New Residents Information, Streamwood, Illinois (IL)

New Residents

Welcome to the Village of Streamwood! As a convenience to you, our newest resident, the Village has assembled some information to help you get acquainted with your new community. We have even included a list of things for you to remember to do when you first move into your new home. We encourage you to look through the information provided below as well as information from other sections of our website.

If you have any questions, please contact the Village Hall at (630) 736-3800, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.

We are proud of the Village of Streamwood and hope that you will also share that pride!

Have You…

Signed up for all your utility services?

Signed up for trash collection?

Registered to vote?

Bicycle Registration and Trail Map
Bicycle Registration is recommended, but not mandatory. Bicycles can be registered at the Police Dept. for no charge. You can call the Police Dept. at (630) 736-3700 for more information. Check out our bicycle safety tips in the Police section to learn more about bicycle safety. For a map of local on-street and off-street routes, check out our Bicycle Trail map.

Branch Pickup
Branch Pickup service is available on a weekly basis from March through October. See Branch Pickup under the Services section or call Public Works at (630) 736-3850 for more information.

Building Permits
Building Permits are required for most rehabilitation projects around your house. Applications can be picked up in the Community Development Department or are available online. For more on Building Permits look at the Community Development section.

Business Licenses
Business Licenses are required for the maintenance and operation of any business or establishment, including home-based businesses. Applications may be picked up at Village Hall or are available online. Click here for more on Business Licenses or click here for more information on starting or relocating a business.

Curfew Hours
Under 18
Sunday through Thursday 11:00 pm
Friday and Saturday midnight

Fire Department
The Fire Department consists of full-time and paid-on-call firefighters and emergency ambulance service. Learn more about our Fire Department and their free home safety surveys.

Garbage Service
Garbage Service is provided by Onyx. To sign up for service with Onyx, call 630-587-8282. Find out more about the trash collection schedule and other services.

Hanover Township Family Services
Hanover Township Family Services provides general emergency services, mental health information, and senior citizens programs. For information, call (630) 837-0301.

Hydrant Flushing
Hydrant Flushing is conducted once a year and is posted as scheduled in the neighborhoods.

Library
The Village is served by three different library districts, Poplar Creek Library, Gail Borden Library, or Schaumburg Township Library, depending on where you live. Look under the Community section to learn more about our Libraries and see which one serves you!

Newspapers
The area has three local newspapers. The Daily Herald, (847) 427-4300, and the Elgin Courier News, (847) 888-7777, are distributed daily. The Streamwood Examiner, (630) 830-4145, is a weekly publication.

Park District
Streamwood residents are served either by the Streamwood Park District or the Schaumburg Park District. Find out more about park district services and which one serves you!

Parking
Parking is prohibited on Village streets between 1:00 am and 5:00 am Parking is also prohibited after a 2" or greater snowfall until streets are fully plowed. Learn more about parking ordinances under the Police section of Frequently Asked Questions.

Pet Licenses
Pet Licenses are recommended, but not mandatory. Licenses can be obtained at the Police Department. with proof of Rabies vaccination. There is no charge for the license. Pet owners are responsible for "picking up" after their pets. Leash law is enforced!

Police Department
Police Department is at 401 East Irving Park Road. Service is provided 24 hours a day. EMERGENCY at any time- DIAL 911. Administrative offices (630) 736-3700. Check out the Police Department under the Services section to find out more about the services they provide.

Public Works Department
Public Works Department is at 565 South Bartlett Road. Village water, sewer, and streets are maintained through this department. Find out more about these services in the Public Works section of our website, or call (630) 736-3850.

Recycling
Recycling is provided by Onyx. Recycling guides are available at Village Hall or from Onyx. Recycling bins are requested directly from Onyx. Learn more about the Recycling program in the Services section, or call Onyx at (630) 587-8282.

Schools
Streamwood enjoys a wide range of quality educational opportunities for its residents. There are many options, starting from the elementary level up through collegiate programs. Check out the Education portion of the Community section to find out more!

Storm Sirens
Storm Sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am. Find out more about our storm sirens under the Fire Department section of Frequently Asked Questions and the Emergency Warning System section under Fire Department Safety Programs.

Streamwood Chamber of Commerce
Streamwood Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business association. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do business in Streamwood, including businesses outside the Village. Check out their website.

Streamwood Newsletter
Streamwood Newsletter is distributed bi-monthly to the residents. To see a free copy of the Newsletter look under the Reference Desk.

Street Numbers
The Police Department asks that residents post their home street number either near the entranceway to the home, or by the entrance to the property. This assists police officers in responding more quickly to requests for service from residents.

Utilities
Streamwood has access to abundant, cost efficient, and competitive utility services. You can contact the provider directly for more information on programs and services. You can find a list of Utilities and contact information under the Services section.

Water Bills are issued monthly by mail. Look under the Finance section of Frequently Asked Questions to find out about water signup and billing.

Cable providers can be contacted directly. The two providers in Streamwood are Comcast and Wide Open West. If you have any complaints about your cable service you can contact the Village Manager’s office at (630) 736-3800.

Village Board of Trustees
Village Board of Trustees meets twice each month on the first and third Thursdays at 7:00 pm at Village Hall. Any change in the meeting schedule is published in the Daily Herald. Find out more about the Trustees and their backgrounds.

Village Hall
Village Hall is located at 301 East Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Thursday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Village Maps
Village Maps can be picked up at Village Hall for $1.00. Other maps, including a site map of the Village, are located in the Community section.

Voter Registration
Voter Registration is available at Village Hall during business hours. Two forms of ID are needed, with one showing your current address. For more information, check out the Village Clerk’s section or call (630) 736-3806.

Village of Streamwood
301 E. Irving Park Road
Streamwood, IL 60107-3096
(630) 736-3800

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