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1. Can I view the Village Code online?

Yes. Please click here to view the Village Code.

2. Does the Village have a Historical Commission?

Yes, the Village has an active and vibrant Historical Commission comprised of dedicated volunteers. They are always looking for volunteers to help them with their efforts. For more information, please visit the Historic Commission Page or please call the Historical Commission at 847-671-8513.

3. Does the Village have an email newsletter?

Yes, the Village has a monthly email newsletter that can be subscribed to. To subscribe for the newsletter or view past issues, please visit our Village Newsletter Page.

4. Does the Village accept credit cards?

Yes, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) are currently accepted at all Village offices. Payments are not accepted over the phone. Online payments of water bills and vehicle stickers using a credit card are now available. For more information, view our Online Payments Page.

5. How many people live in Schiller Park?

As of the 2020 Census, 11,709 people live in Schiller Park . The next census is scheduled for 2030, and a new population number will be determined after that tally is complete.

6. I have pothole in front of my house or business. What should I do?

If your street is controlled by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) (i.e. Irving Park Road, Mannheim Road, Lawrence Avenue, or River Road), please contact IDOT at 800-452-4368. If your street is a Village street, please call the Public Works Department by calling 847-671-8554, or complete and submit a Contact Us Form.

7. I would like to complain about airplane noise. What should I do?

Please call the O’Hare Noise Complaint Hotline to register your complaint at 800-435-9569. You may also register your complaint online.

8. I would like to have a garage sale. Do I need a permit?

Yes, permits for garage sales are required. Each garage sale is limited to three consecutive days. There is no cost for a permit, but residences are limited to two garage sales per year. If interested, please complete our Garage or Yard Sale Permit Application.

9. Is there a charitable food pantry that serves the Village?

Yes, Leyden Township maintains one and offers other types of assistance as well. Please call Leyden Township at 847-455-8616 or visit their website.

10. Can I receive assistance with my heating bill?

Yes, heating payment assistance is available to Village residents through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). You can access information for this program by visiting the Nicor Gas website.

11. My property taxes increased. What should I do?

The Village is not involved in setting your property tax rate, but does receive approximately eighteen percent of your property taxes. Most property tax issues are handled by the Leyden Township Assessor’s Office or the Cook County Assessor. For more information, please visit the Leyden Township Website.

12. What are the hours for the Village Hall?

The Village Hall is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.The Village Hall is located at 9526 West Irving Park Road on the north side of the street, just east of the railroad viaduct. Our phone number is 847-678-2550.

13. Which holidays is the Village closed?

Per our Village Code (VC 30.012), the following holidays are observed and all Village Offices will be closed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

When any of the above holidays listed falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. When any of the above holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed.

14. What methods of payment are acceptable at the Village?

The Village accepts cash, checks, and Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express credit cards. The Village Hall drop box for payments can only be used by those paying with a check. Payments are now accepted online for vehicle stickers, water bills, and parking tickets. Please note that payments with credit cards are not accepted over the phone. For payments made online, please visit our Online Payments Page.

15. What should I do if I find an injured or sick wild animal?

For your safety, please leave the animal and let nature take its course. It is illegal to try to take care of the animal, as a license to care for wild animals is required.

In the event where there is still interest in helping the animal, please click here for information on rehabilitation resources that are available in this area. Leyden Animal Control will not assist in dealing with wild animals unless they are trapped in an approved cage under the Village trapping program.

16. What should I know if I’m a new resident in Schiller Park?

Welcome to the Village of Schiller Park! The Village has welcome packets available at the Village Hall that contain a large amount of helpful information. Please visit the Village Hall to obtain one. If preferred, one can be mailed to your address for free, or please call 847-678-2550 to request one. Please be aware that it is required to purchase the appropriate amount of vehicle stickers. Please view our New Resident Welcome Letter.

17. What should I do if my basement is flooded?

Please view our Basement Flooding Handout (currently being revised - check back soon).

18. Where should the required notices of foreclosure initiation and completion be sent?

The Clerk's Office is the designated municipal office in the Village where the required legal notices regarding foreclosure proceedings should be sent. The address is:

Office of the Village Clerk, Foreclosure Notifications

9526 W Irving Park Road

Schiller Park, IL 60176.

19. Does the Village Have a Map of the Community

Yes - the Village has a Community Map Viewer (GIS - Geographic Information System) that is available for the public to use. Click here to view the map. There are lots of tools such as aerial photography for many years, measuring tools, and links to Cook County data.