The Village is working with Total Parking Solutions to implement a new electronic parking meter system starting April 1 at the Oak Park Avenue and 80th Avenue train stations. In addition to making parking more streamlined for commuters, the new system will use real-time data tracking to allow for better management of parking spaces and resources.

Commuters will be able to pay with cash, coin or credit card at a parking kiosk, or on an Apple or Android smartphone using the Passport parking app. The old payboxes will be removed in conjunction with the changeover. As part of the change, parking will be increasing to $2 on April 1. Parking on weekends and after 10 a.m. on weekdays will continue to be free. Permits will no longer be issued. 

Commuters will be able to exchange old parking tokens for credits on the new Passport parking app. To begin the process, fill out this form and bring it with you to Tinley Park Village Hall, 16250 S. Oak Park Ave., during regular business hours, or Mondays through Fridays at the Tinley Park Police Department, 7850 W. 183rd St. Hard copies of the form will be available at both locations. Call Tinley Park Village Hall at (708) 444-5000 or email [email protected] for more details. Token trade-ins will be available until Jun 1, 2024.

Visit TinleyPark.org/Parking for more information on the new parking system, including maps, how to download and use the app, a list of frequently asked questions, the parking token refund program and much more.

The Village of Tinley Park is committed to assuring the long-term viability of the community, assisting with business start-ups and supporting tourism. One of the key goals is to develop a signature downtown where residents can live, shop, dine and be entertained.

To support this effort, the Village offers the Downtown Tinley Grant Program, which is designed to encourage Downtown Tinley business and property owners to invest in and improve their respective properties. Available programs include the Facade Grant, the Code Compliance Grant, Retail Grant, and Sign Grant.

Visit the Downtown Tinley Grant Program page for more information. 

Sandstone Care recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location at 16325 S. Harlem Avenue. Sandstone Care is an outpatient rehab facility that helps teens, young adults and their families overcome challenges related to substance use, addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Join the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20 for a free webinar on using AI/ChatGPT to develop diverse content for a range of platforms including social media, email marketing, website, and blogging. Sign up online to participate.