Family and Senior Services

The local office of the AARP and volunteer tax professionals will again donate their services to assist senior residents with preparation of their income tax returns. This free service is available to area seniors by appointment only. Tax preparation assistance appointments will begin in early 2027.

For appointments, please call 847-663-3070. Interested individuals will be required to provide their name and a phone number.

A scheduler will call back with appointment information, including date, time, and location. Necessary paperwork must be picked up by the senior at least four (4) days prior to the appointment at the Morton Grove Civic Center (6140 Dempster Street). All paperwork must be completed before the scheduled appointment.

Appointment slots are limited, so reserve yours today!

A variety of health and wellness programs are available for Morton Grove residents. Please note that some programs require registration (847-663-3070). While many are at no cost, others have a nominal fee or bill insurance.

• Cholesterol & Blood Sugar Testing
  3rd Thursday of each month between 10:00am and 1:00pm
  Services provided by Oak Street Health – Skokie IL
  Walk-ins are welcome.
  Service is FREE

1. The person borrowing the item must be a Morton Grove resident. The item must be returned to the Lending Closet when the person no longer resides in Morton Grove or moves to a nursing home.
2. Items from the Lending Closet will be loaned out for up to a 12-month period. After 12 months, the item may be recalled if needed.
3. Once you no longer use the item you borrowed, please return it as soon as possible. Others may be in need of it and are waiting for it to be returned.
4. All items are free. We no longer provide buckets for the portable commode. These buckets can be purchased at a local pharmacy.

Lending Closet hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call 847-663-3070 if you have questions.

Family & Senior Services for the Village of Morton Grove, in conjunction with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, is sponsoring a program for the environmentally-safe disposal of unused prescription drugs, expired “over the counter” drugs and needles known as “sharps”. Sharps disposal allows residents, who self inject medications, the option of bringing in their used sharps for proper disposal and help to prevent the sharps from entering the household waste system.

When: Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00  p.m.

Where: American Legion Memorial Civic Center
6140 Dempster St.
Morton Grove, Illinois

Accepted Items: Acceptable items for prescription drug disposal include unused prescription medications, expired prescription medications, prescription cough syrup, prescription eye drops and expired over-the-counter medications. Pharmaceutical controlled substances will not be accepted.

General Tips

• Prescription drugs that are more than a year old should be disposed of properly.
• Turn in non-prescription medications without an expiration date that are more than 6 months old.
• Keep pharmaceuticals in their original containers with labels to identify contents.
• All sharps need to be in a rigid container with a sealed lid and put in a zipped plastic bag prior to dropping off.

Small sharps disposal containers are available at the Civic Center for residents only.

For more information call 847-663-3070.

• Program Description: The intent of Section 5-9-7:A of the Municipal Code and the rules established for this program are to afford residents with disabilities accessibility to their residences while imposing certain restrictions and limitations upon participation to ensure that the Village does not experience a proliferation of reserved parking zones for persons with disabilities on its public streets.
• Reservation of Zone: If your application meets the criteria established in Section 5-9-7 and the rules of this program, you may upon the payment of the required fee have a reserved parking zone established in front of your residence. Although intended for your use, the zone will not be reserved for your individual vehicle and it is possible from time-to-time that other vehicles displaying official registration plates or decals issued to a person with disabilities will use this reserved parking zone. Should you find that other officially designated vehicles are regularly parking in the space intended for your use, please contact the office of the Village Administrator.
• Qualifications for Participation: In order to participate in this program, the application must be made by or on behalf of a person with
  a disability. The application must include the medical certification form along with the other documents listed on the application form.
• Availability of Off-Street Parking: Section 5-9-7 specifically provides that reserved residential street parking shall not be provided to any household or any person thereof if the occupants of the residential unit own, rent or have regular use of private driveways, carports or garages that give convenient access to the dwelling of the disabled or handicapped person.
• Total Number of Reserved Parking Spaces Per Block: Section 5-9-7 restricts the number of reserved parking spaces for persons with disabilities to no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the available parking spaces on each side of a block. Should reserved parking meet or exceed that percentage of the available parking space on any given block, no additional reserved parking privileges will be granted along said block.
• Process for Application Review and Variance from Ordinance Provisions: The Assistant to the Village Administrator, Building Commissioner, and Public Works Director review applications for reserved on-street parking zones for persons with disabilities. If they unanimously decide that the application meets the requirements of Section 5-9-7 and the program rules, they may approve designation of the on-street parking zone. If your application is denied, you may submit a request for variation to the Village Administrator, who may grant a variance to the requirements of Section 5-9-7 when such variance is necessary to overcome an exceptional physical condition, practical difficulties, or unnecessary hardship which prevent a person with disabilities from accessing their residence as intended by Municipal Code. If the Village Administrator declines to grant a variance, you may submit the request for variation to the Village’s Traffic Safety Commission. The Commission will publicly hear and rule on requests for variances based on criteria set forth in Section 5-9-7:D.7. All decisions of the Traffic Safety Commission with regard to variance requests will be final.
• Change in Status of Person with Disabilities: If the person with disabilities no longer meets the requirements of Municipal Code for a reserved space due to death, change of address, or relocation to another housing facility, it is the duty of the applicant for this parking privilege to notify the office of the Village Administrator of the Village of Morton Grove immediately so that signs can be removed.
• Renewal: Each reserved parking space on a public street granted under this chapter must be renewed annually by May 1 of each year. A renewal application packet will be sent to current permit holders prior to the renewal date. The applicant’s cancelled check will serve as a receipt and as proof of renewal for an additional year.
• Questions or Sign Maintenance Requests: Should you have questions or concerns about any aspect of this program or should the
  signs placed adjacent to your residence require service or maintenance, you may contact the office of the Village Administrator by
  calling 847-965-4100.

