Oak Parkers who want to report a problem, track the process of a building permit or schedule a project inspection soon will be able to forgo a trip to Village Hall and do it all online.
A new software system set to launch May 9 will offer users an intuitive, widget-driven website portal for...
With a new public garage now open, convenient valet service available and time limits to be set in three surface lots to encourage turnover, shoppers are finding a range of new parking options in downtown Oak Park.
New public garage…The new state-of-the-art garage at Lake Street and Forest Avenue...
The 43rd annual A Day in Our Village festival celebrating diversity and community involvement is scheduled for Sun., June 5.
Activity booths representing Oak Park civic, cultural, social service, educational, religious and business organizations will fill Scoville Park, Lake Street at Oak Park...
May is Building Safety Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding of what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures. Here’s what is planned in Oak Park:
Residential Construction Symposiums: Learn about permits, the permit process and requirements for remodeling kitchens, baths and...
Property owners are urged to visit www.oakparkzoning.com to get the latest information on the first comprehensive review of Village zoning regulations since 2002. Presentations and information from public meetings held by the Plan Commission are posted on the website as efforts continue to better...
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market will open its 41st season on Sat., May 21. The Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from opening day through October in the Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot, 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue.
In addition to a variety of fresh...
Free movies in the park…Oak Parkers are invited to enjoy free movies in Scoville Park, at Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue all summer long.
Movies begin at dusk. If it rains, check www.pdop.org for information.
Sat., May 21: Inside Out
Thurs., June 16: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Thurs., July 14:...
Alley clean-up…The Village’s alley clean-up program, developed by the Keep Oak Park Beautiful committee, provides free plastic bags, refuse stickers, disposable rubber gloves and information on organizing a safe and successful event. The committee will monitor the program by taking before-and-after...
The owners of historic Frank Lloyd Wright houses and other landmark residences in Oak Park and River Forest will invite the public inside their carefully restored homes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat., May 21. The 2016 Wright Plus Housewalk features homes that are considered a standing record of the...
Residents interested in working for the Village of Oak Park can keep track of job openings at www.oak-park.us/jobs, where descriptions and qualifications are posted for specific positions.
Most open positions require applicants to fill out an employment application and equal employment opportunity...
Youth services volunteers sought…Volunteers are needed to advise the Oak Park Township Board on funding local agencies that sponsor programs for youth, especially those at risk of becoming involved in harmful or illegal activities. Applications for the Youth Services Advisory Committee, which meets...
When severe weather creates debris from trees on private property, owners are reminded not to bring limbs or brush to the curb, but make other arrangements for its disposal. Public Works crews only pick up debris from parkway trees — a big job with nearly 19,000 trees on public property throughout...
The lobby of the Oak Park Police Station is available to the public for in-person meetings and face-to-face transactions. Police officials encourage residents to make use of the lobby, which is open, well-lit and staffed 24 hours a day. The reminder comes with the growing number of crimes committed...
As a courtesy to residents and their guests, the overnight parking restrictions will not be enforced on most Oak Park residential streets during several holidays in the year ahead. Restrictions will remain in effect in areas reserved for overnight permit holders, such as Village-owned lots, on-...
Rehabilitation loans and grants are available to owners of single family homes and rental buildings with seven or fewer units. Income-eligible, single-family households may be eligible for no interest loans of up to $25,000 to correct health and safety issues and building code violations. No...
Village property inspectors are checking single-family homes and apartment buildings for visible code violations to ensure public safety and community aesthetics as part of the Neighborhood Walk Program.
Village code requires grass and weeds to be cut below eight inches, including in parkways,...
Forestry crews and contractors will begin planting 349 trees across the Village this month.
About 75 of the new trees will be planted in the medians of the 900, 1000, 1100 and 1200 blocks of North Kenilworth Avenue, where 97 trees were removed this year because of declining condition and age.
More...
Village vehicle stickers for the 2016/2017 season are scheduled to go on sale May 9, as renewal notices go out to the owners of vehicles registered to Oak Park residents.
Every Oak Park resident who owns or leases a vehicle is required to purchase and display a Village sticker annually before July...
Participants, volunteers and sponsors are being sought for the annual July 4th Parade. June 3 is the deadline to register to be in the parade, which typically attracts more than 75 groups each year.
Local organizations and businesses are invited to bring a float, march, play music, carry balloons...
