As a proud 50-year resident of the
Village of Bellwood, welcome to our
website where residents, business
owners and visitors will find information
to help you live, work and play in our village
... where Your Family Is Our Future!

- Mayor Andre F. Harvey
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WELCOME

Welcome to the Village of Bellwood, IL


Welcome to the official website of the Village of Bellwood, Illinois, where your family is our future. Located in Cook County just 12 minutes west of Chicago and minutes from O'Hare Airport, Bellwood is a close-knit community of approximately 18,800 residents, and an ideal place to live, work and play.

Here you can pay your water bill, reach the Police and Fire departments, apply for permits and vehicle stickers, and find Village Hall hours. You can also keep up with Village news and community events, including the annual Taste of Bellwood. The Village is committed to providing high-quality, timely and financially responsible services to our residents and business owners

 

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VILLAGE GOVERNMENT

Bellwood's government remains committed to providing high-quality, timely and financially responsible services that Bellwood residents and business owners have come to expect.

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

Bring your family or business to Bellwood; an ideal place to live, work and play

Residents: Your Family Is Our Future

We are a close-knit community with a long tradition of coming together like a family to develop and execute special events, programs and initiatives that make Bellwood the place to be just outside of Chicago.

A Business-Friendly Town

Bellwood offers excellent infrastructure, a low crime rate, high-quality water from Lake Michigan and easy access via highways, streets and public transportation to navigate one of the nation's most thriving metropolitan areas.

Living, Working & Playing

Bike paths that connect our neighborhoods. A beautiful park and recreational facility. Natural resources. Youth groups. Senior programs. Residents can be assured that we maintain and improve our quality of life.

The Business of Serving Our Businesses

For current and prospective business owners in virtually any industry, we place a premium on the success of local businesses. We employ professionals to encourage business to move into or expand in the village.

GROW WITH US

Bellwood is a business-friendly town that places a premium on the success of local businesses and the importance of employing professionals to encourage business to move into or expand in the village.

Through methodical development planning, the village is working to add additional goods, services and mixed use opportunities.

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  • 2026 Annual Christmas Food Giveaway Fullsize Flyer Featured Image.

    2026 Annual Christmas Food Giveaway

    November 4, 2026
    Click to download the 2026 Annual Christmas Food Giveaway Flyer Mayor André F. Harvey Hosts 2026 Annual Christmas Food Giveaway Saturday, December 12, 2026 10 a.m. […]