Welcome to the Official Website for the Village of Paw Paw, IL
Village of Paw Paw, IL Office
PO Box 426, 362 Chicago Road
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2351
Fax (815) 627-3304
clerk@pawpawil.org
Maintenance Shop
(815) 970-4962
Village of Paw Paw’s Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 8am to Noon Tuesday – 1:30pm to 6pm
If you need to contact the Village Office after hours, please send an email to clerk@pawpawil.org – as they are checked regularly
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Nomination petitions will be available for the April 6, 2027, Consolidated Election. Candidates can pick up and file their petitions with the Village Clerk at 362 Chicago Road in Paw Paw, IL. Petitions are available for the positions of three (3) Village Trustees. All positions are for four-year terms.
Petitions may be picked up at the Village Office starting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The office will be closed on September 1, 2026.
Petitions may be filed at the Village office on November 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 am and Noon; and on Monday, November 23, 2026, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00 pm. The last day to file a petition will be Monday, November 23, 2026, until 5:00 pm.
ROAD DETOUR FOR LABOR DAY
On Monday, September 7, 2026, traffic will be rerouted from 9:45AM to 11AM away from downtown Paw Paw. Coming in from the west on Chicago Road – you will be rerouted to south on Maple Street to east on Wheeler Street to north on Chapman Street. Coming in from the east on Chicago Road – you will be rerouted to south on Chapman Street to west on Wheeler Street to north on Maple Street. Coming in from the south on Peru Street – you will be rerouted to east on Wheeler Street to north on Chapman Street, or west on Wheeler Street to north on Maple Street. From the north on Paw Paw Road/Flagg Street will be closed at Wisconsin Avenue.
NO PARKING
On Thursday, September 3rd, the Paw Paw Community Center’s parking lot will be closed from 9PM through 5:00PM of Saturday, September 5th. The Village of Paw Paw is asking everyone to please use the gravel area behind the Community Center. Parking is also available at NuMark Credit Union.
On Friday, September 4th – Parking Lot Party. Parking for this event will be behind the Community Center in the gravel area. The entrance for this event will be on the east side of 312 Chicago Road.
On Saturday, September 5th – Paw Paw Fire Department Water Fights. Parking for this event will be behind the Community Center in the gravel area. The entrance for this event will be on the east side of 312 Chicago Road.
On Saturday, September 5th, Main Street/Chicago Road will be closed from 3:30PM through Midnight for the Street Dance. Parking will be available at the Community Center’s parking lot, the gravel area behind the Community Center, and NuMark Credit Union.
On Monday, September 7th, there will be no parking on the south side of Chicago Road in downtown Paw Paw from 5:30AM till after the parade. The Village of Paw Paw is asking everyone to please use the Paw Paw Community Center’s parking lot and the gravel area behind the Community Center.
SUMMER NOTICE REMINDER FROM THE VILLAGE OF PAW PAW
Now that the nicer weather is here, the Village would like to remind residents of the following:
- ALL UTV’s/Golf Carts MUST be registered with the Village. Please contact the Village office at 815.627.2351 for more information.
- NO ATV’s are allowed on Village streets. To operate a UTV/Golf Cart on public roads, the driver MUST have a valid driver’s license. No minors can operate a UTV/Golf Cart.
- Please do not leave grass clippings on the road. The clippings clog the sewer system.
- Lawns cannot be over 8 inches without violating the Nuisance Ordinance. Please maintain your property.
- Vehicles CANNOT obstruct a sidewalk. Please do not park your vehicle across the sidewalk. Sidewalks must remain open for pedestrians.
Thank you and have a great Summer!
PET WASTE
With the nice weather approaching and everyone out walking, the Village is requesting that pet owners please clean up after their dogs on other’s property and public property.
No one likes to step in “dog poop.”
Thank you,
Village of Paw Paw
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VILLAGE NOTICE
Paw Paw is requesting the help of all its residents to help make Paw Paw beautiful.
