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Applications for Contractor’s License
All contractors working in the Village of Posen are required to obtain a Contractors License. Applications can be completed in the Village Hall or downloaded below and brought into the Village Hall to obtain. Questions can be directed to Denise Leitmeyer via email at dleitmeyer@villageofposen.org or call (708) 385-0139.
Vehicle Sticker Late Fees and Enforcement to begin May 1st
Vehicle stickers were due on April 30th, 2023. Vehicle Stickers MUST be displayed!!
LATE FEE PENALTIES WILL APPLY After May 1st!!
Branch Pick-Up Now Weekly Every Monday
Throughout the spring and summer months, the tree branch chipper is out the first week of each month April through October. We pick up branches that are put in the parkway with the cut-side facing the street.
Village of Posen Board Meetings New Meeting Times as of June 14th, 2022
The Village of Posen Board of Trustees Committee Meetings and Regular Meetings will have a new meeting time beginning Tuesday June 14th, 2022. The Committee Meeting will begin at 6:30pm and the Regular Board Meeting will begin immediately following the Committee Meeting.
Tornado Siren Testing
Tornado Siren Test will be conducted on the First Tuesday of Every Month at 10am.
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
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
2526 Walter Zimny Drive July Winners
Congratulations and watch for our August winners soon!!
⭐️ LIGHT UP POSEN’S 147th STREET HOLIDAY DISPLAY ⭐️
Would you like to be part of the Christmas spirit on 147th Street this year?
For $50.00, the Village of Posen will provide:
• One Christmas tree with stand
• Placement on the parkway between 147th Street and Veteran Drive
• Access to a power outlet
• One 18” x 24” personalized sign with your family or business name displayed next to your tree
YOUR PARTICIPATION INCLUDES:
• Decorating your tree with LED lights and decorations of your choice
• Providing a 20-foot power cord to connect to the Village’s power source
• Ensuring all electrical connections on your extension cord are fully wrapped with electrical tape
🎄 HOLIDAY TREE DECORATING CONTEST
A cash prize will be awarded to the top three decorated trees.
Prize amounts will be based on the total number of trees purchased.
(Tree purchase required to be eligible for the contest)
Prizes will be announced and distributed on Monday, December 22, 2025.
All money collected will go directly toward the prize fund.
📅 IMPORTANT DEADLINES
• Tree Purchase Deadline: December 1, 2025
• Decorations Completed By: Before dark on December 5, 2025
• Decoration Removal Deadline: January 8, 2026
(Any decorations left after this date will be disposed of by the Village)
💲 PAYMENT INFORMATION
One-time payment of $50.00 must be made at:
Posen Village Hall
2440 Walter Zimny Drive
Posen, Illinois 60469
🎁 YOUR INCLUDED SIGN
Each tree will have an 18” x 24” sign that reads:
“Happy Holidays from: [Your Name or Business Name]”
— OR —
The tree may be dedicated “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” someone special.