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Introducing Recycle Coach: A Helpful Tool for Better Recycling
The Village of Morton Grove is pleased to offer Recycle Coach, a free resource to help residents access collection schedules, stay informed about service updates and learn how to properly dispose of household items.
Through the Recycle Coach app or desktop platform, residents can:
- View personalized collection schedules and set reminders.
- Receive updates about service disruptions and collection changes.
- Use the “What Goes Where?” search tool to find local disposal and recycling guidelines.
- Access educational resources and weekly recycling quizzes.
- Report issues, such as missed collections.
Download Recycle Coach for free or access it from your desktop computer.
-Apple App Store: apps.apple.com/ca/app/recycle-coach/id1071714967
- Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.recyclecoach.worldster.pack
Recycle Coach is another way the Village is helping residents access important service information and make informed decisions about waste and recycling. Together, we can reduce household waste and help keep recyclable materials out of the waste stream.
Learn more: mortongroveil.org/resident-services/other-waste-initiatives/
Early Voting Begins October 19 in Morton Grove
Early voting for the November 3 Gubernatorial Election begins Monday, October 19, and continues through Monday, November 2, at the Morton Grove American Legion Civic Center (6140 Dempster St).
Early Voting Hours
Monday–Saturday
October 19–24: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
October 26–31: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday
October 25: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
November 1: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday, November 2
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Plan ahead and make time to vote!
Fall Leaf Collection Begins Monday, October 19!
The Village’s fall leaf collection program begins today. As collection gets underway, please keep the following reminders in mind:
• Place leaves in the street by the curb and away from parked cars the day before your regularly scheduled street sweeping day.
• Leaf piles are for LEAVES ONLY. Grass clippings, branches, shrub trimmings, garden materials, pumpkins, hay, straw, wood, rocks, dirt and other landscaping debris will not be collected.
• Prohibited materials may prevent collection. If prohibited materials are found in a leaf pile, the pile will not be collected, and the resident will receive a door tag. Continued violations may result in fines up to $750.
• If snow is expected, keep leaves on the parkway until snowplow operations are complete. Leaves placed out after the end of the Village’s collection season must be bagged for pickup through Groot’s yard waste collection program. Fees may apply.
📍 View the Street Sweeping & Leaf Pick-Up Map: Village Maps – The Village of Morton Grove, Illinois
The Village’s goal is to provide safe and efficient leaf removal throughout the community. Please exercise caution around Public Works staff and collection equipment as crews work to clear leaves from our parkways and streets.
Thank you for helping us keep the collection process safe and efficient for our residents and staff.
🌎 International ShakeOut Day 2026
Although earthquakes are uncommon in Morton Grove, Illinois has a history of seismic activity, and tremors can be felt across Northern Illinois. Even minor earthquakes serve as an important reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere, even in places where they are rare.
International ShakeOut Day is an opportunity to learn about earthquake preparedness and practice what to do if the ground starts shaking.
📢 Remember: Drop, Cover, and Hold On!
DROP to your hands and knees.
COVER your head and neck and take shelter under a sturdy table or desk, if possible.
HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
Taking a few moments to prepare today can help keep you and your family safer tomorrow.
Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe! Click the link below for more information specific to Illinois.
#shakeout2026 #InternationalShakeOutDay #EarthquakeAwareness #mortongrove #BePreparedBeReady
www.shakeout.org/centralus/illinois/
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Reminder: The Morton Grove Police Dept. will never call, email, or message you to demand gift cards, crypto, or immediate cash payments to clear a warrant, ticket, or anything else.
If you receive a high-pressure call from someone claiming to be law enforcement or a government official:
1. Hang up immediately.
2. Do not share personal or financial information.
3. Call 911 if you need a police response.
Stay sharp and help warn your neighbors (especially seniors) who are often targeted by these phone scams.
#ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #CommunityAwareness #StayProtected
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🏀 Who’s Ready to Shoot Some Hoops?! 🏀
Join the Morton Grove Police Department for our 7th Annual Free Throw Contest! Bring your A-game and see how you stack up against our officers! 🏆
🎯 Who: Kids ages 7–14
📍 Where: Prairie View Community Center (Indoor Court)
📅 When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
🕟 Time: 4:30–5:30 PM
How It Works: Sink as many free throws as you can out of 10 attempts, then earn the chance to challenge one of our officers!
🎁 Prizes Include:
🏀 A brand-new basketball
💳 A chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card
📣 Space is limited, so RSVP today!
📞 Call 847-663-3804 to reserve your spot!
#MortonGrove #MortonGrovePolice #FreeThrowContest #YouthBasketball
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🚒🔥 JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY! 🔥🚒
The Morton Grove Fire Department Open House is right around the corner!
📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Fire Station #4 – 6250 N. Lincoln Ave.
Bring the family and join us for a fun-filled day! We can’t wait to see everyone! 🚒👨🚒
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🚒 SAVE THE DATE! 🚒
We are 4 weeks out from the annual Morton Grove Fire Department Open House!
🗓️Saturday, October 24
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Come spend the afternoon with MGFD! We’ll have fire trucks and equipment on display, live demonstrations, fire safety activities, Sparky 🐶, and plenty of family fun!
🔥 Bring the kids, meet your Morton Grove firefighters, and get an up-close look at what we do.
📸 And don’t forget to grab a picture with Sparky!
Who’s coming to see us? 👋🚒
#MortonGroveFireDepartment #MGFD #OpenHouse #FirePrevention #MortonGrove
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Congratulations to DC Carlson, Lt. Faulstick, and FF Eder!
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