Local election officials are bracing for a big turnout for the 2016 Presidential Election, but options abound for voters looking to avoid potentially long lines at neighborhood polling places when Election Day arrives on Tues., Nov. 8.
Early voting…Early voting begins Mon., Oct. 24 at Village Hall...
The Park District of Oak Park’s annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races will bring street closures along the route from about 7:30 to 11 a.m., Sun., Oct. 23, including from Lake Street north to Division Street. Traffic on other streets within the race route also may experience delays.
Residents are...
Ten Oak Park restaurants were recognized by the Oak Park Department of Public Health and Board of Health for having the highest two-year average inspection scores. Each of these restaurants’ food service sanitation efforts earned them a Johnson Restaurant Award, named for Oak Park’s first lunchroom...
Parents of students in any of the community’s 10 public elementary schools now can find the safest walking route online via a link from www.oak-park.us/maps.
The routes are part of a range of information displayed in MapOffice, a proprietary application developed for the GIS Consortium, a...
Discrimination complaints…Village Code defends the rights of individuals within the protected classes of race, sex, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status or disability in purchasing, leasing, securing a loan, renting or...
October is the final month for the 2016 season of Oak Park Farmers’ Market, held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, mid-May through October in the Pilgrim Church parking lot on Lake Street, just west of Ridgeland Avenue. Traditional stone soup made from Farmers’ Market vegetables will be ladled...
Sat., Oct. 29 will be the last opportunity this year for residents to safely dispose of unwanted electronic items now banned from landfills. Items will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Just about any kind of electronic item will be accepted, including...
Get to know your RBO…Oak Park’s residential beat officers hold regular meetings in the neighborhoods they serve to discuss issues and crime trends, and answer questions. For more details, including dates, times and locations, call 708.386.3800 or visit www.oak-park.us/rbo and contact the police...
Daylight saving time reverts to standard time at 2 a.m., Sun., Nov. 6. Public safety officials recommend changing smoke detector batteries when changing clocks.
Pets are an important part of many households in Oak Park. Along with the companionship they provide come responsibilities for the owner to ensure the health and safety of the pet and the community.
Licensing – All dogs and outdoor cats in Oak Park are required to display a current animal license....
Owners of multi-family buildings with seven or fewer units may be eligible for forgivable loans of up to $5,000 per unit under the Village’s Small Rental Rehab Program. Owners need to contribute matching funds of at least 25 percent of the total project cost and agree to rent to income-eligible...
Oak Park’s public valet service offers a quick and easy way to park in the busy downtown area from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Valet Oak Park has two drop-off and pick-up points — one on the north side of Lake Street, just west of Marion Street, and one on the east side of Marion...
Lobby available for transactions…Residents buying or selling items via an online forum can use the lobby of the Oak Park Police Department for transactions. Located in the lower level of Village Hall, 123 Madison St., the lobby is open, well-lit and staffed 24 hours a day. The police station has...
October is Fire Safety Month, and to mark the occasion the Oak Park Fire Department is hosting an open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Sat., Oct. 8 at the main fire station, 100 N. Euclid Ave. Oak Parkers of all ages can get up close to the equipment and talk to the firefighter/paramedics that help keep...
Official hours for Halloween trick or treating are 3 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31. Parents should accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats. Other safety tips include:
Use make-up instead of masks
Choose flame-retardant costumes
Wear light-colored clothing at night or add...
No-interest loans of up to $5,000 are available to help income-eligible owners of single family homes make emergency repairs such as replace faulty furnaces or water heaters before the winter weather returns. To qualify, homes must be owner-occupied and household income must be at or below 80...
The annual fall leaf collection program is scheduled for Oct. 17 through Dec. 1 with seven pickups planned for each section of the Village. Leaves should be raked into the street at least 18 inches from the curb the day before the scheduled pickup dates indicated on the map. Leaves raked into the...
