5G Firm Plans Work In Clarendon Hills

CLARENDON HILLS, IL – Clarendon Hills this week received nine applications from a company that makes 5G service a reality for companies such as Verizon.

According to the applications, Houston-based Crown Castle is seeking the installation of conduit and fiber at nine places in the village.

The applications do not mention antennas, which have been the subject of controversy in the suburbs over the years. Some residents say they fear the health effects of antennas and consider them unsightly.

In an interview, Stuart Chapman, a consultant for Clarendon Hills and other towns on such applications, confirmed that the documents do not indicate antennas. He said the fiber could be used for any high-speed telecommunications purpose.

Much of Crown Castle's business is with Verizon, with 5G as the next generation of cellphone technology.

A year ago, Clarendon Hills and nearby towns settled with Crown Castle.

The settlement lists the design standards for antennas. Under its terms, towns may be able to have Crown Castle move an antenna from in front of a house to an area with less impact.

The proposed work is at the following locations:

• 352 Ridge Ave.
• 378 55th St.
• 394 Western Ave.
• 241 Grant Ave.
• 251 Holmes Ave.
• 57 Sheridan Ave.
• 304 Clarendon Hills Road
• 452 Colfax Ave.
• 400 Colfax Ave.