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Upcoming Important Days:

Coffee with the Board - January 4

Village Board Meeting - January 13 & 27

Electronics Recycling - January 18

Christmas Supplies Recycling

Roystrom will be collecting Christmas trees on the second and third week of January. Residents can leave trees on the curb on their regular garbage pickup date for pickup. Trees will be recycled, so please ensure all ornaments and lights have been removed. To report a problem with your garbage service please contact Roystrom at 708-344-5000.

To recycle old Christmas lights, drop them off at the next Electronics Recycling event on Saturday, January 18, at the Public Works Garage from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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2019 Business Wrap Up

2019 brought much growth to the Villa Park community. This year, 29 new businesses opened their doors to the village.

To view a full list of all businesses in Villa Park click here.

Construction Updates

St. Charles Bridge & Pace Route 313

As of Thursday, January 2, the 15-ton weight limit restriction has been lifted from the St. Charles Bridge. Effective Sunday, January 5, the long-term detour routing on Pace Route 313 will end and buses will resume regular service through Villa Park. For more information on the Pace route click here.

2020 Census

2020 is a census year! The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.

The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will receive in the U.S. House of Representatives. The results are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.

For more information about the census click here.

Villa Park Public Library Programs and Activities

Holiday Matinee: Monday, January 20, 1:00 p.m. Join the library for a showing of Abominable.
Family Game Night: Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library for a fun filled evening of games.
Book Discussions: Thursday, February 13, 7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Join the discussion on "The Art of Racing in the Rain: A novel" by Garth Stein.
The library has several part-time positions open. Click here to view and apply.

Lions Park Ice Rink

Parks staff has set up and partially filled the Ice Rink at Lions Park. Once there is a week of consistent temperature needed to create a safe base of ice, the park will be ready to use for skating. When the red flag is up, it signifies that the rink is not ready for skating.
Once the green flag is put up, the rink will be safe for use.

Things to Note

Legalization of Recreational Cannabis: Effective January 1, 2020, the use of recreational cannabis has been legalized in the state of Illinois. Make sure you are aware of the stipulations and laws here.
Real ID: Starting in October 2020, Illinois residents over 18 who plan to fly domestically or visit military bases will need a REAL ID or passport. For more information click here.

Job Opportunities

Check out open positions with the Village (you can also sign up for job notifications).

Upcoming Meetings

View our Calendar for details about board and commission meetings and other upcoming events throughout Villa Park.

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Questions, Comments, and Concerns
Please contact Gabriela Gutierrez, the Village's Communications Specialist via email or by calling (630) 592-6082.