Pedestrian crossing signals at many of the busiest intersections across the Village have been set to automatically provide the walk light without the need to push the request button.
The change was made to eliminate the possibility of the COVID-19 coronavirus being transmitted by residents who may...
With the increased use of disinfecting wipes during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, public works officials are urging everyone to remember NEVER flush wipes down the toilet.
Wipes of all kind, including disinfecting wipes, baby wipes and wipes labeled flushable can create clogs and cause sewage...
The Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (OPEDC), a not-for-profit organization that works to bring business investment to the Village, has compiled links to programs and resources available to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus response.
The links include grants, loans and...
Keeping Fire and Police personnel healthy and on the job is critical as Oak Park withstands the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Both Fire and Police have strict protocols in place for interacting with the public in emergency situations. The departments also have plans in place should their...
On-street overnight and daytime parking restrictions, including for street cleaning, are not being enforced on most Oak Park residential streets to help residents abide by the state stay-at-home order.
Restrictions currently are scheduled to resume at 2:30 a.m., on Tuesday, June 2. Please keep in...
The May 1 deadline to renew pet licenses has been pushed back in response to the impact the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has had on so many routine tasks of daily life.
Owners whose pets were already licensed and who had emails on file with the Village will be notified when a new deadline is set....
Sign up for e-news – Receive the latest COVID-19 information from the Village of Oak Park directly to your email inbox by signing up for Village E-News at www.oak-park.us/enews. Updates include details about Oak Park’s daily testing bulletins and the latest local and state guidelines related to...
Oak Park's residential beat officers now hosting their regular neighborhood zone meetings virtually, as the need for social distancing continues in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Residents who have signed up for notices receive an email with a date and time, as well as the web link...
If you have a fever or cough, you might have COVID-19. Most people have mild illness and are able to recover at home. Public health officials recommend keeping track of your symptoms, and if you have an emergency warning sign like trouble breathing get medical attention right away. More information...
This year's Fourth of July parade and fireworks have been canceled to protect the community against the possible spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The event is not feasible, public health officials say, given the crowds created by the annual celebration.
The events would not be in compliance with...
Governor Gov. J.B. Pritzker has presented a plan for reopening Illinois that relies on five, data-driven phases.
In his announcement May 5, the governor said the move to each phase will depend on measurable progress against the COVID-19 coronavirus, including the regional availability of healthcare...
All block parties have been suspended in Oak Park until progress has been made to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Under the Restore Illinois plan issued in early May by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, block parties will not be allowed here until the fourth phase of the five-phase plan when...
Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley has extended until May 29 his order closing all public playgrounds, fields and courts to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The order applies to all public basketball, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts. Organized sports games and...
Residents in need can pick up a free cloth face covering at the Oak Park Police Department lobby in the lower level of Village Hall, 123 Madison St.
Proof of residency is required. Current supplies are limited, so only those residents with no other options should seek a face covering from the...
If you receive a call from the Oak Park Public Health Department, officials stress it is highly important that you answer the phone or return the call. Employees from the Health Department are working hard to protect the health of the community by stopping the spread of COVID-19 and could be...
The State of Illinois is opening its community-based testing sites to anyone to get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria.
As the state moves through the Restore Illinois plan, and into a full reopening of Illinois, public health officials say testing will be crucial to identifying new...
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 provide details on the quality of the local drinking...
Village municipal facilities may be closed to the public, but services have continued uninterrupted.
Police officers and firefighter/paramedics are on duty. Key Public Works Department workers and administrative support staff also are providing essential services every weekday.
Other employees...
As temperatures rise, so does the threat of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus. The Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District, which includes Oak Park, collected a positive mosquito batch on May 31 in River Forest and the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District collected a positive mosquito...
Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley has released guidelines for residential garage, yard and outdoor sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Among the recommendations are establishing one-way traffic flow, limiting customers to 10 at a time with proper distancing, wearing face coverings and...
This summer, with our public pools closed due to the coronavirus, many families have added inflatable pools to their backyards. We want to share some safety information with you to ensure your pool time doesn’t turn tragic:
Only allow children to be near pools when an adult is present to supervise...
