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Review draft zoning recommendations
Thursday, June 16, 2016  ::   The first draft of recommended changes to local zoning laws that regulate virtually every aspect of land use in Oak Park will be presented to the public at open houses scheduled for June 28, and 30 at Village Hall.
Pre-teenage girls harassed in two incidents
Wednesday, June 15, 2016  ::   Oak Park Police are investigating two incidents within about an hour’s time where three pre-teenage girls were verbally harassed as they walked along neighborhood sidewalks late Tuesday afternoon. While descriptions of the suspect shared similarities, police have not determined if the two incidents are connected.
Planning will ensure a great block party
Friday, June 10, 2016  ::   The Village of Oak Park encourages block parties as a way to build community spirit, meet neighbors and have fun. Each block may sponsor two block parties per year, but since some weekends fill quickly, plan early to get preferred dates.
Oak Parker named new Assistant Village Attorney
Thursday, June 9, 2016  ::   An Oak Park resident with experience in civil rights litigation and a wide range of property and municipal code actions has been selected as the new Assistant Village Attorney. Rasheda D. Jackson will assume her new duties at Village Hall on Mon., June 13.
Summer electronics recycling scheduled
Monday, June 6, 2016  ::   Oak Park is hosting free electronics recycling events the last Saturday of June, July and August. Residents can drop off outdated or unwanted electronic devices from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd.
Farmers' Market in full swing
Friday, June 3, 2016  ::   New vendors and special guests are among the attractions during the 41st season of the Oak Park Farmers' Market, which is already in full swing. The Farmers’ Market is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through October.
Village names new Human Resources Director
Thursday, June 2, 2016  ::   A public administration executive with extensive experience in a wide range of municipal employee programs and services has been hired as Oak Park’s new Human Resources Director, Village Manager Cara Pavlicek announced today. Julia Scott-Valdez, who has served as Human Resources Director for the City of Rockford since August 2010, is scheduled to assume her new duties in Oak Park on July 11.
Police investigating first shooting incident of 2016
Wednesday, June 1, 2016  ::   Oak Park Police are investigating the first shooting in the Village this year in what officials are calling an isolated incident not involving any Oak Park residents. The shooting occurred at about 2:30 a.m., Sat., in the 1000 block of South Oak Park Avenue.
Cleanup continues after severe storm
Wednesday, June 1, 2016  ::   Public Works crews will likely spend the next few days cleaning up damage created by the severe storm that struck Oak Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Police make burglary, armed robbery arrests
Friday, May 27, 2016  ::   Oak Park Police made seven arrests in two days this week, putting a dent in the criminal element targeting not only Oak Park for burglaries and robberies, but River Forest and Berwyn as well.

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