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WorthIllinois averageUS Census ACS
Population
10,731
Per-capita income
$30,479
Median home value
$220,200
Bachelor's or higher
20%
Typical home value $283,369 +4.6% yr/yr · +29.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$17.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$15.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$4.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$4.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,400 (FY2023)

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Wed Aug 5, 2026

Board of Trustees

Board approves $655k firehouse wall repairs and $13.4k sewer camera purchase

The Worth Village Board will meet on August 5, 2026, to approve several contracts and ordinances. Key decisions include awarding a $655,000 contract for firehouse wall repairs and purchasing a $13,400 sewer camera. The board will also vote on wage adjustments for 2026-2027 and consider a business license application.

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Village of Worth 7112 W. 111 th Street Worth, Illinois 60482 Village Board Meeting Agenda for August 5 , 202 6 , at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 202 6 7:00 P.M. Meeting Room - 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLE D GE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REPORTS OF VILLAGE PRESIDENT, CLERK, TRUSTEES AND ATTORNEY President Werner - President ’s Report Clerk Price - Clerk ’s Report Award the bid for the firehouse wall to Berglund Construction Company in the amount of $585,000.00, add on: coping repairs full length of East wall in the amount of $12,000.00, rebuild East wall Parapet full length in the amount of $39,000.00, and repoint East wall full length in the amount of $19,000.00 for a total project cost of $655,000.00 Trustee Ryan – Finance T rustee Nilles - Public Safety Police and Fire Commission is i n the process of a new hire for the police department Attorney ’s Report T rustee Urban - Public Works Approve the expenditure of $13,400.00 to purchase one Minicam Solo Pro + Sewer Camera from Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Trustee Dziedzic - Building & Ordinances Ordinance 2026-25 An ordinance authorizing the disposal of personal property Resolution 2026-03 A resolution approving the amended Village of W or th Personnel Policy Manual Trustee Adamski - Business License Business License application request from Osama Ahmed to open ICON Legacy Group located at 11415 S. Harlem Avenue Trustee Packwood - Golf Course 4. M OTION TO ESTABLISH THE CONSEN …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

Real Estate Development Board

Board considers moratorium on barbershops, beauty parlors, and tattoo studios

The Real Estate Development Board will hold public hearings regarding two special use permits and a proposed code amendment. The board is considering a temporary moratorium on certain business applications in specific zoning districts.

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W Village of Worth www.villageofworth.com R EAL E STATE D EVELOPMENT B OARD A GENDA FOR R EGULAR M EETING August 3 , 202 6 7 :00 P.M. Worth Village Hall , 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois – Board r oom 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. NON-AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) July 6, 2026 a. ________________________________ 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S): a. At the request of Cheyenne Ciametti and Sara Abdeddin , consideration of a special use permit to establish a pet grooming facility at 11324 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois, and other relief as required. b. At the request of Rokhaya Cisse and Shops of Worth, LLC, consideration of a special use permit to establish a beauty parlor at 11015 S. Harlem Avenue, Unit G, Worth, Illinois, and other relief as required. c. At the request of the Village of Worth, consideration of a text amendment to Worth Municipal Code Title 5 to impose a temporary moratorium on processing applications for barbershops, beauty parlors, and tattoo studios located in the B1 Restricted Retail Business Zoning District and the B2 General Business Zoning District, and other relief as required. 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Contact the Building Department at (708) 448-1181 for additional information. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Written comments can be submitted in advance of the public hearing at the Office of the Worth Village Clerk, 7112 W …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Board of Trustees

Worth Board to consider 2026-2027 Annual Appropriation Ordinance

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the annual appropriation ordinance and revenue sharing expenditures for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes votes on a parking lot resurfacing contract and several business licenses.

