Many of the applications and permits issued from the City Clerk’s office can be downloaded from this page. After downloading the form you can fill it out and return it to the Clerk’s Office in person. All of these forms are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, and can easily be printed from any computer that has Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If not already installed, you can download the application for free from Adobe HERE.
CITY CLERK
(847) 746-4012
Board/Commissioner Appointment Application
Raffle License * Updated for 2019
Special Parking Permit
Tax Receipts Form
Liquor Licenses – (Contact City Clerk for information)
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(847) 746-4018
Rental Property Information
Ordinance for Section 22-160 (.pdf) (2025)
Consent Decree (.pdf)
Rental Housing Certification Application (.pdf) (2024)
Rental Property Inspection Checklist (.pdf)
Rental Unit Inspection Meeting Video
Proposed 16-O Fee Increases Ordinance (.pdf)
Proposed 16-O Penalties (.pdf)
Vacant Property Registration (.pdf) (2024)
Building Information
Home Repair – Know Your Rights
Patio Construction (2024)
Deck Construction (2019)
Detached Garage (2019)
Driveway (2019)
Fencing (2019)
Hot Water Installation
Pool Guidelines
Roofing
Roofing Guidelines
Homeowners Insurance Requirements (2024)
Shed Construction (2019)
Demolition
Illinois Administrative Code – Ramps & Handrails
Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Compliance Form
Application Permits
Building Permit (2024)
Electric Permit (2024)
Mechanical Permit (2024)
Plumbing Permit (2024)
Excavating Permit (2024)
Sign Permit (2020)
Temporary Sign Permit (2020)
Text Ammendment (2020)
Special Use Permit (2020)
Variance (2020)
Zone Change (2020)
Contractor Services
Contractor Registration Requirement (2024)
Electrical Contractor Registration (2024)
General Contractor Registration (2024)
Mechanical Contractor Registration (2024)
Plumbing Contractor Regsitration (2024)
Sample Letter of Intent for Plumbers
Contractor Insurance Requirement (2024)
Worker Compensation Opt-Out
Codes Adopted (2018)
Other Information
Garage/Yard Sales
Private Service Walk (2024)
Window Replacement (2019)
Construction and Demolition Debris Diversion
Police Department
(847) 746-4078
Solicitor Permit – Not for Profit * Updated for 2016
Solicitor Permit – For Profit * Updated for 2016
Taxi & Livery Driver Permit * Updated for 2016
Sound Amplifier/Temp. Road Closure Permit * Updated for 2019
Citizens Online Police Reporting System – 2/19
Economic Development
(847) 746-4056
Hotel Motel Tax Grant Application * Updated for 2018
2024 Labor Day Parade Application
Business License Applications
General Business – Effective Jan thru Dec * Updated for 2019
Home Based Business – Effective Jan thru Dec * Updated for 2019
Private Waste/Garbage Collector * Updated for 2019
Livery – Public Transportation Company * Updated for 2019
Taxi Cab Business * Updated for 2019
Firearms Dealer * Updated for 2019
Entertainment License * Updated for 2019
Amusement Device * Updated for 2019
Amusement Device – Movie/Video Booth * Updated for 2019
ATM Licenses * Updated for 2019
Tobacco Dealer License Application * Updated for 2019
Vending Machine Licenses * Updated for 2019
Seasonal Vendor Permit Application * Updated for 2019
Special Event Permit Application * Updated for 2019
Special Event Vendor Permit Application * Updated for 2019
Fire Department
(847) 746-4042
Citizen Premise Request Form
Fire Alarm Registration (.pdf)
Outdoor Pyrotechnic Fireworks Display Permit