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The Village’s Fall Leaf Collection Program begins Nov. 4, with six weekly pickups planned for each section of the Village through the week of Dec. 9. The key change this year is that residents will no longer place leaves directly in the street. Instead, they can choose from a variety of leaf collection options.
When you or a loved one are in crisis, there are several ways to get the help you need. Depending on the urgency and severity of the situation, there are a variety of community resources ready to help.
The Village is launching an Alternative Response to Calls for Service Pilot Program with the goal of enhancing overall community well-being and offering a compassionate alternative to emergency calls related to mental health.
The Village is seeking feedback from residents and other stakeholders about a range of topics including economic vitality in Oak Park and whether an electric shuttle could help meet the community's tranportation needs.
Oak Park’s neighborhood climate coaching initiative is a partnership between the Village and the volunteer group Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) that offers a peer-expert advisory service to help residents navigate various pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Village is seeking input from the community as it develops a five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. A town hall meeting is planned for Oct. 10 and an online survey is available.
The Village of Oak Park is offering collection of used textiles and small household items as part of its ongoing effort to help residents reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. The textile service is provided by Simple Recycling and is free to all Oak Park residents.
The Oak Park Public Health Department is celebrating 75 years as a state-certified local health department in 2024. Oak Park sustains one of only a handful of municipal-level public health departments with this distinction.
The Village of Oak Park is collaborating with numerous community partners to host the 2024 Día de Los Muertos Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 2 in Scoville Park. The free community event will feature entertainment, food, activities for kids and more.
The Oak Park Public Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October by sharing information to promote early detection and prevention of the disease.
Oak Parkers of all ages with an interest in modern firefighting and emergency medical services should mark their calendars for Saturday, Oct. 12 for the annual Fire Department open house.
The President signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance program to help recover from the effects of the severe weather experienced July 13-16, 2024.
  • The Village’s Fall Leaf Collection Program begins Nov. 4, with six weekly pickups planned for each section of the Village through the week of Dec. 9. The key change this year is that residents will no longer place leaves directly in the street. Instead, they can choose from a variety of leaf collection options.
  • When you or a loved one are in crisis, there are several ways to get the help you need. Depending on the urgency and severity of the situation, there are a variety of community resources ready to help.
  • The Village is launching an Alternative Response to Calls for Service Pilot Program with the goal of enhancing overall community well-being and offering a compassionate alternative to emergency calls related to mental health.
  • The Village is seeking feedback from residents and other stakeholders about a range of topics including economic vitality in Oak Park and whether an electric shuttle could help meet the community's tranportation needs.
  • Oak Park’s neighborhood climate coaching initiative is a partnership between the Village and the volunteer group Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) that offers a peer-expert advisory service to help residents navigate various pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • OP/FYI Newsletter

    Keep up with news from Village Hall via the OP/FYI newsletter, which is distributed to every residential address in Oak Park six times each year. Find the most recent edition as well as past issues on the Village website.

  • Construction Updates

    Keep track of current and upcoming construction projects in Oak Park by clicking the project updates tab at www.oak-park.us/construction.

  • Municipal Jobs

    Residents interested in working for the Village can keep track of job openings at www.oak-park.us/jobs, where descriptions and qualifications are posted for specific positions.

  • Community Portal

    Residents interested in really getting to know the details of their Oak Park properties have a new online resource available. Just by entering an address into the portal search window on a computer, tablet or smartphone, users can link to a wide range of property-specific information, including zoning details, refuse collection dates, a list of elected officials at all levels and more.