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.
June 9, 2014 - Two veteran law enforcement professionals have been sworn in as the Oak Park Police Department’s newest commanders.
Following an introduction by Chief Rick Tanksley, Michael Richardson and Joseph Waitzman were sworn in by the Village Clerk during a June 9 ceremony at Village Hall. Friends, family and their fellow police officers congratulated them on their achievement.
As a 26-year law enforcement veteran, Cmdr. Richardson served as a 911 telecommunicator with the River Forest Police Department before joining the Oak Park Police Department in 1988. His roles here have included patrol officer, field training officer, internal affairs supervisor and detective sergeant. He has a degree from Benedictine University and graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Staff and Command.
Cmdr. Waitzman arrived in Oak Park recently following a 26-year law enforcement career in Country Club Hills, Rolling Meadows and the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. His experience includes various command-level responsibilities. Waitzman graduated from the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University’s School of Staff and Command and has degrees from the University of Illinois and Roosevelt University.
“Cmdr. Richardson and Cmdr. Waitzman will provide leadership and professionalism to the officers under their command,” Tanksley said. “Together, their sense of duty is a great fit for Oak Park.”
For more information on Oak Park police, call 708.386.3800 or email police@oak-park.us.
