Getting around Oak Park by bike is becoming easier than ever for residents and visitors alike thanks to the arrival of the Divvy bike share program.
The first of 13 Divvy stations was expected to begin operating in July, along with a dozen others in high-traffic locations throughout the Village, as...
Come August 1, Oak Park will join a growing national movement aimed at deterring tobacco use among young people by increasing the minimum age to possess or purchase to 21 years old.
Anyone under age 21 caught purchasing or possessing tobacco products will face a minimum $25 fine for the first...
Oak Park Police rely on residents taking an active role. If you see unusual activity, suspicious people or vehicles in your neighborhood, don’t hesitate to call 911 immediately. Visit www.oak-park.us/police for more information on police programs and services, including how to contact the officer...
Oak Park residents can recycle outdated and unwanted electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, July 30 and Aug. 27, at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd.
Most items are accepted, including computers, peripherals, laptops, monitors, TVs, cell phones, rechargeable batteries, printers, fax...
With the highest temperatures of the season typically coming in July and August, public health officials urge residents to protect themselves and their loved ones from the sometimes severe consequences of extreme heat.
While everyone is susceptible to heat-related illnesses, the elderly and...
Finance Department…Steven Drazner, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since March, has officially assumed the role as CFO for the Village. Drazner joined the Village as Deputy CFO in August. Prior to joining the Village, he served as finance director in Countryside, as well as...
Disconnecting gutter downspouts from the municipal sewer system can help reduce the chances of backups during heavy rain.
While storm water from roof gutters is not a problem under normal conditions, the main system can become overwhelmed during heavy rain events, sometimes causing sewage and storm...
When severe weather brings down power lines, public safety personnel urge residents to be aware of the danger.
Their advice — always assume power lines are live, since even momentary contact with a live power line can injure or kill.
If a power line comes down, ideally, a firefighter or police...
Residents ages 16 to 18 are invited to learn skills and techniques that can help them find and keep a job at annual workshops presented by the Community Relations Department.
This year’s workshops are scheduled for 1 to 6 p.m., Aug. 1 – 5 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St.
Participants...
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is open for business from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October.
Now in its 41st season, the venerable market is held in the Pilgrim Church parking lot just west of the intersection of Lake Street and Ridgeland Avenue.
In addition to a variety of fresh fruits...
When severe weather brings down branches and even entire trees, property owners are urged not to bring any debris from trees on private property to the parkway or street, which can lead to clogged sewer inlets and localized flooding during heavy rains.
Public Works crews only pick up debris from...
Residents who may have missed the Oak Park Township insert in the June issue of the OP/FYI newsletter are urged to drop by the main office at 105 S. Oak Park Ave. or the Senior Center across the street at 130 S. Oak Park Ave., to pick up a copy. The two-page flyer provides details on the wide...
Nominations are being sought for awards that recognize efforts by organizations, individuals and businesses to improve the Village through property preservation, sustainability and accessibility. Deadline for nominations is October 14, with awards to be presented in December. Here are the details:...
Frank Lloyd Wright Races – Registration is now open for the 40th annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races set for Oct. 23. This year’s event will feature a 5 kilometer run and walk, 10 kilometer run and walk and a youth mile. Visit flwraces.com for more information.
Campfire cooking workshop – Learn the...
As temperatures rise, so does the threat of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus. Illinois reported 77 human cases and nine deaths last year. The severity of this season has not been established, but the virus has been found in several counties and one human case had been reported by mid-June.
Take...
The Oak Park Sculpture Walk is back for a fifth season, with 12 sculptures on display in an outdoor exhibit through Sept. 5 in Mills Park.
Located near Pleasant and Home avenues just east of Marion Street, the park’s four-plus acres provides a scenic backdrop for the sculptures, which are displayed...
The Village offers a food scrap composting program to residents who wish to reduce the amount of organic refuse sent to landfills.
Currently, 1,063 households participate in the Village program that provides a special 96-gallon mobile cart for organics, an under-sink collection bucket and a box of...
