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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 the Building Department via email at dcotillo@villageofposen.org or call 708-293-2619

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!!

Now Accepting Bids- Surplus 2008 Ford F-650 MedTec Ambulance

The Village of Posen is now accepting sealed bids the surplus ambulance listed below.

2008 Ford F-650 Super Duty MedTec Ambulance
VIN# 3FRNF66F99V122284
Minimum Bid Required: $7500.00
Vehicle will be sold as is with no warranty
106,292 miles

All bids must be submitted in writing in a sealed envelope to the Village Clerk’s Office prior to
5pm September 10thth, 2024. Bids will be opened at the Village Meeting on
September 10th, 2024 at 6:30pm

Village of Posen
2440 Walter Zimny Drive
Posen, Illinois 60469


To view truck or for further details please contact Fire Chief Kevin Szewczyk at 708-293-2636 or email at kszewczyk@villageofposen.org

COOK COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW APPEAL NOW OPEN FOR BREMEN TOWNSHIP/LA APELACION DE LA JUNTA DE REVISION PARA BREMEN TOWNSHIP YA ESTA ABIERTA

The Cook County Board of Review appeal has opened for Bremen township as of August 5th thru September 3, 2024 for in person appeals.  Appeals for the Cook County Board of Review will close on September 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm in our Markham office. Tax payers will only be allowed to submit 3 comparable / pictures with the appeal and you may also write a written argument.

To keep everyone safe, Assessor Jones will be implementing the following procedure to file your Bremen Township property tax appeal. 

OPTION 1

If you are filing an in-person appeal and need to visit our office, you must make an appointment, no exception. Please be on time for your appointment, as we are practicing social distancing in our lobby.

Keep in mind if your assessed value to which you are being taxed is more than what you paid for your home, (ONLY IF PURCHASED PAST 3 YEARS) you may include a copy of the closing/settlement statement as part of your written argument with your appeal.  Ex: If you paid $100,000 for your home, but are being taxed at $150,000, include your closing/settlement statement to help with your appeal /narrative argument. Ex: If your home had fire damage, you should include colored pictures, the fire marshal’s report and a written narrative form (available in our office) can help as well.

Ex: If the home been demo and the property is now vacant land, include 2 colored pictures showing the home is no longer on the property. If demolished, include document(s) indicating the property has been demolished.

If you are appealing multiple properties, please let us know when making your appointment.

OPTION 2

You may file your appeal online at www.cookcountyboardofreview.com until 11:59 pm on September 3, 2024. Follow the instructions for online appeals. You will be able to follow the process of your online appeal, as our office will not have the ability to follow your appeal.  

OPTION 3

If you are doing your own appeal, please mail directly to the Cook County Board of Review at 118 North Clark St, Chicago, IL 60602. Drop off’s will not be accepted.

Our office is located at 16361 Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL. You may contact us at 708-333-1591 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will not be allowed.

Willie A. Jones, Assessor, C.I.A.O


Bremen Township Assessor

16361Kedzie Parkway

Markham, IL 60428

Office: 708-333-1591

La apelación de la Junta de Revisión del Condado de Cook se ha abierto para el municipio de Bremen desde el 5 de agosto hasta el 3 de septiembre de 2024 para apelaciones en persona. Las apelaciones para la Junta de Revisión del Condado de Cook cerrarán el 3 de septiembre de 2024 a las 2:00 pm en nuestra oficina de Markham. Los contribuyentes solo podrán presentar 3 imágenes comparables / con la apelación y también podrá escribir un argumento por escrito.

Para mantener a todos seguros, el Tasador Jones implementará el siguiente procedimiento para presentar su apelación de impuestos a la propiedad del municipio de Bremen.

OPCIÓN 1

Si está presentando una apelación en persona y necesita visitar nuestra oficina, debe hacer una cita, sin excepción. Llegue a tiempo a su cita, ya que estamos practicando el distanciamiento social en nuestro vestíbulo.

Tenga en cuenta que si el valor de tasación al que se le está gravando es mayor que lo que pagó por su casa, (SOLO SI SE COMPRÓ HACE MÁS DE 3 AÑOS) puede incluir una copia de la declaración de cierre/liquidación como parte de su argumento escrito con su apelación. Ej: Si pagó $100,000 por su casa, pero se le están cobrando impuestos de $150,000, incluya su declaración de cierre/liquidación para ayudar con su apelación/argumento narrativo. Ej: Si su casa sufrió daños por incendio, debe incluir imágenes a color, el informe del jefe de bomberos y un formulario narrativo escrito (disponible en nuestra oficina) también pueden ayudar.

Ej: Si la casa ha sido demostrada y la propiedad ahora es un terreno baldío, incluya 2 imágenes a color que muestren que la casa ya no está en la propiedad. Si se ha demolido, incluya los documentos que indiquen que la propiedad ha sido demolida.

Si está apelando varias propiedades, háganoslo saber al programar su cita.

OPCIÓN 2

Puede presentar su apelación en línea en www.cookcountyboardofreview.com hasta las 11:59 p. m. del 3 de septiembre de 2024. Siga las instrucciones para las apelaciones en línea. Podrá seguir el proceso de su apelación en línea, ya que nuestra oficina no tendrá la capacidad de seguir su apelación.

OPCIÓN 3

Si está presentando su propia apelación, envíela directamente a la Junta de Revisión del Condado de Cook en 118 North Clark St, Chicago, IL 60602. No se aceptarán devoluciones.

Nuestra oficina está ubicada en 16361 Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL. Puede comunicarse con nosotros al 708-333-1591 para programar una cita. No se permitirán visitas sin cita previa.

Willie A. Jones, Asesor, C.I.A.O


Asesor del municipio de Bremen

16361Avenida Kedzie

Markham, IL 60428

Oficina: 708-333-1591