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.
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Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
This story will be updated with new information as it becomes available.
July 22, 2024 (1:30 p.m.) - The exemption on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers has been lifted at the direction of the Village Manager.
Currently, gas-powered leaf blowers may be operated only between October 31-May 31. Electric leaf blowers may be used year-round. The operation of all equipment is allowed Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. These hours differ and are more restrictive than those listed in the Village Code’s noise ordinance, which applies between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The use of any leaf blower in excess of more than 65 decibels, as rated by manufacturer’s specifications, is also prohibited at any time under the current Village Code.
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July 18, 2024 (2 p.m.) - Public Works crews continue to clean up damage caused by the storm that moved through Oak Park on July 15th. As outlined in Section 8-41-5 of the Village code, Exemption A has been invoked regarding the use of gas-powered leaf blowers for use during the current emergency storm response. The exemption states, “at the direction of Police or Fire Department sworn personnel of the Village for the purpose of responding to an emergency, or in order to restore, preserve, protect or save lives or property from imminent danger of loss or harm.”
The exemption remains in place until further notice as cleanup from this storm continues throughout Oak Park.
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July 16, 2024 (5 p.m.) - Eight Crews have worked throughout the day to clear downed trees and limbs throughout Oak Park. In all, officials report that 10 sizable trees were removed from Village roadways. One street, Jackson Blvd. between Taylor Ave. and Lyman Ave., remains closed at this time and is expected to be inaccessible overnight into Wednesday. That location currently has downed power lines and Public Works crews are waiting for ComEd to make its necessary repairs before the tree can be removed from the roadway.
In addition to removing trees from streets and sidewalks, crews removed approximately 10 trees off private homes today. Officials estimate that about five more trees remain on or near homes. Removal of those trees remains the top priority at this time and that work is expected to continue into Wednesday. To bolster the effort of the Village crews and private contractors, officials have also reached out to the Cook County Emergency Management Office to request any available resources to assist. Once trees have been cleared from homes, crews will travel through Oak Park block-by-block to finalize cleanup.
Residents are reminded that the Village does not pick up brush from trees on private property and there are several options to consider. If you have a small amount of private brush to dispose of, you can bundle it, attach a green yard waste sticker and set it out in the regular collection area for regular garbage and recycling pickup. Bundles should be no larger than two feet in diameter or four feet in length and not weigh more than 50 pounds. If you have a larger amount of private brush, contact the Village's waste hauler, LRS, or a private tree care or landscape maintenance contractor for assistance.
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July 16, 2024 (8 a.m.) - Strong storms pushed through the Chicagoland area on Monday evening, July 15th, and like many communities Oak Park found itself in the destructive path. Officials report that multiple crews are actively engaged in clean-up efforts this morning.
Extremely high winds and rain pushed through the Village and officials say that the most impacted section of the Village is between I-290 and Madison St. Several intersections, including Oak Park Ave. and Jackson Blvd. and Taylor Ave. and Jackson Blvd., are closed at this time due to downed limbs and trees and power lines.
The Village has six of its own Public Works crews currently in the field cleaning up the damage, as well as assistance from two outside contractors. The immediate priority of these crews is to open Oak Park's streets and sidewalks by clearing the immediate hazards. Officials anticipate that the total clean-up effort to take several days.
Residents are reminded that the Village does not pick up brush from trees on private property. If you have a small amount of private brush to dispose of, you can bundle it, attach a green yard waste sticker and set it out in the regular collection area for regular garbage and recycling pickup. Bundles should be no larger than two feet in diameter or four feet in length and not weigh more than 50 pounds. If you have a larger amount of private brush, contact a tree care or landscape maintenance contractor for assistance. For more information about parkway tree care and maintenance, visit www.oak-park.us/trees.
Crews from ComEd and Nicor are currently in Oak Park, as well, to assist with restoration of services. ComEd reports that as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, there are over 4,900 outages across the network affecting more than 200,000 customers. Officials estimate approximately 750 customers in Oak Park are affected at this time. To view a ComEd outage map and check outage status, please click here.
To report an emergency, such as downed power lines, please call 911. To report storm damage that is not considered life-threatening, please call Public Works at 708.358.5700 or email publicworks@oak-park.us.
About Oak Park
The Village of Oak Park, located just nine miles west of downtown Chicago, offers a distinctive urban/suburban lifestyle in a thriving, multi-cultural community. Well-known for progressive values, tree-lined streets and bustling business districts, Oak Park serves as an ideal place to live, work and play. As a longstanding community of choice, the Village benefits from convenient access to local and regional transit, high-quality public schools, and arts and cultural attractions, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio and his acclaimed Unity Temple, which was recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
