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1. What kind of projects require building permits?
2. As the homeowner, can I do the work myself and if I am doing the work myself, do I still need to get a permit?
3. What if I get caught doing work without have a building permit?
4. How do I obtain a Building Permit?
5. How long does it take to obtain a building permit? Do permits expire?
6. Who is responsible for obtaining the permit?
7. Do I need inspections? How do I set them up?
8. What if I need to make changes to my approved plans during construction?
9. What are the hours when construction work can be done?
10. Construction is now underway at my neighbor’s property. May I see the plans that were approved?
11. Can you tell me the zoning classification of a property?
12. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?
13. Is peeling paint a code violation? Is there anything you can suggest that might persuade my neighbor to paint his unsightly garage door?

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1. How do I report a deceptive or fraudulent business practice?

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1. How many times a year do I need to change the batteries in my smoke detector?

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1. What is considered a Public Record?
2. How do I submit a FOIA Request
3. What information should I include in my request?
4. Is my request a commercial request?
5. How long will it take to get a response?
6. Is there a fee?
7. What information is exempt from requests?

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1. What is Haymarket requesting?
2. How long is a Plan Commission Public Hearing?
3. Why was there such a long break between meetings?
4. Will the public hearing be conducted differently because of COVID?
5. Can I still attend the meeting in person?
6. At the meeting in Dec. 2019, Dr. Lustig and Mr. Baldwin were answering questions from the public. Due to time restrictions, I was unable to ask my question. Can I still ask these witnesses a question?
7. Will the public have an opportunity to ask questions or make comments on the case?
8. What is an “Interested Party” and how do I become one?
9. Have future public hearing dates been set?
10. Is the Plan Commission’s decision final?
11. Can I just wait to testify at the Village Board meeting?
12. How can I watch the meeting?
13. What if I have technical difficulties viewing the meeting?

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1. What is the status of this case?
2. What Is Itasca Country Club requesting?
3. Does this mean a Data Center will be built if the Country Club’s request is approved?
4. How long will the Plan Commission Hearing be?
5. Will the public hearing be conducted differently because of COVID?
6. Will the public have an opportunity to ask questions or make comments on the case?
7. What is an “Interested Party” and how do I become one?
8. When is the first meeting scheduled for?
9. When are agendas published?
10. Is the Plan Commission’s decision final?
11. Can I just wait to testify at the Village Board meeting?
12. How can I watch the meeting?
13. What if I have technical difficulties viewing the meeting?

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1. Will the new ordinance make it illegal for me to park my work truck or van in my driveway?
2. What kinds of vehicles would be considered commercial vehicles under the new ordinance?

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1. I have a high water bill, what do I do?
2. What is the point of fire hydrant flushing? Isn't it a waste of water?

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1. Who collects my refuse, recycling, and yard waste?
2. What do I put my garbage in?
3. What day is garbage pickup?
4. What time can I put out the garbage?
5. What if my collection day falls on a holiday?
6. What if my garbage isn’t picked up?
7. Are electronic items collected?
8. How do I dispose of branches or limbs?
9. How do I dispose of bulk items?
10. How do I dispose of carpeting?
11. How do I dispose of Christmas trees?
12. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?
13. How do I dispose of needles?
14. How can I dispose of paint?
15. What happens if you don't follow the refuse gudielines?

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1. When are water bills due?
2. What happens if my bill is not paid by the due date?
3. Why must I pay a minimum water/sewer charge?
4. How is my utility bill calculated?
5. Where can I pay my bill?
6. How do I set up automatic payment of my water bill?
7. How do I start and/or stop my water service?
8. What if I have a question on my water bill?
9. Why is my water bill so high?
10. What can I do to lower my water bill?
11. How do I check my water usage?
12. Why does the Village raise the water rates?

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1. How do I find snow removal information?
2. How do I find information about garbage pick-up?
3. What are the instructions for brush and yard waste pick-up?
4. How do I contact the Village departments?
5. How do I contact Addison Township?
6. How do I contact Bloomingdale Township?
7. How do I contact DuPage County?
8. Who do I contact for election and voting information?
9. How do I pay a parking ticket online?
10. How do I apply for a building permit?
11. Where can I get information on Household Hazardous Waste?
12. How do I inspect or get copies of public records?

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1. What does AMI stand for?
2. Why Is the Village undertaking this project?
3. How will the new AMI water meter benefit me?
4. Am I required to participate?
5. Will my service be interrupted during the meter replacement?
6. Who will be replacing my meter and how?
7. How much will the meter replacement cost me?
8. Will AMI cause an increase in my utility bills?
9. Does the AMI transmitter run on my home’s electricity?
10. Will the transmitter interfere with televisions or phones?
11. Is my meter data secure?