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February 2015

Police, citizen partnership leads to record low crime in 2014
Oak Park’s 2014 crime rate was the lowest in the 42 years since comparable information has been collected, according to data compiled under the state’s Uniform Crime Reporting Index by the Police Department. Police investigated 1,665 crimes in the Village in 2014, down 7 percent from the 1,798...
2014 By the Numbers: A look at municipal service delivery
With only 4.5 square miles and 52,000 residents, many would say Oak Park is a small town. But the municipal services that make our community such a great place to live, work and do business are anything but small. Oak Park has more than 100 miles of Village-owned streets, nearly 20,000 parkway...
Crime Data Summary
Thefts of property, typically crimes of opportunity, were the single largest category. Some 1,088 thefts were reported in 2014, compared to 1,148 in 2013, a decrease of 5 percent. Burglary to property continued to be the second largest single crime category, with 395 cases reported in 2014,...
Block party application cycle begins
Applications for block parties are now being accepted. Some weekends fill quickly so events should be planned early to ensure preferred dates. Block party information and an application packet are posted online at www.oak-park.us/forms. Call 708.358.5700 for details. Planning a block party? Know...
Carbon monoxide detectors save lives
An investment of about $30 for a detector can be the difference in life and death when it comes to deadly carbon monoxide, an odorless and tasteless gas that can leak into one’s home from a malfunctioning gas appliance, such as a furnace or water heater. Because it is impossible to see, taste or...
Conservatory offers antidote to winter blues
If you are suffering from cabin fever or the winter blues, the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St. (at East Avenue, just south of I-290) could be just what you need. Visitors can indulge in the oxygen-rich air, while listening to the sounds of birds and waterfalls, and enjoying scents of Azalea...
Plan for parking when it snows
Residents who rely on on-street parking are urged to monitor local forecasts and plan accordingly when snow is predicted. The Village has specific rules that govern parking when it snows to ensure streets can be properly plowed. When a snow emergency is declared, all parking is prohibited on the...
Nominations sought for public health awards
Nominations now are being accepted for an annual award that honors those who made exceptional contributions to improving the health of Oak Parkers during 2014. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Fri., March 13. The Oak Park Department of Public Health will honor those individuals and organizations...
Register now to vote in April local elections
Oak Parkers who want to have a say in who sits on the boards of the Village, Park District, Public Library and both local public school districts will have their chance come April 7, the date for the next Consolidated Municipal Election. But to cast a vote, one must be registered by Wed., March 11...
Earth Fest seeking sponsors
Sponsors are now being sought for the Village’s sixth annual celebration of green living — Earth Fest — scheduled for Sat., April 25, in the LEED® Gold-certified Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Sponsors not only receive special recognition in event promotional materials, they also help move...
One Earth Film Festival returns
This year’s One Earth Film Festival will feature 30-plus environmental documentaries intended to foster understanding of climate change, sustainability and the power of people to make a difference. Now in its fourth year, the festival, set for March 6 through 8, will screen films at multiple...
New deputies at Police, Fire departments
Police Department – A law enforcement veteran with nearly four decades of experience has been named the newest Oak Park Deputy Police Chief. Frank Limon joins Anthony Ambrose, who rose through the ranks of the Oak Park Police Department to become Deputy Chief in 2005. Limon is a retired veteran of...
Life-saving CPR/AED classes offered
The Oak Park Fire Department offers a variety of life-saving classes including CPR and training in how to use an automated external defibrillator, or AED. Classes are held from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Fire Department’s certified American Heart Association community training center in the main station,...