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The Village of Oak Park was recently named one of the 50 best places around the world to travel to in 2025 by Travel Lemming, an online travel guide with more than 10 million annual readers.
It is with great sadness that the Village of Oak Park announces that Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was killed Friday, Nov. 29 in the line of duty while responding to a call involving an armed offender.
Men’s mental health matters, and the Village is working with community partners to to break the stigma around the topic. This includes hosting a panel discussion focused on men's mental health on Dec. 11 at Willard Elementary School in River Forest.
The Oak Park Police Department is working to raise public awareness of some common crimes of the season by offering the tips to help reduce the chances of becoming a victim.
When you or a loved one are in crisis, there are several ways to get the help you need. Depending on the urgency and severity of the situation, there are a variety of community resources ready to help.
The Village continues to remember and honor Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29. A livestream recording of the funeral services for Det. Reddins is available online.
When dangerously cold temperatures strike, residents are urged to limit time outdoors for themselves and their pets, as well as to check in on friends and neighbors who may need assistance.
The Village is launching an Alternative Response to Calls for Service Pilot Program with the goal of enhancing overall community well-being and offering a compassionate alternative to emergency calls related to mental health.
The Village is seeking feedback from residents and other stakeholders about a range of topics including economic vitality in Oak Park and whether an electric shuttle could help meet the community's tranportation needs.
Oak Park’s neighborhood climate coaching initiative is a partnership between the Village and the volunteer group Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) that offers a peer-expert advisory service to help residents navigate various pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Village is seeking input from the community as it develops a five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. A town hall meeting is planned for Oct. 10 and an online survey is available.
The Village of Oak Park is offering collection of used textiles and small household items as part of its ongoing effort to help residents reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. The textile service is provided by Simple Recycling and is free to all Oak Park residents.
  • The Village of Oak Park was recently named one of the 50 best places around the world to travel to in 2025 by Travel Lemming, an online travel guide with more than 10 million annual readers.
  • It is with great sadness that the Village of Oak Park announces that Oak Park Police Detective Allan Reddins was killed Friday, Nov. 29 in the line of duty while responding to a call involving an armed offender.
  • Men’s mental health matters, and the Village is working with community partners to to break the stigma around the topic. This includes hosting a panel discussion focused on men's mental health on Dec. 11 at Willard Elementary School in River Forest.
  • The Oak Park Police Department is working to raise public awareness of some common crimes of the season by offering the tips to help reduce the chances of becoming a victim.
  • When you or a loved one are in crisis, there are several ways to get the help you need. Depending on the urgency and severity of the situation, there are a variety of community resources ready to help.

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  • OP/FYI Newsletter

    Keep up with news from Village Hall via the OP/FYI newsletter, which is distributed to every residential address in Oak Park six times each year. Find the most recent edition as well as past issues on the Village website.

  • Construction Updates

    Keep track of current and upcoming construction projects in Oak Park by clicking the project updates tab at www.oak-park.us/construction.

  • Municipal Jobs

    Residents interested in working for the Village can keep track of job openings at www.oak-park.us/jobs, where descriptions and qualifications are posted for specific positions.

  • Community Portal

    Residents interested in really getting to know the details of their Oak Park properties have a new online resource available. Just by entering an address into the portal search window on a computer, tablet or smartphone, users can link to a wide range of property-specific information, including zoning details, refuse collection dates, a list of elected officials at all levels and more.