The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Oak Park residents are urged to keep an eye out for spongy moth this summer.
The spongy moth is an invasive tree pest that feeds on many tree species but is especially problematic on oak trees. In large numbers they can defoliate a tree, and with several years of defoliation trees can experience severe decline.
Oak Park is experiencing an outbreak in the area of Chicago and East avenues.
Eggs have hatched and caterpillars are actively feeding. Village Forestry officials anticipate that caterpillars will pupate later this summer and white to tan colored moths will emerge.
Females are flightless and can be found on the bark of tree trunks and larger limbs. They lay egg masses that are about 1.5 inches long, fuzzy and tan colored.
When numbers are large, spongy moths can be found on other objects such as patio furniture, fences, signs and buildings.
Residents can report suspected sightings on parkway trees to the Forestry Division at 708.358.5700 or publicworks@oak-park.us.
If spongy moth is suspected on a private tree, please contact a certified arborist or the Morton Arboretum’s Plant Clinic to learn more about the many management options.
For more information about parkway tree care and maintenance, visit www.oak-park.us/trees.
