Village officials have put months of preparation into action now that COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed.
The Oak Park Department of Public Health has been designated a COVID-19 vaccine provider and is receiving doses directly from the state.
Limited supplies of the COVID-19 vaccine meant that...
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The municipal budget for 2021 reflects the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus that dramatically affected most local taxes and fees that are critical to funding essential municipal programs and services.
The 2021 budget is comprised of 35 funds and $150.7 million in expenditures, excluding interfund...
The Finance Department ensures the fiscal integrity of the Village of Oak Park by developing, maintaining and administering all programs related to the accounting of municipal revenues and expenditures. This critical municipal government role results in a wide range of financial documents available...
Although COVID-19 vaccine supplies currently are limited, that is expected to change in the coming months. The plan is to have thousands of vaccination providers available, including doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies, hospitals and certified public health departments such as the Oak Park Health...
The Village Board is considering a two-tiered overnight parking pass system that would increase the number of passes available each month from March through October when snow plowing and leaf collection are not issues.
Currently, residents can purchase up to 10 overnight passes per license plate...
Residents interested in receiving timely and informative neighborhood updates from their police residential beat officer, are invited to sign up for monthly newsletters that provide helpful, practical information via email, the content tailored to the neighborhoods they serve. RBOs also hold...
In 2020, Oak Park became the first municipality in Illinois to launch a community solar savings program. Program participants receive credits on their bills for their share of the electricity generated by a community solar farm. The credits reduce the ComEd electricity supply charges by up to 20...
More home fires occur in winter than in any other season. Heating, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk. The Oak Park Fire Department offers the following safety tips for residents to put a freeze on winter fires:
Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from any...
The Village has specific rules that govern parking when it snows — rules that are enforced seven days a week, including holidays. Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts and plan accordingly. When snow exceeds two inches, all parking is prohibited on the main streets posted as snow routes....
ComEd is offering one-time grants of up to $300 each to help low-income residential customers and those who are encountering financial hardship reduce past-due balances during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The grants are part of a range of programs the utility company has launched to assist those...
As COVID-19 continues to spread even as vaccines arrive, public health officials say that everyone should continue to take action to save lives by adhering to the following public health strategies:
Wear masks – Use face masks consistently and correctly, including within the household if there is a...
Residents are urged to move their cars from the streets when temporary no-parking signs go up to allow private contractors to prune parkway trees quickly and safely during the winter pruning cycle.
One third of the Village’s 18,000-plus parkway trees are scheduled to be pruned this cycle between...
Holiday trees will be collected the weeks of Jan. 4 and 11 from residential properties of five or fewer units served by the Village refuse hauling contractor.
Be sure to remove all decorations and stands, and place the tree in the regular collection area before your regular collection day during...
Local retailers and restaurants are working to serve their customers safely during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering services such as delivery and curbside pickup. Merchants say each order matters and every purchase is important as they navigate the challenges brought on by COVID-19. With the...
When temperatures plunge and wind chills reach dangerous levels, 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.
Safety tips
Limit time outdoors in cold, wet or windy weather. Pay attention to weather...