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Village of Worth 7112 W. 111 th Street Worth, Illinois 60482 Village Board Meeting Agenda for July 21 , 202 6 , at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 , 202 6 7:00 P.M. Meeting Room - 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLE D GE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND REVENUE SHARING EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2026 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2027 4. REPORTS OF VILLAGE PRESIDENT, CLERK, TRUSTEES AND ATTORNEY President Werner - President ’s Report Clerk Price - Clerk ’s Report V illage Hall and Metra Lot Resurfacing Bids - Award the bid to Advantage Paving Solutions, Inc. low bidder in the amount of $292,590.25 for Village Hall and Metra Parking Lot resurfacing Approve the request from Ed Palenik for a block party on Crandall Ave nue from New England to Oak Park Avenue on August 8, 2026 from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Approve the request from Julie Kennedy for a block party on Nashville Ave nue from 107 th to 108 th Street on August 8 , 2026 from 2-10 p.m. Trustee Ryan – Finance Motion to approve Ordinance 2026- 1 9 The 2026-2027 Annual Appropriation Ordinance Motion to approve the Certificate of Revenues for the fiscal year May 1, 202 6 -April 30, 202 7 T rustee Nilles - Public Safety Attorney ’s Report T rustee Urban - Public Works Trustee Dziedzic - Building & Ordinances Ordinance 2026-23 An ordinance approving a special use permit to establish and operated a Real Estate Investment Office at 1141 …
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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Board of Trustees

Worth Board considers spending over $43,000 on IT and parking equipment

The Village Board will vote on several expenditures, including IT hardware and Metra parking equipment. Trustees are also reviewing updates to the municipal code regarding home occupations and the village fine schedule.

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✓ Decided: Village of Worth approves $395,099 June payroll and new business licenses

The Board adopted a consent agenda approving several expenditures, ordinances, and business licenses. Trustees also agreed to eliminate cash machines at the Metra lot and move toward a moratorium on personal grooming businesses.

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Village of Worth 7112 W. 111 th Street Worth, Illinois 60482 Village Board Meeting Agenda for July 7 , 202 6 , at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 , 202 6 7:00 P.M. Meeting Room - 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLE D GE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REPORTS OF VILLAGE PRESIDENT, CLERK, TRUSTEES AND ATTORNEY President Werner - President ’s Report Clerk Price - Clerk ’s Report Discussion and potential action regarding Metra Parking Equipment Proposal dated June 24, 2026 , expenditure of $16,570.00 Approve the expenditure for a server and 3 workstation s in the amount of $27 ,160.00 and to waive the bidding process Trustee Ryan – Finance Motion to make draft Ordinance 202 6 -19 The 202 6 -202 7 Annual Appropriation Ordinance publicly available T rustee Nilles - Public Safety Attorney ’s Report T rustee Urban - Public Works Trustee Dziedzic - Building & Ordinances Ordinance 2 02 6-20 an ordinance authorizing the disposal of personal property Ordinance 2026-21 an ordinance approving amendments to Village of Worth Municipal Code Title 5 regarding Home Occupations Ordinance 2026-22 an ordinance amending the Village of Worth Fine Schedule Discussion and potential action on Regulatory options for Service Businesses Discussion and potential action regarding citation fines Trustee Adamski - Business License Business License application request from Ibraham Maali to open Epic Collectables, LLC DBA Epic Collectables located at 11414 S. Harlem Avenue Business Licen …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH July 7 , 2026 CALL TO ORDER Village President Werner called the regular meeting of the Village of Worth Village Board to order on Tuesday , July 7 , at 7:0 0 p.m. ROLL CALL Present and responding to roll call were the following: Village President Mary Werner Village Clerk Bonnie Price Village Trustees: Kevin Ryan William Nilles Luke Adamski Brad Urban Rich Dziedzic Also Present: Village Attorney Katie Nagy Superintendent of Public Works Ed Urban Chief of Police Tim Denton Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Office Manager Chris Zabinski The Pledge of Allegiance There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. Members of the Worth F raternal O rder of P olice presented a check to the Worth Lions in the amount of $10,400.00. The FOP holds a golf outing every year and donate d the proceeds to Worth Lions this year . Members of the Worth Fraternal Order of Police presented Village President Werner and Village Clerk Price a gift for helping at the FOP events. R EPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS VILLAGE PRESIDENT President Werner announced the Marrs Meyer American Legion Music Fest to be held on July 18. VILLAGE CLERK Clerk Price stated that the two cash machines at the Metra lot are broken and to replace them it would cost $16,570.00 and in year 2 we would need to pay $4,680.00 for the service agreement Board of Trustees – Minutes July 7 , 2026 2 and the management system. Trustee Dziedzic stated that we should elimin …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026

Real Estate Development Board

Board to consider special use permit for real estate office at 11415 S. Harlem Avenue

The Real Estate Development Board will meet to discuss a request from ICON Legacy Group and 11415 Harlem Realty LLC. The board is considering a special use permit for a business office providing real estate investment services.

