Vaccinations key driver
With summer in full swing, community life in Oak Park is steadily returning to normal as thousands of residents quickly stepped up to get vaccinated, helping send the number of new positive COVID-19 cases dramatically downward.
Capacity limits and most restrictions that had...
After last summer’s hiatus due to the pandemic, the Park District of Oak Park’s free, family-friendly concerts and movies return in July to Scoville Park on Lake Street at Oak Park Avenue.
Concerts are scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Sunday through August and a movie will be screened beginning...
Information and guidance related to COVID-19 is changing rapidly. Residents are urged to monitor www.oak-park.us/covid19 for the latest news and developments. In themeantime, officials continue to stress the following:
Get vaccinated…With COVID-19 vaccines widely available, public health officials...
Supplies for students in need…Oak Park Township is collecting school supplies to help students in need be prepared for the 2021–2022 school year. New supplies may be placed in a donation box from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 6 at the Township Office, 105 S. Oak Park Ave. or shipped...
Every resident is required to purchase a license for each owned or leased motor vehicle before July 15.
The rate increases by $20 after the deadline.
Failure to purchase a license also could result in a $78 ticket.
A current vehicle license is needed to purchase a parking permit.
Vehicle license...
As temperatures rise, so does the threat of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus. Illinois reported 39 human cases and four deaths last year.
Take precautions…Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by wearing long sleeves and pants, limiting time spent outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most...
Transportation available…Curb-to-curb transportation to and from the Oak Park Farmers’ Market is available. Look for the Oak Park Township bus at the Market entrance during Market hours each Saturday. The wheelchair-accessible bus will transport shoppers to locations within Oak Park and River...
Summertime represents the prime of grilling season. Making sure your grill is operated safely and food is handled correctly is important, so follow these guidelines:
Grilling
A grill should be placed well away from a home, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
Grease and...
Street resurfacing is underway along Oak Park Avenue as part of an ongoing improvement project along the vital north/south roadway that stretches the length of the Village from North Avenue to Roosevelt Road.
Construction crews have largely completed underground water and sewer improvements, with...
If someone calls or knocks on your door promising a better deal on electricity, be cautious — you could be misled into switching to a supplier that will cost more.
Salespeople who offer to save you money may ask for your account number or to see your bill. Most likely they are selling a low...
When severe weather brings down power lines, public safety personnel urge residents to be aware of the danger. Their advice — always assume power lines are live, since even momentary contact with a live power line can injure or kill.
If a power line comes down, ideally, a firefighter or police...
Nominations are now being sought for the 2021 accessibility, aging in place, historic preservation and sustainability awards that recognize efforts made by organizations, individuals and businesses who have played roles in improving the community. Winners will be announced and recognized at a...
Residents who leave their windows and patio doors open overnight to catch a summer evening breeze could unwittingly become targets of burglars who cruise neighborhoods looking for just such opportunities.
Oak Park Police urge residents to use devices that prevent entry by limiting travel of the...
Property owners are urged to keep their shrubs and trees along sidewalks and alleys properly trimmed to ensure safe passage by pedestrians and motorists.
Blocking the public way not only creates hazards, it also is a local ordinance violation. Residents whose plantings create issues are asked to...
When it comes to recycling, trying to figure out what goes where can sometimes be confusing. Following these three simple rules may help:
Recycle all empty plastic bottles, cans, paper and cardboard
Keep food and liquids out of recycling
Don’t bag recyclables — empty them directly into the cart...
Accurate addresses can save precious seconds when police or firefighters respond to an emergency call. That’s why property owners are required by local law to have street numbers visible from both the street and the alley.
Address numbers at least three inches high should be posted on the front of...
Bicycle thefts tend to increase during warmer weather. Following these steps, police say, can help deter bicycle thieves:
Register your bike with the Police Department. Should your bike be stolen and later recovered the registration provides information about its rightful owner.
Don’t leave your...
With catalytic converter thefts on the rise throughout the region, Oak Park Police urge residents to take steps to protect their vehicles. Catalytic converters are part of vehicle’s exhaust systems. Precious metals used in the devices make them appealing to thieves who sell the convertors to...
Tens of thousands of Oak Park residents are vaccinated against COVID-19, but vaccine hesitancy still persists in our community.
Oak Parkers are invited to help break down vaccine hesitancy by sharing why they got vaccinated on yard signs available from the Oak Park Department of Public Health....
COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in the fight against the virus as it allows public health officials to stop the spread of the virus by isolating those who are contagious and alerting those who were exposed through contact tracing.
Local health officials encourage anyone experiencing...
