{ "city": "Palos Park", "state": "Illinois", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/palospark.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission meeting cancelled, no agenda items", "summary": "This regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for July 16, 2026 has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1513", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Village Council", "headline": "Village Council to discuss water rate changes and kratom prohibition", "summary": "The Village Council will consider amending the village code regarding water and sewer rates. The meeting also includes discussions on employee benefit renewals and a potential ordinance for kratom prohibition.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1511", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Tree Body", "headline": "Tree Body to discuss changes to tree permitting rules", "summary": "The Tree Body will meet to receive an overview of the 2026 Arbor Day Celebration and discuss preparing a proposal for additions to the tree permitting process. The agenda consists of procedural items and discussion, with no final decisions scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1506", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Plan Commission meeting cancelled, no agenda items", "summary": "The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled with no items to discuss.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1508", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Board will discuss trustee reelection and staff salary COLA raises", "summary": "The Palos Park Public Library Board will review and approve prior meeting minutes and recent bill payments. It will discuss FY 2026‑27 salary cost‑of‑living adjustments and updates on fundraising and installment delays. The board will also consider a trustee reelection vote and a board member position vote.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1510", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee", "headline": "Committee to finalize report & video for Village Council", "summary": "The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee will review recent home visits and finalize its final report and video for presentation to the Village Council. The committee will also set a timeline for completion and address any remaining business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1509", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Palos Park ZBA meeting cancelled, no agenda items", "summary": "The June 10, 2026 regular meeting of the Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to consider at this time.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1505", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA meeting cancelled, no agenda items", "summary": "The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for July 8, 2026, has been cancelled due to no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1512", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Village Council", "headline": "Council to consider water and sewer rate structure changes", "summary": "The Village Council will vote on approving new water and sewer rate structures proposed by Baxter & Woodman, directing the village attorney to prepare amending ordinances. Several contracts for repairs and a sensory garden project are also up for approval. Consent agenda items include resolutions, a liquor license ratification, and warrant list payments totaling over $859,000.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1507", "minutes_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1507", "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Library board to discuss trustee appointment and vote on board position", "summary": "The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss a trustee appointment and vote on a board member position. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no other business items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1504", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Village Council", "headline": "May 25 Village Council meeting cancelled for Memorial Day", "summary": "The Village of Palos Park Council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, has been cancelled in observance of Memorial Day. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05252026-1500", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Palos Park Plan Commission May 21 meeting canceled", "summary": "The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for May 21, 2026, has been canceled. No agenda items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1498", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Library Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1502", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee", "headline": "Committee to finalize report and video for Village Council", "summary": "The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee will review and approve meeting minutes from January, recap recent home visits, and finalize its final report and accompanying video for presentation to the Village Council. The meeting focuses on completing the committee's work, including setting a timeline for the report's delivery.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1501", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board of Appeals meeting canceled for May 13, 2026.", "summary": "The Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, is canceled. The agenda lists no items, so no decisions or discussions will occur.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1497", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Police Pension Board", "headline": "Board will discuss possible changes to the cash management policy", "summary": "The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board will review and approve meeting minutes, financial reports, and investment updates. Trustees will consider a possible action on the cash management policy and approve training registration fees. Applications for membership, contributions, and retirement benefits will also be processed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1496", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Village Council", "headline": "Council to consider Verizon tower lease amendment", "summary": "The Palos Park Village Council will consider a third amendment to the tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless. The agenda also includes proclamations for Motorcycle Awareness Month and Public Works Week, a resolution appointing a delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency, and approval of warrant lists totaling $694,487.16.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1499", "minutes_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1499", "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Village Council", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on $14.2M budget, consider zoning code updates", "summary": "The Village Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget of $14,208,288 and then consider its adoption via Ordinance 2026-07. The agenda also includes the appointment of Jeannine M. Smith as Village Manager, an ordinance amending the zoning code and updating the Official Zoning Map, and a proposal to waive bidding to purchase a police vehicle for $46,809. Proclamations for Arbor Day and Building Safety Month are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-1495", "minutes_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-1495", "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-16", "body": "Plan Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on PUD amendment for 38 McCord Trace privacy fence", "summary": "The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on PC Case 2026-01, a request to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) code to allow construction of landscaping, berming, plantings, and a six-foot privacy fence at 38 McCord Trace along LaGrange Road. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a comment period.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-1492", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Library Board to discuss FY 26-27 budget, approve bills, and consider fund balance policy", "summary": "The Palos Park Public Library Board will discuss and take action on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. They will also vote on approving payment of bills for the period March 19–April 15, 2026, and the monthly financial statement for March 2026. Additionally, the board will discuss and consider action on a Fund Balance Policy and a fundraising update. The agenda includes an IMET presentation for discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1503", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Recreation Board", "headline": "Recreation board to discuss Palos Village Players long-term lease and summer programs", "summary": "The Palos Park Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to discuss a long-term lease with the Palos Village Players and review the summer program guide. The board will also hear updates on the NFC Fitness Court and upcoming special events. Old business includes finalizing signage for tennis/pickleball courts, and new business will cover cost recovery discussions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1494", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Village Council", "headline": "Council to consider comprehensive Development Code update", "summary": "The Village Council will consider a comprehensive update to the Development Code under Section 1260.05. The consent agenda includes an ordinance setting single-family waste collection rates through 2031, a liquor license reduction due to a restaurant closure, and approvals for a fall festival and parade. Council will also consider a resolution supporting a Municipal Housing Authority and approve proposals for sewage pump replacements.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-1493", "minutes_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-1493", "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board of Appeals meeting canceled; no items", "summary": "The regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 8, 2026, has been canceled with no agenda items to consider.", "agenda_url": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-1491", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.palospark.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }