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Oak Park Police investigating possible hate crime
Wednesday, January 6, 2021  ::   Oak Park Police are investing an incident of attempted vandalism to a local business that may be considered a hate crime. Shortly before 8 a.m. today a passerby reported damage to the window of the Live Café, 163 S. Oak Park Ave. A brick was discovered nearby, wrapped in what appeared to be notebook paper with a racial slur scrawled on it.
Man charged with felony hit and run
Friday, December 18, 2020  ::   An 81-year-old Oak Park man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident earlier this month on Lake Street that left a pedestrian hospitalized with serious injuries.
Local distribution of vaccine begins
Thursday, December 17, 2020  ::   The Oak Park Department of Public Health has received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The initial allotment of 600-plus doses was distributed to Rush Oak Park Hospital and West Suburban Medical Center, per state and federal recommendations.
Vaccine preparations now underway
Monday, December 14, 2020  ::   Village officials putting months of preparation into action now that a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved. As a designated vaccine provider, the Oak Park Health Department is receiving doses directly from the state will allocate them locally under state and federal guidelines.
Residents urged to stay home if possible
Wednesday, November 18, 2020  ::   With the number of new COVID-19 cases rising rapidly, residents are urged to follow the state’s latest recommendations to only leave one’s home when necessary, not to attend gatherings that mix households and not to travel destinations where rates are high.
Lower the risk for diabetes
Friday, November 6, 2020  ::   Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States, and throughout November the Village’s Public Health Department is promoting healthy living choices that can help stave off the disease as part of American Diabetes Month.
New restrictions set as cases surge
Monday, October 26, 2020  ::   New restrictions are set to go into effect Nov. 20 in Oak Park and across the state to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including reducing capacity in retail stores and prohibiting group fitness classes.
Veteran named Deputy Police Chief
Friday, October 23, 2020  ::   Shatonya Johnson, a 20-plus-year veteran of the Oak Park Police Department has been named Deputy Chief. She is the first woman to achieve the rank of deputy chief in the Oak Park Police Department.
Leaf collection program underway
Thursday, October 22, 2020  ::   A shortened annual fall leaf collection program for 2020 is scheduled for Nov. 2 – Dec. 10 with six pickups planned for each section of the Village. Leaves should be raked into the street at least 18 inches from the curb the day before the scheduled pickup dates.
Tips to prevent package theft
Tuesday, October 13, 2020  ::   The Oak Park Police Department is urging residents to take proactive steps to prevent package delivery thefts as the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased online shopping, a trend that is expected to continue to grow.

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