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W Village of Worth www.villageofworth.com R EAL E STATE D EVELOPMENT B OARD A GENDA FOR R EGULAR M EETING Ju ly 6 , 202 6 7 :00 P.M. Worth Village Hall , 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois – Board r oom 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. NON-AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) June 1, 2026 a. ________________________________ 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S): a. At the request of ICON Legacy Group and 11415 Harlem Realty LLC , consideration of a special use permit to establish a business office providing real estate investment services at 11415 S. Harlem Avenue , Worth, Illinois, and other relief as required. 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Contact the Building Department at (708) 448-1181 for additional information. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Written comments can be submitted in advance of the public hearing at the Office of the Worth Village Clerk, 7112 W. 111th Street, Worth, Illinois during office hours . Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in a public meeting should visit the Village Clerk ’s office or call (708 ) 448-1181 as soon as possible . REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Brent Woods Posted : June 23, 2026
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Board of Trustees

Worth Board of Trustees to adopt 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan

The Board of Trustees will consider adopting a five-year Capital Improvement Plan and several municipal code amendments. The meeting includes votes on a new business license and a special use permit for a beauty parlor.

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✓ Decided: Village of Worth prohibits short-term rentals and adopts 2027-2031 capital plan

The Board of Trustees approved a series of ordinances including a ban on short-term rentals and updated sewer use regulations. The board also adopted a five-year Capital Improvement Plan and approved over $375,000 in bills and web accessibility expenditures.

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Village of Worth 7112 W. 111 th Street Worth, Illinois 60482 Village Board Meeting Agenda for June 16 , 202 6 , at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 , 202 6 7:00 P.M. Meeting Room - 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLE D GE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REPORTS OF VILLAGE PRESIDENT, CLERK, TRUSTEES AND ATTORNEY President Werner - President ’s Report Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027-2031 Clerk Price - Clerk ’s Report Approve the expenditure for Web Page DocAccess to support ADA and Section 508 compliance for users with disabilities to CivicPlus in the amount of $6,598.80. Waive bidding process as we are using the company that does the web site for the Village of Worth Trustee Ryan – Finance T rustee Nilles - Public Safety Attorney ’s Report T rustee Urban - Public Works Trustee Dziedzic - Building & Ordinances Ordinance 2026-1 6 An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to establish a beaty parlor at 6969 W. 111 th St Ordinance 2026-17 An ordinance approving amendments to Village of Worth Municipal Code Title 5 regarding home occupations Ordinance 2026-18 An ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 2 of the Village of Worth Municipal Code to modify the Village ’s Sewer Use Regulations Trustee Adamski - Business License Business License application request from Oraib Beerm to open B ’Amoora DBA The Glow Room by Ruby located at 6969 W. 111 th Street, Unit 2 Trustee Packwood - Golf Course 4. M OTION TO ESTABLISH THE CONSENT AGENDA Approve the …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH June 16 , 2026 CALL TO ORDER Village President Werner called the regular meeting of the Village of Worth Village Board to order on Tuesday , June 16 , at 7:0 0 p.m. ROLL CALL Present and responding to roll call were the following: Village President Mary Werner Village Clerk Bonnie Price Village Trustees: Kevin Ryan William Nilles Brad Urban Rich Dziedzic Laura Packwood Also Present: Village Attorney Katie Nagy Superintendent of Public Works Ed Urban Chief of Police Tim Denton Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Office Manager Chris Zabinski The Pledge of Allegiance There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. R EPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS VILLAGE PRESIDENT President Werner stated that on the consent agenda is to Adopt the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027-2031. This plan does help the Village if we are trying to get grant money. Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda. President Werner announced Marrs Meyer American Legion will be hosting an outdoor music fest on June 20 fro m 6-10 p.m. the band will be the Jaywalkers . VILLAGE CLERK Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure for Web Page DocAccess to support ADA and Section 508 compliance for users with disabilities to CivicPlus in the amount of $6,598.80. Waive bidding process as we are using the company that does the web site for the Village of Worth. Civic Plus will add this to our renew …
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Tue Jun 2, 2026

Board of Trustees

Village Board to review Capital Improvement Plan and approve $728,728 in payments

The Board of Trustees will receive a presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan from Jacob Consulting and CMAP. The body is also considering approvals for May payroll, a June bill list, and a business license for a new liquor store.

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✓ Decided: Village of Worth approves May payroll and business license for Ikes Liquor Inc.

The Board of Trustees adopted a consent agenda approving several financial payments and a business license. The board also directed the village attorney to research if the village can limit the number of businesses to prevent over-saturation.

