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1. Can I leave my car parked on the streets overnight?

No. Village Ordinance prohibits the parking of any vehicle on any Village Street between the hours of 2 - 6 a.m.

2. What if I am having driveway work done and cannot park a car in my driveway?

We understand that there are specific circumstances where it is not always possible to park a vehicle off the street. The Kenilworth Police Department grants overnight parking permission to vehicles when these situations arise. Examples such as home construction or overnight guests where there is no more room in the driveway are acceptable reasons.

If you should need to request parking permission, contact us at 847-251-2141. Be sure to have the make of the vehicle(s), color and license plate information.

3. I take the Metra Train to work daily. What is the parking situation near the train station?

Kenilworth has 3 parking areas designated for commuter use. They require a Kenilworth Train Parking permit. Permits are available quarterly and annually. Sorry, we currently do not offer daily parking permits. Permits are purchased from the Village Hall. For questions or pricing please contact the Kenilworth Village Hall at 847-251-1666.

Kenilworth residents do not need a train permit as your current Village Vehicle Sticker allows access to train parking areas. View a map of parking (PDF).

4. I received a parking ticket and don't believe I was at fault, what can I do about it?

If you wish to contest a parking ticket, you must come in person to the Kenilworth Police Department and request the ticket be assigned a court date. You will then be issued a court date at the Cook County Circuit Court in Skokie where you will appear before the presiding judge to contest the ticket.

All court date requests must be made in person within 10 days of issuance of the citation.

5. What happens if I don't pay a parking ticket I received?

If a parking ticket is not paid within 10 days of its issuance, a penalty fee will be imposed and in most cases is equal to the original fine amount. A late notice will then be sent, advising you of the ticket's status. If payment is not received within 30 days of the late notice, the ticket will be sent in for collection.

In addition, the Village has the option to send a letter to the Secretary of State requesting a drivers license suspension and even seek a warrant or additional processes.

6. The fine on a parking ticket I just received is much higher than a fine on a previous parking ticket. Why is that?

For more information view the Parking Ticket Fines page.

7. I think there should be a change in parking restrictions, how do those changes occur?

Parking sign requests are received regularly and each one is reviewed individually on its own merits. The proper deployment of parking signs is a critical component of the Village’s parking philosophy/plan. An improperly placed sign can create a hazardous situation, be confusing to motorists, or may simply displace rather than correct a problem. By comprehensively assessing each request we hope to effectively address the existing problem and to minimize other undesired consequences.

It is important to the Board of Trustees and the Village staff that we be responsive to the concerns of our residents. Processing requests for new or different parking signs is a service facilitated by the Chief of Police. Evaluating parking restriction changes is a multi-stepped process that will typically flow through the following steps:
- Ensuring there is a consensus among a majority of the neighbors in the affected area that a change in parking restrictions is desired
- Identifying/confirming the existence and duration of the underlying problem
- Assessing the potential for any adverse impact a change in restrictions may have on the affected or adjacent streets
- Charging the Police Department with preparing a recommendation designed to promote consistency with the overall parking plan surrounding the affected area
- Presenting the request for change(s) to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration and possible implementation

Residents considering a parking restriction change are encouraged to contact the Police Chief, David Miller, to discuss the proposed change and to review the steps of the process.