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NEW RESIDENT GUIDEVillage of Lincolnwood

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The Village is less than 10 miles to downtown Chicago and O’Hare Airport. Forest preserves, universities, Lake Michigan beaches, and cultural centers are just a short distance away.

Originally incorporated in 1911, Lincolnwood has enjoyed a colorful history. Today, our healthy business community provides thousands of local jobs, retail businesses, and diverse services to the community while keeping the residential property tax among the lowest in Cook County.

In this guide, you will find answers to many of the questions you may have about the Village, contact information, and additional resources if you would like to know more. We expect that you will find Lincolnwood to be a great place to live, work, and play!

President Jerry TurryWelcome to Lincolnwood! We are glad that you decided to make Lincolnwood your new home!

Lincolnwood combines all the charm and benefits of a small town with the convenience and amenities of the big city. Located where the north shore meets the north side, Lincolnwood has 13 parks, top quality police and fire departments, and beautiful homes along quiet tree-lined streets.

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Timothy Wiberg, Village ManagerDouglas Petroshius, Assistant Village ManagerRobert LaMantia, Police Chief Michael Hansen, Fire Chief Timothy Clarke, Community Development DirectorRobert Merkel, Finance Director Janice Hincapie, Parks and Recreation DirectorAshley Engelmann, Public Works Director

Administration

Ronald Cope

Board of Trustees

Craig Klatzco Lawrence Elster

Jesal B. Patel, Sr.

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Barry BassJennifer Spino

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Vehicle Registration and Parking...................11

Utilities...............................................................13

Village Codes and Permits............................15

Building Permits and Maps............................17

Overview of the Board, Commissions, and Committees

Vehicle registration stickers and parking restrictions

Water, garbage, recycling, private utilities and more

Most commonly asked questions and issues addressed

Work activities requiring building permits and maps

Additional Resources / Annual Events........23

Other Government Services........................25

Where to find more information and featured events

Other local, state, and federal government services

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Village Hall (Main).................................................(847) 673-1540

Emergency......................................................................................9-1-1Police Non-Emergency....................................................(847) 673-2167Fire Non-Emergency.......................................................(847) 673-1545

DepartmentsAdministration................................................................(847) 745-4717Community Development..............................................(847) 673-7402Finance...........................................................................(847) 673-1540Fire..................................................................................(847) 673-1545Parks and Recreation......................................................(847) 677-9740Police..............................................................................(847) 673-2167Public Works...................................................................(847) 675-0888

UtilitiesComEd (electricity).........................................................(800) EDISON-1 Nicor (gas)......................................................................(888) 642-6748Groot (waste, recycling, yard waste)..............................(800) 244-1977SWANCC.........................................................................(847) 724-9205Village of Lincolnwood (sewer, water)...........................(847) 673-1540Comcast (telephone and TV)..........................................(866) 594-1234AT&T U-Verse.................................................................(800) 288-2020

Public OrganizationsLincolnwood Public Library.............................................(847) 677-5277Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce.............................(847) 679-8234

Public Schools Lincolnwood District 74 (Pre K-8th)................................(847) 675-8234Niles High School District 219.........................................(847) 626-2000

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Village of Lincolnwood 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue Lincolnwood, IL 60712

open Monday - Friday9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

handicapped accessible

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Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation FacilitiesProesel Family Aquatic CenterLincolnwood Community CenterProesel Park Shelter Community Parks with Playgrounds, Parks, and Fields

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Cook County cookcountyil.gov

Niles Township my.nilestownship.org

School District 74 (K-8th) sd74.org

School District 219 (HS) www.niles-hs.k12.il.us

Five area hospitals Oakton Community College (Skokie)Northwestern University (Evanston)Northeastern Illinois University (Chicago)Nine miles to downtownTen miles to O’Hare

Nearby Amenities

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New Resident’s Check ListBetween unpacking and getting situated in a new place, new residents tend to have a lot on their minds. We hope to make the transition to a new home a little easier by providing a checklist to get you started in your first few days, weeks, and months ahead.

