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February 2014

2013 crime rate second lowest since 1972
Oak Park’s 2013 crime rate was the second lowest in the last 41 years, according to data compiled by the Police Department under the state’s Uniform Crime Reporting Index. Police investigated 1,798 crimes in 2013, down 9 percent from the 1,967 crimes reported in 2012 and far below Oak Park’s crime...
2013 by the numbers
A closer look at municipal service delivery... With only 4.5 square miles and 52,000 residents, many would say Oak Park is a small town. But the municipal services that make our community such a great place to live, work and do business are anything but small. Oak Park has more than 100 miles of...
Earth Fest seeking sponsors
Sponsors are now being sought for the Village’s fifth annual celebration of green living — Earth Fest — scheduled for Sat., April 26, in the LEED® Gold-certified Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Sponsors not only receive special recognition in event promotional materials, they also help move...
Block party application cycle begins
Applications for block parties are now being accepted. Some weekends fill quickly so events should be planned early to ensure preferred dates. Block party information and an application packet are posted online at www.oak-park.us.  Call 708.358.5700 for details. Residents also can join a block...
Citizen volunteers always needed
When it comes to citizen involvement in the process of making public policy, few communities can match the opportunities offered in Oak Park, where volunteers serve on nearly 20 separate advisory boards, commissions and committees. As part-time lawmakers, the Village president and trustees rely on...
First-time homebuyer seminars set
Individuals interested in learning more about buying a home and securing a mortgage are invited to attend free seminars offered at 7 p.m., on the fourth Tuesday of every month in Village Hall, 123 Madison St. For more information, call the West Cook Homeownership Center at 708.771.5801.
Voter registration deadline nears
Oak Parkers planning to vote in the March 18 general primary election — including many 17-year-olds — have until Tues., Feb. 18 to register. Voter registration is offered from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Voter registration also is available at Oak...
Recycle that old carpet
In an effort to provide a green disposal solution, the Village has teamed up with Indianapolis-based Heritage Recycling LLC to provide curb-side collection and recycling of used carpet and padding. The pilot program launched last year is similar to the yard and bulk waste sticker programs currently...
Park District News
Fox Park plan review – The Park District of Oak Park will conduct a community meeting at 7 p.m., Tues., Feb. 18 to review the current master plan for Fox Park and to collect input regarding updates to this plan. The meeting will be held at Fox Center, 640 S. Oak Park Ave. Visit www.pdop.org to...
Down payment assistance offered
The West Cook County Housing Collaborative is making homeownership more affordable with $10,000 in down payment assistance for select updated and rehabbed homes. Financing and the supply of homes is limited. Call 708.771.5801 to set up an application appointment. An application form also is...
Nominations sought for public health awards
Nominations now are being accepted for an annual award that honors those who made exceptional contributions to improving the health of Oak Parkers during 2013. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Fri., March 21. The Oak Park Department of Public Health will honor those individuals and organizations...
Pet owners required to pick up
Dog owners are required to pick up and dispose of dog waste. Owners walking their dogs must carry a bag or other suitable means to pick up dog waste. Dogs also are required to be on a leash no longer than eight feet. Call 708.358.5680 to register a complaint about an animal, such as noise,...
Plan for parking when it snows
Residents who rely on on-street parking are urged to monitor local forecasts and plan accordingly when snow is predicted. The Village has specific rules that govern parking when it snows — rules that are enforced seven days a week, including holidays — to ensure streets can be properly plowed. When...
One Earth Film Festival returns
This year’s One Earth Film Festival will feature 30 environmental documentaries including GMO OMG, More Than Honey, Harmony, Jens Jensen: The Living Green and Revolution. Now in its third year, the festival, set for March 7 – 9, will bring screen environmental films at multiple locations around...
February at the Conservatory
The Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., offers a wide range of programs for kids, families and avid gardeners. The Conservatory is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Monday. Here are a few of the upcoming events and activities: Happy bird day celebration…Join...
Carbon monoxide detectors save lives
An investment of about $30 for a detector can be the difference in life and death when it comes to deadly carbon monoxide, an odorless and tasteless gas that can leak into one’s home from a malfunctioning gas appliance, such as a furnace or water heater. Because it is impossible to see, taste or...