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City of Berwyn provides low-cost seasonal removal of snow and lawn for elderly (65+) and disabled residents.
Bloom Township provides snow removal for disabled residents. The season runs from November to March and snow is removed by an independent contractor, hired by Bloom Township, after a 3-inch snowfall. This program does not include any salt spreading or other chemicals to remove ice. Service is based on the removal of snow from the driveway. Properties without an attached garage require a pathway to be cleared from the house to the driveway or garage (whichever is deemed more feasible). This will be done for a $5 fee. For payment of fees and co-pays, a monthly bill will be sent to the resident.
Town of Cicero Senior Services offers the Handyman Program, Snow Removal Program, Home Repair Reimbursement Program, and Lawn Cutting Service to seniors age 62 and over and handicapped citizens who are collecting Social Security and disability benefits.

Services

House Painting
General Yard Work
Plumbing Maintenance/Repair
Yoga
Dance Instruction
Residential Snow Shoveling
Electrician Services
Exercise Classes/Groups
Home Rehabilitation Grants
Leyden Township offers a Driveway Snowplow Service to qualifying property owners in Leyden Township. The property must be owner-occupied during the snowplowing season. Vacant or rental properties do not qualify for this program.
Village of Bedford Park offers many services to senior residents ages 65 and over. By offering these services, the village is striving to encourage independence for senior adults through advocacy and assistance.

Services

Field Trips/Excursions
Residential Snow Shoveling
General Yard Work
Personal Alarm Systems

Offers many recreation and enrichment programs and services.

- Drop in program, luncheons, holiday parties, exercise classes, and computer classes.

- Lawn Mowing and Snow Shoveling Program: Senior and disabled residents with standard yard size may qualify for the lawn-mowing and snow removal.

- Ride in Kane: Eligible residents are offered subsidized curb-to-curb transportation available all day and night, year-round.

Services

Drop In Centers
Residential Snow Shoveling
General Yard Work
Senior Ride Programs
Physical Fitness
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Town of Cicero Senior Services offers the Handyman Program, Snow Removal Program, Home Repair Reimbursement Program, and Lawn Cutting Service to seniors age 62 and over and handicapped citizens who are collecting Social Security and disability benefits.

Services

House Painting
General Yard Work
Plumbing Maintenance/Repair
Yoga
Dance Instruction
Residential Snow Shoveling
Electrician Services
Exercise Classes/Groups
Home Rehabilitation Grants
City of Markham offers free lawn maintenance and snow removal services to homeowners over the age of 65. This program is designed to assist eligible seniors with winter services. Snow will only be removed when there is a one time two (2) inch snowfall (not an accumulation).

Offers many recreation and enrichment programs and services.

- Drop in program, luncheons, holiday parties, exercise classes, and computer classes.

- Lawn Mowing and Snow Shoveling Program: Senior and disabled residents with standard yard size may qualify for the lawn-mowing and snow removal.

- Ride in Kane: Eligible residents are offered subsidized curb-to-curb transportation available all day and night, year-round.

Services

Drop In Centers
Residential Snow Shoveling
General Yard Work
Senior Ride Programs
Physical Fitness
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Matches eligible residents with volunteers who can help clear snow during the winter. Typically aims for assistance within 48 hours, beginning the morning following a snow event of 2 inches or more.
Village of North Riverside has contracted with a private company to administer snow removal services to residents for all snowfalls of 2 inches or more at a reasonable cost. This program is for seniors 65 and older, disabled residents, and residents with a medical condition, which would prevent them from removing snow.

Seasonal assistance with outdoor household activities for eligible Batavia residents who are unable to afford assistance with these tasks.

Services currently available:

- Leaf Raking - In early Nov, volunteers are available to rake leaves to the curb for city pick up (must call to register).

- Snow Removal - From Dec-March, volunteers will shovel driveways and walkways for registered residents (must register in advance).

Village of Hillsdale offers grass-cutting and snow removal services to qualifying disabled and senior residents.
Services such as spring cleaning and snow shoveling to assist those with disabilities, and seniors with no access to help.
City of Evanston offers a variety of programming to adults and seniors in the community such as benefit card programs, fitness classes, congregate meals, trips to the grocery store, seasonal tax assistance, and more.

Services

Residential Snow Shoveling
AARP Tax Aide Program Sites
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Field Trips/Excursions
Prescription Drug Discount Cards
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Athletic Clubs
Exercise Classes/Groups
Full Fare Transit Passes
Merchandise/Services Discount Cards
Village of Elmwood Park Senior's Club meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, except for July and August. The program is also available to family members of seniors and caregivers.

Services

Residential Snow Shoveling
General Yard Work
Older Adult Social Clubs
Field Trips/Excursions
Older Adults
City of Country Club Hills offers free-of-charge driveway snow removal for qualified seniors.