COVID-19 Village Updates

Thursday, April 30, 2020, the Governor signed Executive Order 2020-32 (available via this link) that modified and extended his original Stay at Home Order. The order goes into effect on May 1 and lasts through May 29. The following modifications have been...

Update: Public Notice- Conducting Village Business

Village President DeSimone signed Executive Order 2020-04. This order permits outdoor dining in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Phase 3 Reopening which went into effect on May 29, 2020. Restaurants will be required to submit an application p...

Metra Outlines Phase 3 Plans

As Illinois and the Chicago region move toward establishing a “new normal” in the time of COVID-19, Metra is providing more details about the steps it is taking to ensure passengers will feel safe using its system.

“We know mo...

Vehicle Sticker Deadline Extended

In an effort to reduce COVID-19 impacts on the Bensenville Community, Village President Frank DeSimone issued Executive Order 2020-03, which included extending the current Vehicle License fee (Vehicle Sticker) from June 30, 2020 through December 31, 2020....

Metra $10 All Day Pass - Touchless

Metra is launching a new $10 All-Day Pass on June 1 and strongly encouraging customers to buy it in the Ventra app, giving them a “Touch Less, Pay Less” option to ride its trains safely and affordably.

“If you are ready to com...

Village Announces Event Cancellations

Bensenville’s Music in the Park and LibertyFest Events Cancelled in Cooperation with State’s 5-Phase Plan

With the announcement of Governor Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” plan  to reopen the state, ...

DuPage Small Business Relief Grant Program

DuPage County announced Tuesday it will launch a grant relief program, developed in partnership with Choose DuPage, for small businesses and independent contractors. The program will provide grants to sustain some businesses impacted by COVID-19.

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Safely Remove & Dispose of Gloves

Many people are throwing the rubber gloves they are wearing on the ground, which is dangerous, especially in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Personal protective equipment like masks and gloves quickly become contaminated, and they shouldn’t ...

UPDATE: SBA Assistance for Small Businesses

Governor’s Announcement - Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance

Under the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO is working with partners to launch emergency assistance programs for Illinois small businesses.  Visit here...

Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising 6/1

The Department of Public Works will be cleaning and televising the sanitary sewer system throughout the Village. This process is an ongoing effort to keep our sewer system free and clear of debris - including sediment, grease, scale build-up, and in most ...

Giving DuPage Urgent Volunteers Needed

Dear DuPage Friends & Volunteers,

In the past week, many wonderful people, ready to lend a helping hand and heart, have contacted us. Always, in challenging times, we are reminded of your generosity. We thank all who are ready to volunteer.

YES, we are ...

ComEd to Perform Vegetation Management

ComEd intends to perform vegetation management activities on distribution circuits in your area next month. The vegetation management activities are a key component of ComEd’s maintenance program to ensure system electrical reliability, as veget...

Cooking Oil Recycle & Proper Disposal of Grease

Village of Bensenville, Public Works Department in partnership with SCARCE is offering its residents a free program to recycle used cooking oil. Recycling cooking oil means less of it being disposed in the drain, which can cause clogs in the sewer lines. ...

DuPage County Offering LIHEAP Energy Assistance

DuPage County Community Services will be accepting applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning Oct. 1 until May 31, 2020, or until funds are depleted. As cold temperatures are just around the corner, eligible f...

YourGov Citizen Request Application

YourGOV is an application that allows Bensenville’s citizens to report non-emergency related issues to the village. YourGOV can be used via the Web, mobile phone, or tablet. By using YourGOV, you can submit an issue and track its progress from submission ...