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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Beautification Committee
      2. City Council
      3. Finance Committee
      4. Historic Preservation Committee
      5. Library Board
      6. Plan Commission
      7. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
      8. Special Events Committee
      9. Zoning Board of Appeals
    3. City Council
    4. Comprehensive Plan
    5. Mayor's Office
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  3. Services

    1. Birth & Death Records
    2. Business Licenses
    3. CodeRed Alerts
    4. Garage Sale Permits
    5. Ordinances
    6. Passport Services
    7. Pet License
    8. Report a Concern
    9. Resident Services
    10. Voter Registration
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  4. Community

    1. City History
    2. Community Events
      1. Outdoor Activities
      2. School Zone
    3. Community News
      1. Community News 
    4. Mayor's Welcome
    5. Newsletter Signup
    6. Photo Gallery
    7. Request City Services
    8. Resident Resources
      1. CEDA - Utility Bill (Electric, Gas, Water) and Home Weatherization Assistance Programs
      2. City Mobile App
      3. ComEd - Payment Assistance and Energy Savings Information
      4. Energy Saving Tips
      5. Smart Thermostat
      6. Water Saving Tips
      7. Food & Nutritional Assistance Programs
      8. IL Secretary of State (SOS) Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - Driver's License Facility
      9. Mortgage/Foreclosure/Rental Assistance Programs
      10. Nicor Gas
      11. Pace Bus - Route Info. & Employment Opportunities
      12. Parkway Tree Partnership Program
        1. Recommended Trees
      13. Cooling Centers
      14. Warming Centers
      15. Rain Barrels
      16. Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
      17. Trash Collection Guidelines
        1. Clean Up Day Guidelines
        2. Republic Services Holiday Schedule 2022
        3. Republic Services Residential Recycling Pick-Up Schedule 2022
      18. Senior Resources
      19. Urgent Care Resources
      20. Veteran Resources
    9. Video Series
    10. Public Health
      1. COVID-19 Vaccination
      2. DEA National Rx Drug Take Back Day 04/30/2022
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  5. Departments

    1. City Engineer
      1. Planning & Zoning
      2. Construction Updates
    2. Clerk's Office
      1. City Ordinances
      2. Freedom of Information
      3. Licenses
        1. Business License
        2. Garage Sale Permits
        3. Pet License
        4. Residential Rental Operating License
      4. Records
        1. Birth Records
        2. Death Records
        3. Identification Requirements
        4. Vital Records Agencies
      5. Services
        1. City Clerk Responsibilities
        2. Maps
        3. Notary
        4. Passports (Ending April 15, 2019)
        5. Voter Registration
        6. City Ward Map
        7. Garage Sale Application
      6. Transfer Tax
        1. Exemptions
        2. Reinvestor Refund
        3. Senior Refund
        4. Transfer Stamp
      7. Legal Notices
    3. Code Enforcement
      1. Vacant Property Registration
      2. Foreclosed Property Registration
      3. 50-50 Overhead Sewer Rebate Program
    4. Economic Development
      1. IL DCEO Enterprise Zones
    5. Fire Department
      1. Station 1 (The Downtown Area)
      2. Station 2 (East Side)
      3. Station 3 (Headquarters - North End)
      4. Station 4 (West Side)
      5. Station 5 (The Hill)
      6. Firefighter/Paramedic Application Process
    6. Human Resources
      1. Employment Opportunities
    7. Police Department
      1. Area Phone Numbers
      2. Chief's Message
      3. Crime-Free Housing
      4. Divisions
        1. Accident Investigation Unit
        2. Crime Suppression Unit
        3. Investigations
        4. Partnership & Assisting Agencies
        5. Patrol / K9
        6. Records Division
      5. Police Administration
      6. Tickets
      7. Beards for Kids
    8. Public Works
      1. Streets & Sewer Department
      2. Water & Water Billing Department
        1. Backflow Prevention
        2. Consumer Confidence Report 2022
        3. Consumer Confidence Report 2021
        4. Consumer Confidence Report 2020
        5. Consumer Confidence Report 2019
        6. Consumer Confidence Report 2018
        7. Consumer Confidence Report 2017
        8. Consumer Confidence Report 2016
        9. Pay Your Bill
        10. Services
          1. Final Readings
          2. Inactive Accounts
          3. Repairs
          4. Restoration
        11. Service Lines
        12. Water Billing
          1. Payment Arrangements
          2. Senior Citizen's Discount
          3. Water Bill Breakdown
          4. Water Disconnect
          5. Pay Your Bill
        13. Water Main Break
        14. Water Meters
          1. Checking For Leaks
          2. Commercial & Industrial Meters
          3. Reading Your Water Meter
        15. Information and Resources on Lead in Water
        16. EPA-Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water
      3. Leaf Pick-up with Street Sweeping Schedule & Map
    9. Resident Services
    10. Treasurer’s Office
      1. Finance Committee
      2. Financial Reports
      3. IMRF Employer Cost & Participation Information
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Business License
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Garage Sale Permit
      5. Passport
      6. Pet License
    2. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Financial Reports
      3. Water Billing
      4. News Archives
    3. Contact
      1. City Service Request
      2. City Staff
      3. Mayor's Office
      4. My Alderperson
      5. Boards & Committees
    4. Create
      1. A Profile
    5. Pay
      1. Traffic Tickets
      2. Water Bill
    6. Register
      1. As a Contractor
      2. To Vote
    7. Request
      1. Inspection
      2. Public Records
    8. Sign Up For
      1. Emergency Alerts
      2. Newsletters
    9. View
      1. Calendar
      2. City Ordinances
      3. Special Events
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    1. ADA Compliance Notice
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    1. Employment Opportunities
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