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BERWYN BY THE NUMBERS
Suburb with the 3rd highest number of same-sex marriages
Most densely populated township in Illinois with a population of
55,722
Low carbon footprint with the lowest per capita emissions in Chicagoland An average Walk Score of 75 - Very Walkable
The economy of Berwyn employs on average 28.5 K individuals.
Primary commercial corridors attract an average of cars per day +20,000
FOR THE NEW OR SEASONED RESIDENT | YOUR REFERENCE MANUAL OF BERWYN
General Information
Berwyn City Council
City Council meetings are held at 8PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at City Hall. All residents are welcome to attend. Meetings are held at 6700 26th St.
City Of Berwyn Smart Phone App
The City of Berwyn app is available for download on iTunes and Google Play. This free app serves as a resource for both residents and community stakeholders, offering an event calendar and news feed, business directory, a service request form and more.
Library Cards
Library cards are available at no charge to residents. Residents must provide documentation to verify their identification and residency. For more information, call the Berwyn Public Library at 708-795-8000
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO (MWRD)
Multiple locations • mwrd.org
MWRD offers rain barrels for purchase. For more information and to place your order, visit mwrd.org/rain-barrels. MWRD’s Restore the Canopy program offers free oak saplings that can be picked up at their water reclamation plants every Wednesday from 9am-12pm (April-October). Residents must contact Berwyn Public Works before planting trees.
Online Bill Pay
In a continuing effort to improve service to our residents, the City of Berwyn provides a convenient online bill payment option for water, sewer and garbage bills. Visit Berwyn-IL. gov and click on “On-Line Bill Pay” to pay your bills.
SERVICES FOR SENIORS & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The mission of the Senior Services Division is to provide quality services for Berwyn’s seniors and persons with disabilities, including low-cost transportation, lawn service, leaf blowing, snow removal, a handyman program for minor home repairs, and social programming. Residents must be pre-approved. For an application, visit Berwyn-IL.gov/government/departmental-directory/ senior-services or call 708-749-6492.
U.S. POST OFFICE
6625 W Cermak Rd • 708-484-5392 • usps.com