Obtain a Village vehicle sticker(s)Page 11

Review the Village’s parking standardsPage 11-12

Set up a new water billing account Page 14

Contact Groot for garbage and recycling totersPage 13

Review permit and code common inquiriesPage 15-16

Review building permit informationPage 17-18

Contact the Village and visit the Village website with any questions

Village of Lincolnwood Village Hall 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue Lincolnwood, IL 60712Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(847) 673-1540lincolnwoodil.orglincolnwood.tv

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The Village maintains a website that includes news, events, contact information, programs and services, brochures, and more. The website is organized by service area and target audience. Throughout this guide, the website will be referenced to provide a resource for additional information. The website is organized into five main areas.

Village Website lincolnwoodil.org

Our Community The Our Community section features information about Village history, demographics, weather, and more. This section also features links to external websites including the Lincolnwood Library and School Districts 74 and 219. The Community Calendar features all public Board and Commission meetings and fun family-friendly community events. Contact information for staff, important phone numbers, and Village observed holidays (including Village Hall closures) are included in this section.

Village Government The Village Government tab includes information about Village Boards, Commissions, Departments, and more. The Code of Ordinances is an electronic version of the current Village Code and can be navigated by the index and through the search function. The Budget and Financial Information page features the Village Annual Budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Plans and Reports page includes the Tax Incremental Finance District Plans and the Village Strategic Plan and Vision Statement.

Residents The Residents tab includes information on Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste, Permit and License Applications, Building and Construction and more. All of these service areas are summarized throughout this Guide. Information about Tree Management and Social Services is also included in this section.

Enjoy Lincolnwood The Enjoy Lincolnwood tab includes a link to the Parks and Recreation site where you can see upcoming parks programs and can register for programs online. The Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra site and Village Art Gallery are also featured.

Business This section features information for businesses in our community.

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The Village adopted the Council/Manager form of government, and an elected Board of Trustees and Village President govern the Village and make policies. They appoint a Village Manager to implement their decisions on a daily basis. Lincolnwood is home rule which grants additional powers in governing.

The Village President and six member Board of Trustees are elected at large to four-year terms. Board meetings are held in the Council Chambers in Village Hall, 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The Village President (Mayor) chairs and runs the Village Board meetings and follows an agenda which is published in advance. The President and Board of Trustees welcome your input.

The Village Clerk maintains official records and accurately records all minutes of the Village Board meetings. The Clerk also registers voters and issues permits. Residents can register to vote and find more information on obtaining permits on the Village website at lincolnwoodil.org/government/elected-officials/voter-information/ or at Village Hall Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Residents are welcome to participate at all public meetings. A speaker request form should be completed and the Village President or Chair will recognize requestors during the “Public Forum”. Residents are also encouraged to serve on a Board, Commission or Committee. If you are interested, please call (847) 745-4717 or send your resume and cover letter to President Jerry Turry, 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712.

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Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesBoards, Commissions, and Committ ees consist of Village residents. Each member is appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board. The Boards, Commissions, and Committ ees are listed below with the day of the month and the locati on where each meets. The regularly scheduled meeti ngs of the Village Board, Plan Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals are televised.

Village Board First and Third Tuesdays, Council Chambers

Plan Commission First Wednesday, Council Chambers

Zoning Board of Appeals Third Wednesday, Council Chambers

Economic Development Commission Fourth Wednesday, Council Chambers

Board of Fire and Police Commission Semi-Regularly, Locati on TBD

Human Relations Commission Second Monday, Council Chambers

Parks and Recreation Board Second Tuesday, Council Chambers

Traffi c Commission Second Monday, Council Chambers

Village Board, Plan Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals meeti ngs are televised! You can watch meeti ngs live on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and Comcast Cable Channel 6. Meeti ngs also stream live and on-demand at lincolnwood.tv.

