Schiller Park, IL

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park is holding a meeting on September 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall board room. The agenda contains only the public notice and meeting details, with no listed agenda items, so this appears to be a procedural meeting.

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing investment and financial reports, and discussing the cash management policy. They will also consider new membership applications, review the preliminary actuarial valuation, and hold elections for board officers.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 12, 2026, and semi-annual review of closed session minutes
• Investment report from IPOPIF via Cerity Partners, including State Street statement
• Accountant's report from Lauterbach & Amen with monthly financial report and bill approvals
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
• Applications for membership from Thomas Bazarek and Alejandro Juarez

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider appointing Kevin Barr as Temporary Interim Village Manager/Comptroller and to authorize an employment agreement with him. The agenda also includes an executive session covering topics such as real estate, litigation, salaries, and personnel matters.

• Appointment of Kevin Barr as Temporary Interim Village Manager/Comptroller
• Ordinance authorizing employment agreement with Kevin Barr as Interim Village Manager/Comptroller
• Executive session on purchase/lease of real property, litigation, salary schedules, and personnel

Village Board Meetings

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review investment reports, the accountant's financial report, and a preliminary actuarial valuation. They will also discuss a disability benefits application and may take action on a cash management policy and trustee training reimbursements.

• Application for Disability Benefits – Brian Rupsis
• Review Preliminary Actuarial Valuation
• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses
• Board Officer Elections – President and Secretary

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission will consider two subdivision applications to combine multiple parcels into single lots at 9327 & 9323 Seymour Avenue and 3946 Willow Street. The meeting includes roll call, approval of the July minutes, and public comment. No other new business is listed.

• Case 26-S-02: combine two parcels at 9327 & 9323 Seymour Avenue (PINs 12-22-100-083 & 12-22-100-084)
• Case 26-S-02: combine three parcels at 3946 Willow Street (PINs 12-22-100-033, 12-22-100-034 & 12-22-100-035)
• Applicant: Hess Family Limited Partnership
• Approval of minutes from 8 July 2026 regular meeting

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission approved a minor plat consolidation to combine two parcels at 9327 & 9323 Seymour Avenue and three parcels at 3946 Willow Street into single parcels. The motion carried 8-0 with no abstentions. The meeting was brief, with no new business or public comments.

• Approved plat consolidation for 9327 & 9323 Seymour Avenue and 3946 Willow Street (8-0)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing investment and financial reports, and discussing the cash management policy. They will also review the preliminary actuarial valuation, consider trustee training expenses, and hold elections for board officers. The agenda includes several items that are standard administrative tasks, such as approving bills and reviewing eligibility affidavits.

• Review of IPOPIF investment report via Cerity Partners and State Street statement
• Discussion/possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Review of preliminary actuarial valuation
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, at Washington School. The agenda is largely procedural, covering standard items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and various reports. No specific substantive actions or decisions are listed.

• Meeting at Washington School, 4835 Michigan Ave.
• Public comments and guest participation
• Financial report and committee reports
• Executive session possible

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold a regular meeting on August 6, 2026, with several action items. Key items include a motion to approve a $18,100 contract for architectural services for facade renovations on Irving Park Road, an ordinance amending utility and drainage easement dedication requirements, and approval of the current bill list totaling $1,367,533.92. The board will also swear in two new police officers and recognize a youth softball team.

• Motion to approve $18,100 for Impressing Design for facade renovation plans for nine buildings at 9442–9500 W. Irving Park Road
• Ordinance amending Section 153.201 of Title Fifteen regarding utility and drainage easement dedication
• Motion to approve current list of bills in the amount of $1,367,533.92
• Swearing in of Police Officers Alejandro M. Juarez and Thomas W. Bazarek
• Recognition of 8U and 10U Storm Girls Youth Softball Championship team

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board meeting will review old business items such as the 4th of July Community Picnic & Pool Party recap and the Kennedy Park scoreboard. New business includes updates on the summer camp, pool, programming, marketing efforts, the 2026 Facility Improvement Plans (5‑Year Park Plan for North Village and Kennedy Park), and a review of revenue and expenditures.

• 4th of July Community Picnic & Pool Party recap
• Kennedy Park scoreboard
• Summer Camp update
• Pool update
• Facility Improvement Plans 2026 – 5 Year Park Plan

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several contract approvals, including a $129,413 purchase of 131 street‑sign posts from High Star Traffic. Other items include a $16,800 traffic signal study, a $40,902 purchase of a Jeep Grand Cherokee for public safety, and ordinance updates for zoning and a minor subdivision. The meeting also features routine reports, a new zoning administrator appointment, and executive‑session matters.

• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Lawrence Ave and Ruby St traffic signal study, up to $16,800
• Approve installation of 131 street‑sign posts from High Star Traffic for $129,413
• Approve purchase of one Jeep Grand Cherokee with equipment for $40,902.91 for public safety
• Approve ordinance amending architect stamp requirements
• Approve minor subdivision of 3901‑3919 Wesley Terrace (ZPA 26‑S‑03)

The Village Board approved a series of contracts and ordinances, including a $129,413 street sign post installation, a $16,800 traffic signal study, and a $40,902.91 police vehicle purchase. The board also adopted ordinances amending the architect stamp code and approving a minor subdivision on Wesley Terrace. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Trustee Bowcock absent.

• Approved $129,413 street sign post installation from High Star Traffic (5-0)
• Approved $16,800 traffic signal warrant study with Christopher B. Burke Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $40,902.91 police Jeep Grand Cherokee purchase from Tyson Motors (5-0)
• Approved $19,641 additional utility concrete work from Dale Concrete (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-4537 amending architect stamp code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-4538 approving minor subdivision at 3901-3919 Wesley Terrace (5-0)
• Approved $545,664.34 and $1,386,861.89 bill lists (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 Altec boom agreement with Schmidy's Machinery (5-0)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board will meet to review the Executive Director's report and performance. The board is scheduled to discuss a contract renewal for the Norwood Park Fire Protection District and an update on Flock Safety Drone First Responders.

• Norwood Park Fire Protection District contract renewal
• Flock Safety – Drone First Responder (DFR) update
• Executive Director performance review
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)

Village Community Events Commitee

The Community Events Committee will meet to discuss Village events. The meeting includes a public comment period and the approval of minutes from February 23, 2026.

• Discussion of Village Events

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business at Washington School.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Chairperson report
• Committee reports
• New business

The Schiller Park Historical Commission held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. They approved the minutes and financial report, and tabled a decision on joining the AASLH for $96 until the August meeting. They also confirmed participation in the Community Expo Day and declined to participate in the Taste of Suburbia.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $2,918.05 and $112.86 petty cash (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on joining AASLH for $96 until August meeting
• Confirmed participation in Community Expo Day on September 12, 2026
• Declined participation in Taste of Suburbia this year

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission will review three applications to combine multiple land parcels into single parcels. These requests affect properties on Seymour Avenue, Willow Street, and Wesley Terrace.

• Case No. 26-S-02: Combine parcels at 9327 & 9323 Seymour Avenue and 3946 Willow Street (Applicant: Design Haus)
• Case No. 26-S-03: Combine parcels at 3901, 3907, 3919 Wesley Terrace (Applicant: Village of Schiller Park)

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a subdivision to combine three parcels at 3901, 3907, 3919 Wesley Terrace into one parcel for a new Schiller Park Public Works building, subject to conditions. A second subdivision application at 9327 & 9323 Seymour Avenue and 3946 Willow Street was continued to the August meeting because the applicant was not present. Minutes from June 10, 2026 were approved.

• Approved minutes from June 10, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Case ZPA 26-S-02 (Seymour/Willow subdivision) to August meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Case ZPA 26-S-03 (Wesley Terrace subdivision) with conditions (7-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting in executive session. The commission will consider and act upon oral interviews for Police Sergeants Promotional Oral exams.

• Oral interviews for Police Sergeants Promotional Oral exams

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will meet to review reports from the Village Manager and department heads. The agenda includes discussions on development updates, the status of the Infrastructure Improvement Project, and financial matters.

• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Development Updates
• Financial Matters
• Executive session regarding real property, litigation, and employee compensation

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss and potentially act on several items including a conditional use permit for a drive-in establishment in a C-2 district, a parking prohibition removal on Kolze Avenue, and multiple contracts. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for accepting departmental reports and an executive session for real property, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Ordinance granting conditional use for drive-in at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road (ZPA 26-C-05)
• Variance for side yard setbacks at same address (ZPA 26-V-06)
• Motion to approve landscaping agreement with Spear Landscaping for $111,300
• Motion to approve solar streetlights from H&H Electric for $36,997.89
• Motion to approve purchase of eight Kenwood radios from Alpha Prime Communications for $50,159.28

The Village Board approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $111,300 landscaping agreement, $36,997.89 for solar streetlights, $50,159.28 for radios, and a $73,241 shade system agreement. They also adopted ordinances for a drive-in conditional use and a side yard variance at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road, plus a parking prohibition removal on Kolze Avenue. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Trustee Deegan absent.

