Experience the perfect blend of small-town charm and significant conveniences – an ideal place to raise a family or establish your business.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared a disaster covering Will County for the severe storms of July 27, 2026. Low-interest federal loans are available to homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits with storm damage or storm-related financial losses.
Reliable and convenient garbage pickup services to ensure that our community stays clean and healthy.
Obtain permits for construction, events, and other activities, that ensures timely approval and compliance with local regulations.
Our village meetings provide a forum for residents to voice their opinions, and contribute to the decision-making process that shapes our community.
Convenient and secure online payment options for residents to quickly and easily pay bills from the comfort of their own home.
Ample and well-maintained parking options for residents and visitors alike, with designated areas that are clearly marked and easily accessible.
All vehicles are required to display a current and valid village sticker, which helps to ensure compliance with local regulations and supports essential community services.
Our community calendar provides a comprehensive listing of local events, helping residents to stay connected with everything that's happening in the community.
Thoughtful and sustainable development, with ongoing projects that are designed to enhance our community's infrastructure, services, and quality of life.
The Crete Village Board meets tonight, Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building, 524 W. Exchange St. Agenda items include the 2026 Christmas Parade, a property annexation, and a solar permit extension request. View the agenda below:
Twenty-five years ago today, our nation was changed forever. While, to our knowledge, no Crete residents were among those lost that day, the events of September 11 still touched people in our community. Flossmoor native Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Jude Murphy, USNR, was killed at the Pentagon on September 11, and
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile DMV will be at Crete Village Hall on Monday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The following services will be available: For a list of required documents, visit www.ilsos.gov. Crete Village Hall524 W. Exchange StreetCrete, IL 60417 Space is limited and appointments
Are you signed up for the new community alerts system? Rave Mobile Alerts is a way for the Village of Crete to text, call, or email residents important community alerts, like information and updates related to the recent storms we had in the area. Other alerts may include road closures,
The Crete Acorn Fest weekend schedule is here! More info at https://cretepark.com/acorn-fest-landing-page/
Baer was in town filming for a new WTTW special about the South Suburbs, covering the region from Dalton all the way down to Crete. While here, he filmed an interview with a historian from Detroit who has researched the story of an enslaved girl who came through Crete on
