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.
Aug. 29, 2016 - The Village of Oak Park is hosting several free recycling events during the month of September.
Residents are welcome to shred documents containing personal information and drop off old clothing on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Village is also hosting a paint exchange on Saturday, Sept. 17. All of the events are being held at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd.
Paper shredding: Help prevent identity theft by shredding documents containing personal information from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 10. Each household is limited to two bags or small boxes. Only items with personal information such as canceled checks, documents containing credit card numbers, social security numbers and medical information will be accepted. Paper materials that can be placed in the recycling cart or bin, such as newspaper, magazines, chipboard or junk mail, will not be accepted.
Old clothing: The Public Works Department has partnered with the Epilepsy Foundation to collect clothing and apparel of all types and in any condition on from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 10. Items, including shoes, belts, hats, bags, linens and towels, will be sent to developing nations to repurpose. The Epilepsy Foundation also offers residential pickup — visit www.epilepsychicago.org or www.donateillinois.org for more information.
Paint exchange: Safely dispose of unwanted, but useable latex paint or get free paint at the Great Paint Exchange on Sept. 17. Half-to-full cans of latex paint will be accepted from 9 to 11 a.m. Anyone in need of paint may pick from the morning collection from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Remaining paint will be recycled by an EPA-approved firm.
