Village of Oak Park Earns GFOA Award Published on April 10, 2025 Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Village of Oak Park for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Tagged as: , Announcements, Finance, Budget
Jabari McGee Charged in Murder Investigation Published on April 06, 2025 On Saturday, April 5, the Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney’s Office charged Jabari McGee with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Corey Gates in Oak Park in the early morning on April 4. McGee is 20 years old and a resident of Chicago. Tagged as: , Police Department, Media Releases
Oak Park celebrates National Public Health Week Published on April 02, 2025 National Public Health Week runs from April 7-13, and this year's theme is "It Starts Here." In Oak Park, public health really does start with the Oak Park Public Health Department. Tagged as: , Public Health
April Epidemiology Update Published on April 01, 2025 With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, public health officials are closely monitoring the rise in infectious diseases, including measles, COVID-19 and seasonal flu. Tagged as: , Public Health
Metra Assumes Operational Control of Oak Park Commuter Train Station Published on April 01, 2025 Following extensive discussions and a temporary extension of the previous Operation and Maintenance agreement, as of April 1, 2025, Metra has now assumed full responsibility for the operation, maintenance and security at the Oak Park commuter train station facility located at 1115 North Blvd. Tagged as: , Announcements
Social factors can play role in health of Arab Americans Published on April 01, 2025 In honor of Arab-American Heritage month, the Oak Park Public Health Department is highlighting the underrepresentation of Arab Americans in the health system and the current gaps in understanding their unique health needs. Tagged as: , Public Health
Yard waste collection begins in April Published on March 28, 2025 Weekly collection of yard waste for residential dwellings of five or fewer units begins in April and continues through the last full week of November. Tagged as: , Public Works
Celebrate Earth Month with Events Throughout April in Oak Park Published on March 26, 2025 April is widely celebrated as Earth Month and the Village of Oak Park is supporting a series of inspiring events designed to connect residents to local sustainability efforts, to promote environmental stewardship and to foster community resilience. This year’s Earth Month theme is Our Power, Our Planet. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Sustainability & Resilience, Media Releases
Artists Sought for Mini-Mural Project Published on March 26, 2025 Artists are being sought to create murals that will continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the Green Line corridor from dull, blank concrete into canvases as part of the Oak Park Area Arts Council's Mini-Mural program. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture
Greg Smith of Elrod Friedman LLP Appointed Village Attorney Published on March 21, 2025 Greg Smith and the law firm Elrod Friedman LLP have been appointed Village Attorney for the Village of Oak Park following an action taken by the Board during its Regular Meeting on Tues., March 11. Elrod Friedman LLP, a Chicago-based firm with a long roster of Illinois local government clients, has been providing the Village of Oak Park with legal support for a number of years. Tagged as: , Village Manager, Media Releases
