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March/April 2013

When it comes to telling a story, video offers the opportunity not only to be educational, but also entertaining. That’s why VOP-TV, Oak Park’s government television station, is such an important tool for disseminating information about municipal programs and services. Now, thanks to YouTube and...
An increase in burglaries and thefts bumped up Oak Park’s crime rate in 2012, but robberies, a crime police say can have a significant impact on the public’s perception of safety, were at the lowest level in the past three years. Arrests also were up in 2012 as compared to 2011, as police closed...
The process to update the Village’s 20-year-old Comprehensive Plan soon will move toward a closer examination of specific topics through focus groups, as the effort to help guide the community’s long term future direction — Envision Oak Park — continues. Among the wide range of topics being...
The Village’s fourth annual celebration of green living — Earth Fest — is scheduled for 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sat., April 20, in the LEED® Gold-certified Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. This year’s event will highlight organic farmers, eco-friendly landscapers, local chefs and restaurants, games...
Deadline to register…Tues., March 12 is the deadline to register to vote in the April 9 Consolidated Election. Registration is offered from 8:30 a.m. — 5 p.m., Mon. – Fri. at Village Hall, 123 Madison St., and at Oak Park Township, 105 S. Oak Park Ave. Two types of identification are required, at...
Volunteers are being sought to become Friends of the Oak Park Farmers’ Market, with plans well underway for the May 18 opening of the 38th season. Friends of the Market become part of this quintessential Village experience by helping out at the commissioners’ booth on Saturday mornings and...
Renew licenses online…Oak Park pet owners who receive an animal license renewal application in the mail are encouraged to renew online at www.oak-park.us. Pet owners also can delete pets they no longer own and add new ones. Payment is made with a credit card, a receipt sent via e-mail and the...
Nominations now are being accepted for an annual award that honors those who made exceptional contributions to improving the health of Oak Parkers during 2012. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Fri., March 22. The Oak Park Department of Public Health will honor those individuals and organizations...
The Oak Park Community Relations Commission will join the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association (OPALGA) to present a reading of 8, a play that portrays the closing arguments of the federal trial that overturned a California constitutional amendment eliminating rights of same-sex couples to...
Ridgeland Common groundbreaking…The Park District of Oak Park will break ground on the site of the new Ridgeland Common at 9 a.m., Sat. March 9, near Ridgeland Avenue and Lake Street. The Park District’s flagship facility will undergo complete reconstruction, including expansion of the ice rink to...
The Environment & Energy Commission has partnered with local organizations to present a series of Green Tuesday lectures focusing on environmental issues. Speakers will provide regional, local and operational insights on each topic. Lectures will be held from 7 – 9 p.m., each Tuesday in April....
An Oak Park property owner can establish up to two honeybee colonies as long as the apiary meets specific Village code requirements. Beekeepers must register with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, provide an on-site water source for the bees, keep records of hive maintenance, provide a...
Oak Parkers who would rather share a car than own one have two choices. Zipcar, a for-profit, international car sharing company, and not-for-profit I-GO both offer programs in Oak Park. Zipcar has vehicles in three Oak Park public parking locations — 438 S. Taylor, at the corner of Madison and...
Graffiti hotline…Call the 708.358.5429 to report incidents of graffiti. Village staff will remove graffiti from Village-owned properties. A removal solution will be provided at no cost to private property owners. E-mail community@oak-park.us to learn more. Signs prohibited…Placing any type of sign...
Regular yard waste…Collection of yard waste will begin April 1. Bundled brush no larger than two feet in diameter and four feet in length and yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, shrubs and vines will be picked up on regular collection days. A green yard waste sticker must be attached to...
Interest rates on security deposits…Tenants of apartment buildings containing four or more units are entitled to interest on their security deposits. Interest must be paid or applied toward rent within 30 days of the expiration of each 12-month period. The security deposit must have been held for...