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Village of Worth 7112 W. 111 th Street Worth, Illinois 60482 Village Board Meeting Agenda for June 2 , 202 6 , at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 , 202 6 7:00 P.M. Meeting Room - 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLE D GE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRESENTED BY SOFIA BECKER AND TOMMY MYSZKA OF JACOB CONSULTING AND LEE SKUBY FROM CMAP 4. REPORTS OF VILLAGE PRESIDENT, CLERK, TRUSTEES AND ATTORNEY President Werner - President ’s Report Liquor License application request from Waleed Kartoum to open Ikes Liquor Inc. located at 10535 Southwest Highway Clerk Price - Clerk ’s Report Request from Family Outreach to conduct tag days on June 12 and June 13, 2026 Trustee Ryan – Finance T rustee Nilles - Public Safety Attorney ’s Report T rustee Urban - Public Works Trustee Dziedzic - Building & Ordinances Trustee Adamski - Business License Business License application request from Waleed Kartoum to open Ikes Liquor Inc. located at 10535 Southwest Highway Trustee Packwood - Golf Course 5. M OTION TO ESTABLISH THE CONSENT AGENDA Approve the meeting minutes from May 19 , 2026 Approve the request from Family Outreach to conduct tag days on June 12 and June 13, 2026 Approve the bill list dated June 2 , 202 6 , in the amount of $ 106,717.71 Approve the payroll for the month of May in the amount of $ 622,010.54 Approve the business license application request from Waleed Kartoum to open Ikes Liquor Inc. located at 10535 Southwest Highway. Thi …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH June 2 , 2026 CALL TO ORDER Village President Werner called the regular meeting of the Village of Worth Village Board to order on Tuesday , June 2 , at 7:0 0 p.m. ROLL CALL Present and responding to roll call were the following: Village President Mary Werner Village Clerk Bonnie Price Village Trustees: Kevin Ryan William Nilles Luke Adamski Brad Urban Rich Dziedzic Laura Packwood Also Present: Village Attorney Katie Nagy Superintendent of Public Works Ed Urban Deputy Chief of Police Cris Fernandez Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Finance Director Wonderful Watson The Pledge of Allegiance There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. Presentation on the Village of Worth Capital Improvement Plan by Sofia Becker and Tommy Myszka of Jacob Consulting and Lee Skuby from CMAP. Lee Skuby explained that the plan looks ahead 5-10 years. We had over 550 resident surveys that helped develop the plan. Sofia Becker explained the plan identifies Capital Projects and the board will need to endorse the plan in the future. Tommy explained that a Capital Improvement is an investment of at least $5,000.00, non- recurring and the service of life is 5 years. In the years 2027-2031 we have fifty-three projects that would cost 13.4 million. In the 2027 budget year we have eighteen projects with a cost of six million, the water main project is a single project that costs 4.2 million . R EPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS Board of Tr …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026

Real Estate Development Board

Board considers beauty parlor permit and home occupation code changes

The Real Estate Development Board will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a business and amendments to the municipal code. The board will also review minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting.

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W Village of Worth www.villageofworth.com R EAL E STATE D EVELOPMENT B OARD A GENDA FOR R EGULAR M EETING June 1 , 202 6 7 :00 P.M. Worth Village Hall , 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois – Board r oom 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. NON-AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) a. May 4th , 2026 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S): a. At the request of Oraib Beerm and L & M Plaza LLC , consideration of a special use permit to establish a beauty parlor at 6969 W. 111th Street, Worth, Illinois, and other relief as required. b. At the request of the Village of Worth, consideration of a text amendment to Title 5 of the Village of Worth Municipal Code, including, without limitation, Code Sections 5-1-3 and 5-5 concerning home occupations and related uses, and other relief as required . 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Contact the Building Department at (708) 448-1181 for additional information. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Written comments can be submitted in advance of the public hearing at the Office of the Worth Village Clerk, 7112 W. 111th Street, Worth, Illinois during office hours . Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in a public meeting should visit the Village Clerk ’s office or call (708 ) 448-1181 as soon as possible . REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Brent Woods Posted : May 28, 2026
Thu May 28, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to discuss 2026/2027 budget