The Seniors Matter Senior Resident Ride Share Program is offered through partnership between the Village of Morton Grove and the SafeLIGHT Foundation. The program provides Lyft rides to Morton Grove residents aged 65 and older to medical appointments, grocery stores, and pharmacies within the boundaries of the Village of Morton Grove. Rides to Lutheran General Hospital and Skokie Hospital for medical appointments are also available.

Program applicants must meet all the following criteria to qualify for the program:

• Must be a Morton Grove resident
• Must be 65 years of age or older
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle without assistance

There is no cost to riders. Tipping drivers is optional and up to the discretion of the participant.

What is the application and approval process for this program? Complete the Program Application and drop it off at the American Legion Civic Center (6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove) or email it to eschild@mortongroveil.org. Applications will be reviewed by Village staff. Approved applicants will be notified via email (if provided) or mail. The approval notification will include additional information on how to use the program’s services. For questions, call 847-663-3070.

The program is funded through a combination of grant funds and the Village’s annual budget. The program will be available until the limited funds are exhausted.

Are you an older adult or person with a disability looking for assistance with snow removal or lawncare? Are you a high school student hoping to find a way to connect with your neighbors to offer your assistance shoveling or mowing lawns and earn some cash?

Those seeking help and teenagers who would like to participate are encouraged to sign up for the Village’s Snow Shoveling and Lawncare Program. This program connects residents who are unable to shovel or mow their lawn with teenage participants who are willing to provide snow shoveling or lawncare services at affordable rates. Teenage participants are needed!

Morton Grove residents often request assistance during harsh winters for snow shoveling. When participants submit their contact information to the program list, Morton Grove residents can be provided with a complete list of available participants in their area upon request. The resident is responsible for contacting participants from the list provided and scheduling services directly with the participant. The participant is responsible for communicating with residents, completing the task, or notifying the resident if they are unable to complete the task.

After registering, an employee from the Village of Morton Grove will reach out to confirm receipt. If you have questions, call 847-663-3070.

To Register for Assistance:

Seniors or individuals with disabilities can register for the program by filling out the online request form or printing and mailing a completed paper request (PDF).

*Landlords may not use this program as a way to circumvent Village requirements regarding snow removal on rental properties. Individuals found to be misusing the Village’s Snow Shoveling and Lawncare Program by providing inaccurate information regarding their eligibility for assistance will be banned from future use.

To Participate, Help the Community, and Earn Some Cash:

The Village of Morton Grove is looking to connect teenagers who are willing to help shovel sidewalks and driveways or mow lawn at an affordable cost to seniors and individuals with disabilities in Morton Grove. This referral service will link participants who will shovel and residents who are unable to shovel. The participants’ contact information will be provided to the resident and the resident is responsible for contacting the participant. It is your responsibility as a participant to arrange an affordable rate with the resident.

To participate, please complete the online registration form or mail in a completed paper request (PDF).

The Village’s Social Worker can provide social service assistance to those in need. The Social Worker can be reached at 847-663-3072. Visit the Social Services page for more information.