Agendas, Packets, Minutes and Calendar Meeti ng agendas, packets, and minutes are posted at Village Hall and online on the respecti ve Boards or Commissions pages at lincolnwoodil.org/government/boards-and-commissions. Upcoming Boards, Commissions, and Committ ee meeti ng dates and locati ons are posted on the Village website home page at lincolnwoodil.org and on the Calendar at lincolnwoodil.org/our-community/events/. 10

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Parking Information Street Cleaning Street sweeping keeps our Village streets and landscape clean and clears storm water drains of debris for water runoff and fl ood preventi on. Each street is swept every three to four weeks beginning April 1 through December 15.

For more eff ecti ve street cleaning, please abide by the street sweeping schedule available at the Village website, lincolnwoodil.org. In the “Residents” drop-down menu select “Streets and Sidewalks,” then “Street Sweeping.”

All vehicles registered in Lincolnwood must have a current Village vehicle sti cker. Sti ckers are valid from July 1 to June 30. New sti ckers are required when moving to the Village or purchasing a new vehicle registered to a Lincolnwood address. Pre-printed applicati on forms are mailed in late May to residents who purchased a vehicle sti cker in the previous year.

Vehicle sti ckers must be purchased and displayed on the vehicle by June 30. Owners of vehicles without display of the current Village sti cker risk being issued a citati on.

If you are a new resident and change the address on your driver’s license, the address of your car registrati on does not automati cally change. Vehicle registrati on must be changed to your new address with the Illinois Secretary of State.

Purchase a vehicle sti cker at the Finance Department Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Village Vehicle Sticker The Village is divided into eight sections for the street sweeping schedule. Each month, residents have street sweeping performed on the same days of the week. For example, section one is swept on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. Typically, the first day of the two day sweeping is the side of the street with odd addresses.

Know your street sweeping schedule. A copy is available in your New Resident Packet (printed version) and online at lincolnwoodil.org.

Alternate Side Street ParkingAlternate side street parking regulations are in effect on all Village streets when there are two or more inches of snow on the ground and is in effect for a minimum of two days. This parking restriction is included as part of the Village Code.

When alternate side parking is in effect on even numbered dates (such as January 2), parking is only allowed on the side of the street bearing even numbered addresses. On odd numbered dates (such as January 3), parking is only allowed on the side of the street bearing odd addresses. When alternate side parking is in effect, parking restrictions are valid from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drivers of vehicles that do not adhere to the parking regulations risk being ticketed.

Alternate side parking allows the Public Works Department to more efficiently clear snow from the streets. The first priority of the Village is to plow main streets and intersections.

Alternate side parking regulations are adopted by Village Ordinance (7-2-13) and can be viewed online under the I Want To option at www.lincolnwoodil.org/i-want-to, then select View the Village Code. 12

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Street cleaning signs are posted throughout the Village. In order to remind you of your specific street cleaning day, you may sign up for email notifications by contacting the Public Works Department at (847) 675-0888. Another suggested way to be reminded of street sweeping is to enter dates for your schedule as calendar appointments on your smart phone.

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Garbage, Recycling, and Yard WasteVillage garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk refuse is provided by Groot Recycling and Waste Services. There is no direct fee to residents for this service.

Pickup is on Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a legally recognized holiday). Three separate trucks are used for pickup of waste, recycling, and yard waste. Items are picked up from the curb and containers may be put out for pickup after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday (or on Monday if it is a holiday), and should be returned to a proper storage location by 8:00 a.m. following the collection day.

Contact Groot at (847) 734-6400 or Public Works at (847) 675-0888 for garbage and recycling toters.

Yard waste is collected in paper bags or containers clearly marked “Yard Waste”. Yard waste is collected March 15 through November 30. Yard waste bags are available for purchase at the Finance Department and Lowe’s, 3601 W. Touhy Avenue. Branches should be tied in bundles and no more than 60 pounds per bundle. Branches should be no more than four feet long and four inches in diameter. Branches can be left at the curb for regular garbage pickup.

