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Suburban Cook County voters can cast an early ballot for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Municipal Election from March 20 through April 3 at Village Hall. The consolidated municipal election includes races for local governing agencies, including three seats on the Village Board of Trustees.
Artists are being sought to create murals that will continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the Green Line corridor from dull, blank concrete into canvases as part of the Oak Park Area Arts Council's Mini-Mural program.
This summer the Village Board approved Climate Ready Oak Park, a comprehensive, long-range plan that provides a vision, goals and actions to make Oak Park more sustainable and resilient. The plan was created through a months-long process.
The 2023 construction season is getting underway with a major improvement project along Division Street, the latest in a series of much-needed upgrades to main thoroughfares in the community. Roosevelt Road is the site of another upcoming construction project managed by IDOT.
Marcella Bondie Keenan, AICP, LEED AP, has been elevated to the role of Chief Sustainability Officer for the Village of Oak Park, Village Manager Kevin Jackson announced. She has guided the development of the Climate Ready Oak Park plan that was adopted in 2022.
Oak Park Police investigated 238 more crimes in 2022 than in 2021, pushing the overall crime rate up about 11 percent, according to data compiled by the Police Department for the FBI’s National Incident Based Reporting System.
Results of the most recent National Community Survey continued to demonstrate that Oak Park residents feel a strong sense of community, while also pointing toward an opportunity for growth in the area of community safety.
More than 30 individuals, organizations and businesses were recognized through the Village of Oak Park's annual community awards.
If someone calls or knocks on your door promising a better deal on electricity, proceed with caution. Enrollment for Oak Park’s municipal electricity aggregation program typically opens in the fall when notices are mailed to all eligible customers.
Members of the Oak Park's vibrant community gathered together on Feb. 19 at The Nineteenth Century Club for the Village's inaugural Black History Month Honors Celebration. The family-friendly event featured food, entertainment, speakers, fellowship and more.
Oak Park residents can do their part to care for their neighbors by helping to ensure their block is safe for walking year-round. Find tips to create safe sidewalks during the winter.
The Oak Park Police Department is hosting a steering wheel lock giveaway for Oak Park residents who own select Hyundai or Kia vehicles.
  • Suburban Cook County voters can cast an early ballot for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Municipal Election from March 20 through April 3 at Village Hall. The consolidated municipal election includes races for local governing agencies, including three seats on the Village Board of Trustees.
  • Artists are being sought to create murals that will continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the Green Line corridor from dull, blank concrete into canvases as part of the Oak Park Area Arts Council's Mini-Mural program.
  • This summer the Village Board approved Climate Ready Oak Park, a comprehensive, long-range plan that provides a vision, goals and actions to make Oak Park more sustainable and resilient. The plan was created through a months-long process.
  • The 2023 construction season is getting underway with a major improvement project along Division Street, the latest in a series of much-needed upgrades to main thoroughfares in the community. Roosevelt Road is the site of another upcoming construction project managed by IDOT.
  • Marcella Bondie Keenan, AICP, LEED AP, has been elevated to the role of Chief Sustainability Officer for the Village of Oak Park, Village Manager Kevin Jackson announced. She has guided the development of the Climate Ready Oak Park plan that was adopted in 2022.

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  • COVID-19 Vaccine Information

    The Oak Park Health Department encourages residents to take the first appointment they can find to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines are safe, highly effective and widely available. Find information about local vaccination opportunities at www.oak-park.us/covid19vaccine

  • Municipal Jobs

    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.

  • Community Portal

    Residents interested in really getting to know the details of their Oak Park properties have a new online resource available. Just by entering an address into the portal search window on a computer, tablet or smartphone, users can link to a wide range of property-specific information, including zoning details, refuse collection dates, a list of elected officials at all levels and more.

  • OP/FYI Newsletter

    Keep up with news from Village Hall via the OP/FYI newsletter, which is distributed to every residential address in Oak Park six times each year. Find the most recent edition as well as past issues on the Village website.