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.
Update (April 20 at 5 p.m.): On April 20, the offender received a local ordinance citation for assault under the Village of Oak Park code. An adjudication hearing is scheduled for next month. For more information on the adjudication process, please visit www.oak-park.us/adjudication.
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April 20, 2023 - On Saturday, April 8, just after 4 p.m., the Oak Park Police Department was called to the Oak Park-River Forest High School fieldhouse in response to an aggravated battery that occurred during a wrestling event, the Beat the Streets Chicago Freestyle & Greco Tournament hosted by USA Wrestling. Neither party involved is an Oak Park resident or an OPRF High School student.
Upon arriving on scene, officers met with the complainants (parents of the victim) and they relayed that their son, 14 years old, was struck in the face, unprovoked, at the conclusion of a wrestling match. The victim, who had no prior relationship with the offender, sustained a bloody nose, but declined additional medical response. Officers were also shown a video of the match by the family, confirming the events as stated.
Oak Park police officers also spoke with the offender, 14 years old, and his parents. The offender stated that he struck his opponent because he was angry that he had lost the match. The offender and family also relayed that they would cooperate with any future investigation into the matter.
After reflection, and approximately three days after the incident, the family of the victim followed up with the Oak Park Police Department and indicated a desire to pursue criminal charges.
The investigation is ongoing and updates on the matter will be provided when available.
