Beginning this fall, the Village is modernizing its Fall Leaf Collection Program to improve safety, help the environment and provide residents with more choices for how to handle leaves.
The modernization of the Fall Leaf Collection Program — the first since 1994 — will address resident concern...
Residents in single-family homes and buildings with five or fewer units can schedule a special collection of electronic and hazardous household waste. Examples of hazardous household waste that can be safely disposed of include oil-based paints, aerosols, household cleaners, lawn chemicals and...
Every Oak Park resident is required to purchase a license for each owned or leased motor vehicle before July 15. Vehicle licenses can be purchased and renewed online at www.oak-park.us/vehiclelicense. Vehicle license rates vary by type of vehicle. Persons age 65 and older, and anyone who has a...
Summer is an active period for storms in the Midwest, and severe storms often result in fallen tree branches. If a branch falls from a parkway tree located between the curb and sidewalk, please contact the Public Works Department at 708.358.5700 or publicworks@oak-park.us so the Village is aware of...
Corn roast…The Oak Park Farmers’ Market’s annual corn roast is set for Aug. 10. Guests can enjoy fresh-picked corn sold by the ear hot off the roaster from about 9 a.m. to noon. Be sure to bring cash for this fundraising event, as credit cards are not accepted when purchasing roasted corn.
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The Village is reminding residents and landscape companies operating in Oak Park that the use of gas-powered leaf blowers is prohibited from June through September. The community is also less than one year away from a permanent ban of the use of gas-powered leaf blowers that will go into effect...
Applications for grants to help commercial businesses improve and restore the facades of their buildings are available. Qualified participants can receive up to $5,000 in grant assistance for each eligible façade. Since the start of the program in 2018, the Village has worked with local businesses/...
Back-to-school immunization…Local health officials are reminding parents and caregivers that all children attending Illinois schools, both public and private, need to show proof of required immunizations in order to attend class each fall. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from school....
As temperatures rise, so does the threat of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus. Last year, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 119 human cases, 62 of which were in Cook County, and six deaths.
Take precautions…Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by wearing long sleeves and pants,...
The Oak Park Sculpture Walk is back with 12 sculptures newly on display in the community as part of an outdoor exhibit in the Downtown Oak Park business district in the vicinity of Lake Street and Marion Street. This year’s Sculpture Walk will be on display until spring 2025 and features the work...
Bicycle thefts tend to increase during warmer weather. Following these steps, police say, can help deter bicycle thieves:
Register your bike with the Police Department at www.oak-park.us/bikeregistration. Should your bike be stolen and later recovered, the registration provides information about...
Nominations are being sought for the Village’s 2024 Historic Preservation, Cavalcade of Pride and Sustainability Awards that recognize efforts made by organizations, individuals and businesses who have played roles in improving the community.
Cavalcade of Pride…These awards recognize property...
Oak Park Public Health officials urge residents to use the online option at www.oak-park.us/villageview to renew their pet licenses. Renewing online is quick and easy. Residents can delete pets they no longer own and add new ones. Payment is made with a credit card, a receipt is sent via email and...
Officials preparing for Democratic National Convention…With the Democratic National Convention taking place Aug. 19-22 in Chicago, Village officials are busy preparing for potential tourism and public safety impacts that could arise as a result of the high-profile event taking place a few miles...
After gathering feedback from residents, carefully analyzing crash data, hosting discussions with key stakeholders and studying safety challenges in Oak Park, Vision Zero plan recommendations have been drafted.
Community members are invited to review the traffic safety recommendations and provide...
The Village encourages block parties as a way to build community spirit, meet neighbors and have fun. Each block may sponsor two block parties per year, but since some weekends fill quickly, plan early to get preferred dates. A petition signed by at least 10 separate addresses on the block is...
Residents interested in keeping up with local municipal policymaking can follow Village Board meetings at www.oak-park.us/boardtv, where meetings are streamed live and archived for on-demand viewing. The online meetings database offers the option to search the meetings archive using key words to...
Oak Park residents who either don’t have air conditioning or would like to limit their use of air conditioning have options for staying cool when temperatures rise. See below for five energy-efficient tips compiled by the non-profit Climate Ready Community Outreach to Oak Park (COOP):
Open windows...
The Village is starting the process of updating the Oak Park Bike Plan and is seeking community feedback to help inform decisions as the latest design best practices are considered to help develop an updated bicycle network. Visit www.engageoakpark.com/bike-plan to take a survey and plot points on...
Community members are invited to help raise awareness and eliminate the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health care by picking up a free 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline yard sign and participating in a social media photo contest.
The signs are available in both English and Spanish and can be...
Oak Park residents looking to achieve a healthy lifestyle are eligible to participate at no cost in comprehensive programs offered by West Cook YMCA that nurture the spirit, mind and body. The community programs include:
Diabetes Prevention Program: Free, year-long intervention that supports...
Trees cool the air – around 10 degrees cooler! They also fight climate change, which is making our summers hotter.
Here are some tips from the non-profit Climate Ready Community Outreach to Oak Park (COOP) for caring for trees in warm weather:
Water widely from the trunk to the edge of the...
The Village’s zoning ordinance requires that either a piece of public art be installed at the site of any new planned development or that a donation be made that would lead to the installation of public art within Oak Park.
Sculptures were recently installed at new residential developments at 835...