Waste should be drained of extra liquids. Recyclables must be rinsed and clean and disposed in one toter and do not have to be separated by type of recyclable material. One extra bulk garbage item (such as an appliance) is allowed per week.

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If you believe that a pickup has been missed, please wait until the end of the day or the next day to report any missed pick ups. Garbage and recycling toters are available directly from Groot. For more information, please contact Groot at (847) 734-6400 or visit the Groot website at groot.com.13

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Water Service and Billing Water from Lake Michigan is provided to residents through the Village by contract with the City of Chicago. The Finance Department creates and maintains water accounts.

Residents are billed quarterly. Payments can be made by check, cash, credit card or money order at the Finance Department in Village Hall, Monday through Friday during regular business hours, by mail, or dropping off

Garbage, Recycling, and Yard WasteHazardous materials may not be put in household waste. To dispose of hazardous waste (such as ti res and batt eries), please contact the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) at (847) 296-9205 or visit the SWANCC website at swancc.org.

SWANCC also has recycling programs throughout the year including electronic recycling and document shredding. Electronic recycling locati ons and document destructi on events are located throughout the Northern suburbs. For a listi ng of dates and locati ons, please visit the SWANCC website at swancc.org or call (847) 724-9205.

SWANCC Programs and Services

Set up a new water account through the Finance Department or online at lincolnwoodil.org. From the “Residents” tab, select “Water Bill Informati on”.

Private Utility Companies

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Private uti lity companies provide electricity, gas, cable, and internet. These service providers should be contacted directly by residents.

Commonwealth Edison provides electricity and can be reached at (800) EDISON-1. Nicor Gas provides gas service and their phone number is (888) 642-6748. Home phone and internet service is provided by Comcast at (888) 594-1234 and AT&T U-Verse at (800) 288-2020. Service availability depends on locati on.

payment in the brown drop box at the front of Village Hall. Water bills can also be paid at www.lincolnwoodil.org/online-payments.

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Leaf Blower Regulations To reduce noise and air polluti on, gasoline-powered leaf blowers are prohibited between June 1 and September 15.

From September 15 to June 1, gas powered leaf blower use is permitt ed from 7:00 a.m. and to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 7:00 a.m. and noon on Saturdays. Leaf blower use is not allowed on Sundays or holidays.

Recreational and Commercial VehiclesRecreati onal and commercial vehicles must be stored in fully-enclosed garages or accessory structures throughout the year. Boats (including jet skis and personal watercraft s) and boat trailers must be parked in a fully

Tall Grass Residents are reminded to keep grass trimmed to an appropriate height. The Village Code adopted the Internati onal Property Maintenance Code and grass must be kept to under six inches.

enclosed building from October 31 through April 1.

Snowmobiles must be parked in a fully enclosed building from April 1 through November 30.

Inoperable vehicles must be stored off streets and driveways except for short-term repairs.

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From September 15 to June 1, gas powered leaf blower use is permitt ed from 7:00 a.m. and to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 7:00 a.m. and noon on Saturdays. Leaf blower use is not allowed on

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Dog Licensing Dog licenses are required for dogs over four months in age and are due by July 1 of each year. The annual licensing period for dogs is from July 1 to June 30.

Garage and Estate Sales Permits are required for garage and estate sales. Garage and estate sale permits are available for $3 and applicati ons must be submitt ed three days prior to the sale. Residents are limited to a combinati on of two garage and/or estate sales per calendar year with a minimum of 30 days between sales.

Block Party PermitsPermits for block parti es are required and applicati ons must be submitt ed one week in advance of the party. Signatures of all residents on the block are required.

