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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.
Updated: Investigators rule fire cause as undetermined
Oct. 23, 2015 - The cause of the fire that destroyed a 22-unit apartment building in east-central Oak Park on Oct. 20 has been ruled undetermined by both local and state investigators.
The extent of the damage to the building made it impossible to trace the fire to its origin, officials concluded, after spending several days combing through the charred remnants of the structure that likely was built in the early 1920s.
The building was a total loss, but all residents were safely evacuated without injury. One Oak Park firefighter suffered heat exhaustion, but was treated and released at a local hospital.
When firefighters arrived on the scene at Washington Boulevard and Cuyler Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m., the fire appeared to have begun at the rear of the building where there were enclosed wooden porches.
The fire was struck at about 3:40 a.m., but not before it had spread through the entire building and caused much of the roof to collapse. Crews remained on site through much of the day dousing hot spots.
Firefighters from 11 area departments assisted Oak Park with the four-alarm fire. Departments responding included Bellwood, Berwyn, Broadview, Chicago, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Stickney and Westchester.
Even as investigators worked to determine the cause, the community quickly organized efforts to help those residents displaced by the fire.
The Oak Park Regional Housing Center stepped in to help displaced residents find apartments and accepted online donations for those in need both online at its office at 1041 South Blvd.
Elementary School District 97 also collected gift cards at its 970 Madison St. headquarters and at local schools, including Julian Middle School, which is only about a block west of the fire.
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Updated: Help for the Families
Oct. 22, 2015 - In addition to helping the displaced families find new homes, the Oak Park Regional Housing Center also is helping direct donations to those in need. Donations may be made via credit card by following this link. Cash, checks and gift cards may be dropped off at the Housing Center, 1041 South Blvd.
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Oct. 21, 2015 – A four-alarm fire destroyed a 22-unit apartment building in east-central Oak Park last night, but all residents were safely evacuated without injury.
One Oak Park firefighter was transported to Loyola Medical Center for heat exhaustion, but was later released.
A 911 call at about 9:30 p.m. reported the fire in the building on the southeast corner of Washington Boulevard and Cuyler Avenue, about a block east of Ridgeland Avenue.
The fire burned intensely for several hours, spreading through the entire building, eventually causing much of the roof to collapse. The fire was struck at about 3:40 a.m. However, fire crews are still on scene dousing hot spots.
Several streets remain closed this morning, including Washington Boulevard between Lombard and Ridgeland avenues; Cuyler Avenue between Randolph and Madison streets; and Harvey Avenue between Randolph and Madison streets.
Firefighters from 11 area departments assisted Oak Park firefighters. Departments responding included Bellwood, Berwyn, Broadview, Chicago, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Stickney and Westchester.
An adjacent two-flat building on Washington Boulevard sustained some minor radiant heat damage and nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution.
Power was cut to several area buildings to protect firefighters, but ComEd crews stood by to restore power as soon as safely possible.
Officials who arrived first on the scene said the fire appeared to have begun at the rear of the building where there were enclosed wooden porches. The building likely will be a total loss.
Investigators are still on the scene working to determine cause.
Pace provided two buses for temporary shelter. The Red Cross provided emergency shelter assistance to those residents who could not make their own arrangements. The Salvation Army provided a canteen for fire personnel.
Classes at nearby at nearby Percy Julian Middle School were not affected.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
