Get ready to spring forward this weekend for daylight saving time. You will need to move your clocks forward one hour at 2 am on Sunday, March 13. |
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Village Council Meeting
Monday, March 14
7:30 pm
Kaptur Center
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Visit the Village of Palos Park YouTube page to find recordings of all Village meetings.
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**Yard Waste Pickup through Republic will begin again in April. The Village Chipper will resume in April as well. |
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Join us on Saturday, April 23 for our annual Rid Litter Day. Last year over 60 volunteers helped clean up over 80 bags of litter from our roadways.
Supplies will be provided at the event. More details will follow as the event nears.
Thank you to all the volunteers and residents who do their part everyday around Village streets and their properties to keep Palos Park clean, green, and beautiful.
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Did you know that Palos Township offers a Health Service Medical Supply Loan Closet?
Palos Township offers medical supplies that may be borrowed for an unlimited time including: Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes, Shower Chairs, Toilet seats/chairs
Palos Township Residents only. Call (708) 598-2441 regrading availability or click here to visit their website for more information. |
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Job Opportunity - Superintendent of Recreation
The Village of Palos Park, a progressive and employee-friendly organization, is seeking a motivated, energetic professional with a degree in Parks and Recreation or related field. The candidate needs a minimum three years of experience with the ability to multi-task, pay attention to detail, and be a visionary who can implement ideas, be a team player and possess impeccable customer service skills.
This position is for a full-time, benefited Superintendent for the Department of Recreation and Parks. We are looking for a candidate that is eager to help grow existing programs and offerings and help develop new ones. The Village has various programs and events from small niche to large signature events. The candidate should be experienced in managing staff, programs, projects, and special events.
The Superintendent coordinates, develops, and administers a wide variety of quality recreation activities with emphasis on facilities, athletics, and special event programming and supervision of volunteers for the Village of Palos Park.
Salary DOQ $45,000 - $48,000 plus a generous benefit package. Send resume, cover letter, salary and references to Richard Boehm, Village Manager, at the Village of Palos Park, 8999 West 123rd Street Palos Park, IL 60464 or to info@palospark.org. Position open until filled.
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RCN is Now Astound Business Solutions
In 2021 RCN acquired WOW! broadband networks in our area. Since then they have worked to fully transition services to RCN. To that end, they have some important updates.
Coming this spring, they will begin sending periodic updates about changes they have on the horizon. For now, there is no action needed on your part. Here is a sneak peak of what's ahead:
- New Look (RCN Business is becoming Astound Business Solutions powered by RCN)
- New Bill Statement
- New Business Email/IP Address
- New Account Portal
- New Website
To read more click here and visit their website to find more information. |
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PPPD Alert: Car Thieves are taking car theft crimes a step further
Car thieves are becoming increasingly sophisticated in the ways they are able to access vehicles. Thieves are now able to send a signal from your key fob to another receiver if they can get close enough to access it. This is referred to as Keyless Car Theft or Relay Theft.
What is Keyless Car Theft?
Keyless car theft (aka Relay Theft) is where the signal from a key fob for a “Keyless entry” car is captured by somebody standing outside the victim’s house using a device.
Keyless Car Theft – How It Happens
Step 1 – The device transmits the signal to somebody else standing by the victim’s car.
Step 2– This then fools the car into thinking the key is near it, and so it allows the doors to be opened and ignition to be started.
How far do thieves need to be from my car keys?
Thieves only need to be within a few meters from your car keys to capture the signal.
Prevent Keyless Car Theft ( Quick Tips )
To protect your keyless entry vehicle from being a victim of relay theft, here some are some quick tips:
1. Keep your car keys safe – Use a blocking pouch
Use a Signal Blocking Pouch (also called a Faraday Bag). Signal Blocking pouches can stop access to your vehicle by blocking your car key fob from transmitting its code to the vehicle, as the pouches are lined with layers of metallic material. Putting your keys in a signal blocking pouch will stop any thieves from being able to amplify the signal used in relay theft.
2. Turn off Keyless Fob’s Wireless Signal
3. Use a Steering Wheel Lock or Car Alarm
Yes, we know, you threw out the wheel lock back in the 90’s. Most modern car thieves are equipped with laptops rather than hand tools, so mechanical devices – such as steering wheel locks – can be a real deterrent.
To keep a thief from hijacking your signal, police recommend manually locking your doors. Police also recommend that you don’t keep your keys by the front of the house. Instead move them further into the house and wrap the fob in aluminum foil, store in a metal box or a container that is lined to protect electronics from signal interference. Make sure your keys are kept well away from doors and windows. Keep your car key in a screened box/tin/bag so that the signal can’t be ‘grabbed’ from the outside and used to open your car – and don’t forget to do the same with any spare set!
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Fishing Derby
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Saturday, April 9
8:00 am
Papoose Lake - McCarthy Road, west of S LaGrange Road
Click here to go to the Forest Preserve website for more details. You can also find more information in our Spring Brochure. |
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Think Spring in The Park
The Spring Recreation Guide is now available online. Registration may be made in-person, by mail, fax or online. If you are an existing customer with us, phone registrations will now be accepted by credit card only.
Upcoming Events
Brunch with Bunny - March 26
Summer Camp Registration Opens - April 1
Spring Fishing Derby - April 9
It's Chili In The Park - April 16
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McCord Gallery
"Out of the Shadows" featuring photography by Julian Graham, Armin Lang, Joseph Pillado, Joe Torres, Lex Vasquez, and Houston Weatherly. Exhibition is up until March 25. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturday 11 AM - 4 PM, and closed on Sunday.
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Spring Tea includes a variety of tea sandwiches and sweets, and floral demonstrations by Mitchell's. April 10 at 1:00 pm $40.00 per person. |
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Art for the Season
Stagg High School's Music Booster Arts and Craft Show
March 19, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
March 20, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Arts and Craft Booths
Vendor Booths
Lunch and Food Sampling
Raffles
Entertainment
$3.00 adult admission for the show
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Your support helps raise funds for the music programs at Stagg and benefits hundreds of high school students.
Visit their Facebook page here.
Stagg High School
111th Street and Roberts
Palos Hills, Il 60565
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Mark your calendar for our annual Concert in the Park
Thursday, June 16 on the Village Green
Visit our website for a list of all our 2022 events.
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Shop Local in The Park
Palos Park has a variety of local restaurants and fast food establishments for your dining pleasure, whether you are in the mood for American, Chinese, Italian, Thai, or seafood. Many of the restaurants offer delivery and carry out services, as well as great casual dining.
For a full listing of all Palos Park Businesses, visit our website.
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