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The Village’s Fall Leaf Collection Program begins Nov. 4, with six weekly pickups planned for each section of the Village through the week of Dec. 9. The key change this year is that residents will no longer place leaves directly in the street. Instead, they can choose from a variety of leaf collection options.
The Village is seeking feedback from residents and other stakeholders about a range of topics including economic vitality in Oak Park and whether an electric shuttle could help meet the community's tranportation needs.
Oak Park’s neighborhood climate coaching initiative is a partnership between the Village and the volunteer group Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) that offers a peer-expert advisory service to help residents navigate various pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Village is seeking input from the community as it develops a five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. A town hall meeting is planned for Oct. 10 and an online survey is available.
The Village of Oak Park is offering collection of used textiles and small household items as part of its ongoing effort to help residents reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. The textile service is provided by Simple Recycling and is free to all Oak Park residents.
The Oak Park Public Health Department is celebrating 75 years as a state-certified local health department in 2024. Oak Park sustains one of only a handful of municipal-level public health departments with this distinction.
The Village of Oak Park is collaborating with numerous community partners to host the 2024 Día de Los Muertos Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 2 in Scoville Park. The free community event will feature entertainment, food, activities for kids and more.
The Oak Park Public Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October by sharing information to promote early detection and prevention of the disease.
Oak Parkers of all ages with an interest in modern firefighting and emergency medical services should mark their calendars for Saturday, Oct. 12 for the annual Fire Department open house.
The President signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individual Assistance program to help recover from the effects of the severe weather experienced July 13-16, 2024.
Nominations are being sought for the Village’s 2024 Historic Preservation, Cavalcade of Pride, Sustainability and Fitzsimmons Public Health Awards that recognize efforts made by organizations, individuals and businesses who have played roles in improving the community.
With the long-term goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in mind, the Village of Oak Park is preparing to implement a user fee of 25 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) for electric vehicle charging stations owned and operated by the Village.
  • The Village’s Fall Leaf Collection Program begins Nov. 4, with six weekly pickups planned for each section of the Village through the week of Dec. 9. The key change this year is that residents will no longer place leaves directly in the street. Instead, they can choose from a variety of leaf collection options.
  • The Village is seeking feedback from residents and other stakeholders about a range of topics including economic vitality in Oak Park and whether an electric shuttle could help meet the community's tranportation needs.
  • Oak Park’s neighborhood climate coaching initiative is a partnership between the Village and the volunteer group Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) that offers a peer-expert advisory service to help residents navigate various pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The Village is seeking input from the community as it develops a five-year Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. A town hall meeting is planned for Oct. 10 and an online survey is available.
  • The Village of Oak Park is offering collection of used textiles and small household items as part of its ongoing effort to help residents reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. The textile service is provided by Simple Recycling and is free to all Oak Park residents.

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  • Oak Park Farmers' Market

    The Oak Park Farmers' Market season is in full swing. The Market takes place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from May 18 through Oct. 26. Find more information at www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.

  • Ranked Choice Voting

    Oak Park voters are advised that community members filed a petition with the Village earlier this year to place a binding referendum on the Nov. 5, 2024 general election ballot asking voters whether to implement a version of ranked choice voting for certain Village elected officials. Find answers to frequently asked questions related to the referendum question on the Village website at www.oak-park.us/RCV.

  • Municipal Jobs

    Residents interested in working for the Village can keep track of job openings at www.oak-park.us/jobs, where descriptions and qualifications are posted for specific positions.

  • Construction Updates

    Keep track of current and upcoming construction projects in Oak Park by clicking the project updates tab at www.oak-park.us/construction.