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.
Photo Gallery | Watch the Black History Month Honors Celebration
Feb. 23, 2023 - Members of the Oak Park's vibrant community gathered together on Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Nineteenth Century Club for the Village's inaugural Black History Month Honors Celebration.
The event was planned by Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Dr. Danielle Walker, and executed with assistance from several Village staff and community members. The family-friendly event featured food, entertainment, speakers, fellowship and more. The Black History Month Honors Celebration was designed to honor five areas or themes: history, youth, voice, resistance and solidarity.
Following opening music provided by Gabriel Datcu, guests listened to opening remarks from Walker and Village Manager Kevin Jackson. The full program is listed below:
Honoring History
Speaker: Frank Lipo, Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
Performance by: Windy Indie, violinist
Honoring Youth
Speaker: Lynda Parker, Oak Park and River Forest High School
Performance by: Kuumba Kids
Honoring Voice
Speaker: Jeronimo Speaks, community activist
Performance by: Spoken word by Jeronimo Speaks with Vai Shakoor and Big Ceno
Remarks
Speaker: Vicki Scaman, Oak Park Village Board President
Honoring Resistance
Speaker: Juanta Griffin, Oak Park Public Library
Performance by: Mara Love, singer
Honoring Solidarity
Speaker: Dot Roche, Race Conscious Dialogues
Performance by: M. Taylor and Kaben Kafö
Watch the entire Black History Month Honors Celebration below:
