E.C.H.O. Exchange

Next date: Friday, April 24, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Join the E.C.H.O team and members of the Oak Park Police & Fire Departments for coffee and conversation at locations around the community from 9-11 a.m. on one Friday morning each month.

The series begins on April 24^th at George's Family Restaurant in the Hemingway District. The E.C.H.O team will be present along with the Oak Park Fire Department.

Remember, all restaurants, stores and businesses in the Hemingway District are fully open via sidewalk access during the Renew the Avenue project. FREE 90-minute parking (Mon. - Sat.) is just steps away at the conveniently located Avenue Garage (720 North Blvd.). Parking is always free on Sundays.

2026 E.C.H.O. Exchange Schedule:

Fri., April 24 - George’s Family Restaurant (145 S. Oak Park Ave.)

Fri., May 22 - Wise Cup (1018 Lake St.)

Fri., June 26 - The Onion Roll (6935 W. North Ave.)

Fri., July 24 - Whirlwind Coffee Co. (513 Madison St.)

Fri., Aug. 28 - Blackout Baking (210 S. Marion St.)

Fri., Sept. 18 - Addis Café (801 S. Oak Park Ave.)

Fri., Oct. 23 - Dunkin’ (6820 W. Roosevelt Rd.)

Fri., Nov. 20 - The Daly Bagel (130 Chicago Ave.)

Fri., Dec. 18 - Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea (702 Lake St.)

More about E.C.H.O.

The Village's E.C.H.O. program is an innovative initiative designed to enhance community safety and well-being by offering responses to non-emergency and low-risk calls for service through 911 dispatch. This program reflects Oak Park’s commitment to reimagining public safety and meeting the diverse needs of our neighbors. To contact E.C.H.O., please call 708.358.5640 or email echo@oak-park.us. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 immediately.