News & Announcements
April 30, 2008 -- Beach Park Fire Department Child Safety Camp
The Beach Park Fire Department will be hosting its first annual Child Safety Camp. The camp will be run from 8am to 12pm daily, June 9th thru June 13th, 2008 and a scond session with the same material is set for June 23rd thru June 27th, 2008. Children from the ages of 6-10 our encouraged to attend the camp. The cost is a nominal fee of $50.00 a week, which includes transporation to and from the field trip destinations and a snack. Important safety topics such as bicycle safety, internet awareness, fire safety, train safety and water safety will be presented. The Beach Park Fire Department has partnered with the Lake County Sheriff's Department, American Red Cross, United States Coast Guard and Metra Train in attempt to present a well rounded safety experience for the children. This program is the first of its kind for the Beach Park Community. Our goal as Firefighters, Paramedics and Parents is to ensure the safety of our children in our community. For additional informaion, please contact the Beach Park Fire Department at 847-662-2642.
April 3, 2008 -- Annual Spring Clean-up Project
It is that time again for our Annual Spring Clean-Up project. Veolia was the accpeted bidder for the project. Please make sure that all items are ready for pick up and at the roadside by 7AM on your scheduled pick up date. You should receive a post card in the mail during the week of April 7, 2008 letting you know what items you can and can not put out, along with your shceudled pick up date.
April 19 - All residential & commercial areas NORTH of Beach Rd., East of Lewis
April 26 - All residential & commercial areas SOUTH of Beach Rd., East of Lewis
May 3 - All residential & commercial areas WEST of Lewis Ave.
For more information, please call 847-746-1770.
March 31, 2008 -- Annual Egg Hunt Re-Scheduled
The Annual Egg Hunt that was sheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2008 has been rescheduled for Saturda, April 5, 2008. The Egg Hunt will start at 9AM sharp and will be held at the Geo-Karis Park located off of Beach Road in Beach Park, IL. For more information, please call the Village Hall at 847-746-1770.
March 20, 2008 -- Mayor Jensen gets "Flocked"
 Flock a Friend Fund Raiser
Our Lady of Humility Class of 2008 is having a fund raiser. During the night they "Flamingo" or as they call it "Flock" people and Mayor Jensen was one of the first to get hit. If you would like to make a donation or have someone "flocked", Please call Gina or Cody at 847-872-9006.
March 3, 2008 -- New Sewer Rate Increase
Facing the need to repair and improve a 30 to 40 year old sewer system and expand it for residential and commercial development, the Village Board has approved an increase in the sewer rates. This is the Village's first sewer rate increase in five years. Beginning January 1, 2008, the sewer rate will increase from .80 cents per 1000 gallons to $1.40 per 1000 gallons and the bimonthly rate for unmetered sewer will be $22.40. Please call the Village Hall at 847-746-1770 for more information.
October 3, 2007 -- Beach Park Chipping Policy
The Village of Beach Park has updated their Chipping Policy and the Public Works Department will again, be picking up brush and limbs to be chipped twice a year. We will implement this new proecedure this October 15th thru November 15th, 2007. Please call the Village Hall to get put on the list by the 15th of October, 2007.
June 27, 2007 -- 2007 Consumer Confidence Report
Every year, the Village of Beach Park is required to supply all of our residents that are hooked up to the municipal water supply, a Water Quality Report. Since we purchase water from the City of Waukegan, we must include their report as well. The following is a copy of this years (2007) Water Quality Report, also known as the Consumer's Confidence Report.
January 28, 2007 -- The Village of Beach Park Announces Its New Village-Wide Notification System
This exciting new communication service provides residents and businesses with time-sensitive information regarding unforeseen events or emergencies. Within minutes, through a single phone call, Village officials can notify all members who have registered for this service with important information. Additionally, by choosing to add a cell phone number or email address, members can rest assured that they will still be reachable even if they are not at home or in the office. At any time, current members can chose to "opt-out" of the system all together and remove their information from our data base.
November 20, 2006 -- New "Carbon Monoxide Detectors" Law in 2007
Beginning January 1, 2007, every dwelling unit will be required to have at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm in operating condition within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. Please see attached information.....
August 29, 2006 -- Beach Park E.S.D.A is looking for Volunteers
The Village of Beach Park Emergency Services for Disaster Agency is looking for volunteers. Volunteers must be a United States Citizen, a Beach Park Resident and 21 years of age with a good moral, ethical character. Please contact the E.S.D.A Coordinator, Chett Splitt at 847244-0778.
May 31, 2006 -- Setting up a Neighbor Hood Watch Program
The Villag of Beach Park would like to encourge all residents to communicate and talk with your neighbors to form a partnership with the Lake County Sheriff's Department regarding "Neighborhood Watch" programs. If you wish to start a "Neighborhood Watch", please contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Division at 847-377-4211. A Crime Prevention Deputy will explain the program to you and send you materials in the mail. When you are ready to schedule your first meeting, call the Crime Prevetion Division and they will provide you with invitation letters that you can pass out to your neighbors. The Neighborhood Watch meeting can be held at your home, libraries, the Sheriff's Office, or your local Township Center, Villae Hall or other meeting area's. The Village of Beach Park & the Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking forward to working with you and your neighbor's to prevent crime in your area.
March 7, 2006 -- Beach Park will be enforcing their own ordinances
This year will bring positive changes to the way Beach Park handles their Ordinance Violations. All confirmed, non-compliant violations will go through a process known as Administrative Adjudication. The process provides a shortened time frame and effective way to handle non-compliant violations for the resolution of resident complaints. Mayor Jensen and the Board of Trustees feel this process will offer a service to the community by initiating a quicker way to handle code violations and complaints. Tickets will be issued by our Code Enforcement Officer and then heard before an appointed hearing officer one day each month.
March 6, 2006 -- Free Vehicle Stickers For Residents of Beach Park
Vehicle stickers are available free of charge at the Village Hall. All you need to do is provide your vehicle registration form(s) as proof of registration. The stickers will expire December 31,2006. If you are unable to come in during office hours to pick up a vehicle sticker, call us and we will make special arrangements for you.
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