Township Of Maine

What Township Of Maine does

Maine Township is a political subdivision of the State of Illinois, established in 1849 and headquartered at 1700 Ballard Rd, Park Ridge, Cook County. It administers local government services across parts of Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles, Glenview, Morton Grove, and Rosemont—bounded by Mt. Prospect Avenue to the west, Central Road to the north, Harlem Avenue to the east, and Devon Avenue to the south. The township operates through internal departments including the Assessor's Office, Clerk's Office, Code Enforcement, Office of Emergency Management, Food Pantry, General Assistance, Highway Department, MaineStay Youth & Family Services, MaineStreamers (senior services for residents 55+), and Recovery Connection (peer-led recovery support for young adults 18-32).

Revenue is derived from Cook County property tax collections on residential and commercial properties within township boundaries, supplemented by state and federal grants for social services, and contract fees from waste hauler services for approximately 3,000 unincorporated households. Most services are provided free of charge; fee-based programs (anger management, parenting classes, play-based parenting, youth frustration tolerance groups) use a tiered unit-pricing model of $25-$40 for residents and $75-$150 for non-residents, while counseling operates on a sliding scale based on household income with no one turned away for inability to pay. The township employs a multi-channel service delivery approach spanning in-person service at town hall, telehealth counseling, online registration via secure.rec1.com, an E-Notify email system, a quarterly Mainely News newsletter, and mobile/outreach services including food pantry home delivery.

The underlying technology stack is a standard government services platform: a public-facing website (mainetown.com) with department pages, online forms, and a calendar of events; online program registration; email notification and newsletter systems; and telehealth/video capabilities for remote counseling. There is no proprietary AI, machine learning, or advanced data analytics capability disclosed. Strategic positioning centers on being a one-stop community hub offering property tax assistance, social services, youth and family programs, senior services, recovery support, and emergency preparedness, with a 2026 CivicPlus Community Impact Award recognizing its digital service delivery transformation.

Name

Township Of Maine

Legal name

Maine Township

Website

https://mainetown.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maine Township is a political subdivision of Illinois in Cook County that administers local government services—including property tax assistance, social services, youth/family counseling, senior programs, food assistance, and emergency management—to residents across parts of six municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Community Housing Services (62422), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Local government services
• Property tax administration
• Social services assistance
• Community youth programs
• Emergency management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Park Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source through Cook County property tax collections from residential and commercial properties within township boundaries
2. Government Grants and Programs: State and federal funding for social services including General Assistance, energy assistance programs, and community development initiatives
3. Waste Hauler Services: Contract fees from waste collection services for approximately 3,000 households in unincorporated areas

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Maine Township is a local government entity that administers property tax services, social welfare programs, youth and family counseling, senior services, recovery support, code enforcement, emergency management, and highway maintenance for residents in parts of Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles, Glenview, Morton Grove, and Rosemont in Cook County, Illinois. Core service departments include the Food Pantry (serving over 300 families monthly since 1981), MaineStay Youth & Family Services (counseling with 50 years of internship training), MaineStreamers (senior services for 55+), and General Assistance (financial, energy, and health support).

Product overview

Maine Township is a local government organization providing a comprehensive suite of public services to residents in parts of Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles, Glenview, Morton Grove, and Rosemont, Illinois. The township operates multiple service departments including the Food Pantry (addressing food insecurity since 1981), MaineStay Youth & Family Services (offering counseling and youth programs), MaineStreamers (senior services for residents 55+), Recovery Connection (peer-led mental health/substance use support), and General Assistance programs. Additional services include Assessor functions (property tax appeals and exemptions), Clerk services (licenses, passports, voter registration), Code Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Highway Department operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MaineStay Youth & Family Services: Counseling, youth programs, and family services division
• MaineStreamers
• Recovery Connection
• Mainely News

