Decades of commitment to nurturing, diversifying and protecting its urban forest has earned Oak Park recognition as Illinois’ first — and the nation’s fourth — municipal arboretum.
The accreditation came from the venerable Morton Arboretum, which created the program to encourage knowledge,...
The Oak Park Farmers’ Market will open its 40th season on Sat., May 23. The Farmers’ Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday from opening day through October in the Pilgrim Congregational Church parking lot, 460 Lake St., one block west of Ridgeland Avenue. In addition to a variety...
The 42nd annual A Day in Our Village festival celebrating diversity and community involvement is scheduled for Sun., June 7.
Activity booths representing Oak Park civic, cultural, social service, educational, religious and business organizations will fill Scoville Park, Lake Street at Oak Park...
Oak Parkers can request up to 10 temporary, overnight on-street parking passes per month. To use the system the first time, go to www.oak-park.us/parkingpass and create an account. You will need a credit card, telephone number and the vehicle’s license plate number. One account can manage multiple...
Sign code…Business operators considering seeking variances from the Village sign code can get free guidance from the Community Design Commission before submitting a request for formal review. The commission will review and comment on drawings, sketches or photographic examples as well as materials...
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 can damage tree roots as well as utility lines that run from the streets into homes, including high-pressure natural gas lines....
Alley clean-up…The Village’s alley clean-up program, developed by the Keep Oak Park Beautiful committee, provides free plastic bags, refuse stickers, disposable rubber gloves and information on organizing a safe and successful event. The committee will monitor the program by taking before-and-after...
As a courtesy to residents and their guests, the overnight parking ban will not be enforced on most Oak Park residential streets during several holidays in the months ahead. Restrictions remain in effect in overnight permit areas, such as Village-owned lots, on-street enclaves and on-street...
Residents interested in working for the Village can keep track of job openings at www.oak-park.us/jobs, where descriptions and qualifications are posted for specific positions. Most open positions require applicants to fill out an employment application and equal employment opportunity form, which...
Tornadoes, lightning, flash foods, damaging winds and destructive hail strike Illinois each spring, summer and fall, sometimes with incredible violence. Being aware of severe weather safety rules and knowing what to do might save your life, which is why the National Weather Service urges you to...
Participants, volunteers and sponsors are being sought for the annual July 4th Parade. June 5 is the deadline to register to be in the parade, which typically attracts more than 75 groups each year.
Local organizations and businesses are invited to bring a float, march, play music, carry balloons...
The Park District of Oak Park is offering free summer fitness classes in the parks beginning this month. The program is sponsored in partnership with the Parks Foundation of Oak Park, a community organization created to enhance local parks. Visit pdop.org for more information.
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Collection of bundled brush and yard waste is underway through November. Bundled brush and yard waste such as grass clippings, leaves, shrubs and vines are picked up along with garbage and recycling on regular refuse collection days from the same collection point. Each brush bundle should be no...
Residents are invited to recycle their old electronic devices from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sat., May 30 at the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Acceptable items include computers, peripherals, laptops, monitors, TVs, cell phones, rechargeable batteries, printers, fax machines, MP3 players, portable...
Village vehicle stickers for the 2015-2016 season are scheduled to go on sale this month, as renewal notices go out to the owners of vehicles registered to Oak Park residents.
Every Oak Park resident who owns or leases a vehicle is required to purchase and display a Village sticker annually by July...
Ten Oak Park restaurants received awards from the Oak Park Department of Public Health and Board of Health in recognition for having the highest two-year average inspection scores.
Each of these restaurants’ food service sanitation efforts earned them a Johnson Restaurant Award, named for Oak Park’...
The 2015 construction season marks the start of an historic initiative to invest an additional $20 million over the next five years in the Village’s vital transportation network and water and sewer systems. Oak Park has more than 600 alleys and 110 miles of streets, many in need of major repair. As...
