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.
***July 3 update *** - LRS will collect flood damaged bulk items with no pink stickers required as many Oak Parkers clean up basements after Sunday’s heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in some parts of town.
Items should be placed in the regular garbage collection area. Garbage trucks will make the pickups on the regularly scheduled trash and recycling collection day over the next few weeks. Note that collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week starting Tuesday due to the Fourth of July holiday.
As was the case this past weekend, heavy rain events can overwhelm the region’s sewer system, causing sewage and storm water to back up into basements. Tips on ways to prevent the chances of basement flooding are posted at www.oak-park.us/backupprevention.
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*** Update at 3:30 p.m. *** - Please be advised that Illinois State Police (ISP) have closed I-290 westbound at Harlem Ave. due to flooding at Des Plaines Ave. It is also closed eastbound at Des Plaines Ave. in Forest Park.
The Village of Oak Park has Public Works staff on call to investigate instances of standing water throughout the community this afternoon and evening. Please be aware that in some cases, the system is designed so that water collects on streets rather than in basements. Staff will be working throughout the weekend to address any issues or concerns throughout the Village, including with LRS for additional pickups of flood-related debris.
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July 2, 2023 - Village of Oak Park officials are monitoring the current weather system. Oak Park has been included in the flash flood warning issued July 2 at 10:15 a.m. CDT until 3:15 p.m. CDT by the National Weather Service (NWS).
Officials are in hourly communications with the NWS and will alert the community to any changes.
NWS has informed the Village that a doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated slow-moving and heavy rainfall across the area. Up to three (3) inches of rain has fallen with rain rates up to two (2) inches per hour. Additional rainfall amounts of one (1) to three (3) inches are possible.
A flash flood warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches and other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Officials also warn that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roadways.
