)
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on January 5, 2026.
b)
Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on January 5, 2026.
c)
Receive and File Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held December 1 , 2025.
d)
Bills and Vouchers for the Month of January 2026 in the amount of $4,798,754.26.
e)
Various License Applications Received and Processed by the Village Clerks Office.
f)
A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement between the State of Illinois, Environmental Protection A …
Mon Jan 5, 2026
Village Board Meeting
Board to vote on $6.4M in bills, ambulance equipment, and turf replacement
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of $6,369,615.55 in December bills, an ordinance to purchase ambulance equipment from Stryker Sales, LLC, and a contract with Big Timber Landscape Company to replace artificial turf on the bocce ball court. The board will also discuss recommendations from the Traffic & Safety Commission on traffic and parking improvements.
- Bills and vouchers for December 2025 totaling $6,369,615.55
- Ordinance authorizing purchase of ambulance equipment from Stryker Sales, LLC
- Resolution for professional engineering services contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for lead water service line inventory
- Ordinance ratifying agreement with Big Timber Landscape Company for bocce ball court turf replacement
- Resolution approving Sixth Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with 7528 West North Avenue LLC
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VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AGENDA
The 2324th Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees
Monday, January 5, 2026
1)
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
a)
Pledge of Allegiance
b)
Roll Call
2)
PUBLIC COMMENT
3)
RECOGNITION
a)
Proclamation for Fenwick High School in recognition of their IHSA 6A State Football Championship win.
b)
Recognition of the 2025 Holiday House Decorating Contest- 2007 76th Ave, 2649 73rd Ct, 2335 75th Ave, 7843 Elmgrove.
c)
Oath of Office Administered to new Elmwood Park Police Officer Nicolas Fini.
4)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
a)
Village Clerk
b)
Village Trustees
c)
Village Attorney
d)
Village Manager
e)
Village President
5)
CONSENT AGENDA
a)
Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held on December 1, 2025.
b)
Receive and File Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held November 3 , 2025.
c)
Receive and File Minutes of the Traffic & Safety …
💰 Federal awards (top 1 by amount)
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Traffic fatalities2 (2021)
Business establishments134,513 (2,492,328 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,761/mo (101 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy25.4% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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