Frequently Asked Questions

No. Parkway trees are the responsibility of and belong to the Village. Contact Public Works with any concerns.

No. The responsibility for trimming trees growing into or near utility wires is that of the utility company. For information on tree trimming, removal and storm damage affecting utility wires, contact Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)

For information on trees, plants, diseases and pests, visit the Morton Arboretum website for more information.

No. The Village only removes dead animals from roads or right-of-ways. Dead animals on private property must be removed by the property owner or contractor.

No. Property owners are prohibited from depositing leaves or debris onto any street or parkway within the Village. All landscape waste collection is performed by Waste Management.

Contact Public Works with trip hazard, ponding, cracked, or broken sidewalk concerns.

Report any non-working streetlight to Public Works and provide a location and pole number if possible. Repairs will be made by Public Works or other the responsible agency.

Contact Public Works with concerns about accumulation of street debris. Village sweepers are frequently out in the Spring and Fall to reduce debris build-up, less so during summer months.

Contact Public Works with the location of any pavement concerns such as potholes. Repairs will be made by Public Works or other the responsible agency such as the State (IDOT) or the County depending on location.

Report any problems with street signage to Public Works. Repairs will be made by Public Works or other the responsible agency such as the State (IDOT) or the County depending on location.