News You Can Use
First-time homebuyer’s seminar
scheduled…A free seminar to
help prospective first-time homebuyers understand loan programs
available in Oak Park is scheduled for 7 - 8:30 p.m., Tues.,
Sept. 13 at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Financial assistance
programs will be explained and participants will receive a free
packet of helpful information. Pre-registration is required.
Call 358.5408 or email comsvcs@oak-park.us.
Mandatory seminar for rental property
owners, managers set…The
Annual Management Seminar for rental property owners and
managers will be held on Thurs., Sept. 29 in the Council
Chambers at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Two identical
sessions are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. All owners and
managers of buildings with four or more units are required to
attend one session. Owners/managers of smaller properties also
are welcome. The seminar is designed to keep managers informed
of Village programs and activities that may affect apartment
building operations. A property management resource panel at
each session will make presentations on regulations and
programs, and a variety of useful materials will be available.
For more information call 358.5409 or email comsvcs@oak-park.us.
Hours extended…The Office of the Village Clerk is open from 8:30 a.m.
to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays. Services available during late hours
include vehicle sticker purchases, voter registration and
information on other Village services. Regular hours are 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 358.5670 or email clerk@oak-park.us.
Avoid paperwork and late fees…Parking tickets and written appeals can be filed
on-line at www.oak-park.us -- just click on the flashing Interactive Parking button.
Payment may be made with Visa, MasterCard and Discover. For
more information call 358.5479 or email adjudication@oak-park.us.
Job postings on-line…Selected Village municipal job openings are now
posted on the Village website at www.oak-park.us/jobs. For more
information, call 358.5650 or email hr@oak-park.us.
Free Women’s Wellness Program…
A free 12-week wellness program
designed to help women develop healthier lifestyles within busy
schedules will be offered from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at Oak Park
Public Library, 834 Lake St. and from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Rush Oak
Park Hospital, 520 S. Maple Ave., on Wednesdays starting Sept.
14. Designed by the not-for-profit Cooper Institute, the Heart Smart for Women program focuses on changes in lifestyle that will
guide participants to a healthier way of living and reduce risk
of heart disease. Participants must be at least 18 years old
and reside in Oak Park. The registration deadline is Wed.,
Sept. 7. The program will be presented by Oak Park Department
of Public Health staff and is funded by a grant from the
Illinois Department of Public Health. For more information or
to register call 358.5484 or email health@oak-park.us.
Cable television or modem service
problem…If you are unable to
resolve a problem directly with the cable company at
866.594.1234 (toll-free) contact the Village where a dispute
resolution procedure is in place to help. The Village also
records and tracks all problems or complaints for cable
franchise performance review. For assistance or to register a
complaint, call 358.5778 or email village@oak-park.us.
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Park District News
Barrie Park grand opening activities
planned
The Park District of Oak Park and a local
neighborhood group will host a celebration of the grand opening
of Barrie Park beginning at 2 p.m., Sat., Sept. 10. Activities
will include family games, cookie bake-off, organization and
business fair, and community picnic with free ice cream and
bottled water. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for 4
p.m., followed by the movie Hook starting at 7:30 p.m. Call 725.2022 or email dianes@oakparkparks.com for more information.
Ridgeland Common to close temporarily for
repairs
Ridgeland Common will be closed September
19–25 for maintenance and repair, and to prepare for the
upcoming skating season. Scheduled programs will run, but on-site
registration will not be available. Register for programs
online at www.oakparkparks.com or at the
Administration Center, 218 Madison St.