The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Electricity aggregation supports renewable initiatives
Oak Park has extended its electricity aggregation program for an additional seven months with Chicago-based MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (mc2). Effective with the October meter reads, the contract ensures aggregation participants will never pay more than those customers whose electricity is supplied by ComEd. In addition, the electricity supply rate includes the three-tenths of one cent per kilowatt hour fee that goes into a Village fund created in 2015 to help support local renewable energy projects. Oak Park residents and small businesses also may continue to subscribe to the community program that supports northern Illinois solar facilities that are expected to come online later this year. More details on community solar is posted at www.oak-park.us/communitysolarsignup.
About aggregation…Electricity aggregation allows municipalities to bundle residential and smaller business accounts, then use competitive bidding to seek lower rates from alternate suppliers. Aggregation does not alter the actual delivery of electricity, which is provided by ComEd. In fact, consumers have the option of choosing from retail electric suppliers approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission. Officials urge those who elect to choose an electricity provider from the state’s list to read the fine print carefully. Contracts may contain unexpected fees and penalties to cancel. For answers to questions about Oak Park’s Community Choice Electricity Aggregation Program, call 708.358.5778 or email sustainability@oak-park.us.
New campaign to promote energy efficiency home improvements
Oak Park is rolling out its Better Homes, Better Planet sustainability campaign to pair homeowners, renters and landlords with tools to help lower energy bills and reduce the Village’s carbon footprint on the planet. The energy used by Oak Park’s residential properties is the biggest local contributor to climate change. That’s why the Village is focusing on programs that not only are environmentally friendly, but also help make homes more comfortable and lower utility bills. Programs in place and on the drawing board include support for community solar initiatives, energy assessments, weatherization, energy efficiency improvements and grants for income-eligible residents. For more information, call 708.358.5770, email sustainability@oak-park.us or visit www.oak-park.us/housing.
