With headlines focusing on Chicago’s Divvy bike sharing program expanding into Oak Park, a less heralded portion of the same study on potential docking sites outlines how to transform the community into a mecca for bicyclists by linking neighborhoods via a network of routes that prioritize two-...
A study intended to help Oak Park implement a bike-sharing program recommended 13 potential locations for docking stations, as preparations continue for the expansion of Chicago’s Divvy program into the Village next spring.
The study by the Village and Active Transportation Alliance recommends...
Residents are invited to safely dispose of unwanted, but useable latex paint — or pick up free paint — at The Great Paint Exchange, scheduled for Sat., Sept. 19 at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Half–to–full cans of paint can be dropped off from 9 to 11 a.m., and anyone in need of paint...
The Village of Oak Park became the first municipality in the state to go tobacco-free after implementing new policies prohibiting the use of tobacco products on all Village-owned properties. The initiative codifies the Village’s intention to provide a healthy environment for employees, customers...
While mosquitoes are likely to become less active as summer heat diminishes, the threat of West Nile Virus could continue as late as mid-October. Public health officials urge residents not to become complacent and to continue taking precautions to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes. The most...
Parents and guardians of middle school or high school aged youth are invited to enroll in FACE-IT (Families Acting Collaboratively to Educate and Involve Teens), a program that provides a confidential group setting to learn about and discuss the legal and health effects of substance abuse. Topics...
The nomination deadline has been extended to Sept. 30 for both Green Awards and Historic Preservation Awards.
Green Awards…Presented annually by Environment & Energy Commission, the annual awards recognize individuals, groups and organizations that have demonstrated leadership as stewards of...
Residents are being sought to serve on the Village Board’s many volunteer advisory boards, commissions and committees. These citizen volunteers conduct in-depth studies, evaluate research and hold meetings that create the public record critical to Village Board actions.
A varied group of volunteers...
An Illinois driver’s license or state identification card is all it takes to register to vote or change a voting address online at www.cookcountyclerk.com. Individuals submitting an online application receive an email confirmation followed by a voter registration card via the U.S. Mail within a few...
The Forest Preserves of Cook County will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a week-long centennial celebration Sept. 20 – 27. Area residents are invited to venture into the wilderness throughout Cook County, where activities are planned for all ages and interests, including canoeing. kayaking,...
After more than 100 years, Oak Park’s oldest public building has revealed much of its 1898 roots as work continues to transform the two-story structure at Lake Street and Lombard Avenue into the new home for the Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest.
The 7,500-square-foot facility at...
With more than 300 videos and nearly 150,000 views to date, the Village’s official YouTube channel puts the sights and sounds of Oak Park on display for the world to see.
The YouTube channel is an extension of VOP-TV, the Village’s municipal television station. Videos are produced by VOP-TV Manager...
Property owners who sign a pledge to adopt natural lawn care practices can request a special yard sign to let the community know about their commitment to eliminating synthetic chemicals from the environment. Pledge forms and signs are available from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at...
A changing array of produce appears at the Oak Park Farmers’ Market as the season winds down toward Oct. 31, when stone soup announces the last market of the year. Most vendors now accept credit cards, as well as supplemental food assistance Link cards. Many vendors also accept the WIC and Senior...
Discrimination complaints…Village Code defends the rights of individuals within the protected classes of race, sex, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status or disability in the purchasing, leasing, securing a loan, renting...
The Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd., will be a busy site from 9 a.m. to noon, Sat., Sept. 12, as vendors will be on hand shredding documents and recycling old clothing that otherwise might end up in a landfill.
Residents are invited to bring up to two bags or small boxes of documents...
Free fall festival…Enjoy family fun time at the Park District of Oak Park’s Fall Fest, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun. Sept. 27 at the Oak Park Conservatory and Rehm Park on Garfield Street just west of East Avenue. All activities are free, including horse-drawn hayrides, inflatable...
With the new school year now underway, Oak Park police are urging motorists to stay alert — especially when driving in school zones. Motorists need to be focused and avoid distractions like talking on cell phones, police say, as well as come to a complete stop at intersections and not stop in...
Oak Park residents have two more opportunities this year to recycle old electronic equipment at no cost. Items can be recycled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 31 at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd.
Acceptable items include computers, peripherals, laptops, monitors, TVs,...
As the flu season approaches, local public health officials are reminding residents that shots are recommended for everyone older than 6 months. Flu vaccine is offered at numerous commercial pharmacies, grocery stores and other retail sites in the Oak Park area. Most of these sites accept private...
Oak Park Police are reporting a decline in crime through the first seven months of 2015, a decrease they attribute to the continued vigilance of citizens who take an active role in eliminating opportunities for crime and reporting suspicious activity.
The number of crimes reported from January...
Lobby available for transactions…Residents buying or selling items via an online forum can use the lobby of the Oak Park Police Department for transactions. Located in the lower level of Village Hall, 123 Madison St., the lobby is open, well-lit and staffed 24 hours a day. The police station has...
