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Motorcyclist killed in Roosevelt Road Crash
Wednesday, May 3, 2017  ::   A 28-year-old Berwyn man was killed shortly after midnight today when the motorcycle he was driving struck a vehicle at the intersection of Cuyler Avenue and Roosevelt Road on the southernmost border of Oak Park.
Electric aggregation enrollment begins
Monday, May 1, 2017  ::   The enrollment process for the Village electric aggregation program begins this week with mailings to customers who already participate as well as those who might want to join the community program for the first time.
Police on lookout for distracted drivers
Thursday, April 20, 2017  ::   Oak Park police officers will be on the lookout for drivers distracted by cell phones as part of the first-ever Illinois Distracted Driving Awareness Week from April 24-28.
Earth Fest to serve up family fun
Monday, April 10, 2017  ::   Celebrate green living at the Village’s eighth annual Earth Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., April 22 at the Public Works Center. This year's highlights include a wide range of activities for kids and tours of the LEED Gold-certified Public Works Center.
Grant bolsters fire prevention efforts
Thursday, March 30, 2017  ::   A new program made possible by a $2,000 grant from FM Global will help the Oak Park Fire Department raise awareness about the importance of having an operational smoke detector.
New bike shelters feature Fixit stations
Tuesday, March 7, 2017  ::   Four new bike shelters located near the CTA Blue and Green lines each feature a Fixit station, which includes all of the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes.
Artists sought for mural project
Friday, March 3, 2017  ::   Twelve artists are needed to create murals that will continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the Green Line corridor from dull, blank concrete into canvases.
Mayor names his pick for trustee
Friday, March 3, 2017  ::   Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb selected lifelong Oak Parker and Township Trustee Jim Taglia to fill the trustee slot left vacant by the resignation of Adam Salzman. A Village Board vote on the selection is set for Monday night.
Village embarks on parking study
Wednesday, March 1, 2017  ::   The Village Board is conducting a comprehensive review of Oak Park’s wide array of parking rules and regulations. Public meetings are planned to discuss a variety of topics.
Police issue crime data report
Thursday, February 9, 2017  ::   The Oak Park Police department has released the crime data compiled for 2016 for the state’s annual Uniform Crime Reporting Index. Police investigated 1,605 crimes in 2016 compared to 1,568 crimes reported in 2015. The number of crimes reported in 2016 remained below the 1,665 crimes reported in 2014 and 1,798 crimes reported in 2013.

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