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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.
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May 27, 2016 – Oak Park Police made seven arrests in two days this week, putting a dent in the criminal element targeting not only Oak Park for burglaries and robberies, but River Forest and Berwyn as well.
Police arrested a Chicago man and woman, and a juvenile Wednesday in connection with multiple garage and motor vehicle burglaries in northeast Oak Park, and arrested a man and four juveniles believed responsible for an armed robbery early Thursday morning in south Oak Park.
Police say the armed robbery arrests also helped police in River Forest and Berwyn departments successfully clear up pending cases in their jurisdictions as well.
Burglary arrests
Arrested in connection with the burglaries were Larry T. Walker, 29, of the 4800 block of West St. Paul Avenue, and DeyMarie Cotto-Rivera, 20, of the 2700 block of north Ridgeway Avenue.
Each was charged with four counts of burglary in connection with garage and vehicle burglaries Wednesday in the 1100 block of North Harvey Avenue, 200 block of LeMoyne Parkway, 1200 block of North Lombard Avenue and the 100 block of Rossell Avenue.
The juvenile arrested in connection with the garage burglaries was released to a parent.
The trio was stopped at about 2:30 a.m., Wed., May 25, walking through the Harvey Avenue alley in the 1100 block of North Ridgeland Avenue. They were carrying plastic grocery bags that contained items later determined to be stolen, and had a flashlight and a crowbar believed used in the burglaries.
Armed robbery arrests
Dvontae M. Walker, 18, of the 1000 block of North Harlem Avenue in Oak Park, was charged with one count of aggravated robbery, and three juveniles – two from Oak Park, one from River Forest – were each charged with one count of armed robbery.
Police stopped a vehicle shortly after 4 a.m., Thurs., May 26, at Adams Street and Humphrey Avenue that matched the description of a black SUV wanted in connection with an armed robbery that had just occurred in the 1100 block of South East Avenue.
The victim, who was riding his bicycle home from work in Berwyn, said the vehicle had passed him from behind and then pulled over down the block. As he drew near the vehicle, he said the driver exited the SUV, approached him and displayed a handgun. Two other occupants of the vehicle also exited and demanded his possessions. He surrendered a backpack containing clothing, credit and debit cards, and other personal items. They also took his cell phone.
“Both of these cases demonstrate good, fundamental police work,” said Oak Park Police Chief Rick C. Tanksley. “Vigilant, observant officers on routine patrol foiled crimes that could have been the first of many by these same individuals. Big cases get the headlines, but it is basic police work that keeps the community safe. These are the kinds of arrests that make me proud and reflect well on the Police Department.”
