Village of Oak Park and Village Board Mourn Passing of Faith Julian Published on March 27, 2026 The Village of Oak Park and the Village President and Board of Trustees are mourning the passing of Faith Julian, beloved daughter of Dr. Percy Lavon Julian and Dr. Anna Roselle Julian and cherished member of our community for 75 years. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Official Statement
Village President Vicki Scaman Appointed to ICLEI USA Board Published on March 26, 2026 Village of Oak Park President Vicki Scaman has been appointed to the ICLEI USA Board of Directors, joining a distinguished group of local government leaders from across the country committed to advancing sustainability and climate action. Tagged as: , Announcements, Village Board, Sustainability & Resilience, Media Releases
Celebrating 52 years of community development in Oak Park Published on March 26, 2026 The Village is joining communities across the country in recognizing the impact of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) as part of National Community Development Week from April 6-10. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Honors and Celebrations, Neighborhood Services
Statement Regarding West Suburban Medical Center Published on March 25, 2026 The Village of Oak Park shares the community’s deep concern by the announcement today that West Suburban Medical Center has suspended all patient care operations effective this week amid a reported financial crisis stemming from a year-long failure of the hospital's electronic medical records billing system. Tagged as: , Public Health, Media Releases, Official Statement
Yard waste collection begins in April Published on March 25, 2026 Weekly collection of yard waste for residential dwellings of five or fewer units begins in April and continues through the last full week of November. Tagged as: , Public Works
Neighborhood Clean-Up series set to expand in 2026 Published on March 24, 2026 The Village of Oak Park is excited to bring back the Oak Park Neighborhood Clean-Up for 2026. Building on the one-day success of previous years, this community-driven initiative is expanding and inviting residents, families and local groups to come together to help keep Oak Park clean, vibrant and welcoming. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Special Events, Village Clerk
OPFD Receives Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® Grant Published on March 20, 2026 As first responders continue serving the Village of Oak Park, it is essential that the fire department has the tools needed to respond effectively in emergencies. The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® has recognized this need and recently awarded the department a nearly $32,000 grant to purchase a Solo Rescue Decon Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Washer and accessories. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Fire Department, Media Releases
E.C.H.O. making impact through partnerships Published on March 16, 2026 Strengthening care coordination for Oak Park residents through a reimagining of public safety is the essence of the Village’s E.C.H.O. initiative. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Neighborhood Services, 988 Mental Health Awareness
Be prepared for severe weather Published on March 03, 2026 Spring can bring with it severe weather in the form of storms, tornadoes and other weather events. Community members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with how to prepare for severe weather events like floods, tornadoes, lightning and more. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Public Health
Structure Fire at 1239 N. Taylor Ave. in Oak Park Published on February 18, 2026 The Oak Park Fire Department responded to a significant structure fire on the 1200 block of N. Taylor Ave. at approximately 8:57 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 17. The fire continued until Wednesday morning just before approximately 7 a.m. Tagged as: , Fire Department, Media Releases