• Vehicle Stickers
  The Village of Crete requires vehicles stickers for all vehicles with a "D" plate or higher and can be purchased beginning April 1st of each year. Any vehicle which is licensed by the state as a "D" plate or higher is required by the Crete Municipal Code to have a village sticker. The cost of the sticker is $50.00. Stickers will go on sale April 1 of each year and can be purchased by mail or in person at the Village Hall. A late fee of $75.00 will be in effect if purchased after May 31 of each year and a citation may be issued. The revenue from the sale of stickers is used for street improvements.
  
  A "D" plate or higher vehicle is a vehicle with a gross weight of 8,001 lbs or more (includes vehicle and maximum load). To find this information, refer to your State of Illinois Vehicle Registration.
  
  Vehicle stickers may be purchased by mail, in person at the Village Hall or drop the invoice and payment (no cash) in the mail slot of the Village Hall door and the sticker will be mailed to you.
  
  New residents with a "D" plate or higher vehicle are required to purchase vehicle stickers within 30 days after establishing residency in the Village. Stickers also must be purchased within 30 days of the purchase of a new vehicle requiring a "D" plate or higher. Proof of purchase must be presented to the Village Hall.
  
  Passenger, B-Plate, RV¹s, Motorcycles and Antique Vehicles are not required to have vehicle stickers.
  
  
• Unlicensed Motor Vehicles
  It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle, which cannot be licensed, on or upon the parkway, street, highway, sidewalks or public places of the Village of Crete. Examples of the above referenced vehicles are: scooters, snowmobiles, go-carts, dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles. Designated streets have been established as snowmobile routes. Please contact the Village Hall for more information.
  
  
• Truck, Camper & R/V Parking
  Pursuant to the Crete Village code, it is unlawful to park a truck with an Illinois license plate classification higher than "B" (or out of state equivalent) or of a height of 90" or more on any residential street. No vehicles, including but not limited to, recreational type vehicles such as camping trucks, recreation trailers or boats may be parked in any front yard or on a residential street. Such vehicles may be parked on a regularly constructed residential driveway.
  
  
• Dog & Cat Licenses
  Village ordinance allows for no more than 3 dogs or 3 cats per household, each animal must be licensed. A certificate of vaccination must be provided to obtain an animal license. License fee is $3.00. All animal licenses expire on April 30th of the current year. A rabies vaccination clinic is offered each year, usually during April. License and vaccination may be obtained at this time, or purchased at the Village Hall. All dogs and cats must be confined or on a leash. Dogs or cats running at large will be picked up by the Animal Control Officer and owners are subject to a fine. If you lose a pet, call Crete Animal Control at 708-672-0911.
  
  
• Garage Sales
  One two day sale is allowed during each consecutive twelve month period. A permit and $5.00 fee is required. Permits must be obtained from the Village Hall at least 5 days prior to the date of the sale.
  
  
• House Numbers
  The Village code requires all house numbers be affixed to each structure and located so they are visible and easily read from the street. Should the Police or Fire Department have to respond to an emergency situation, where every second counts, valuable time may be lost searching for your house. House numbers are given upon issuance of building permits for those residing within the Village limits.
  
  
• Voter Registration
  Voters must be United States citizens, 18 years of age and have resided in the precinct for 30 days prior to the next election. To register you must provide two forms of identification, one of which must show current residence address. You may register at the Crete Village Hall, 524 W Exchange St.-672-5431, the Crete Township Office, 1367 Wood St.‚672-8279 or the Crete Library, 1177 Main St.- 672-8017.
  
  
• Cable
  Our cable franchise is currently serviced by Comcast. For more information please call 866-594-1234.
  
  
• Snow Removal
  It is unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street in the Village at any time within twelve (12) hours of a snowfall of two (2) inches or more. It is against Village Code to push or shovel snow from a private drive into the street.
  
  
• Commuter Service
  Metra Electric provides train service from University Park to Chicago. (Train times and costs are subject to change.) Please check with the Depot Master at the Main office for information Phone 312-322-6777. You may also visit Metra Online at www.metrarail.com.
  
  
• Recyling Program
  The Crete Lions Club run a recycling facility at 1215 Douglas Lane. Recyclables may be dropped off at this facility Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and Saturday 6:00 a.m. to Noon. For questions contact the hotline at 708-672-4575.

Items recycled at the Recycling Facility:

• Glass Bottles (clear & brown only)
  Rinse bottles and remove lids. Separate colors and place each color in cardboard box, 30 lbs or less.
  
  
• Plastic Containers (Separate colors, rince containers & remove lids)
  
  • White Frosted Plastic #2 ‚ (Milk & Water); place in plastic bag with tie or tie together.
  • Colored Plastic #2 ‚ (Soap bottles); place in plastic bag with tie or tie together.
  • Clear Plastic #1 ‚ (Water or Pop); place in plastic bag with tie.
    
    
• Steel (Tin) Cans (Rinse all food containers, place in cardboard box 30 lbs or less)
  
  
• Paper (Separate bundles for each item)
  
  • Newspaper - place in paper bags or tie with string-no plastic bags, 30 lbs or less
  • Magazines - place in cardboard box or double paper bags, 30 lbs or less
  • Stationery or Shredded - place in paper bags or plastic bags
  • Computer Paper - place in cardboard box, 30 lbs or less
    
    
• Aluminum (Pop, Beer, Food Trays)
  • Rinse all aluminum cans. Place in cardboard box or plastic bags.
    
    
• Cardboard Food Containers (Juice, Milk, Pet Food)
  
  • Rinse all food containers.
    
    
• Cardboard (Place in cardboard box or tie with string. No loose cardboard and keep dry)
  
  
• Steel, Copper, Brass & Aluminum Scrap

Items NOT accepted at the Recycling Facility:

• Hard cover books
• Plastic bags
• Any plastic rated over #1 or #2
• Styrofoam
• Any motor oil containers
• Green glass
• Dishes etc.
• Window glass
• Medical bottles
• Bottle lids