Oak Park’s Village Hall has been named to the National Register of Historic Places, a significant designation that comes nearly a decade ahead of schedule.
Typically, buildings and properties are not eligible for inclusion on the venerable list until after at least 50 years. Officials used a...
A plan that will help guide land use, policy discussions and capital improvements for Oak Park has been adopted by the Village Board.
The comprehensive plan, entitled Envision Oak Park, represents the culmination of two years of work through an active public process that included nearly 75...
A project to demonstrate the potential cost savings of electric smart grid technologies has taken a step closer to implementation in Oak Park.
Pecan Street Inc., a not-for-profit organization credited with creating the national model for smart grid project planning, implementation and management,...
Voters registered in suburban Cook County can cast an early ballot from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. through Sat, Oct. 20 through Nov 1, at Village Hall, 123 Madison St.
While the official deadline to register is Oct. 7, Village Hall also will be a grace period site for new registration of suburban Cook...
Pets are an important part of many households in Oak Park. Along with the companionship they provide come responsibilities for the owner to ensure the health and safety of the pet and the community.
Licensing – All dogs and outdoor cats in Oak Park are required to display a current animal license....
When it comes to citizen involvement in the process of making public policy, few communities can match the opportunities offered in Oak Park, where volunteers serve on nearly 20 separate advisory boards, commissions and committees.
As part-time lawmakers, the Village president and trustees rely on...
Sat., Oct. 25 will be the last opportunity this year for residents to safely dispose of unwanted electronic items now banned from landfills. Items will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd.
Just about any kind of electronic item will be accepted, including...
The annual fall leaf collection program is scheduled for Oct. 20 through Dec. 4 with seven pickups planned for each section of the Village. Residents should rake leaves into the street at least 18 inches from the curb the day before the scheduled pickup dates indicated on the map. Leaves raked into...
The Park District of Oak Park’s 38th Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races will bring street closures along the race route from about 7:30 to 10 a.m., Sun., Oct. 19. Only the eastbound lane of Lake Street and the westbound lane of Chicago Avenue will be open to traffic. Traffic on other streets within...
With seasonal flu activity likely to begin in October and continue as late as May, Oak Park public health officials are echoing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control that everyone older than 6 months be vaccinated.
While there are many different flu viruses, the seasonal flu vaccine...
Call 708.358.5429 or visit www.oak-park.us/graffiti to report incidents of graffiti. Village staff will remove graffiti from public property. A removal solution will be provided at no cost to private property owners. Email community@oak-park.us to learn more.
Placing any type of sign in the public right of way such as the parkway space between the sidewalk and the curb is prohibited. The prohibition includes garage sale signs, political signs, open house signs and contractor signs. For more information call 708.358.5430 or email building@oak-park.us.
A permit is required for any residential or commercial property to be used as a location for a television commercial or other filming. Neighbors must be notified by flyer as to when and where the shoot is to occur. If police presence is required, services of off-duty police must be paid by the film...
Free nicotine replacement patches are available through the Illinois Department of Public Health Tobacco Free Communities fund. Residents age 18 and over are eligible. To register, call the Illinois Quitline at 866.784.8937. Information also is posted at www.quityes.org.
Backing a vehicle into a parking stall in a Village lot or garage is prohibited because permit decals must appear in the rear window and be visible to enforcement officers. Violators may be ticketed. For more information email parking@oak-park.us.
To discourage door-to-door solicitors, obtain a no soliciting sticker from the Village Clerk’s office in Village Hall, 123 Madison St., to place on or near the front door. Call 708.358.5670 or email clerk@oak-park.us for more information.
The Village of Oak Park’s comprehensive waste disposal program is designed to effectively deal with increasing amounts of trash, rising collection and disposal costs, legislative restrictions and growing environmental concerns. Mobile refuse carts, available in two sizes, and large recycling...
Parking is prohibited on all Village streets from 2:30 – 6 a.m., seven days a week, year around, except when allowed by permit or pass. If you have guests, consider parking in one of the Village’s public garages. For more information about parking, visit www.oak-park.us/parking.
Official hours for Halloween trick or treating are 3 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31. Parents should accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats. Other safety tips include:
Use make-up instead of masks
Choose flame-retardant costumes
Wear light-colored clothing at night or add...
The Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St., will come under the moon’s spell on Fri., Oct. 24 when strange and unexplained things happen under the glass. Visitors are invited to take a walk through the dark conservatory if they dare, but there are no guarantees they will escape. Youngsters 12 and...
Help decrease the amount of organic waste sent to the landfill by pitching your Halloween pumpkin into a composting bin set up in the parking lot of the swimming pool at Rehm Park, 515 Garfield St., from 9 a.m. to noon, Sat., Nov. 1. Pumpkins must be free of plastic adornments and candles or lights...
Parking citations can be appealed and paid on-line at www.oak-park.us/onlineservices. Payment may be made with Visa, MasterCard and Discover. For more information visit www.oak-park.us/adjudication or email adjudication@oak-park.us.
Tree swings in parkway trees may appear fun, but they threaten the health of the trees and safety of passersby. That’s why it is illegal to attach any rope, wire, nail, sign, poster or any other manmade object to trees and shrubs located on Village property. For more information, call 708.358.5700...
