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Housing seminar on disability provisions set

Thursday, April 9, 2015 :: Rental property owners, managers and leasing agents are invited to learn more about their responsibilities to accommodate persons with disabilities at a free seminar scheduled for Thurs., April 16, in the small meeting room of the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. Two sessions are planned.

Ridgeland Avenue closures ahead

Tuesday, April 7, 2015 :: Motorists who frequently use Ridgeland Avenue between Division Street and South Boulevard may want to start thinking about a new route for much of the spring and summer - and maybe even into fall - as construction projects begin.

Republic of Georgia delegation visits Oak Park

Friday, April 3, 2015 :: A delegation of community leaders from the Republic of Georgia were at Oak Park Village Hall Thursday to discuss a wide range of topics with municipal staff, including community relations, citizen involvement and neighborhood policing.

Car hits juveniles crossing street

Monday, March 30, 2015 :: Two juveniles sustained non-life-threatening injuries when they were struck by a car at about 12:30 p.m., Sun., while crossing Jackson Boulevard near Wesley Avenue after attending services at a nearby church.

Survey to help protect water supply

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 :: A survey arriving soon in the mailboxes of all Oak Park property owners is essential to protecting the community’s drinking water.

Alert neighbor, quick response foil burglars

Monday, March 23, 2015 :: An alert neighbor and the quick response of the Oak Park Police Department led to an adult and three juveniles being caught in midst of a residential burglary in south Oak Park early Friday afternoon.

Police conduct earns high marks

Monday, March 9, 2015 :: Individuals who have an encounter with an Oak Park police officer are likely to be satisfied with the way they are treated. That's the latest findings of an ongoing, long-term study by the Center for Research in Law and Justice at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Village earns 31st Tree City award

Thursday, March 5, 2015 :: The Village of Oak Park has been named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 31st year in a row. Oak Park's urban forest boasts nearly 19,000 trees on public property.

Snow parking restrictions lifted

Thursday, February 26, 2015 :: Snow emergency parking rules were lifted at 7 a.m., today, Fri., Feb. 27. Normal parking routines may resume.

Health Department monitoring measles

Sunday, February 22, 2015 :: No cases of measles have been reported here, but Oak Park Health Department officials are keeping the lines of communications open with local health care providers and schools, as well as with county and state public health administrators who are monitoring the region.

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