• Approved $111,300 landscaping agreement with Spear Landscaping & Development (5-0)
• Approved $36,997.89 for three solar streetlights from H&H Electric (5-0)
• Approved $50,159.28 for eight Kenwood radios from Alpha Prime Communications (5-0)
• Approved $73,241 shade systems agreement with Parkreation, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-4534 removing parking prohibition on Kolze Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-4535 granting conditional use for drive-in at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-4536 approving side yard setback variance at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road (5-0)
• Approved $640,755.83 in bills and $74,762.64 GIS agreement with MGP (5-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board, as a Committee of the Whole, will hear a presentation from Retail Strategies and discuss items on the June 18 Board Meeting Agenda. Following the public portion, the board will convene in executive session to discuss real estate, litigation, salary schedules, personnel, collective bargaining, and security procedures. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Retail Strategies Presentation
• Discussion of items on June 18 Board Meeting Agenda
• Executive session covering purchase/lease of real property, litigation, salary schedules, employee matters, collective bargaining, and security procedures
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from June 4, 2026
• Public comment per Ordinance No. 10-2808

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely informational. Trustees heard a presentation from Retail Strategies about their partnership with the Village for economic development. They also approved the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous voice vote; Trustee Bowcock did not vote, arrived late)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss and vote on several items including ordinances, contracts, and reports. Key actions include a conditional use permit and variance for a drive-in establishment at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road, and approval of multiple contracts for landscaping, solar streetlights, radios, GIS services, and pool shade systems. The consent agenda includes departmental monthly reports and a list of bills totaling $640,755.83.

• Conditional use permit for a drive-in establishment at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road (ZPA 26-C-05)
• Variance for side yard setbacks at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road (ZPA 26-V-06)
• Landscaping contract with Spear Landscaping & Development for $111,300.00
• Purchase and installation of eight Kenwood VM8000 multiband radios from Alpha Prime Communications for $50,159.28
• Agreement with MGP for geographic information services for $74,762.64

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed drive-in establishment. The board will discuss a conditional use request and variations to the village code concerning side yards and parking requirements.

• Case No. 26-C-05: Conditional Use for a drive-in establishment at 9820-9830 Irving Park Road
• Case No. 26-V-06: Variation to reduce required side yard at 9820-9830 Irving Park Road
• Case No. 26-V-06: Variation to reduce required off-street parking spaces at 9820-9830 Irving Park Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a drive-in establishment (Dunkin' with drive-thru) at 9820-9830 Irving Park Road, subject to seven conditions including fencing, lighting shields, and a right-turn-only exit. The board also recommended approval of a side yard variation for the same property, reducing the required side yard from 10 feet to 3 feet 4 inches. Both recommendations passed unanimously (7-0) and will go to the Village Board for final decision.

• Approved conditional use for drive-in establishment at 9820-9830 Irving Park Rd (7-0)
• Approved side yard variation reducing required side yard to 3 ft 4 in (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Petitioner withdrew parking variation request due to zoning code changes

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission will meet on June 8, 2026 at Washington School, 4835 Michigan Avenue. The agenda lists standard items such as reports, public comments, and an executive session. No specific actions or decisions are indicated beyond routine business.

• Approval of Minutes
• Guests and Public Comments
• Financial Report
• Committee Reports
• Executive Session

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the financial report showing a balance of $2,918.05 and $112.86 in petty cash. A correction to the May minutes regarding DD214 forms was also approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:18 AM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report showing $2,918.05 balance and $112.86 petty cash (unanimous)
• Approved correction to May minutes: change DD214 to DD214 Forms (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:18 AM (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two zoning proposals: ZPA 26‑T‑01, which addresses off‑street parking requirements, and ZPA 26‑T‑03, a C‑3/0 Flex Commercial Overlay. The meeting also includes an executive session covering real‑property transactions, litigation, employee matters, and collective‑bargaining issues. No minutes are pending approval.

• Discussion of ZPA 26‑T‑01 – Off Street Parking Requirements
• Discussion of ZPA 26‑T‑03 – C‑3/0 Flex Commercial Overlay
• Executive session: purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session: pending and probable litigation
• Executive session: salary schedules and employee matters

The Committee of the Whole held discussions only, with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed a proposal to adjust off-street parking requirements and a text amendment to add a C-3/0 Flex Commercial Overlay to 31 parcels. The board also entered executive session for pending litigation, employment, and collective bargaining matters, then reconvened and adjourned.

• Discussed ZPA 26-T-01 off-street parking requirement adjustments (no action)
• Discussed ZPA 26-T-03 C-3/0 Flex Commercial Overlay for 31 parcels (no action)
• Moved into executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider several appointments to local commissions and boards. Members will discuss infrastructure projects and vote on ordinances regarding parking requirements and zoning map amendments.

