By adding electric vehicles to its municipal fleet and expanding the number of public charging stations, Oak Park is bolstering its reputation as a green community known for its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Charging stationsTwo public charging stations recently installed in the...
The municipal budget for 2020 focuses resources on enhancing public safety and delivering essential services, while continuing to ensure fiscal stability.
The 2020 budget is comprised of 34 funds and $168.6 million in expenditures, excluding interfund transfers.
The budget’s $63.7-million general...
The Finance Department ensures the fiscal integrity of the Village of Oak Park by developing, maintaining and administering all programs related to the accounting of municipal revenues and expenditures. This critical municipal government role results in a wide range of financial documents available...
June may seem like a long way from January, but planning already is well underway for A Day in Our Village, Oak Park’s annual festival celebrating diversity and community involvement. This year’s event is scheduled for Sun., June 7. A variety of volunteers is needed to help promote and staff the...
The Park District of Oak Park’s 2020 Summer Camp Guide will be released online and at all facilities beginning Jan. 16. A wide variety of camps will be offered for all ages and interests. Camp registration for residents begins at 8:30am., Sat., Feb, 1. Visit pdop.org/camps for more information....
Individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers have a safe space to connect, share a meal and enjoy recreational and educational opportunities at The Memory Café, held from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Township Senior Services Center, 130 S. Oak Park Ave....
Share a compliment, file a complaintThe Oak Park Police Department’s community-based policing philosophy relies on citizen involvement. Residents and visitors who interact with Police are invited to share a compliment if an encounter was helpful or file a complaint if they feel they were treated...
More than 60 individuals, organizations and businesses were recognized recently for their commitment to protecting Oak Park’s heritage and making the Village a vibrant place for residents and visitors alike. Seven Preservation Awards were presented by the Historic Preservation Commission and five...
The Village has specific rules that govern parking when it snows — rules that are enforced seven days a week, including holidays. Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts and plan accordingly. When snow exceeds two inches, all parking is prohibited on the main streets posted as snow routes....
Holiday trees will be collected the weeks of Jan. 6 and 13 from residential properties of five or fewer units served by the Village refuse hauling contractor.
Be sure to remove all decorations and stands, and place the tree in the regular collection area before your regular collection day during...
Oak Parkers who take a few minutes to answer nine simple questions will be helping to make sure Illinois has a strong voice in the U.S. Congress and gets its fair share of the nearly $700 billion in federal funds, grants and support distributed each year to states, counties and communities.
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Residents are urged to move their cars from the streets when temporary no-parking signs go up to allow private contractors to prune parkway trees quickly and safely.
This winter, one third of the Village’s 18,000-plus parkway trees will be pruned, with work scheduled for the area between the north...
Call ahead - COVID-19 restrictions may be in effect
Anyone in need of a place to warm up as temperatures dip can find a range of options in Oak Park. Local sites include the following:
Housing Forward, overnight shelters in various locations, 888.338.1744
Rush Oak Park Hospital, 520 S. Maple Ave...
The Oak Park Fire Department offers a variety of life-saving classes including CPR and training in how to use an automated external defibrillator, or AED. Classes are held at the Fire Department’s certified American Heart Association community training center in the main station, 100 N. Euclid Ave...
Marijuana became legal for recreational use in Illinois on Jan. 1. The new state law allows consumers 21 and older to possess and use marijuana products purchased from licensed sellers without a medical marijuana card.
Initially, medical marijuana dispensaries are the only legal sellers of cannabis...
Oak Park health officials warn that just because marijuana is legal does not mean that it is safe. Underage marijuana use can lead to particularly negative health consequences related to adolescent development. Consumers also are urged to avoid ingesting cannabis via e-cigarettes until the cause of...
Property owners who shovel their sidewalks are doing more than making it safer for pedestrians of all ages — they also are complying with the law.
Village ordinance requires snow and ice to be removed from the public sidewalk within 24 hours following any snow, sleet or freezing rain.
Being a good...
