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October 2017

VOP-TV takes top honors for government programming
The Village of Oak Park’s take on TV took top honors from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA). The Government Programming Awards, presented at the NATOA’s 32nd annual conference held in September in Seattle, honored excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia...
Valet offers convenient downtown parking option
Oak Park’s public valet service offers a quick and easy way to park in the busy downtown area from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Valet Oak Park has two drop-off and pick-up points — one on the north side of Lake Street, just west of Marion Street, and one on the east side of Marion...
Annual leaf collection program begins this month
The 2017 fall leaf collection program is scheduled for October 16 through November 30, with seven pickups planned for each quadrant of the Village. Leaves raked into the streets by residents, landscapers and property owners are pushed into piles during the night, and then collected for recycling...
News You Can Use
Diabetes workshop set…Area seniors interested in learning about managing diabetes are invited to participate in a workshop set for 9 to 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday from Oct. 10 through Nov. 14. The six-week series will be held at the Oak Park Township Senior Services Center, 130 S. Oak Park Ave. The...
Veteran named Deputy Police Chief
A detective commander with 23 years of experience with the Oak Park Police Department has been named Deputy Chief. LaDon Reynolds, who joined the Oak Park Police Department in September of 1994, was officially sworn in on Sept. 25. As Deputy Chief, Reynolds will oversee the Patrol Division, which...
Oak Park takes comprehensive approach to garbage collection and recycling
The Village of Oak Park’s comprehensive waste disposal program is designed to effectively deal with increasing amounts of trash, rising collection and disposal costs, legislative restrictions and growing environmental concerns. Mobile refuse carts, available in two sizes, and large recycling...
Property information at your fingertips
Residents interested in really getting to know the details of their Oak Park properties have a new online resource available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at www.oak-park.us/communityportal. Just by entering an address into the portal search window on a computer, pad or smartphone, users can link...
Local sites featured in architectural tour
Ten Oak Park sites will be among the 200-plus locations featured in Open House Chicago, the Chicago Architecture Foundation’s annual free, behind-the-scenes look at many of the region’s great places and spaces rarely open to the public. The event is set for Oct. 14 and 15. In addition to Oak Park’s...
Get help for emergency repairs
No-interest loans of up to $5,000 are available to help income-eligible owners of single family homes make emergency repairs such as replace faulty furnaces or water heaters before the winter weather returns. To qualify, homes must be owner-occupied and household income must be at or below 80...
Household waste, electronics collected at doorstep
Residents of single-family homes and buildings with five or fewer units can safely dispose of common hazardous household waste and unwanted electronics without a trip to a collection site. At-your-door service is part of the regular weekly municipal garbage and recycling collection programs billed...
Farmers’ Market season ends with stone soup
The 2017 season of the Oak Park Farmers’ Market comes to a close this month with stone soup served to patrons at the final Market on Oct. 28. The tradition of serving stone soup at the last market of the season was inspired by a European folk tale which has, for hundreds of years, called on people...
Citizen volunteers always needed
When it comes to citizen involvement in the process of making public policy, few communities can match the opportunities offered in Oak Park, where volunteers serve on nearly 20 separate advisory boards, commissions and committees. As part-time lawmakers, the Village president and trustees rely on...
Divvy offering discounts
Getting around Oak Park by bike is easy for residents and visitors alike thanks to the Divvy bike share program. Through October, Oak Parkers can take advantage of a special offer and pay only $59.99 for an annual membership, a savings of nearly $40 off the regular membership price of $99. To...
Trick-or-treat hours set
Official hours for Halloween trick or treating are 3 to 7 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...
Change your clock, change your battery
Daylight saving time reverts to standard time at 2 a.m., Sun., Nov. 5, when clocks should be rolled back by one hour. Public safety officials recommend using the time change as a reminder to replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.