Community Development Dept
Village of Schiller Park
4501 N. 25th Avenue
Phone Number: (847) 671-8555
Fax Number: (847) 671-9783
Hours: Monday thru Friday
9am to 5pm
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Community Profile
This page is intended to provide valuable information on programs or services for new and existing business located in Schiller Park.
POPULATION
|
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2008 |
| City |
11,458 |
11,189 |
11,850
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11,497 |
| County |
5,253,655 |
5,101,067 |
5,376,741 |
5,294,664 |
| Labor Market |
0 |
0 |
2,694,904 |
2,638,985 |
CLIMATE
| Avg. Winter Temp |
25.00 F |
-3.89 C |
| Avg. Summer Temp |
71.00 F |
21.67 C |
| Avg. Annual Rainfall |
33.34 in |
84.68 cm |
| Avg. Annual Snowfall |
39.40 in |
100.08 cm |
TAX STRUCTURE
Property tax rates per $100 assessed valuation. Valuation is 33.3% of real property except in Cook County where commercial property is assessed at 38% and industrial property is assessed at 36%.
Total Property Tax Rates
Year: 2002
City: 1.3340 %
County: 0.8520 %
School : 4.6100 %
Other(s): 0.7770 %
Total 7.5730 %
Total Sales Tax
Rate 8.00 %
Total Utility Tax Rate On:
Electricity 5.00 %
Natural Gas 5.00 %
Telephone 6.00 %
Water 2.66 %
LABOR FORCE (Cook County, 2008)
Total Labor Force 2,638,985
Total Unemployed 171,351 (6.5 %)
Total Employed 2,467,634
Manufacturing 16.9000 %
Non-Manufacturing 82.7000 %
Agriculture 0.4000 %
EMPLOYMENT
Major Employers in the Community:
| Company |
Product Service |
Year Est.
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# of Employees |
| Dobb's International Service |
Airline Food Service |
1983 |
500 |
| Interstate Brands |
Food Service/Hostess Cakes |
1929 |
390 |
| Craftsmen Sheet Metal |
Metal Crafting |
1956 |
300 |
| AMCO Engineering |
Aluminum Extrusions |
1946 |
250 |
| ATLAS Companies |
Lift Trucks |
1951 |
220 |
| ARPAC Corporation |
Shrink Wrap Machines |
1972 |
204 |
| Bretford Manufacturing |
Manufacturing Metal Carts |
1948 |
197 |
| Mayfair Molding |
Auto Injection Molds |
1942 |
220 |
| Wisconsin Tool |
Tool and Die |
1941 |
125 |
| Atols Tool & Mold Co |
Machine Molds |
1960 |
110 |
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Motels / Hotels 9
Total Number of Rooms 1,086
Restaurants 50
Capacity of Largest Banquet Room 600
Public Tennis Courts 5
Public Access to Lake/River Des Plaines River
Protestant Churches 2
Catholic Churches 2
Health Clubs 1
Public Swimming Pools 1
HEALTH FACILITIES
Nearest Hospital 5 MI 8 KM
Number of Doctors in Community 5
Number of Dentists in Community 4
EDUCATION FACILITIES
| Type |
Number |
# of Teachers |
Enrollment |
| Elementary |
4 |
58 |
855 |
| Junior High |
3 |
34 |
458 |
| High School |
1 |
99 |
1,371 |
| Trade & Technical |
1 |
84 |
10,240 |
Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber of Commerce
The purpose of the Franklin Park / Schiller Park Chamber of Commerce is to create a strong association between two villages that have a similar industrial and residential community base. This will allow the Chamber Of Commerce to be a more viable entity through integration of resources and a strong presence through community event participation, consistent programs for business leaders, educational opportunities and networking for continued business interaction. To provide the best information resource for both residents and businesses in both communities and to attract new businesses to our area.
For more information about the Chamber of Commerce, please click here.
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