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1. What are the construction/ loud noise hours in the village?

Construction and other loud noise operations are permitted by ordinance on Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and no work is permitted on Sundays. regulation page.

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1. What are the Village's normal operating hours?

The Village Hall is open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. There is a drop box located on the Village Hall counter where residents can drop off payments after hours.

2. What type of payments does the Village accept?

We accept cash, check and credit card at Village Hall. Residents who may be looking to make an online payment can do so through the online bill pay option located on the homepage of the website.

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1. Can I leave my car parked on the streets overnight?

No. Village Ordinance prohibits the parking of any vehicle on any Village Street between the hours of 2 - 6 a.m.

2. What if I am having driveway work done and cannot park a car in my driveway?

We understand that there are specific circumstances where it is not always possible to park a vehicle off the street. The Kenilworth Police Department grants overnight parking permission to vehicles when these situations arise. Examples such as home construction or overnight guests where there is no more room in the driveway are acceptable reasons.

If you should need to request parking permission, contact us at 847-251-2141. Be sure to have the make of the vehicle(s), color and license plate information.

3. I take the Metra Train to work daily. What is the parking situation near the train station?

Kenilworth has 3 parking areas designated for commuter use. They require a Kenilworth Train Parking permit. Permits are available quarterly and annually. Sorry, we currently do not offer daily parking permits. Permits are purchased from the Village Hall. For questions or pricing please contact the Kenilworth Village Hall at 847-251-1666.

Kenilworth residents do not need a train permit as your current Village Vehicle Sticker allows access to train parking areas. View a map of parking (PDF).

4. I received a parking ticket and don't believe I was at fault, what can I do about it?

If you wish to contest a parking ticket, you must come in person to the Kenilworth Police Department and request the ticket be assigned a court date. You will then be issued a court date at the Cook County Circuit Court in Skokie where you will appear before the presiding judge to contest the ticket.

All court date requests must be made in person within 10 days of issuance of the citation.

5. What happens if I don't pay a parking ticket I received?

If a parking ticket is not paid within 10 days of its issuance, a penalty fee will be imposed and in most cases is equal to the original fine amount. A late notice will then be sent, advising you of the ticket's status. If payment is not received within 30 days of the late notice, the ticket will be sent in for collection.

In addition, the Village has the option to send a letter to the Secretary of State requesting a drivers license suspension and even seek a warrant or additional processes.

6. The fine on a parking ticket I just received is much higher than a fine on a previous parking ticket. Why is that?

For more information view the Parking Ticket Fines page.

7. I think there should be a change in parking restrictions, how do those changes occur?

Parking sign requests are received regularly and each one is reviewed individually on its own merits. The proper deployment of parking signs is a critical component of the Village’s parking philosophy/plan. An improperly placed sign can create a hazardous situation, be confusing to motorists, or may simply displace rather than correct a problem. By comprehensively assessing each request we hope to effectively address the existing problem and to minimize other undesired consequences.

It is important to the Board of Trustees and the Village staff that we be responsive to the concerns of our residents. Processing requests for new or different parking signs is a service facilitated by the Chief of Police. Evaluating parking restriction changes is a multi-stepped process that will typically flow through the following steps:
- Ensuring there is a consensus among a majority of the neighbors in the affected area that a change in parking restrictions is desired
- Identifying/confirming the existence and duration of the underlying problem
- Assessing the potential for any adverse impact a change in restrictions may have on the affected or adjacent streets
- Charging the Police Department with preparing a recommendation designed to promote consistency with the overall parking plan surrounding the affected area
- Presenting the request for change(s) to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration and possible implementation

Residents considering a parking restriction change are encouraged to contact the Police Chief, David Miller, to discuss the proposed change and to review the steps of the process.

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1. What are the parking regulations around Sears School?

Visitors to the school are encouraged to contact the Police Department should they have any questions regarding parking. The outline the parking zones and regulations surrounding Joseph Sears School has been provided in a printable map (PDF).

2. What is the route of the Sears School 8th grade graduation parade?

Joseph Sears School 8th Grade Graduation Parade Route

3. What are noise ordinance restrictions?

Village Ordinance prohibits any activity, outside prohibited days/times, which is attended with loud or unusual noise that disturbs the peace of another. This includes items such as lawn mowers, weed trimmers and power tools.

Construction activities are also prohibited outside the designated days/time under ordinance as well.

Bona fied emergencies and work ordered by the Village are exempt from this ordinance.

Prohibited days/times
Monday through Friday: prior to 7 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
Saturday: prior to 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
And at no times on Sundays or upon legal holidays.

Sec 23-1(15):

15. To engage or permit any agent or person (other than employees and independent contractors of the village and independent contractors of the State of Illinois or any agency thereof acting with express authorization of the village board of trustees) employed on premises owned or occupied in the village, to engage in any business, occupation, work or activity, including the use of any machine, tool or other apparatus, the use of which is attended with loud or unusual noise, which disturbs the peace and quiet of any individual, family or neighborhood, before the hour of 7 a.m. and after the hour of 6 p.m. on any day Monday through Friday, before the hour of 9 a.m. and after the hour of 5 p.m. on Saturday, or at any time on Sundays or on the following legal holidays: (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Engaging in such business, occupation, work, or activity on Sundays and these legal holidays, or between the hours herein specified on week days, may be summarily abated by any officer of the village, and the failure of any person to cease and desist from such disturbance of the peace and quiet shall make such person or persons guilty of maintaining a nuisance and of disorderly conduct. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply: (1) in the event of a bona fide emergency to which construction workers must respond; or (2) to any work ordered or required by the Village.

