Frequently Asked Questions

Appointments are scheduled with Police personnel. This is a free service to ensure the seats are properly installed, appointments are scheduled depending on availability.  All personnel have been certified in proper car seat installation.

Please visit the Child Restraint Seat Checks page for additional information or contact the MPD Records Division and request to schedule an appointment.

If you a party listed in the Report
Contact the Midlothian Police Department Records Division and schedule to pick up a copy free of charge.  

If you are NOT a party listed in the Report 
Please utilize the Village of Midlothian GovQA portal and submit a FOIA for a copy of the report in question.   

Motor Vehicle Crash Report 
Please visit the Traffic Crash Reports page for further instructions, or search for it online.

Midlothian Police Department partners with the Cook County MEDS Disposal Initiative to provide a safe disposal of expired, unused and unwanted prescription, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.  

The drop box is located in the Police Department Lobby.  The Lobby is open Monday thru Friday 8AM - 5PM, and accessible after hours by using the callbox outside the lobby door.

Instructions can be found on the Towed Vehicles page.

If you are a new or renewal applicant applying for a liquor license in Midlothian:

Click here to download and print the liquor license application. 

For more information regarding Liquor Licenses, Liquor License Renewals, and FAQs, click here.

Please visit the Online Bill Pay section of the Village's website for additional information.

Your garbage pickup date only changes when the holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday.

Republic Services uses a holiday schedule for only 6 holidays per year as follows:

• New Years Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Please refer to the Refuse and Recycling page for additional information on holidays that affect refuse pick-up.

We will only pick up larger limbs that have fallen from the parkway trees after a storm or weather event. We do not pickup branches on demand.

Scheduled Bi-Annual Branch Pickup

The Village offers free branch pickup twice per year. This service is intended for fallen branches and light tree trimming. The schedule is as follows, but check our Village calendar for specific dates:

• Northeast Quadrant First Monday in April and October
• Southeast Quadrant Second Monday in April and October
• Southwest Quadrant Third Monday in April and October
• Northwest Quadrant Fourth Monday in April and October

For additional details, view the Trees page. 

You can contact our local residential disposal service: Republic Services at

(708) 385-8252 for information or order the kits below off their website at:

1.4 Quart Sharps Disposal Mail-Back Kit

1.4 quart container, 3.75" x 3.5" x 8"

Holds about 42 3cc syringes

Available to ship to all 50 states

$39.29

1 Gallon Sharps Disposal Mail-Back Kit

1 gallon container, 9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Holds about 125 3cc syringes

Available to ship to all 50 states
 

$51.49

Any time you add new or move structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, siding, gutters, etc. you must obtain a permit. If you are uncertain if you need a permit, please call the Building Department first.

For more details on property zoning ordinances please refer to the  Village Code.

• The Village of Midlothian requires annual fire inspections in certain occupancies.  
• The Village also requires an inspection for any new business prior to opening to the public or operating out of the building the business is located.
•  These include places of public assembly, storage buildings, industrial uses, etc. The purpose of these inspections is to assure code compliance and an acceptable level of safety for the building occupants, as well as to protect adjacent properties who may be affected by an incident on your property.

Although we may be able to accommodate you with an earlier fire alarm test, sprinkler test  or a general walk through and provide suggestions; a final inspection will ALWAYS be required.

A final fire inspection must be made when:

• The permitted work is completed
• The building department has approved all of their inspections
• The health department has finished their inspections (if required)
• Before being furnished, stocked, or occupied. (Exception: At the discretion of the Fire Chief or FPO, approval for furnishing can be granted if all fire protection systems are in service, and are monitored (if required)
• And other items as deemed appropriate have been completed, (i.e. exit and emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, no open electrical, etc.) Tests and inspections for all required fire protection and alarm systems, exit and emergency lighting must be conducted before occupancy. A final inspection MUST be approved before occupancy.

No, we will be out to conduct inspections at random.

Most business owners do not have the specialized knowledge necessary to conduct a fire and life safety inspection of their business. Nor do they realize the devastating effects that a fire or hazardous materials incident can have on their business. Business failure rates after a significant fire can be as high as 70 or 80 percent. Your best bet is to be prepared not to have the fire to begin with.

The amount of time you will need to make corrections depends on the severity of the problem. Some violations of the fire code are so severe that they must be corrected immediately. Others make take days or even weeks to correct. Consult with your Fire Prevention Officer concerning the amount of time which is appropriate to make corrections.

Typical Fire Code violations include:

1. Fire extinguishers that have not been serviced annually or low on charge. Extinguishers need to be serviced and ready for use in the event of a fire.

2. Blocked or locked exit doors. The building occupants will need exit doors to be available in the event of an emergency.

3. Extension cords used in place of permanent wiring methods. Extension cords are not manufactured to handle the same amperage loads as permanent wiring methods. Cords need to be unplugged and stored until the next use.

4. Address or suite numbers not posted. The Fire Department will need to find your building if you have a fire or other emergency. Address numbers should be 12 inches tall for industrial uses, 8 inches for commercial, 6 inches for residential, and 3 inches for individual suite numbers. 

5. Exit signs missing or not illuminated. Exit signs show you to location of exits in the event of a power failure.

6. Sprinkler systems not serviced and up to date. A properly operating sprinkler system is essential in putting out a fire.

7. Fire alarm systems not serviced and up to date. Fire alarm systems notify the building occupants of the emergency situation so that the building can be evacuated.

8. Open electrical boxes or exposed wiring. Exposed wiring poses an electrocution hazard to the occupants and emergency personnel.

9. Placards not posted indicating hazard rating of materials. NFPA placards tell the Fire Department when you have flammables or other hazardous chemicals in the event of a fire.