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We are asking that residents please maintain their properties by mowing, weeding, and keeping property clear of debris.
This means not using front yards as driveways or driveways as storage units.
We would like people who are visiting our town to know that we are a community that takes PRIDE in their town.
We are also asking to PLEASE remove any junk motor vehicles on your property or parked on the street. A vehicle is considered a junk motor vehicle if it is disabled, does not have a current sticker, this includes trailers, or a vehicle parked for more than ten (10) days.
As of May 1, 2020, the Village will be issuing violations to said violators. If the vehicle is not removed, the Village of Paw Paw WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE.
The Village thanks you for all your help and efforts in this.
When is a building permit is required
Building permits are required for the following: new roofs (per ordinance only one overlay is allowed); fences; sheds; accessory buildings; remodeling of plumbing/electrical; and new construction.
Building permits are not needed for windows, unless enlarging the size of the windows, and siding.
If you have any questions, please call the Village office at 815.627.2351
Village Dumpster – Please note that the blue dumpster that is behind the community center is NOT for residential/commercial use. This dumpster is for the community center ONLY.
Recyclable Dumpster – There is a large recyclable bin that is directly behind the community center that is for recyclable refuse only.
The recyclable bin is for all Lee County residents.
Thank you for your attention to the matter.
Sincerely,
The Village of Paw Paw
FROM THE PAW PAW FIRE DEPARTMENT
The siren will blow 3 minutes continuously when there is a TORNADO WARNING AS RELAYED TO US BY LEE COUNTY. However, this is not to be considered the only way to be aware of severe weather. Smartphone apps, S.A.M.E. weather alert systems, TV & radio are all advisable when severe weather threatens. Tornados can develop quickly and without warning, so please do not rely on one single source for information. Once again, we will activate A 3 MINUTE WARNING SIGNAL when a TORNADO WARNING has been issued. The following is a short description of watches & warnings, knowing the difference between the two can prepare individuals for the necessary steps to take when considering the threat of severe weather:
Watches and warnings issued to the public are based on different criteria.
Watches are issued by the NOAA’s SPC, and warnings are issued by local offices of the National Weather Service (NWS). A WATCH is issued when conditions are favorable, for example, either for a severe thunderstorm or tornadoes. It doesn’t mean severe weather is imminent. WARNINGS mean that severe weather is imminent and is based on specific criteria and existing reports received by the NWS.
We urge everyone to seek shelter when the 3 minute siren sounds, or you have received a warning via other forms of media. Please designate an area of your home or business now in preparation.
A TEST OF THE WARNING SIREN WILL OCCUR THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 10 AM UNLESS SEVERE WEATHER IS OCCURRING THAT DAY
“Small Town Living” magazine featured an article about the Paw Paw Garden Club in their Winter 2020/21 edition!
Click on the above picture to read the article in a PDF
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VILLAGE OF PAW PAW MEETING DATES
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Paw Paw, Illinois, shall be commenced at 7:00pm at the Village Hall, Paw Paw, Illinois on the following dates:
MAY 13, 2026
JUNE 10, 2026
JULY 8, 2026
AUGUST 12, 2026
SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
OCTOBER 14, 2026
NOVEMBER 11, 2026
DECEMBER 9, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2027
FEBRUARY 10, 2027
MARCH 10, 2027
APRIL 14, 2027
APRIL 28, 2027 – Year End Meeting
CLICK HERE TO READ ORDINANCE 2026-04-01
https://pawpawil.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Meeting-Date-Ordinance-2026-2027.pdf
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Village of Paw Paw
362 Chicago Rd
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2351
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Paw Paw, IL, has a new website!
The Village of Paw Paw, IL, has created a website to help keep people living in and around Paw Paw informed about news and events in our area.
PawPawIL.org is managed and maintained by Ashton Computer Center, who also manages village websites for Ashton and Franklin Grove. Ashton Computer Center also manages websites for libraries, community organizations, non-profits, churches and businesses.