As Oak Park strives for operational efficiencies within a framework of environmental sustainability, streetlights are getting some special attention.
The Public Works Department is testing new LED lamps on four blocks in the community to find the best replacements for the inefficient mercury vapor...
Nominations for the 2018 Historic Preservation Awards will be accepted by the Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission through Oct. 12. Single-family residences, apartment buildings, commercial buildings, public/institutional buildings and religious structures may be nominated in the categories of...
With the highest temperatures of the season typically coming in July and August, public health officials urge residents to protect themselves and their loved ones from the sometimes severe consequences of extreme heat. While everyone is susceptible to heat-related illnesses, the elderly and...
The buzz of nectar-gathering activity that began nearly two years ago at the Public Works Center has come to Village Hall with two honeybee hives on the small outdoor balcony above the south entrance at 123 Madison St.
The two hives at Village Hall eventually will be home to about 90,000 hard-...
Oak Park residents are invited to explore revitalization of the North Avenue corridor by participating in a survey conducted by Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) on behalf of The North Avenue District neighborhood association, the Village and City of Chicago.
The revitalization plan...
Residents ages 16 to 18 are invited to learn skills and techniques that can help them find and keep a job at annual workshops presented by the Community Relations Department.
This year’s workshops are scheduled for 2 to 5:30 p.m., July 30 through Aug. 3 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St....
Façade improvement grants…Applications for grants to help commercial businesses improve and restore the facades of their buildings will be available July 18. The Village will reimburse grant recipients for 50 percent of the costs of improvements up to $5,000. The minimum private investment is $2,...
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...
When it comes to recycling, trying to figure out what goes where can sometimes be confusing. Following these three simple rules can help:
Recycle all empty plastic bottles, cans, paper and cardboard
Keep food and liquids out of the recycling
Don’t bag recyclables — empty them directly into the cart...
Residents and visitors alike are invited to get outside and enjoy public art by visiting the seventh annual Oak Park Sculpture Walk in the Southtown Business District through Labor Day.
The summer-long event features 12 sculptures in an outdoor exhibit along Oak Park Avenue just north and south of...
Oak Park Township is seeking three residents to help review the organization’s governance, risk management and internal control practices as members of the Financial Advisory Committee. Interested residents should have knowledge of advisory roles, finance, information technology, law, risk and...
Going green…The Oak Park Farmers’ Market is doing its part to cut down on single-use plastic bags. While Market vendors are exempt from the Village’s 10-cent fee for single-use paper or plastic bags, officials are nonetheless encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable bags from week to week....
Free telescope nights…Join a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador for a night of telescope viewing the last Thursday of each month at a different public park in Oak Park. Each session also will feature a discussion of current and upcoming NASA missions and discoveries. Feel free to bring your own...
Curfew in effect…Local law requires anyone under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or school official in Oak Park between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. weekdays and between midnight and 6 a.m. on weekends. Exceptions do apply, including attending an official supervised school,...
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. Police recommend a U lock.
Lock your bike even when it is stored in a closed garage, enclosed porch or basement common area.
Never...
As temperatures rise, so does the threat of the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus. Illinois reported 90 human cases and eight deaths last year.
Take precautions...Avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by wearing long sleeves and pants, limiting time spent outdoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are...
Every Oak Park resident who owns or leases a vehicle is required to purchase and display a vehicle sticker annually before July 15.
Anyone who misses the deadline must purchase a sticker and pay a $20 late fee. Failure to display a valid Village sticker by the deadline also may result in a $75...
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...
