When it comes to saving lives, every minute counts for the firefighter/paramedics responding to a 911 call.
That’s why every ambulance and fire engine deployed by the Oak Park Fire Department is equipped to deliver advance life support (ALS) at the scene.
Each of these vehicles carries intravenous...
As part of its efforts to help people with disabilities lead proud and productive lives, the citizen volunteers on the Disability Access Commission have compiled and produced a handy guide to programs and services available locally. The listing is not meant to include every service, but to focus on...
With the impact of Dutch elm disease and emerald ash borer still being felt in urban forests across the country, Oak Park is focused on species diversity as new trees are selected and planted on parkways across the community.
The 365 new trees planted this spring in the Village include 28 different...
Oak Parkers seeking to declutter, while making a few extra dollars, can host a garage sale twice each year without a permit or permission from the Village. However, a few rules must be observed:
Limit sales to the daylight hours of no more than three consecutive days.
Display items only within a...
Every Oak Park resident who owns or leases a motor vehicle is required to purchase and display a vehicle sticker annually before July 15. Sticker prices increase $20 after the deadline.
Failure to display a valid Village sticker by the deadline also may result in a $75 ticket.
A current vehicle...
Oak Park residents interested in knowing about the quality of the water they drink need go no further than www.oak-park.us/waterqualityreport to read the latest report. Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires communities to prepare a Consumer Confidence Report that provides...
Caregiver support…Oak Park Township offers a range of caregiver support programs including workshops, bi-monthly group gatherings, respite care and social activities. Residents who are the primary caregivers of a loved one are encouraged to call 708.383.8060 or email ssmith@oakparktownship.org to...
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is now open for its 42nd season, welcoming new vendors and special guests.
The Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from opening day through October in the Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot, 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
In...
Bicycle thefts tend to increase during warmer weather. Following these steps, police say, can help deter bicycle thieves:
Don’t leave your bike unlocked or unattended.
Lock your bike even when it is stored in a closed garage, enclosed porch or basement common area.
Never let anyone you do not know...
Passport program…Hoping to get kids ages 5 to 13 to stay active and explore their parks and community, the Park District has partnered with School District 97 and Public Library to offer a free summer program of missions for participants to complete. Participants who get their passports stamped for...
Rental properties – Owners of multi-family buildings with seven or fewer units may be eligible for forgivable loans of up to $5,000 per unit under the Village’s Small Rental Rehab Program. Owners need to contribute matching funds of at least 25 percent of the total project cost and agree to rent to...
Visitors to Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St., are invited to provide feedback about their experience via an electronic survey. A touch-screen tablet on a kiosk near the main entrance offers visitors the opportunity to anonymously rate the quality of the service received. The brief survey also...
Summer means getting together with good friends and good food outside. Making sure your grill is operated safely and food is handled correctly is important, so follow these guidelines:
Grilling
Make sure smoke is not a nuisance to a neighbor.
Use an approved container designed for barbecuing.
Keep...
The Village encourages block parties as a way to build community spirit, meet neighbors and have fun. Each block may sponsor two block parties per year, but since some weekends fill quickly, plan early to get preferred dates. A petition signed by at least 10 separate addresses on the block is...
The many dimensions of Oak Park will be on display when the annual July 4th parade steps off at 10 a.m., Tues., July 4 from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland Avenue and Adams Street.
Parade participants march north on Ridgeland Avenue to Augusta Street and disperse at Whittier School. The route will...
The annual Oak Park Sculpture Walk is back for a sixth season, with 12 sculptures on display in an outdoor exhibit in the Oak Park Arts District along Harrison Street between Ridgeland Avenue and Austin Boulevard. This year’s Sculpture Walk features the work of artists from throughout the Midwest,...