10. Improper handling or storage of flammable materials. Improper use or handling of flammable materials can be the cause of a fire.

If excessive return inspections are conducted without correcting violations, you may be charged a reinspection fee.

Yes! Locally adopted codes and regulations are concurrently applicable to the requirements of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Local requirements may be more stringent than those adopted and enforced by the OSFM. Therefore, the OSFM encourages building owners to verify compliance with both the state-adopted codes as well as those imposed by local authorities. Compliance with OSFM rules and codes does not guarantee compliance with local codes or ordinances.

Requirements for Commercial kitchen equipment inspections include:

1. Exhaust duct Weld Inspection is required prior to concealing the ductwork
2. Anchor straps shots be in place the on the stove and fryer too prevent them from pulling away from the wall and damaging the gas lines.
3. Fire Suppression System Dump Test
4. This inspection is required prior to utilizing the kitchen exhaust hood and food heat processing appliances for cooking purposes. The system shall be tested in accordance with the appropriate NFPA Standard, and the installing contractor shall have the appropriate manuals to verify adequate flow rates per nozzle.
5.  Due to the nature of commercial construction it is not uncommon to have separate inspections for both wall cover and ceiling cover. Also phase rough and final inspections are possible for projects.

Please email the Midlothian Fire Department Fire Prevention Officer or call (708) 752-8963 to schedule the inspection.

Requirements for a fire alarm system are:

• Operational Acceptance Test of all devices shall be conducted in Accordance with NFPA 72.
• This testing is usually conducted on the final inspection, and on systems that are required to transmit alarm and trouble signals to an approved Central Station System, remote-station system, etc. the off-site monitoring shall be installed and in service prior to the inspection by this office. (All devices shall have been tested and working properly prior to scheduling the inspection).

Water bills are sent out on a quarterly basis. 

• Area 1 bill dates are: Jan/April/July/Oct
• Area 2 bill dates are: Feb/May/Aug/Nov
• Area 3 bill dates are: March/June/Sept/Dec

For questions about your water bill, please call (708)-389-0200, and select option 5 to speak with someone.

Included in the water bill are the following fees: Water, Sewer, Garbage, Administration Fees, and Infrastructure fees. 

Water is metered into your home at $11.12 per one thousand gallons.

There is a sewer charge of $7.00 per month, plus a charge of $2.50 for every thousand gallons of water. This covers sewer maintenance and rehabilitation.

To start water service, 

1. A $100 water deposit is required for all single-family residences. For multiple family dwellings, the deposit is $75 per living unit. This water deposit is held in escrow and applied to your final bill.
2. A $100 water deposit is required for each business property, for each business unit involved.

Village of Midlothian has partnered with Payment Service Network. Through the PSN system you will be able to print receipts, view payment history, edit preferred payment methods, and change the date of or cancel Auto-Pay. If you like, you can also choose to start receiving e-bills or paperless billing! 

• You can pay by credit or debit card as well as make electronic payments from your checking or savings account with PSN. 
• The Village does not take payments over the phone. However, you can make a payment over the phone by calling PSN at (877)-885-7968. 
• You can also drop off a payment in our drop box, located at the bottom of the ramp at the Village Hall.

For water main break or sewer issues, call Public Works at (708)-389-9658.

To cancel service, contact the Water Billing Department concerning your water account when moving or to cancel service for any other reason. The final water bill amount will be deducted from the initial water deposit In addition; the department will need your forwarding address for your final bill or possible refund due you. Please contact the Water Billing Department at (708) 389-0200 option 5 for additional information.

You can call Republic Services at (708)-385-8252 and speak to someone about your garbage service.

Yes, All dogs and cats within the Village of Midlothian are required to have a pet tag. There is a combined total limit of (3) dogs or cats per household and a rabies tag for each pet is required for purchase. Applications will be mailed to residents at the end of April. If you are new to the Village or need to add/remove a current pet, a rabies certificate will be needed to register your pet and their shots must be up to date receive a tag.

Yes, Any person who conducts a garage sale within the Village of Midlothian must first obtain a garage sale permit. Come to Village Hall before your sale to request a permit. The cost of a garage sale permit is $2 per event. For questions or more information about garage sale permits, please contact Village Hall at (708) 389-0200 option 5 or view the Garage Sale page. 

For more information on the West Commuter lot or to get on the waiting list, please call Village Hall during normal business hours at (708) 389-0200 option 5.

To contact the DMV, call the Secretary of State at 312-793-1010.

Contact the IL. Dept. of Transportation at 847-705-4610.

Contact Bremen Township  at 708-333-9530.

For Senior Services, contact Bremen Township Senior Services 708-687-8220.

To report dead wildlife, contact Cook County Animal Control at 708-974-6140.

For information about tickets or court info, or Birth, Death & Marriage Certificates, call the District 6 Markham courthouse at 708-232-4551.

The Raday Lodge is no longer used for rentals. 

To book Midlothian Meadows for a party, contact the Forest Preserve at 708-447-0090. 

To rent the Gazebo at the Village Green, contact Jacquelyn Harris at 708-389-0200 option 6.

To rent the Gazebo at the Village Green, contact Jacquelyn Harris at 708-389-0200 option 6.

To book Midlothian Meadows for a party, contact the Forest Preserve at 708-447-0090. 

The Raday Lodge is no longer rented. 

Committee meetings are the First and Third Wednesdays of the Month beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Board meetings are held the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the Month beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Please download and complete Block Party Permit Request and submitted to the Village Clerk’s Office.

Download and submit the Gazebo Use Request Application and submit to the Village Clerk’s Office. Please review the rules before submitting the application. 

Transfer Stamp Requests and Freedom of Information Requests can be obtained through the Village of Midlothian’s Public Records Center (GovQA).