The Village is taking steps to address the issue of climate change locally and ensure Oak Park is prepared for the anticipated impacts — both now and in the future.
Warmer and wetter winters, springs with heavy precipitation and hotter summers with longer dry periods are just a few of the ways...
Pawfficer Howie, the officer wellness and community service dog for the Oak Park Police Department, has a social media presence on Instagram that showcases the important role he plays in the department and the community. Residents who follow @pawfficer_howie will get a behind-the-scenes look at the...
The municipal budget for 2022 is one of recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, with particular focus on improvements to critical infrastructure that were delayed as revenue fell and resources were redirected to address the immediate local needs caused by a worldwide pandemic.
Taking care of the...
The surprisingly large numbers of wild animals that call Oak Park home typically keep to themselves. But as winter weather makes their search for food and shelter more difficult, the odds of coming into contact with a wild animal increase. Typically, the biggest problem in a dense, built-up...
With an increase in the number of accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians or bicyclists, Police are reminding everyone that Oak Park is a busy urban environment where travelers must share the road and be aware of their surroundings.
Everyone who uses Oak Park streets, whether driving,...
Caregiver support…A new nine-week program to help caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia deal with stress is set for 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jan. 10 through March 14 — call 708.636.8850 to register. Those caring for individuals age 60 and older or with disabilities also...
The Village has specific rules that govern parking when it snows — rules that are enforced seven days a week, including holidays. Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts and plan accordingly. When snow exceeds two inches, all parking is prohibited on the main streets posted as snow routes....
If you receive an unexpected visit from someone claiming to be an employee of the Village who wants to enter your home, ask to see their official identification. The official ID card features the employee’s photo, name and the Village logo on the front. Use the same procedure if someone claiming to...
Oak Park Fire Department veteran Ronald Kobyleski has been named the new Chief. A member of the Oak Park Fire Department since 1985, Chief Kobyleski has held every rank available in the Oak Park Fire Department, including Interim Chief, Deputy Chief, Battalion Chief and Training Officer. He also is...
Non-profit organizations that serve Oak Park and are interested in applying for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding are required to attend one of two virtual workshops hosted by the Village.
Workshops are scheduled for 3 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 25 and from 11 a.m. to noon on Jan. 26...
Vaccines effective, widely available…COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective in reducing risk of severe disease, hospitalization and death. All Oak Park residents ages 5 and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Children under 18 can only receive the Pfizer vaccine and must be...
Holiday trees will be collected the weeks of Jan. 3 and 10 from residential properties of five or fewer units served by the Village refuse hauling contractor.
Be sure to remove all decorations and stands, and place the tree in the regular collection area before your regular collection day during...
For the first time since the 1990s, the Village has contracted with a new garbage hauler.
On April 1 Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will take over the weekly collection of trash and recycling for residential properties with five or fewer units.
Collection dates and rates, which appear on...
Sign up for updates…Residents interested in receiving timely and informative neighborhood updates from their police residential beat officer are invited to sign up for monthly newsletters that provide helpful, practical information via email, the content tailored to the neighborhoods they serve....
Construction of a new Pete’s Fresh Market has begun on what was vacant Village-owned property on the north side of Madison Street, east of Oak Park Avenue.
The 46,000 square-foot grocery store replaces a former used car dealership at 640 Madison St. and adjacent parking lots.
Once open, the...
Oak Park is switching to a new trash and recycling hauler on April 1 when Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) begins serving residential properties with five or fewer units.
If you are satisfied with the current size of your trash and recycling carts, there is no need to take any additional steps to...
February is Teen Dating Violence Action Month, and Oak Parkers have access to a wide variety of resources and programming from local nonprofit Sarah's Inn:
▪ Check out the Sarah's Inn February podcast on what the Violence Prevention Team members wish they knew about dating as teens: Click here to...
The Village is upgrading nearly 8,300 water meters that offer enhanced leak detection that could help save water. The Village has hired Calumet City Plumbing to complete the water meter upgrades. Property owners who receive a letter from the Village asking them to call the company or visit its...
