Vaccination encouraged as flu season approaches Published on October 05, 2026 With indoor gatherings increasing and respiratory illness season approaching, local public health officials remind residents that consistent handwashing, staying home when sick and annual immunizations can help keep the community as healthy as possible. Tagged as: , Public Health
Register now for Oak Park Police Department Citizen Police Academy Published on October 01, 2026 Residents looking to gain a comprehensive perspective of the Oak Park Police Department (OPPD) are invited to register for the upcoming Citizen Police Academy. The program is designed to further strengthen OPPD’s community-based policing philosophy that relies on resident involvement and input. Tagged as: , Announcements, Police Department
Oak Park Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month Published on October 01, 2026 The Oak Park Public Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October by sharing information to promote early detection and prevention of the disease. Tagged as: , Public Health
Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian Published on September 23, 2026 At approximately 8:56 a.m. today, the Oak Park Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of North Blvd. and Euclid Ave. after a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a concrete truck. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Early Voting Information for Gubernatorial General Election Published on September 17, 2026 The Village of Oak Park has announced that Village Hall will once again serve as an Early Voting site for the Gubernatorial General Election set to take place on Nov. 3, 2026. Early Voting will be available at Village Hall (123 Madison St.) beginning Mon., Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. through Mon., Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Tagged as: , Announcements, Village Clerk, Media Releases
Paper shredding drop-off bins now available Published on September 15, 2026 New paper shredding drop-off bins are now available in the Police Department lobby in the lower level at Village Hall and at the Public Works Center. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Works, Sustainability & Resilience
Take caution with extreme heat in forecast Published on September 01, 2026 With an extreme heat warning in effect, the Village is advising residents to protect themselves and loved ones from the sometimes severe consequences of extreme heat. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Fire Department, Neighborhood Services, Police Department, Public Health, Public Notices
Village observes 25th annual International Overdose Awareness Day Published on August 31, 2026 Organizations and communities all over the world are gathering to remember those who have lost their lives to overdose, and to take action to stop overdoses. Since 2023, the Oak Park Public Health Department has led an Opioid Overdose Prevention program to educate the public about overdose prevention and provide the tools to save a life of someone experiencing an overdose. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Public Health
Day in Our Data hackathon set for Oct. 3 Published on August 28, 2026 Oak Park residents are invited to Day in Our Data, a one-day civic hackathon sponsored by the Village’s Civic Information Systems Commission. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 in the meeting room at the Dole Branch Library, 255 Augusta St. Tagged as: , Special Events
Shape Oak Park proposes update to zoning code Published on August 24, 2026 Shape Oak Park is an initiative to update the Village’s zoning code to allow more missing middle housing and single-family homes in Oak Park. Over the past year, Village officials have engaged the community and studied current housing conditions in Oak Park while looking for ways to enable more housing, more choice and greater affordability. Tagged as: , Community Engagement, Village Manager, Village Board, Development Services, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Neighborhood Services