The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
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The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Update: Man charged in shooting incident
May 25, 2018 - A Chicago man has been charged with one count of aggravated battery with a firearm and one count of possession of a controlled substance in connection with the shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon at 800 W. Madison Street.
Mark Jackson, 25, of the 5100 block of W. Fulton Street is one of two suspects who were taken into custody following the incident. The second person was released without charge upon the completion of the investigation.
Jackson will appear in bond court Saturday at 2600 S. California Ave. in Chicago.
The victim remains hospitalized after surgery and is in stable condition.
Any criminal charges are merely allegations and all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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May 23, 2018 – Oak Park Police are investigating a shooting that took place around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Madison Street and Oak Park Avenue.
Two suspects are in custody, one of which is believed to be the shooter. Officials are calling the shooting an isolated incident among acquaintances.
According to police, a physical altercation between the victim and the two suspects took place shortly after the three men exited the Chase Bank at 800 W. Madison St. During the altercation one of the suspects removed a gun and shot the victim in the abdomen.
The suspects then fled in a vehicle. A description of the offenders and the vehicle was reported to police, and minutes later the vehicle was stopped by police near Madison Street and Austin Boulevard. The suspects were taken into custody and a weapon was recovered from the vehicle.
The victim, who was alert and talking at the scene, was transported to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. His condition is unknown at this time.
A motive for the shooting has not yet been determined. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call 708.386.3800 or email police@oak-park.us. Anonymous tips can be made at 708.434.1636 or online at www.oak-park.us/crimetips.