Products and services

• Food Pantry Provides food and personal care items to Maine Township residents in need, serving over 300 families monthly with a grocery-store-style selection including dairy, meat, produce, and frozen items. Includes home delivery options for homebound residents.
• MaineStay Youth & Family Services Offers affordable strength-based counseling and comprehensive prevention and education programs for youth and families, including anger management groups, parenting classes, anxiety coping skills, summer camp, youth mentoring, play therapy groups, peer jury, tutoring, and recovery-related groups. Eligible to Maine Township residents or those attending Districts 62, 63, 64, 207 schools.
• MaineStreamers Free social group for Maine Township seniors aged 55 and older providing educational programs, recreational activities, extended travel opportunities, a MaineStreamers newsletter, and member events to enhance quality of life and reduce social isolation.
• Recovery Connection Peer-led recovery support program for young adults aged 18-32 struggling with substance use or mental health challenges, providing weekly Friday night meetings at 7:30 PM at 7877 N Milwaukee Ave in Niles, group outings, a Parents Support Group, Sober Smoking Group, and volunteer opportunities.
• Assessor Services Assists Maine Township residents with property tax appeals, exemptions (senior, disability, veterans), and property tax bill questions in coordination with Cook County Assessor's Office systems and deadlines.
• Clerk Services Provides voter registration, passport services (by appointment 9:15AM-3PM), notary services, hunting and fishing licenses, license plate renewal, vehicle stickers, refuse stickers, RTA & Ventra cards, and handicapped parking placards for Maine Township residents.
• Code Enforcement Enforces township ordinances covering property maintenance, garbage collection, parking, vegetation, snow removal, and abandoned vehicles in unincorporated Maine Township areas. Residents can report concerns online.
• Emergency Management Coordinates emergency response and disaster preparedness for Maine Township, including Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer programs and education outreach, operating from the OEM office at 1387 Redeker Road in Des Plaines.
• General Assistance Provides financial assistance, energy assistance, health insurance support, license plate discounts, prescription discounts, public aid advocacy, senior and disabled services, summer camp scholarships (Reilly-Bialczak, up to 300% of Federal poverty level), and transportation services to eligible Maine Township residents.
• Highway Department Manages snow removal, road maintenance, tree trimming, and branch pickup for unincorporated Maine Township areas, and issues permits related to highway work. Also lists bid opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 families served monthly by the food pantry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Neighborhood WatchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2026Co-sponsor of National Night Out event promoting family fun and neighborhood unity. Supports crime prevention and safety education initiatives.
• Cook County Sheriff's PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2026Co-sponsor of National Night Out event and key partner in public safety coordination for Maine Township.
• Golf Maine Park DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2026Co-sponsor of National Night Out event and partner in community programming and recreation services.
• North Maine Fire DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2026Co-sponsor of National Night Out event and partner in emergency services and public safety.
• Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County provides emergency financial assistance, VA claims and benefits support through accredited Veterans Service Officers, and referrals to trusted community partners. Maine Township shares informational resources with veterans in the community.
• Illinois Job ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneral Assistance recipients are required to maintain current registration with Illinois Job Service and participate in the township's job program.
• Area Schools and Park DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Districts 62, 63, 64, 207 for MaineStay counseling services eligibility. Residents outside park district boundaries can apply for Reilly-Bialczak Summer Camp scholarships at Maine Township park districts.
• Cook County Assessor's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaine Township Assessor's Office provides assessment appeal assistance and exemption guidance in coordination with Cook County systems and deadlines.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Northfield Township: Cook County township delivering similar general assistance, food assistance, and community services to suburban Chicago residents.
• Niles Township: Adjacent Cook County township providing overlapping general assistance, food pantry, youth and family services, and senior programs to residents in a comparable suburban Chicago footprint.
• Hanover Township: Cook County township operating a similarly comprehensive suite of human services including a food pantry, senior services, youth programming, and general assistance.
• Wheeling Township: Cook County township with parallel services in property tax appeals, general assistance, food pantry, and youth/family programming.
• Leyden Township: Cook County township adjacent to Maine Township offering parallel property tax, social service, and community programming to residents.
• Palatine Township: Cook County township providing social services, senior programs, and general assistance to suburban residents in a similar demographic context.
• Elk Grove Township: Cook County township offering comparable property tax assistance, general assistance, and community services to suburban Chicago residents.
• Schaumburg Township: Northwest suburban Cook County township with a comparable service portfolio including human services, senior programs, and general assistance.

Broad incumbents

• Cook County Government: Broader county-level government providing overarching social services, public health, and property tax administration that Maine Township coordinates with and partially delivers on a localized basis.

Regional players

• Village of Niles: Municipal government serving a community within Maine Township's boundaries; provides overlapping senior, youth, and community services but at the municipal level rather than township level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjttx2BYqfEvk9jnoEZaeyQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MTGovt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maine-township

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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