2004 News Releases

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•December 9 -- Hours Extended for Off-Street Parking Permit Purchases
•December 6 -- Veteran Oak Park Firefighter Named New Chief
•December 2 -- Grant to Help Fund Green Features of New Public Works Facilities
•December 2 -- Public Review of Madison Street Landscaping Plans Continues

•November 22 -- Community Invited to Help Craft Chicago Avenue Plan
•November 22 -- Parking Restrictions Eased for Thanksgiving Holiday
•November 12 -- Gateway Monuments Welcome Visitors
•November 17 -- Dispatch Center Staffer Named Telecommunicator of the Year
•November 12 -- Shuttle Extends Hours During Holiday Season
•November 11 -- Free Electronics Recycling Event Scheduled
•November 11 -- Emergency Medical Transport Earns National Accreditation
•November 8 -- Flu Shot Clinic Offered for High-Risk Residents
•November 8 -- Residents Invited to Discuss Madison Street Landscaping Concepts

•October 25 -- Board: No Viable Alternatives to Whiteco Submitted
•October 22 -- Students Urge Residents to Test Smoke Alarms
•October 15 -- Board to Take Citizen Comments Via Telephone
•October 15 -- Increased Recycling Reducing Garbage Collections
•October 12 -- Success of Adjudication Program Could Lead to Expansion
•October 8 -- Survey Finds Residents Very Satisfied with Community, Municipal Services
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•October 8 -- Flu Shots Restricted to Residents; Healthy Urged to Wait
•October 1 -- Village TV Station Programming Wins National Awards
•October 1 -- Flu Shot Clinic to Help Prepare for Terrorism Event

•September 29 -- Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled
•September 24 -- Deadline Set for Contributions to Renters Affected by Fire
•September 17 -- Second Downtown Planning Workshop Scheduled
•September 9 -- Grant to Fund Electronics Recycling Event

•August 25-- Lake Street Project Begins with Maple Furrier Demolition
•August 16 -- Voters, Legislators to Discuss Health Issues
•August 12 -- Contributions to Aid Residents Affected by Public Works Fire
•August 9 -- Development Alternatives Sought for Harlem-Ontario Site
•August 6 -- Oak Park Avenue Resurfacing About to Begin
•August 4 -- Continued Citizen Input Needed on Ike Cap Concepts

•July 31 -- Fire Destroys Public Works Storage Facility
•July 23 -- Residents Urged to Participate in Opinion Survey
•July 21 -- NASA Astronaut Candidate to be Honored
•July 21 -- Walkers Take Millions of Steps Toward Better Health
•July 19 -- Board to Host Second Open Dialogue with Residents
•July 9 -- Community Invited to Help Craft Vision for Downtown Development
•July 8 -- Residents Urged to Offer Input on Ike Cap Concepts
•July 7 -- Grant to Help Low-Income Homebuyers
•July 2 -- Fire Chief to Retire

•June 25 -- No Shuttle Service on July 4, but Service Resumes July 5
•June 4 -- Free Shuttle Extends Hours During Summer Months

•May 28 -- Whiteco to Discuss Harlem-Ontario Plans with Neighbors
•May 27 -- Fire Department to Test Hydrants
•May 24 -- Garfield Street to Close for Water Main Construction
•May 19 -- Free Child Seat Safety Inspections Offered
•May 19 -- Cavalcade of Pride Nominations Sought
•May 13 -- Students Honored for Fostering Positve Relations
•May 13 -- Workshop to Help Create Vision for Ike Cap
•May 12 -- Public Works Open House and Fun Fair Set
•May 10 -- Farmers Market Seeking Volunteers
•May 7 -- Workshop to Address Asthma Concerns, Care Strategies
•May 3 -- Forestry Forum to Showcase Tree Inventory
•May 3 -- Board to Host New Public Forum

•April 26 -- Downtown Planning Finalists to be Reviewed
•April 23 -- Walkers Challenge Community to Shape Up
•April 21 -- Public Invited to Participate in Cap the Ike Community Meeting
•April 16 -- Paint Exchange Helps Residents and Environment
•April 9 -- Teacher Charged with Sexual Abuse
•April 7 -- Energy Code Workshop Planned

•March 29 -- Activities to Commemorate Building Safety Week
•March 11 -- Board Schedules Vote on Lake Street Redevelopment Agreement

•February 27 -- Free Shuttle Service Links Community Sites
•February 23 -- Neighborhood Gatherings Set for Elementary Schools
•February 13 -- Survey to Gather Resident Views on Eisenhower Impact Issues
•February 6 -- 2003 Crimes Dropped to 22-Year Low
•February 6 -- Motorists Urged to Give Tree Trimmers Room to Work
•February 4 -- New Recycling Program Launched with Deliveries of Larger Containers
•February 3 -- Parking Amnesty Offers Chance to Pay Without Penalties

•January 29 -- Nominations Sought for Historic Preservation Awards
•January 12 -- Bids Requested for Surplus Vehicles

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