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2026/2027 budget. The discussion covers various village departments and funds.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Thursday , May 28, 2026 6: 0 0 P.M. Village Hall 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, IL 60482 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. DISCUSSION OF THE 202 6 /20 2 7 BUDGET Golf Course Administration Police Department Fire Department Building Department Street Fund Water & Sewer/Water Reserve Infrastructure MFT Commuter Parking Lot Boat Launch TIF 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. ADJOURNMENT Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should come to the Village Clerk ’s office or call 708-448-1181 at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. P osted: May 20 , 2026 Village of Worth 7112 W. 111 th Street Worth, IL 60482 (708) 448-1181 www.villageofworth.com
Wed May 20, 2026

Worth Police Pension Fund

Worth Police Pension Fund board meets May 20 to review finances and compliance

The Worth Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, discuss a cash management policy, and address compliance audits. Trustees will also certify election results and consider trustee training fees.

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Worth Police Pension Fund 7112 W. 111th Street Worth, IL 60482 Michael Cozzi Xavier Robles Christian Ferchau Ray Bialek Ed Guzdziol President Vice President Secretary Asst. Secretary Trustee NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Worth Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Worth Police Department located at 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482, for the purposes set forth in the following agenda: AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Remote Attendance and Full Participation by Certain Trustees (if any) 4. Public Comment 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting 6. Investment Report a. IPOPIF – Verus Advisory, Inc i. State Street Statements 7. Accountant’s Report – Lauterbach & Amen a. Monthly Financial Report b. Presentation and Approval of Bills c. Additional Bills, if any d. Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy 8. Applications for Membership/Withdrawals from Fun d 9. Applications for Retirement/Disability Benefits 10. Trustee Training Updates a. Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses 11. Old Business a. Status of IPOPIF Compliance Audit b. Status of Transfer of Service from Article 3 Downstate Police to Article 14 SERS – Justin Meister c. Designation of IDOI Security Administrator 12. New Business a. Certify Board Election Results – Active Me …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Board of Trustees

Worth trustees to vote on beauty parlor, zoning changes, and $397,746 bill list

The Worth Board of Trustees will meet on May 19, 2026, to consider adopting ordinances for zoning amendments, a special use permit for a beauty parlor at 7010 W. 111th Street, and a parking variance for the same location. The board will also vote on a business license for Elite Women Lounge and approve a $397,746 bill list, along with meeting minutes from May 5, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Village of Worth approves zoning amendments and beauty parlor permits

The Board of Trustees adopted three ordinances, including amendments to zoning for assembly uses and a special use permit for a beauty parlor. The board also approved a business license for Elite Women Lounge Limited and a bill list totaling $397,746.03.

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Village of Worth 7112 W. 111 th Street Worth, Illinois 60482 Village Board Meeting Agenda for May 19, 202 6 , at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 , 202 6 7:00 P.M. Meeting Room - 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLE D GE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REPORTS OF VILLAGE PRESIDENT, CLERK, TRUSTEES AND ATTORNEY President Werner - President ’s Report Clerk Price - Clerk ’s Report Request from Marrs Meyer American Legion Women ’s Auxiliary to hold Poppy Day on May 21, 2026 rain date will be May 22 Trustee Ryan – Finance T rustee Nilles - Public Safety Attorney ’s Report T rustee Urban - Public Works Trustee Dziedzic - Building & Ordinances Ordinance 2026-13 approving amendments to Village of Worth Municipal Code Title 5 Defining and Zoning Various Assembly Uses Ordinance 2026-14 approving a special use permit to establish and operate a beauty parlor at 7010 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois Ordinance 2026-15 approving a variance to Worth Municipal Code Section 5-9-6 (K) to reduce the required number of vehicle parking spaces for a beauty parlor located at 7010 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois Trustee Adamski - Business License Business License application request from Ayda Abusalem to open Elite Women Lounge Limited DBA Elite located at 7010 W. 111 th Street Trustee Packwood - Golf Course 4. M OTION TO ESTABLISH THE CONSENT AGENDA Approve the meeting minutes from May 5 , 2026 Approve the request from Marrs Meyer American Legion Women ’s Auxiliary to hold …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH May 19 , 2026 CALL TO ORDER Village President Werner called the regular meeting of the Village of Worth Village Board to order on Tuesday , May 19, at 7:0 0 p.m. ROLL CALL Present and responding to roll call were the following: Village President Mary Werner Village Clerk Bonnie Price Village Trustees: Kevin Ryan William Nilles Brad Urban Rich Dziedzic Laura Packwood Also Present: Village Attorney Katie Nagy Superintendent of Public Works Ed Urban Chief of Police Tim Denton Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Finance Director Wonderful Watson Village Engineer Joel Drabicki The Pledge of Allegiance There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. R EPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS VILLAGE PRESIDENT President Werner announced St. Marks Outdoor Market will be held on June 6 from 7-2 p.m. they will also have treats and lunch. President Werner stated that Jerry Beagles from Garden Center will be having a ribbon cutting at the end of June on the new building, residents will be moving in July 15. President Werner stated that Garden Center received the federal funding for the new building on 107 th Street. VILLAGE CLERK Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the request from Marrs Meyer American Legion Women ’s Auxiliary to hold Poppy Day on May 21, 2026, rain date will be May 22. Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Pre-bid construction meeting to be held on June 1 at 10 a.m. for …
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Wed May 13, 2026

