News & Announcements
February 24, 2010 -- Vote for "Skater 7"
A local group of kids who joined a skate boarding video competition were one of 17 groups chosen to compete on-line for votes. There were more than 1200 video's submitted worldwide and "Skater 7" was the only group out of the midwest with the chance to go to California to skate on the pro's platform. The video with the highest "value of votes" wins! Matt Larson, Cory Larson, Steve Jackson, Ryan Anderson, Jammer Sunday, Andy Lowes, Dexter Peterson and Josh Grimes would really appreciate the local support for a chance to get nationally recognized, so please go to the website and vote "10" for "Skater 7"!
December 7, 2009 -- CENSUS JOBS APPLY NOW!
Call the toll-free jobs line at: 1-866-861-2010 Good pay Temporary, part-time jobs Flexible hours, up to 40 hours a week Mileage reimbursement (for field jobs) Get all these and more.
Apply now to be a census taker.
October 28, 2009 -- Person with Disabilities Parking Placard Application
You can pick up the application for a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard at the Village Hall. This application is taken to your doctor's office to be filled out and turned in. The parking placard comes directly to you in the mail from the Secretary of State. You may also print a copy of the front and back of this application here.
October 8, 2009 -- Trick or Treat
The Village of Beach Park will hold our Trick or Treating hours from 4 to 8 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2009! Please be safe and have a Happy Halloween!!
October 6, 2009 -- Fall Chipping
The Village of Beach Park, Public Works Department will be picking up brush for chipping during the weeks of October 15th thru November 15th. If you have any limbs or branches that need to be chipped, please place them alongside the right-of-way with the cut ends facing the road. Please place them neatly along the parkway. The longer the limb, the better. Piles that are placed haphazardly will not be picked up for chipping. The Village only pickes up branches from normal tree trimming, not entire tree removal. For more information, please call Gina at 847-246-6003. Thank you!
July 23, 2009 -- June Flood Victims
Financial Assistance Available to Lake County Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding. Applications for funding can be made in person, by telephone or through the SBA website. Those applying in person must visit one of the SBA assistance centers in Kenosha County.
Employees from the SBA will be available to help complete the loan application and answer questions. July 21-25 For more information go to www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.com
June 25, 2009 -- Memorial / Celebration Bricks at the Park
The Village of Beach Park is undertaking a project known as a memorial / celebration walk in Geo-Karis Park, located on Beach Road. The Recreation Committee has decided to sell an engraved brick to residents/businesses for a setup fee of $50.00 per brick. The brick will be laser engraved with up to 3 lines of 14 characters per line. This is a unique opportunity in which to remember, celebrate or recognize someone (special occasions, pets, etc).
June 25, 2009 -- 2008 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.
May 12, 2009 -- Public Information Meeting
On Thursday, May 14, 2009 from 3 - 5 PM and then again from 6:30- 8:30 PM there will be an informational meeting held at the Illinois State Beach Park regarding the asbestos investigation. For more information, please see the link below or call 770-488-0627.
November 5, 2008 -- Donate Life
It is now possible to donate life to others as a living donor. Only you have the power to save lives. Because when you do nothing, everybody loses. For more informaton on organ donation, contact www.donatelif.net.
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.
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.
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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