Park and Shelter Use Permits Permits are required for park and shelter use for groups of ten or more people. Park and shelters are great for birthday parti es and family reunions! For informati on about outdoor facility permits and rentals, visit recreati on.lwd.org, select “Faciliti es”, then “Outdoor Faciliti es”, or call the Parks and Recreati on Department at (847) 677-9740.

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Proof of rabies inoculati ons is required for license issuance. There is an $8 fee for the license, and the fee is reduced to $4 if the dog is spayed or neutered. Dogs must wear valid license tags. Dogs are to kept on a leash at all ti mes when away from the owner’s property.

Permit and license applicati ons are available at lincolnwoodil.org under “Residents”, then select “Permit and License Applicati ons”.

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Building PermitsWork Requiring a Village Permit

• Demolition

• Tree removal

• Reroofing

• Modification to existing electrical, plumbing or HVAC

• Fences, garages, sheds, pools, and lawn sprinklers

• Driveways, sidewalks, patios, or other pavement

• Change in site elevation or drainage

• Replacement of gutters and downspouts

• Replacement of windows and doors

• Replacement of water heaters

A Village permit is required for all new construction such as new buildings, additions, and any physical change to the structure.

The following activities* also require a Village permit:

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Building permit applications and more information is available at www.lincolnwoodil.org/business/building-and-construction or contact Community Development at (847) 673-7402. Office hours to obtain permits or to schedule are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Inspections are available with 24 hour advanced notice on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

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Building PermitsWork Requiring a Village Permit

Work Not Requiring a Village Permit No Village permit is required for certain activities such as wallpapering, decorating, the simple replacement of light fixtures, standard replacement of refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washers or dryers unless the replacement requires the change to the existing electrical of HVAC system.

Maps and GIS

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The Village maintains an accurate and sophisticated geographic information system (GIS). The Village is a member of the GIS consortium. GIS integrates maps and other geographical data for capturing, managing, and analyzing and displaying all types of geographically referenced information. There are several maps available to residents and the general public available at www.lincolnwoodil.org/our-community/maps/ such as:

• Bikeway Plan

• Community

• Municipal Center

• Street Responsibility

• Street Sweeping

• TIF Districts

• Zoning

• Available Space and Properties

If you have questions about work that requires a permit, please call the Community Development Department at (847) 673-7402 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The maps page also features the Lincolnwood Property Search, a detailed property search where you can find your refuse and recycling pickup dates, school district, zoning and more. Type in your address and select parcel summary.

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The Lincolnwood Connecti ons Newslett er is published bi-monthly and sent directly to every residenti al household in Lincolnwood. The newslett er has the most up-to-date informati on and news in one central locati on and allows the Village to directly communicate with and inform our residents.

Lincolnwood Connections Newsletter

Like Us and Follow Us!Stay up to date with Village news and events!Like the Village on Facebook at facebook.com/lincolnwoodIL and Like the Parks and Recreati on Department at facebook.com/LincolnwoodParks.

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On the Village website, lincolnwoodil.org, there is a page called I Want To which can be accessed from the home page.This page features many common inquiries such as “I Want To” Make a Payment Online or “I Want To” View the Village Code.

I Want To Page lincolnwoodil.org

Cable Channel The Village maintains a cable channel called Lincolnwood TV (LWD-TV). The Cable Channel is on Comcast Channel 6, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and lincolnwood.tv. The Cable Channel plays Village Board, Plan Commission and ZBA meeti ngs, public service announcements, and other featured videos.

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The Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation Department holds so many great seasonal events annually including; Touch a Truck, Summer Concert Series, Family Fun Fest, Memorial Day Parade, and more! Seasonal brochures and online registration for Parks and Recreation programs are available at recreation.lwd.org.

Parks and Recreation Programs

Programs and Events

The annual Turkey Trot is held the Sunday before Thanksgiving each year, and features 5K, 10K, and Drumstick Dash for kids. The Turkey Trot offers a variety of volunteer activities and is a CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) certified race attracting over 1,850 participants a year. When registration is opened, go to active.com or visit the Parks and Recreation Department at 6900 N. Lincoln Ave.