Worth Police Pension Fund

Worth Police Pension Fund to review financial reports and board elections

The Board of Trustees will review investment and accountant reports, including a discussion on the Cash Management Policy. The board will also certify election results for an active member position and address the term expiration of Xavier Robles.

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Worth Police Pension Fund 7112 W. 111th Street Worth, IL 60482 Michael Cozzi Xavier Robles Christian Ferchau Ray Bialek Ed Guzdziol President Vice President Secretary Asst. Secretary Trustee NOTICE OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Worth Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Worth Police Department located at 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482, for the purposes set forth in the following agenda: AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Remote Attendance and Full Participation by Certain Trustees (if any) 4. Public Comment 5. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. March 18, 2026 Regular Meeting 6. Investment Report a. IPOPIF – Verus Advisory, Inc i. State Street Statements 7. Accountant’s Report – Lauterbach & Amen a. Monthly Financial Report b. Presentation and Approval of Bills c. Additional Bills, if any d. Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy 8. Applications for Membership/Withdrawals from Fun d 9. Applications for Retirement/Disability Benefits 10. Trustee Training Updates a. Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses 11. Old Business a. Status of IPOPIF Compliance Audit b. Status of Transfer of Service from Article 3 Downstate Police to Article 14 SERS – Justin Meister c. Designation of IDOI Security Administrator 12. New Business a. Certify Board Election Results – Active Me …
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Tue May 5, 2026

Board of Trustees

Board approves appointments and discusses shipping container code changes

The Worth Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to approve multiple appointments, adopt Ordinance 2026-12, and discuss potential changes to the village code regarding shipping containers. The board will also review financial reports and consider a bill list totaling $93,552.74.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves wide range of official appointments and staff reappointments

The Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive list of appointments for village officials, department heads, and commission members. The board also adopted an ordinance reappointing the Finance Director and approved over $93,000 in bills.

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Village of Worth 7112 W. 111 th Street Worth, Illinois 60482 Village Board Meeting Agenda for May 5 , 202 6 , at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 , 202 6 7:00 P.M. Meeting Room - 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. PLE D GE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. REPORTS OF VILLAGE PRESIDENT, CLERK, TRUSTEES AND ATTORNEY President Werner - President ’s Report Ordinance 2026-12 An Ordinance reappointing a Finance Directo and approving an agreement with Wonderful Watson concerning Professional Financial Services Proclamation Month of May Motorcycle Awareness Month MOTION To advise and consent to Village President ’s appointments : Appoint Timothy Denton to Police Chief for a term to expire on April 30, 202 7 Appoint Ed Urban to Superintendent of Public Works for a term to expire on April 30, 202 7 Appoint Bonnie Price to Collector for a term to expire on April 30, 202 7 Appoint Bruce Zartler to Building Commissioner for a term to expire on April 30, 202 7 Appoint Bruce Zartler to Plumbing Inspector for a term to expire on April 30, 2027 Appoint Mike Maddox, Dan Mitchell, and Doug Zartler to Building Inspector for a term to expire on April 30, 2027 Appoint Carol Rak to Code Enforcement Officer for a term to expire on April 30, 202 7 Appoint Attorney Greg Jones, Ancle Glink P.C. for a term to expire April 30, 2027 Appoint the Law Office of Daniel Calandriello, Attorney Daniel Calandriello, as our adjudication officer for a term to expire April 30, 2027 Appoint Engineer Jo …
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH May 5 , 2026 CALL TO ORDER Village President Werner called the regular meeting of the Village of Worth Village Board to order on Tuesday , May 5 , at 7:0 0 p.m. ROLL CALL Present and responding to roll call were the following: Village President Mary Werner Village Clerk Bonnie Price Village Trustees: Kevin Ryan William Nilles Rich Dziedzic Also Present: Village Attorney Katie Nagy Superintendent of Public Works Ed Urban Chief of Police Tim Denton Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Office Manager Chris Zabinski The Pledge of Allegiance There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. R EPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS VILLAGE PRESIDENT President Werner stated that on the consent agenda is to adopt Ordinance 2026-12 An Ordinance reappointing a Finance Director and approving an agreement with Wonderful Watson concerning Professional Financial Services . Without any objection, this will remain on the consent agenda. President Werner read the proclamation recognizing Motorcycle Awareness for the month of May in the Village of Worth . MOTION To advise and consent to Village President ’s appointments: Appoint Timothy Denton to Police Chief for a term to expire on April 30, 2027 Appoint Ed Urban to Superintendent of Public Works for a term to expire on April 30, 2027 Appoint Bonnie Price to Collector for a term to expire on April 30, 2027 Appoint Bruce Zartler to Building Commissioner for a term to expire on April 30, 20 …
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Mon May 4, 2026

