The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Oct. 6, 2021 - With the search for a new Village Manager underway, now is the time for Oak Park residents to give their feedback about the qualities the next person to hold the position should possess.
The Village Manager reports to the Village Board of Trustees and serves as the administrative head of the Village's municipal government, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our organization.
Two forums have been scheduled to provide residents with opportunities to share their views on the competencies and qualifications they'd like to see in the next Village Manager.
An in-person forum is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 9 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., and a virtual forum is set for 6:30 p.m. on Tue., Oct. 12 via Zoom. Click here for access to the virtual meeting via Zoom.
Residents are also encouraged to complete an online survey.
The Village of Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government.
An elected, part-time Village Board president and six trustees set policy, but hire a professional Village Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and the delivery of municipal government services.
Voters approved the form of government in November 1952. Click here to read more about the village manager form of government and its history in Oak Park.
A professional executive search firm has been hired to recruit a diverse pool of highly-qualified candidates, but public input is an essential part of the process.
A dedicated web page has been created to be the repository for information and links to engagement information and other items as needed.
In addition to the public forums, targeted engagements have also been set for businesses and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit www.oak-park.us/managersearch.
