“PRESERVING THE PAST TO ENHANCE THE FUTURE” VILLAGE OF BEDFORD PARK 6701 S Archer Rd, Bedford Park, IL 60501 Phone: (708) 458-2067 Fax (708) 458-2079

Welcome to the Village of Bedford Park,

The Village offers great services to our residents. We have excellent police and fire departments and our public works staff does a super job of maintaining our residential area as well as the business district. Bedford Park is a major water distributor in the area and our staff does an excellent job of maintaining our state-of-the-art system. As you probably know, the Village offers free water and garbage pick up to our residents. For a number of years the Village has been able to rebate the Village portion of our property taxes back to our residents.

Our business district has close to 500 businesses and 16,500 workers operating in Bedford Park. Eleven hotels in our business district gives visitors a daily glimpse of life in Bedford Park. The Belt Railroad yard in the Village is the busiest in the world. The Village has been blessed with a great location bordering the City of Chicago, Midway Airport and the Chicago Sanitary Ship Canal.

The Village’s greatest asset is our people. With a population of approximately 600, village residents have always worked hard to maintain the quality and character of our community. Our residents work hard to maintain their property and to respect the right of their fellow residents.

Many young people that have grown up in the Village have moved on to successful careers. We look forward to you helping us maintain the high standards that we have enjoyed in the Village.

If you have any questions or concerns don’t hesitate to ask me, one of our trustees or our office or administrative staff. We look forward to serving you.

VILLAGE OF BEDFORD PARK ILLINOIS

“HOW WE BEGAN”

The Village of Bedford Park was incorporated as a municipality in June of 1940, with its boundaries including not only the vast acreage housing the Argo Plant of Corn Products Refining Company and adjacent industrial properties, but also the 65th Street manufacturing area of the Clearing Industrial District.

The history of Corn Products can be traced back to the winter of 1907 and 1908, when the company first sent representatives into the area to investigate a site for its new plant. To accommodate the employees of the newly developed Corn Products Company a housing project was developed which was named for the first president of the company, Mr. E.T. Bedford, and the community began in 1919. The year 1924 saw the formation of the Bedford Park improvement club. Under the guidance of this pioneer citizen organization, the community grew and developed into a highly regarded area. The capable administration of civic affairs by its citizens was a prime factor in the growth and development, which in later years led to its prominent position as an ideal residential community.

The history of the Clearing Industrial District can be traced back as far as 1890, when Mr. A.B. Stickney, then president of the Chicago-Great Western Railway started making plans to meet the growing problem of the of freight cars between the railroads in Chicago. He planned to acquire a tract of land three miles square, which was to be laid out with tracks, yards and industrial sites in such a way as to facilitate the interchange of freight. In 1912 the “Clearing Yards” were purchased by the newly organized Belt Railway, which became the joint property of the 13 principal railroads then terminating in Chicago.

The industrial district has grown and prospered over the years and now includes not only the 65th Street district but also the Corridor, and an area referred to as the 73rd Street Industrial District. Business and industry gave birth to the Village of Bedford Park, and through dedication and perseverance as well as a vision for the future, both the residential and industrial sections of the village can continue to benefit by this unique residential industrial relationship.

VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS/OFFICES

Bedford Park Police Department Bedford Park Water Department Thomas Hansen, Chris Lesniak, Police Chief Water Superintendent 6701 S. Archer Road 6700 S. Archer Road Emergency number: 911 Phone: 708-458-6026 Non-emergency number: 708-458-3388 Fax: 708-458-6139 Juvenile Hotline number: 708-243-6492 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Bedford Park Fire Department Bedford Park Building Sean Maloy, Department Fire Chief Jerry Ponio, 6820 S. Archer Road Building Coordinator Emergency number: 911 6701 S. Archer Road Non-emergency: 708-563-4510 Phone: 708-458-2067 Website: www.bedfordparkfd.org Fax: 708-458-2079 Email:[email protected]

Bedford Park Public Works Department Kevin Ormins, Public Works Superintendent 7299 S. Sayer Avenue 708-458-4038 Email: [email protected]

