News

ComEd Energy Efficiency Program- 65 Homes in Posen Completed.

UPDATED on 2/25/2020:  OVER 65 POSEN HOMES HAVE HAD ENERGY SAVINGS UPGRADES!!! THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY

Mayor Frank Podbielniak is happy to announce that the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association has agreed to accept the Village of Posen into their Pilot Program to provide free home energy upgrades. Mayor Podbielniak met with Mary Ellen Guest, Executive Director of the Chicagoland Vintage Home Association to request that Posen be included in this very important program. Mary Ellen was more than gracious to include our community into the program. Beginning Monday November 5th, 2018 residents meeting the requirements will be eligible for assistance through the program to receive free home energy upgrades. Applications are available in pdf format below for download or you can visit the website for the Chicagoland Vintage Homes Association to apply online. https://www.chicagolandvintagehomes.org/

Application forms can be downloaded by clicking the links below for English or Spanish

CVHA EU App 10.31.18_2018 AMI

CVHA ES App Spanish 10.31.18

Posen Beautification Awards-September 2019 Winner

2019 Winners

The Village of Posen Beautification Committee is pleased to announce
the September 2019 Winner for our monthly Beautification Award.

The Village of Posen Beautification Committee is pleased to announce
the August 2019 Winner for our monthly Beautification Award.

14501 Mozart

The Village of Posen Beautification Committee is pleased to announce
the July 2019 Winner for our monthly Beautification Award.

14732 Albany Ave.

The Village of Posen Beautification Committee is pleased to announce
the June 2019 Winner for our monthly Beautification Award.

14620 Sherman Ave

2018 Winners Below

The Village of Posen Beautification Committee is pleased to announce
the October 2018 Winner for our monthly Beautification Award.

14721 Albany Ave.

14416 Troy St.

14410 Sherman Ave. September Winners

14424 Mozart Ave. September Winners

The Village of Posen Beautification Committee is pleased to announce
the August Winners for our monthly Beautification Award.

14316 Division St. August Winners

3143 West 145th Street August Winners

14546 Sacramento Ave. July Winners

14546 Sacramento Ave

2526 Walter Zimny Drive July Winners


Congratulations and watch for our August winners soon!!

NICOR GAS: FREE GROCERY AND ENERGY RESOURCE FAIR

Nicor Gas has partnered with the Village of Posen and Top Box to bring customers in Posen and Dixmoor free groceries and resources.

Will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023, 5-7pm, Village of Posen Community Center, 14401 Campbell Avenue. Posen, IL.

Passing of Trustee Richard Klapkowski

It is with profound sadness to announce the unexpected passing of Village Trustee Richard John Klapkowski. Trustee Klapkowski passed unexpectedly on August 30th, 2023. Rich was appointed as a Trustee in September of 2005 and was elected to the position in April of 2006. Rich was then re-elected 4 times for 4 year terms. Trustee Klapkowski most recently served as the Committee Chairperson over the Police Department. Rich was also a retired Sergeant with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his mother Joyce. Rich was just 65 years old. He will be missed dearly by our Village and will be remembered as a dedicated village official.

Visitation for Trustee Klapkowski will be on Friday, Sept. 15th, 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Adduci-Zimny Funeral Home, 14522 S. Western Ave., Posen.   

COOK COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEW CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL CENTER

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Customer Service Call Center, which aims to improve the quality of service provided to court users. Experienced Clerks staff the center and offer assistance on a wide range of court-related matters from the comfort of their home. We also offer translation services in over 200 languages spoken in Cook County.

In addition to our call center, we have partnered with Illinois Justice Corps to offer access to Legal Aid Resources for Self-Represented Pro Se Litigants. The office is located in the George W. Dunne Building at 69 W Washington, LL17, and appointments are available by calling Illinois Justice Corps at (872) 529-1093.

We would like to share this information with your community and ask for your help. We have a “New and Upgraded Services” flier that we would like to distribute to your constituents. Additionally, we offer a program called Clerk in the Community, which provides various services, including case look-ups, information about expungements/sealing, and warrants. We also help you with the e-filing process, information on obtaining your Rap Sheet, details on outstanding court fines and fees, and how to make payments.