• Bills for approval totaling $616,892.10
• Irving Park Road Streetscape Project design services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. up to $38,845.00
• Water System Model proposal with Robinson Engineering Ltd up to $68,250.00
• Ordinance to add C-3/0 Flex Commercial Overlay District to parcels on 25th Ave, Leland Ave, Rose St, Ruby St, and Soreng Ave
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Rosemont for use of Anna Montana Water Park / Memorial Pool

The Village Board approved multiple contracts and appointments. Key actions included a $38,845 engineering agreement for the Irving Park Road Streetscape Project, a $5,800 irrigation repair proposal, a $38,800 stormwater study, a $68,250 water system model, and a $35,600 lift station evaluation. The board also adopted ordinances for off-street parking changes and a zoning map amendment adding a C-3/O Flex Commercial Overlay District to specific parcels, plus an intergovernmental agreement with Rosemont for the Anna Montana Water Park/Memorial Pool. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $38,845 engineering contract for Irving Park Road Streetscape (6-0)
• Approved $5,800 irrigation repair along Irving Park Road and Grace Street (6-0)
• Approved $38,800 Eden Manor Stormwater Study (6-0)
• Approved $68,250 Water System Model (6-0)
• Approved $35,600 Denley Lift Station evaluation (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-4531 amending off-street parking requirements (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-4532 adding C-3/O Flex Commercial Overlay District to 24 parcels (6-0)
• Approved $616,892.10 list of bills (6-0)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board will hold a special meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and an accompanying ordinance. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and property matters.

• Vote on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
• Vote on Ordinance 2026-19
• Executive session for personnel and litigation
• Meeting at 7300 W. Wilson Ave. in Harwood Heights

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider a motion to approve a Master Power Supply Agreement with MC Squared Energy for the village’s electric aggregation program and authorize the Village Manager to execute it. The board will also consider ordinances to renew the aggregation program, amend the employee handbook, and approve variances for side‑yard and rear‑yard setbacks on Seymour Avenue. Additionally, the board will vote to approve current bills totaling $640,874.51.

• Motion to approve Master Power Supply Agreement with MC Squared Energy
• Ordinance renewing the village’s electrical load aggregation program
• Ordinance amending the Employee Handbook
• Ordinance approving variances for side‑yard and rear‑yard setbacks (ZPA 26‑V‑02: 9323 & 9327 Seymour Avenue)
• Approval of current bills amounting to $640,874.51

The Village Board approved multiple personnel appointments including a new Trustee, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Works Director. The Board also passed ordinances regarding electric aggregation, the employee handbook, and property setbacks.

• Approved May 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2026 Regular Board minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Bowcock as Village Trustee (4-0)
• Appointed Mark DiCosola as Police Chief (5-0)
• Appointed Anthony Hatcher as Fire Chief (5-0)
• Appointed Erik Lindgren as Public Works Director (5-0)
• Appointed eight Auxiliary Police Officers (5-0)
• Appointed two Part-Time Police Officers (5-0)

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board will hold a meeting on May 19, 2026, discussing old business including pool opening on June 7th with early bird rates, summer camp starting June 8th, and Kennedy Park electrical work. New business items include the 4th of July Community Picnic & Pool Party, program and staff updates, marketing efforts, and facility improvement plans such as resurfacing the Recreation Center parking lot and upgrades at Stalica Park. The board will also review a Finance update covering revenue, expenditures, and the FY26-27 budget.

• Pool opening June 7th with Early Bird Rates May 1st – June 8th
• Summer camp opening Monday, June 8th
• 4th of July – Community Picnic & Pool Party
• Facility improvements: resurface parking at Recreation Center, tables/benches at pool, dugout cover at Stalica Park, Stalica Park concession stand
• Finance: Revenue & Expenditures and Budget FY26-27 updated in BS&A

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will meet on May 19, 2026, to discuss and vote on the permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees Michael Martin (probation ends 6/30/26) and Jonathan Chavez/Gracia (probation ends 6/30/25). The board will also review open positions for both departments, set dates for new police original appointment testing with NTN, and discuss police promotional sergeant testing. Oral examinations for police original appointments will be conducted before, during, and after the meeting.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal for probationary employees Michael Martin (6/30/26) and Jonathan Chavez/Gracia (6/30/25)
• Discussion of status of open positions for Fire and Police Departments
• Review of dates for new Police Testing (Original Appointment) with NTN
• Review of dates for Police Promotional Sergeant testing
• Oral examinations for police original appointments before, during, and after the meeting

Village Community Events Commitee

The Schiller Park Community Events Committee will hold a meeting on May 19, 2026, with a primary agenda item of discussing village events. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from a prior meeting and a public comment period.

• Discussion of Village Events
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2026 meeting
• Public comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission will meet in executive session on May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to consider oral interviews for police department applicants. The meeting is called under state statutes and village ordinances. No other agenda items are listed.

• Oral interviews for Police Department applicants (executive session, employment matters)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting in executive session on May 18, 2026, to conduct oral interviews for police department applicants. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Oral interviews for Police Department Applicants (closed session / executive session)