• The Village of Bedford Park Public Works Department is assigned the task of maintaining the village streets, sidewalks, trees, alleys, sewers, garbage removal services, and all other village owned buildings and grounds areas. • Street sweeping is done on Thursdays and Fridays in the residential area. Please note the “No Parking” signs placed on light poles throughout the village residential area, residents are asked to remove their vehicles from that side of the street between the hours of 8am and 12pm to allow for efficient cleaning. • Snow removal is a duty of the Public Works Department. When snow removal is necessary, due to a snowfall of 2 inches or more, vehicles parked on the streets must be removed to allow for efficient removal on all residential streets.

Bedford Park Clerk’s Office Yvette Solis, Village Clerk 6701 S. Archer Road Phone: 708-458-2067 Fax: 708-458-2079 Email: [email protected]

• Office hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm • Services available: o Vending Licenses o Water and Other Billing o New Business Certificates o Business Renewal Certificates o Accounts Payable o Notary Public o Transfer Tax Stamps o Animal Registration and Licensing o Vehicle Stickers: . Automobile and truck stickers are required on every car from July 1st through June 30th. Maximum of 4 stickers per household. Additional vehicles will be giving Off Street Parking stickers. . Proof of registration from the IL Secretary of State is required to register new vehicles.

Please feel free to contact the Village Hall with any questions regarding the Village of Bedford Park via phone (708) 458-2067, via mail 6701 S. Archer Road, Bedford Park, IL 60501 or via email at [email protected]. You can also check out our website at www.villageofbedfordpark.com.

UTILITIES INFORMATION

Bedford Park Water Department Water Supplier: Municipal Water Source: Lake Michigan

Refuse Removal/Garbage Service Republic: Garbage/Recycle pickup is on Mondays

**Large items are picked up the last Friday of each month – please call the Village Hall at 708- 458-2067 to place your name on the list for pick up**

Natural Gas Nicor Gas: 888-642-6748

Electricity ComEd: 800-334-7661 800-955-8237 (en espanol)

Bedford Park Fiber Tech Support: 844-609-3187 Tim Willis: 708-288-9736 Solutions Networking: 630-378-2222 Art Kraus: 815-405-5862

**The Village of Bedford Park provides free fiber optic internet service.

VILLAGE OF BEDFORD PARK ADDRESS AND PHONE LISTING

All correspondence to any department of the Village can be sent to the Village Hall at:

Village of Bedford Park 6701 S. Archer Road Bedford Park, IL 60501

Village Hall – 708-458-2067

Police Non-emergency - 708-458-3388

Fire Department Non-emergency - 708-563-4510

Public Works – 708-458-4038

Public Works emergency – 708-458-3388

Water Department – 708-458-6026

Web Site: www.villageofbedfordpark.com

In an Emergency Call 911 for Police and Fire

DIRECTIONS TO AREA HOSPITALS

*IN AN EMERGENCY – CALL 911

Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital 708-245-9000 5101 S. Willow Springs Rd. LaGrange, IL 60525

1. Turn RIGHT on Archer Rd. – heading North 2. Turn slightly to the LEFT onto IL171 (First Avenue) North 3. Take the Joliet Rd. exit ramp 4. Turn LEFT onto Joliet Rd. 5. Turn Slightly RIGHT onto East 55th St. 6. Turn RIGHT onto Willow Springs Rd. 7. The hospital will be on the RIGHT side of the road

Advocate Christ Medical Center 708-684-8000 4440 W. 95th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453

1. Turn LEFT on Archer Rd. heading south 2. Turn LEFT on Roberts Rd. heading south 3. Turn LEFT onto 95th St. heading east 4. The hospital will be on the LEFT side of the street

Loyola Medical Center 708-216-9000 2160 S. First Avenue Maywood, IL 60153

1. Turn RIGHT onto Archer Rd. heading north 2. Turn LEFT onto IL171 (First Avenue) heading north 3. Hospital will be on the LEFT side of the street

