Receive a Free Parkway Tree

To encourage more parkway tree planting, the Village is waiving fees for parkway trees planted in 2017. Free parkway trees are available for houses and multi-unit residential buildings, businesses, religious congregations, schools and other properties.

The free parkway trees are being offered in cooperation with the Sustainable Environmental Advisory and Beautification & Improvement Commissions to promote recovery of tree canopy losses throughout the Village because of trees that had to be removed due to Emerald Ash borer damage.

Trees are important as they increase property values, reduce air conditioning bills, clean the air, intercept storm water and decrease exposure to harmful UV rays.

If you are interested in having a free parkway tree planted on your property, please call the Public Works Forestry Division at 847/933- 8427. Supplies are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A Village forester will evaluate the parkway to determine if there is adequate space for a tree. Eligible property owners will receive a list of available tree choices, and will be required to water the tree for two years.