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Village of Morton Grove Municipality
13 hours ago

Road Closure 9/10 for Water Main Repair - Shermer Road ...

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Village of Morton Grove Municipality
2 days ago

📅 Mark Your Calendar!

The Village of Morton Grove has several upcoming events you won’t want to miss!

🌳 Neighborhood Outreach Meeting
📅 Thursday, September 17 | 6–7 PM
📍 Morton Grove School District 70 - Park View School

Join us for our next Neighborhood Outreach Meeting and an opportunity to connect with State Legislators, Village Elected Officials, Village staff and learn more about what’s happening in our community.

♻️ Sustainability Expo
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 10 AM–1 PM
📍 Morton Grove Civic Center

Explore ways to live more sustainably, connect with local organizations, and learn about resources available to our community. The Annual Tree Walk will also take place at 10:15 AM.

We hope to see you at these upcoming community events! ...

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Village of Morton Grove Municipality
3 days ago

On behalf of Mayor Janine Witko, the Village Board, and all Village staff, we wish everyone a happy Labor Day weekend! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday and take some time to relax and enjoy the long weekend.

As a friendly reminder, the Village Administrative Offices and Morton Grove Civic Center will be closed today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. ...

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Morton Grove Police Department
13 hours ago

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT – WATER MAIN REPAIR 🚧

A water main repair is scheduled to begin tomorrow, Thursday, 09/10/26 at 6:00 a.m. and is expected to continue until approximately 12:00 p.m.

During the repair, southbound traffic on Shermer Road will be closed at Golf Road and Church Street between Shermer Road and Harlem Avenue.

Motorists should expect heavier-than-normal traffic on Harlem Avenue as a result of the closures. Please allow extra travel time and use alternate routes whenever possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. ...

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Morton Grove Police Department
2 days ago

🚨 Are you ready for anything? National Preparedness Month is here, and building a well-stocked emergency kit could save your life in a crisis.

Here’s what you need to include:

💧 Water — at least one gallon per person, per day
🥫 Non-perishable food — enough for several days
📻 Battery-powered or hand-crank radio to stay informed
🔦 Flashlight with extra batteries
🩹 First aid kit for injuries
💊 Medications — include a supply for at least a week
🧼 Hygiene and sanitation items
📄 Important documents — ID, insurance, and medical records
💰 Cash — small bills in case ATMs are down
🛠️ Multi-tool for various needs
🧸 Comfort items — toys, books, or blankets for kids

And don’t forget your furry family members! 🐶🐱 Make sure your pets have:

- Food and water
- Leash and collar
- Medical records and medications
- Carrier or crate for safe transport

Start building your kit today and share this checklist with your community—because preparedness saves lives!.

#SaferNeighborhoodsTogether #SaferU #NationalPreparednessMonth #EmergencyKit #SafetyFirst #PetPreparedness ...

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Morton Grove Police Department
3 days ago

Labor Day weekend is for making memories, not meeting law enforcement. If you drink, plan a sober ride home. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. ...

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Morton Grove Fire Department
11 hours ago

TRAFFIC ALERT, due to a water main repair, starting tomorrow. Details below! ...

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Morton Grove Fire Department updated their cover photo.
2 weeks ago

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Morton Grove Fire Department
2 weeks ago

The Morton Grove Fire Department is excited to announce our 2026 Open House!

Saturday, October 24
11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Mark your calendars and join us for a great day filled with fun activities, giveaways, and live demonstrations for the whole family.

We are proud to partner with two great organizations once again this year: Wright Way Rescue and Project Fire Buddies!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Village of Morton Grove Municipality Morton Grove Police Department Morton Grove Public Library Morton Grove Park District ...

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