Species diversity was the theme of tree planting in May, as Village foresters and contractors spread out across the Village to plant nearly 350 trees representing 36 different species.
Diversity is essential, officials say, because the more diverse an urban forest, the less susceptible it will be...
The many dimensions of Oak Park will be on display when the 11th annual July 4th parade steps off at 10 a.m., Mon., July 4 from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland Avenue and Adams Street.
Parade participants march north on Ridgeland Avenue to Augusta Street and disperse at Whittier School. The route will...
Summer means getting together with good friends and good food outside. Making sure your grill is operated safely and food is handled correctly is important, so follow these guidelines:
Grilling
Make sure smoke is not a nuisance to a neighbor.
Use an approved container designed for barbecuing.
Keep...
The Park District of Oak Park’s new Environmental Education Center is scheduled to open at 10 a.m., June 11 in Austin Gardens, just north of Lake Street near Forest Avenue.
In addition to a tour of the LEED platinum-certified facility, a range of activities is planned, including recyclable crafts,...
Senior citizens and people with disabilities needing assistance preparing advance directives legal documents such as power of attorney of health care and property or a living will can get help through Oak Park Township Senior Services, 130 S. Oak Park Ave.
Representatives from the Center for...
Oak Parkers who still have outdated or unwanted electronic devices lying around should mark June 25 on their calendars. That’s the date of the season’s first free recycling event in the Village.
Residents can drop off items from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd....
Concerts…The Park District of Oak Park’s free summer concerts return, featuring a variety of local and well-known bands beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday evenings in Scoville Park, Lake Street at Oak Park Avenue.• June 12 – Blue Water Kings (70s/80s/90s)• June 19 – Wild Daisy (country)• June 26 –...
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is now open for its 41st season, welcoming new vendors and special guests.
Katic Breads from Aurora and Mint Creek Farms, a grass-fed meat vendor from Stelle, have joined long-time vendors who offer a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, dried and cut flowers,...
Property owners who see the parkways as fertile ground for their green thumbs may actually be putting the trees at risk — not to mention themselves.
Digging on parkways — the space between sidewalks and streets — can damage tree roots as well as utility lines that run from the streets into homes,...
Oak Park residents are invited to get involved in planning for the future of the grounds that surround Cheney Mansion, the Park District of Oak Park’s two-acre site at 220 N. Euclid Ave. A public meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Tues., June 14 at Cheney Mansion. Working with a landscape...
The Village encourages block parties as a way to build community spirit, meet neighbors and have fun. Each block may sponsor two block parties per year, but since some weekends fill quickly, plan early to get preferred dates. A petition signed by at least 10 separate addresses on the block is...
Bicycle thefts tend to increase during warmer weather. Following these steps, police say, can help deter bicycle thieves:
Don’t leave your bike unlocked or unattended.
Lock your bike even when it is stored in a closed garage, enclosed porch or basement common area.
Never let anyone you do not know...
Oak Parkers seeking to declutter, while making a few extra dollars, can host a garage sale twice each year without a permit or permission from the Village. However, a few rules must be observed:
Limit sales to the daylight hours of no more than three consecutive days.
Display items only within a...
Property owners are urged to visit www.oakparkzoning.com to get the latest information on the first comprehensive review of Village zoning regulations since 2002. Presentations and information about past and upcoming public meetings hosted by the Plan Commission are posted on the website as efforts...
Every Oak Park resident who owns or leases a motor vehicle is required to purchase and display a vehicle sticker annually by July 15. Sticker prices increase $20 after the deadline. Failure to display a valid Village sticker by the deadline also may result in a $75 ticket.
Vehicle sticker rates...
Oak Park residents interested in knowing about the quality of the water they drink need go no further than www.oak-park.us/waterqualityreport to read the latest report. Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires communities to prepare a Consumer Confidence Report that provides...
The Oak Park Sculpture Walk returns for a fifth season this month, with 12 sculptures in an outdoor exhibit through Sept. 5 in Mills Park near Pleasant and Home avenues.
Brochures with details about the art and the artists will be available on site, at Oak Park libraries, area businesses near the...
