Residents who take advantage of retailing and dining opportunities in Oak Park play a key role in maintaining businesses and generating important sales tax revenues essential to funding vital public services. For every retail dollar spent in the Village, 2 percent goes to help fund public services and projects such as vital infrastructure improvements. Shopping at home should be easy for Oak Parkers. Among its nearly 1,000 retail businesses, the Village boasts more than 90 restaurants, an auto dealership, several supermarkets, many specialty shops and art galleries, and a mix of both national chains and local stores. For links to more information on where to dine and shop in the Village, visit www.oak-park.us and search shopping and dining.