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City Services

Notary Services

  • The City of Northlake provides free notary services to its residents Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm at City Hall.
  • Identification is required.
  • You must sign your document in the presence of the Notary.

Dog Park Permit

  • For more information on the Northlake Dog Park you can click here.

 DOG PARK PERMIT APPLICATION

Pet Neutering Rebate

  • Don’t miss an opportunity to help control the pet population in our area!  The City of Northlake will give you $20.00 for neutering your dog or cat at any time during the year.  Just bring proof of the neutering from your vet into Northlake City Hall after your pet has been neutered and we’ll send you a check for $20.00. 
  • Cook County also participates in “February is National Spay/Neuter Month“.  Contact your veterinarian to see if they participate in this program.

Branch Pick-up

  • Branches are picked up at the curb once a month, beginning April 1st through November 1st.
  • Branches are picked up on the first Monday of each month.
  • Please have your branches out the week prior to the first Monday of the month to avoid being missed.

Handyman Services

  • Proviso Township The Handyman Program, a part of Senior Services in Proviso Township, is available to homeowners over age 60 residing in the township. For a $5.00 fuel fee, the handyman will visit your home and make small repairs, charging only for the cost of any needed parts. The handymen are available by appointment call 708-547-4001.
  • Leyden Township Handyman for residents North of North Ave. For Senior Citizens and the disabled, from changing a light bulb to replacing cabinet hinges, no job is too small. The service is free, however, reimbursement for parts is required. Call for more information: 847-455-8616.

Tree Removal Program

  • The City of Northlake’s ongoing efforts to ensure the health, safety, and aesthetic value of the parkway trees sometimes require removal.
  • The three most common causes for tree removal are infectious disease, structural weakness from decay, and tree death.
  • Tree located on the City’s right-of-way cannot be trimmed or removed without permission from the Public Works Department.
  • The right-of-way is generally the area 20 feet behind the curb.
  • For removal of trees on private property, the property owner will need to contact a licensed and insured Arborist/Tree Trimming Service.
  • For more information, contact Public Works.

Garage Sale Permits

  • The City of Northlake allows two Garage Sales per year, per residence.
  • Sales are limited to a three (3) day consecutive period and shall be conducted only during the hours of 9:00 am – 6:00 pm.
  • A permit is required at no cost to the resident.
  • Persons posting advertising signs for a sale must remove the signs within 24 hours after the sale, or be subject to a ticket.
  • No sales may be conducted in the front yard or on any public sidewalk, parkway area, or other public property.
  • NOTE:  The City of Northlake sponsors a city-wide garage sale one weekend in September every year.  If you participate, registration is requested.

Block Party Policies

  • Written requests are to be forwarded to the Clerk’s office.
  • An application must be completed and returned to the Clerk’s office at least 2 weeks in advance. The application includes signatures of 51% of the block residents to show approval of the event. There is no charge for this service.
  • The City will provide barricades and one port-a-potty per block upon request with a limited supply.
  • No block parties will be approved during Northlake Days, which are generally held on the last weekend of June.
  • All music must stop at 10:00 pm. The party must be over at 11:00 pm. All debris and garbage must be cleaned up. There must be a 20 ft. pathway maintained in the event of an emergency at all times.
  • The police department and fire department will be notified of your party.

Picnic Permits

  • Picnic Permits are needed for picnics at Centerpoint Preserve.
  • For more information please click here.

Sandy Vasquez Center Rental

  • Sandra Vasquez Community Center, located at 316 N. LaPorte, is available for rentals for showers, birthday parties, graduation parties, etc. Rentals are available every day, except December 31. Rentals are for 9 hours. The facility is available for parties of up to 100 people.
  • There are 7 tables that are 54 inches long and 12 tables that are 96 inches long.
  • Contact City Hall, 708-343-8700, Monday through Friday 9 to 5, or Saturday 9 to 12, for additional information on availability and rental prices.
  • For additional information please click here.

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