Live bluegrass music and fresh donuts certainly help make the Oak Park Farmers’ Market special, but the lifeblood of the Market is undeniably the more than two dozen independent farmers and producers who serve their customers week after week.
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market that began in 1976 with one...
The annual fall leaf collection program for 2019 is scheduled for Oct. 21 – Dec. 12 with eight pickups planned for each section of the Village. Leaves should be raked into the street at least 18 inches from the curb the day before the scheduled pickup dates indicated on the map. Leaves raked into...
Official 2019 hours for Halloween trick or treating are 4 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31. Parents should accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats. Other safety tips include:
Use make-up instead of masks
Choose flame-retardant costumes
Wear light-colored clothing at night or add...
Musicians needed…Enthusiastic volunteers are being sought to perform for the senior citizens who attend the lunch program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays at the Township Senior Services Center, 130 S. Oak Park Ave. Just call 708.383.8060 for more information.
Book bike visits…Check out books,...
Illinois is in the midst of an unprecedented opioid epidemic, according to public health officials. Across the state, opioid overdoses have taken the lives of thousands of residents. The issue has touched virtually every community, including Oak Park, which is why reducing illicit use of opioids...
While mosquitoes tend to become less active as summer heat diminishes, the threat of these disease-carrying pests could continue as late as mid-October. Public health officials advise residents to avoid being bitten by wearing long sleeves and pants, limiting time spent outdoors at dusk and dawn...
As the flu season approaches, local public health officials are reminding residents that shots are recommended for everyone older than six 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...
The Village of Oak Park has adopted a 24-month electricity aggregation contract that ensures participants won’t pay more than the ComEd energy rate and provides support for Illinois-based regional renewable energy facilities.
The contract with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (mc2), which will be...
The Oak Park Fire Department has opened an additional line of communication with the community by launching a new social media presence. Residents can now receive regular updates related to fire safety in Oak Park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vopfire. Valuable safety tips and information related...
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 block...
Fall fest…The annual fall festival is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun., Sept. 29 at Rehm Park, 515 Garfield St., and the Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield St. A range of free activities are planned, including hayrides, games, contests and a pumpkin patch. Visit pdop.org for more information....
Families with young children can look to the Collaboration for Early Childhood for information about early development and resources, finding child care or preschool and parenting support. The organization, funded in part by the Village and local school districts, offers free coaching for parents...
Oak Park property owners planning a project can get the permitting process underway online at www.oak-park.us/villageview. The online system offers users an intuitive portal for conducting a wide range of property related Village business via a computer, tablet or mobile telephone. The software...
The Oak Park Police Department has officially embraced a set of principles geared toward eliminating racial tension by building mutual trust between police and the communities they serve. Developed jointly by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Illinois NAACP State Conference, the...
Oak Parkers are invited to shred sensitive papers and recycle old clothing from 9 a.m. to noon, Sat., Sept. 14 at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Each household is limited to two bags or small boxes of paper items with personal information such as canceled checks, documents containing...
Oak Parkers of all ages with an interest in modern firefighting and emergency medical services should mark their calendars for Sat., Oct. 5. That’s when the Oak Park Fire Department will open its doors to the public for its annual open house.
The event, held in conjunction with Fire Safety Month,...