4. Is the use of a Segway permitted in the Village?

In Kenilworth, there are no local ordinances specifically regulating the use of a Segway in the Village. Therefore, the only regulations applicable would be state laws.

Under Illinois State statute a Segway falls under the definition of an "electric personal assistive mobility device"

Every person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device upon a sidewalk has all the rights and is subject to all the duties applicable to a pedestrian. However, a person may not operate an electric personal assistive mobility device upon a public sidewalk at a speed greater than 8 miles per hour.

625 ILCS 5/1-117.7 - DEFINITION: Electric personal assistive mobility device.
A self-balancing 2 non-tandem wheeled device designed to transport only one person with an electric propulsion system that limits the maximum speed of the device to 15 miles per hour or less.

625 ILCS 5/11-1005.1 - Electric personal assistive mobility devices.
Every person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device upon a sidewalk or roadway has all the rights and is subject to all the duties applicable to a pedestrian. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to limit or preempt the authority of any home rule or non-home rule unit of local government from regulating or prohibiting the use of electric personal assistive mobility devices.

625 ILCS 5/11-1412.2. Operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a public sidewalk.
A person may not operate an electric personal assistive mobility device upon a public sidewalk at a speed greater than 8 miles per hour. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to limit or preempt the authority of any home rule or non-home rule unit of local government from regulating or prohibiting the use of electric personal assistive mobility devices.

5. I am the victim of identity theft. What should I do first?

If you find yourself the victim of identity theft, stop by or call the Kenilworth Police Department to file a police report. Please bring all supporting documents with you.

IdentityTheft.gov is the federal government’s one-stop resource for identity theft victims. The site provides streamlined checklists and sample letters to guide you through the recovery process.

Visit them at
Identitytheft.gov

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1. How often will my recycling be picked up?

Recycling will be collected once-per-week on the same day as refuse collection.

2. What day is my refuse/recycling collected?

Both refuse and recycling will be collected once per week on the same day. If you live north of Park Drive and west of Green Bay, you will be collected on Mondays. If you live south of Park Drive, south of Kenilworth Avenue, in between Ridge Road and Essex, you will be collected on Tuesdays. If you live east of Essex and South of Kenilworth Avenue, you will be collected on Thursdays. If you live north of Kenilworth Avenue and west of Green Bay, you will be collected on Fridays.

3. What can I recycle?

Approved materials can also be found on our website under the recycling tab.

4. What if I live on an alley?

Residents who live on an alley are eligible for a reduced price in collection services. If you are interested in receiving the alley collection rate, please contact Village Hall at 847-251-1666.

5. How is single stream recycling collected?

Single stream recycling means that material can now be collected in a total commingled fashion. Your recycling can now be collected in a combined or mixed fashion. Paper and containers can now be collected without the need of keeping the paper separated from the containers. So, one truck can pick up all of your recycling materials together and they are then sorted at Republic Services facilities.

6. Where is my recycling taken?

Republic takes the recycling to their transfer station and records the amounts coming in on a daily basis. Each month Republic will send the Village of Kenilworth a monthly report indicating recycling volumes.

7. How is the recycling diversion rate calculated?

The diversion recycling rate is calculated by adding the total monthly volume of refuse taken to SWANCC and the total monthly volume of recycling taken by Republic. The recycling amount is then divided by the total to give the percentage of diversion. Monthly reports can be found at Village Hall.

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1. I am concerned about speeding vehicles on my street, what can be done about it?

All too often when driving, motorists don't check vehicle speed. Oftentimes we assume we are operating within the limit, when in fact we are not. This stems from habit or inattention.

In 2000 the Kenilworth Police Department along with the Wilmette Police Department and Glencoe Department of Public Safety entered into a joint purchase of a speed monitoring trailer. The trailer is rotated among jurisdictions every 3 weeks and provides the motoring public with a visual reminder of their actual speed. In addition to public awareness, the unit also has the ability to provide the Police Department statistics regarding traffic. The information gained can be used to recognize traffic issues so that corrective action may be taken.

The Kenilworth Police Department has also purchased a portable speed monitoring display. This speed display can be placed in areas in which using the full-size speed trailer is difficult or not possible due to traffic concerns or the roadway configuration.

Residents with speed concerns are invited to contact the police department and speak with a supervisor to discuss a speed monitor request. The Kenilworth Police Department makes every effort to address safety concerns and will work with citizens in developing a solution.

Persons interested in learning more about speed limits and speed humps are urged to contact the Chief of Police and read the Police Department’s speed limit and speed hump information (PDF).

2. I would like to have a stop sign installed near my home. What needs to be done?

For more information on STOP signs please go to our STOP sign information page.

3. What are the new changes in the Illinois Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program?

There are several phases to the Illinois GDL program:
- Permit Phase for Drivers 15 Years of Age
- Initial Licensing Phase for Drivers 16-17 years of Age
- Full Licensing Phase for drivers 18-20 Years of Age

Each phase contains its own restrictions and sanctions which are listed in a downloadable PDF brochure created by the Illinois Secretary of States office. Download and view this PDF brochure.

4. What are the steps involved with the change or addition of any type of traffic control device?

Request information on traffic control devices.