E. FIRST STREET, HINSDALE, IL 60521 630-323-3952 | FAX: 630-323-3953

Police & Fire Information

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Police services, in addition to crime prevention and enforcement of laws, also include youth services, home security inspections, home watch program, as well as a reassurance program, which is a daily phone call check of senior citizens, the handicapped, and other persons, particularly those living alone�

Fire protection services are provided by a department that has efficient, up-to-date equipment including emergency paramedic ambulance service�

A continuing facet of the department’s work is providing classes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which are open to the public, home inspections, and fire prevention information with safety recommendations� All of these services can be arranged by calling 630-789-7060.

Residents should be aware of these regulations:

1� No parking on public streets between 7 a�m� and 9 a�m� except residents within their own block with Village of Hinsdale vehicle license stickers displayed; babysitters and domestic help; emergency vehicles; delivery trucks; public utility repair vehicles and contractors vehicles� For further information, call the police department 630-789-7070. 2� Meter enforcement of on-street parking 9 a�m� to 5 p�m�, Monday through Saturday� Parking lots 6 a�m� to 6 p�m�, Monday through

Friday� 3� Many parking lots in the village are permit parking only� For information, contact the village offices at 630-789-7022. 4� It is required that every motor vehicle whose status is in the

Village of Hinsdale display a vehicle license in addition to the state license registration� For information, contact the Finance

Department at 630-789-7000.

Streets

Potholes and routine repairs are made by the Public Service Department� Major resurfacing work is done on streets previously constructed to village standards with state motor fuel tax funds allocated to the village� New street construction is done through a special assessment or special service area financing of property owners whose property is benefited from the improvement�

Traffic & Parking Rules

Traffic and parking ordinances are strictly enforced for the safety of Hinsdale motorists� Speed limits are 25 MPH on most streets except in the business district and school zones where the limit is 20 MPH or otherwise as posted�

Overnight parking on public streets and parkways is not allowed from 2 a�m� to 6 a�m� All permit parking spaces are free on Saturday�

Trees

Tree planting, trimming, and removal on public grounds, including parkways, is done on a scheduled basis by the village tree crew� Report diseased elm trees to the Public Services Department for prompt inspection

Homeowners are required to remove diseased elms on their property within 10 days after notice to protect against the spread of the disease to another tree� The village removes diseased elms from the parkway�

Tree Policy - The village replacement trees have trunks 2 inches in diameter�

If a resident wishes to plant a larger tree on the parkway they should contact the village for the species of tree and cost involved at 630-789-7030.

Voter Registration

Hinsdale residents may register to vote at the village clerk’s office on the first floor of the East Wing of the Memorial Building, 19 E� Chicago Avenue, from 8 a�m� to 4:30 p�m� Monday through Friday, 630-789-7011� For registration and voting information, non-partisan candidate information and complete information on village government and finance, you may contact the League of Women Voters—Voters’ Service, 630-323-7216.

Water Information

Water is supplied to the Village of Hinsdale through the DuPage Water Commission, which purchases water from the City of Chicago� The village is one of 23 charter customers of the commission who receive their water from Lake Michigan�

The central pumping and pressure adjusting facility for the village is located at 217 Symonds Drive� Water quality is monitored daily to ensure uniform quality and purity�

The water is very low in sodium, total dissolved solids, and a hardness of approximately eight grains� Water bills are based on the amount of water used and are computed at a rate of $8�25 net gross