As national news reports continue to focus on how individual officers have dealt with emotion-charged incidents, the Oak Park Police Department is working to equip its men and women with the tools to ensure fairness is a fundamental part of how they respond in all situations.
Work begins in a...
Oak Parkers with special needs that should be considered in an emergency situation can register with the Village to ensure first responders are aware when dispatched via a 911 call.
Knowing that they are being dispatched to a home where someone may have a hearing or visual impairment, mobility...
This year’s fourth annual Sculpture Walk is along a five-block stretch of Chicago Avenue between Austin Boulevard and Ridgeland Avenue.
The 12 pieces were selected through a juried competition and are by established sculptors and emerging newcomers. A brochure for a self-guided walking tour is...
When severe weather brings down power lines, public safety personnel urge residents to be aware of the danger. Their advice — always assume power lines are live, since even momentary contact with a live power line can injure or kill.
If a power line comes down, ideally, a firefighter or police...
Summer means getting together with good friends and good food outside. Making sure your grill is operated safely and food is handled correctly is important, so follow these guidelines:
Grilling
Make sure smoke is not a nuisance to a neighbor.
Use an approved container designed for barbecuing.
Keep...
As temperatures rise, so does the threat of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus.
The best defense is to reduce the chances of mosquito bites. Recommended steps include limiting time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn, wearing long sleeves and pants, and applying insect repellent containing DEET,...
An alliance of local businesses, service agencies and governments has launched a campaign to educate residents, visitors and businesses about the local issue of homelessness and make them aware of the resources available for people in need.
The Oak Park Homeless Coalition developed the education...
The lobby of the Oak Park Police Department in the lower level of Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, is available to the public for in-person meetings and face-to-face transactions. Police officials are encouraging residents to make use of the lobby, which is open, well-lit and staffed 24 hours a...
With the goal of reducing the chances of backups during heavy rain, property owners are encouraged to disconnect their gutter downspouts from the municipal sewer system.
While storm water from roof gutters is not a problem under normal conditions, the main system can become overwhelmed during heavy...
The Fire Department has set up a special telephone line to accept requests for child safety seat inspections. Parents of young children can email carseat@oak-park.us to request an appointment.
Parents will need to bring their vehicle owner’s manual and car seat manufacturer’s manual along with the...
Residents ages 14 to 17 are invited to learn skills and techniques that can help them find and keep a job at annual workshops presented by the Community Relations Department.
This year’s workshops are scheduled for 2 to 6 p.m., Aug. 3 – 7 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., and Village...
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is open for business from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October.
Now in its 40th season, the venerable market is held in the Pilgrim Church parking lot just west of the intersection of Lake Street and Ridgeland Avenue. In addition to a variety of fresh fruits...
Concerts…The Park District of Oak Park’s free summer concerts features a variety of local and well-known bands beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday evenings in Scoville Park, Lake Street at Oak Park Avenue. Free family fitness classes are held from 4:30 to 5 p.m. before each concert. Weather-related...
Every Oak Park resident who owns or leases a vehicle is required to purchase and display a vehicle sticker annually by July 15. Anyone who misses the deadline must purchase a sticker and pay a $20 late fee. Failure to display a valid Village sticker by the deadline also may result in a $50 ticket....
The Village of Oak Park is developing a detailed online search feature that will allow users to access a wide range of information about their properties and the community.
The application is still under development, but currently offers publicly available information about individual properties by...
Electronics recycling…Oak Park residents are invited to recycle old electronic equipment on the last Saturday of each month through October. Items can be recycled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Acceptable items include computers, peripherals, laptops, monitors,...
As part of the interstate compact for preserving the Great Lakes, summer watering restrictions are in effect May 15 through Sept. 15.
Outdoor water use is limited Mondays through Fridays to even-numbered street addresses on even-numbered days, and to odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered days....
Property managers, owners and condo boards interested in creating smoke-free buildings can get help through the Health Department’s Breathe Easy Oak Park program.
The program offers a range of materials on how to transition to a smoke-free property, including sample letters for tenants and lease...
State and local laws prohibit smoking in most public places in the Village, including within 15 feet of the entrance to any business.
To file a complaint about a violation, call 708.358.5480 or email health@oak-park.us.
All municipal government properties, including Village Hall, soon will be tobacco-free work sites. The new rule also will apply to public parking garages.
The tobacco-free designation is intended to protect the health of employees and visitors.
Look for new signs to go up soon. For more information...