McNeal Hospital 708-783-9100 3249 S. Oak Park Avenue Berwyn, IL 60402

1. Turn RIGHT onto Archer Rd. heading north 2. Turn RIGHT onto 63rd St. east 3. Turn LEFT onto IL43 () 4. Turn RIGHT onto 5. Turn LEFT onto Oak Park Avenue 6. Hospital is on the RIGHT side of the street

POISON CONTROL #

AREA SCHOOLS

Elementary School District #104 708-458-0505 6021 S. 74th Avenue Summit, IL 60501

GRADE SCHOOLS Walker Elementary School 7735 W. 66th Place 708-458-7150 Walsh Elementary School 5640 S. 75th Avenue 708-458-7165 Wharton Elementary School 7555 W. 64th Street 708-458-0640 Graves Elementary School 6021 S. 74th Avenue 708-458-7260 Heritage Middle School 6021 S. 74th Avenue 708-458-7590

HIGH SCHOOL Argo Community High School District #217 7329 W. 63rd Street 708-728-3200

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Moraine Valley Community College 9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465 708-974-4300

QUICK REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS

HARDWARE STORES C.C. Wagner/Ace Hardware 6401 S. Archer Rd. 708-458-0122 Willow Springs Hardware 8436 Archer Ave. 708-839-1040 Home Depot 7200 S. Cicero Ave. 708-728-9200 Menards 6100 East Ave. 708-579-3425

NEWSPAPERS Chicago Sun-Times 888-848-4637 Chicago Tribune 800-874-2863 Daily Southtown 708-669-4017 Desplaines Valley News 708-594-9340

PIZZA Orsis Pizza 6255 S. Archer Rd. 708-458-1117 Fasano’s 8351 S. Roberts Rd. 708-598-6971 John Gino’s 8436 S. 88th Ave. 708-839-0150 Durbin’s 5719 S. Archer Rd. 708-929-4825 Durbin’s 5406 W. 79th St. 708-423-1523 Domino’s 5401 Harlem Ave. 773-788-1800 Little Caesars 5601 S. Harlem Ave. 773-229-8078 Pizza Hut 7876 Harlem Ave. 708-496-3772

POST OFFICE Bedford Park 6801 W. 73rd St. 708-563-7800 Summit 7415 W. 63rd St. 708-458-0551

UPS FEDEX 800-742-5877 800-463-3339 6900 W. 73rd St. 6833 W. 75th St. RESTAURANTS Southern Belle 6737 Archer Ave. 708-458-4778 El Famous 6159 S. Archer Rd. 708-458-5686 Brown’s Chicken 8719 Harlem Ave. 708-430-8677 Jimmy’s Drive 8304 S. Roberts Rd. 708-598-6467 Portillo’s 5532 Harlem Ave. 708-458-7000 Duke’s 8115 Harlem Ave. 708-599-0576

RESTAURANTS – 24 HOUR IHOP 7240 W. 79th St. 708-594-5770 Les Brothers 8705 S. Ridgeland 708-599-7990 Denny’s 7627 708-599-8666 The View 8930 Harlem Ave. 708-599-9101

SECRETARY OF STATE 7358 W. 87th Street 708-598-9265

STORES/PHARMACIES Aldi 7020 S. Cicero Ave. 855-955-2534 Walmart Supercenter 7050 S. Cicero Ave. 708-496-0230 Cermak Fresh Market 7220 S. Cicero Ave. 708-458-3800 Fair Share 6422 W. 63rd St. 773-229-1121 Food 4 Less 7770 S. Cicero Ave. 708-499-1583 Supermercado La Villita 7540 W. 63rd St. 708-458-1993 K-Mart 7325 W. 79th St. 708-594-7250 Target 7100 S. Cicero Ave. 708-563-9050 Target Pharmacy 708-563-9061 Walgreens 7878 Harlem Ave. 708-496-7806 24 hour Walgreens 7945 W. 95th St. 708-599-5603

VETERINARY SERVICES Animal Welfare League 10305 S. Southwest Hwy 708-636-8586