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 22, 2024 – The Village is once again planning to recognize efforts made by organizations, individuals and businesses to improve Oak Park through property preservation, sustainability and contributions to public health.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Cavalcade of Pride, Historic Preservation, Sustainability and Fitzsimmons Public Health awards.
Click here for information about the 2023 community award winners.
Below are details and links to online nomination forms for each category:
Cavalcade of Pride
These awards, administered by the Community Design Commission, recognize property owners who have done an exceptional job of maintaining and improving the exteriors of their homes and businesses.
Nomination categories include residential, multi-family, garden, commercial and sign.
The deadline for nominations is Sept. 16. More details and an online nomination form are posted at www.oak-park.us/cavalcadeofpride.
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation Awards are chosen each year by the Historic Preservation Commission. Nomination categories include restoration, rehabilitation, adaptive use, additions/new construction, stewardship, detail and design.
Nominations need not be in a historic district and interior work may be considered in conjunction with exterior work.
The deadline for nominations is Oct. 18. Find more details and a link to the online nomination form at www.oak-park.us/preservationawards.
Sustainability
The Green Awards are presented each year by the Environment & Energy Commission as a way of recognizing community members and organizations, local businesses and nonprofits, institutions, and collaborative projects and initiatives that demonstrate leadership in advancing equity-centered climate action, climate resilience and sustainability.
There are dedicated awards in the categories of community organization, local business, and collaborative initiative for nominations that link with Oak Park’s community climate and sustainability plan, Climate Ready Oak Park.
The deadline for nominations is Oct. 31. More information and a nomination form are posted at www.oak-park.us/greenawards.
Fitzsimmons Public Health
The Fitzsimmons Public Health Awards are presented each year by the Board of Health to honor individuals, businesses and organizations who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in creating a healthier Oak Park.
More information and a nomination form are posted at www.oak-park.us/fitzsimmonsawards.