Real Estate Development Board

Board to consider beauty parlor permit and municipal code text amendments

The Real Estate Development Board will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a business and changes to the municipal code. The board is also reviewing minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves beauty parlor permit and municipal code text amendments

The Real Estate Development Board approved a special use permit and parking variance for a beauty parlor at 7010 W. 111th Street. The Board also approved text amendments to Title 5 of the Village of Worth Municipal Code regarding community centers, restaurants, and related uses.

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Village of Worth www.villageofworth.com R EAL E STATE D EVELOPMENT B OARD A GENDA FOR R EGULAR M EETING Ma y 4 , 202 6 7 :00 P.M. Worth Village Hall , 7112 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois – Board r oom 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. NON-AGENDA ITEM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) a. March 2, 2026 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S): a. At the request of Ayda Abu Salem and Abraham Baker , consideration of a special use permit to establish a beauty parlor on the property located at 7010 W. 111th Street, Worth, Illinois, a variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces , and other relief as required. b. At the request of the Village of Worth, consideration of a text amendment to Title 5 of the Village of Worth Municipal Code, including, without limitation, Code Sections 5-1-3, 5-3, 5-5, and 5-6 concerning community centers, restaurants, churches, banquet halls, and related uses, and other relief as required . This item was continued from the March 2 , 2026 REDB meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT Contact the Building Department at (708) 448-1181 for additional information. Office hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Written comments can be submitted in advance of the public hearing at the Office of the Worth Village Clerk, 7112 W. 111th Street, Worth, Illinois during office hours . Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in a public meeting should visit the …
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Village of Worth Real Estate Development Board Meeting Public Hearing Held on Ma y 4th , 2026 @7 :00 pm 7112 West 111 th Street, Worth Il. 60482 CALL TO ORDER-ROLL CALL C hairman Woods called the meeting to order @ 7:0 5 pm in the Board Room of Worth Village Hall. Roll call was taken a quorum was present. Present: Commissioners , Packwood , Weinert, Antosz , Woods Absent: Commissioner s Schneider , Dambek, Garza Also Present: Village President Mary Warner, Village Trustee Rich Dziedzic, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Village Attorney Mark Heinle Pledge of Allegiance was recited NON-AGENDA ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENTS None Approval of minutes Motion to approve Minutes f rom March 2 , 2026 , by Commissioner Packwood, Second by Commissioner Weinert Voice call: AYES ( 4 ): Commissioners Packwood , Weinert, Antosz, Chairman Woods Voice to Abstain (1): Commissioner Schneider PUBLIC HEARING C hairman Woods began the public hearing by explaining the hearing process to the audience. Attorney Mark Heinle read the published notice into the record and affirmed that it was published in accordance with applicable state laws. AGENDA ITEM 5A At the request of Ayda Abu Salem and Abraham Baker a consideration of a special use permit to establish a beauty parlor on the property located at 7010 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois, a variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces, and other relief as required. Change of ownership Roll call: AYES (5) Commissioners Schneider, Packwood, …
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🌐 County-level context (Cook County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Adults with low literacy25.4% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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$17.6M
Annual budget
$4.0M
Debt outstanding
5
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$17.6M
Spending$15.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$4.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.23×
Debt-load index38 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.505
All kids
0.385
Black kids
0.309

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