Oak Parkers of all ages with an interest in modern firefighting and emergency medical services should mark their calendars for Saturday, Oct. 12.
That’s when the Oak Park Fire Department will open its doors to the public for its annual open house.
The event, held in conjunction with Fire Safety...
Suburban Cook County voters can cast an early ballot for the 2024 Presidential Election seven days a week starting Oct. 21 through Nov. 4 at Village Hall, 123 Madison St.
Voting hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Village Hall also will offer...
The Village recently established a Housing Trust Fund for the sole purpose of providing and preserving affordable housing opportunities in Oak Park. Village staff is available to discuss potential project ideas with applicants and answer questions about applying for these funds. Visit www.oak-park....
The Village is updating its Fall Leaf Collection Program this year, with the changes intended to improve safety, help the environment and amplify choices available to Oak Parkers for managing leaves. Residents will no longer place leaves directly into the street. Instead, they can choose from a...
Whether it is time to rake leaves in the fall or shovel snow in the winter, Oak Parkers are encouraged to look for opportunities to help neighbors who may need assistance. Leaves will no longer be raked directly into the street this fall under changes coming to the Village’s leaf collection program...
The Village recently implemented a user fee of 25 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) for electric vehicle charging stations owned and operated by the Village.
Officials say the fee will help ensure the long-term financial viability of the Village’s charging station network while also providing a...
With indoor gatherings increasing and respiratory illness season approaching, local public health officials remind residents that consistent handwashing, staying home when sick and annual immunizations can help keep the community as healthy as possible.
Flu shots…Flu shots are recommended for...
New Neighborhood Services Director…The Village recently welcomed Jonathan Burch, an Oak Park resident with extensive knowledge of federal, state and local housing policy and planning approaches, to the position of Assistant Village Manager/Neighborhood Services Director. His arrival comes after the...
Oak Parkers are invited to safely dispose of sensitive documents and foam products with the No. 6 symbol at a free paper shredding and foam recycling event scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd.
Paper shredding…Each household is limited to two...
Oak Parkers may notice increased rodent activity outdoors during the summer and fall. Oak Park Public Health Department officials remind residents that the community can work together to control the rodent population, though it will never be entirely eliminated. There are many steps homeowners,...
With fall comes a changing variety of produce at the Oak Park Farmers’ Market. Plums, nectarines, pears, squash, pumpkins, apples and cider are just some of the seasonal favorites now available along with meats, eggs, honey and cheese from the more than two dozen regular Market vendors.
Stone Soup...
The Village is launching an Alternative Response to Calls for Service Pilot Program this fall with the goal of enhancing overall community well-being and offering a compassionate alternative to emergency calls related to mental health. Earlier this year the Village Board approved Phase 1 of the...
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Village is partnering with the Oak Park Community Mental Health Board and Thrive Counseling Center to share resources and increase the conversation on this topic.
Throughout the month of September, Oak Park residents are invited to pick up a You...
Fun for the entire family awaits at Oak Park’s second annual ¡Viva! Festival planned for Sept. 28. The outdoor celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on the south lawn at Village Hall, 123 Madison St., and will feature food, entertainment, activities for kids and...
Frank Lloyd Wright races to close streets temporarily…The Park District of Oak Park’s 48th Frank Lloyd Wright Races are planned for the morning of Sunday, Oct. 20. Several streets will be closed and traffic flow on others restricted to one way from about 6 to 11 a.m. the day of the race. The event...
Each year, the Village Board sets the official hours for Halloween trick or treating. Typically, the hours are 4 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31. Parents are urged to accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats. Other safety tips include:
Use make-up instead of masks.
Choose flame-...
The Village is partnering with Wild Ones West Cook to subsidize the purchase of native trees for Oak Park residents to plant on their property.
Click here to order trees online as part of the West Cook Fall Tree and Shrub Sale now through Sept. 20.
Trees are available for residents at a 50%...
Talking - or even thinking - about disasters or emergencies can be scary, overwhelming or anxiety-producing. But knowledge is power, and in an emergency, it can be lifesaving. Being prepared ahead of disasters can make dealing with emergencies and their aftermath smoother and safer for you and your...