Turkey Trot

Lincolnwood Fest The Lincolnwood Fest is held in Proesel Park, 6900 N. Lincoln Avenue, every summer and features food carnival, car show, business expo and more. While the Village does not host the fest, it is a big part of the Lincolnwood culture and a great way to celebrate and have fun every summer. For more information, visit lincolnwoodfest.com.

Art Gallery Receptions The Village maintains an art gallery in Village Hall. Local artists feature their works of art and a new exhibit comes to the gallery every two months. The Village hosts public receptions for exhibits before Village Board Meetings (first or third Tuesday of the month) between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Information about the most recent art gallery showings is available at www.lincolnwoodil.org/enjoy-lincolnwood/art-gallery/.

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The Community Center is open throughout the year for rental. Whether planning a small intimate gathering or a huge bash up for 200 people, the Community Center is the perfect venue for birthday parties, wedding showers, wedding receptions and more! Please call (847) 677-9740 or visit recreation.lwd.org for more information or make a reservation.

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Lincolnwood is served by School District 74 for kindergarten through 8th grade with a variety of education programs. For information about District 74 and enrollment, visit sd74.org or call (847) 675-8234. The administrative office is located at6950 N. East Prairie Road.

Niles Township High School, District 219, serves students from Lincolnwood, Skokie, and parts of Morton Grove and Niles. For more information about District 219 and enrollment, visit www.niles-hs.k12.il.us or call (847) 626-3000. The administrative office is located at 7700 Gross Point Road in Skokie.

School Districts

Lincolnwood Public LibraryLincolnwood Public Library, 4000 W. Pratt Avenue, allows Lincolnwood residents access to more than 50,000 books, audio tapes, compact disks, periodicals and more. The library hosts a number of children’s activities, adult programs, and private instruction on using the internet. The library is run separately from the Village.

Public Transportation PACE buses serve Lincolnwood and provide access to metra trains and four Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train routes. Route 290 travels along Touhy Avenue and ends at the CTA blue line with service to O’Hare Airport to the west, and the CTA Red, Purple, and Yellow Lines at Howard to the east. Buses also stop at the Lincolnwood Town Center and the Park Ridge Metra train in between. Route 210 travels on Lincoln Avenue from Glenview to the north and the CTA Red line in Chicago with service to downtown Chicago to the south. For more information, call (847) 364-PACE or view schedules and maps at pacebus.com.

To obtain a library card, contact the library at (847) 677-5277. For more information, visit the Lincolnwood Library’s website at lincolnwoodlibrary.org.

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State and Federal Elected OfficialsGovernor of IllinoisGovernor Bruce RaunerOffice of the Governor 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 (217) 782-0244

Illinois RepresentativesRepresentative John D’Amico 15th District (Precincts 6, 12, 40, 110)279-S Stratton Office BuildingSpringfield, IL 62706(217) 782-8198 (and)4404 W. Lawrence Avenue Chicago, IL 60630(773) 736-0218

Representative Lou Lang16th District (Precincts 4, 5, 7, 65, 66, 67, 93, 103, 104)109 Statehouse BuildingSpringfield, IL 62706(217) 782-1252 (and)4528 West Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60076(847) 673-1131

U.S. Senators Senator Dick Durbin771 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510(202) 224-2152durbin.senate.gov/public

Senator Mark Kirk 524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510(202) 224-2854kirk.senate.gov

U.S. Representative 9th DistrictCongresswoman Jan Schakowsky5533 N. BroadwayChicago, IL 60640(773) 506-7100schakowsky.house.gov

Senator Ira Silverstein 8th Legislative District121B State Capitol Building Springfield, IL 62706(217) 782-5500 (and)2951 West Devon Avenue Chicago, IL 60659(773) 743-5015

Illinois Senator 8th District

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