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Police visibility high
Friday, January 26, 2018  ::   Residents who think they may have noticed more marked police cars are not imagining it. Police have significantly increased their presence in recent weeks, keeping marked squads constantly on the move throughout the community both on the streets and in the alleys. Oak Park Police also are relying on long-established relationships with other law enforcement agencies, including the County Sheriff’s Police who have stepped up patrols and high-visibility traffic stops in and around Oak Park.
Neighbor's call helps catch attempted carjacking suspects
Wednesday, January 24, 2018  ::   A neighbor’s quick decision to call 911 led to the arrest of two suspects within minutes of an attempt to hijack a car at about 8 p.m., last night in the 1100 South Grove Avenue. Charges are pending against the suspects, one a juvenile and the other an adult,
Police to host community forums
Friday, January 19, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police have scheduled a series of neighborhood-based community forums to discuss crime and prevention as a follow up to the two community-wide meetings held in December at Village Hall.
Oak Park ends Divvy bike sharing
Thursday, January 18, 2018  ::   Oak Park’s withdrawal from the Divvy bike-sharing program means beginning Tues., Jan. 23, riders will no longer be able to pick up or drop off bicycles in the Village.
North Kenilworth carjacking attempt fails
Thursday, January 18, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police are investigating the report of an attempted carjacking at about 6:30 p.m., Wed., Jan. 16, in the 1100 block of North Kenilworth Avenue.The car was found still parked at the same location where the attempt was reported to have occurred. Investigators believe the suspect may have accidentally turned off the keyless ignition system.
Running vehicle taken at gunpoint
Tuesday, January 16, 2018  ::   At about 8 a.m. today, Jan. 16, a vehicle hijacking was reported in the first block of Pleasant Street as the victim cleaned the snow from his girlfriend’s car as it was warming up on the street.
Plan parking when snow in forecast
Sunday, January 14, 2018  ::   When snow is in the forecast, residents who park on the streets are urged to plan ahead. The Village has specific rules that go into effect when snowfall measures two or more inches.
Shots fired in attempted carjacking
Friday, January 12, 2018  ::   An Elmwood Park man told Police he was parked in his vehicle with the engine running in the 900 block of Belleforte Avenue at about 9:30 p.m. last night when he was approached by a man who tapped on the window, displayed a handgun and demanded he get out of the vehicle. The suspect fired shots as the victim began driving away.
Murder suspect held for mental health assessment
Thursday, January 11, 2018  ::   Charges against a Chicago man suspected of killing his 81-year-old Oak Park relative have been put on hold to allow time for a mental health assessment. Police say the investigation into the death of Patrick Dooley, whose body was found on Jan. 6 inside his Oak Park apartment, determined possible issues of mental health needed to be assessed before any criminal actions are considered.
Online portal down for upgrades
Thursday, January 4, 2018  ::   VillageView, Oak Park's online information processing system, will go down temporarily at 5 p.m., Thurs., Jan 4, but is scheduled to be back online by Mon., Jan. 8 with new features.

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