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.
Jan. 29, 2019 – With area temperatures predicted to plunge to record-breaking levels, Village Hall will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday through noon on Thursday, Jan. 31.
All scheduled citizen advisory board, committee and commission meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday have been cancelled.
Should an incident that doesn’t quite rise to the level of a 911 emergency occur when Village Hall is closed, residents can call the Police non-emergency number at 708.386.3800 for assistance.
Refuse, recycling and compost collection will also be suspended on Wednesday and Thursday due to the extreme weather conditions. Trash collection service will resume Friday and be completed by Saturday. Recycling carts will be serviced on next week's normal collection day.
Warming centers
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning from 6 tonight through noon on Thursday. Given the dangerous conditions, residents are urged to limit time outdoors for themselves and their pets, as well as to check in on friends and neighbors who may need assistance.
Warming centers are open 24 hours a day at Rush Oak Park Hospital, 500 S. Maple Ave., and from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at West Suburban Medical Center, Erie Street at Austin Boulevard.
The Police Lobby at Village Hall, 123 Madison St., will also serve as a warming center while Village Hall is closed.
Housing Forward can help find overnight shelters in various locations - just call 888.338.1744 or visit www.housingforward.org/get-help.
Housing Forward will also operate daytime warming centers from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Oak Park Temple, 1235 N. Harlem Ave., from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Grace Episcopal Church, 924 Lake St. and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Oak Park Temple, 1235 N. Harlem Ave. Housing Forward's Oak Park Office at 6634 W. Roosevelt Road will additionally serve as a warming center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.
If transportation is needed, call the Oak Park Police Department's non-emergency number 708.386.3800.
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