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Stay safe when cold weather strikes

Published on January 21, 2026

When dangerously cold temperatures strike, residents are urged to limit time outdoors for themselves and their pets, as well as to check in on friends and neighbors who may need assistance.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Free flu, COVID-19 tests available at Village Hall

Published on January 21, 2026

The Oak Park Public Health Department is offering free flu/COVID combination rapid tests at no cost to residents. Community members are welcome to come to Village Hall, 123 Madison St., during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays to pick up free tests from the Welcome Center.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Neighborhood Services, Public Health

Official Statement from the Village of Oak Park on U.S. Bank

Published on January 16, 2026

On January 13, 2026, a public hearing was held during the Village of Oak Park Board of Trustees’ meeting regarding the acquisition of property owned by U.S. Bank at 11 Madison St. by eminent domain using “quick-take” powers. This property was selected in November of 2025 by the Village Board as the location for a new police station.

Tagged as: , Economic Vitality, Media Releases, Official Statement

Oak Park achieves CDP ‘A’ score for environmental leadership

Published on January 15, 2026

Oak Park has been recognized by CDP, a global environmental non-profit, for its leadership in transparency and action, securing a place on CDP’s respected annual ‘A’ List.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Sustainability & Resilience

Residents urged to sign up for emergency alerts on new platform

Published on January 12, 2026

The Village is transitioning to a new alert system to notify residents when emergency situations occur. The new system, powered by Everbridge, requires community members to register for a new account to receive notifications at www.oak-park.us/notifyme.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Public Health, Public Notices

Make way for winter tree pruning

Published on January 07, 2026

This winter a portion of the Village’s 18,000-plus parkway trees are scheduled to be pruned. Residents are urged to move their cars from the streets when temporary no-parking signs go up to allow crews to prune parkway trees quickly and safely during the winter pruning cycle.

Tagged as: , Public Works

Holiday tree collection set for early January

Published on December 30, 2025

Holiday trees will be collected the weeks of Jan. 5 and Jan. 12 from residential properties of five or fewer units served by the Village refuse hauling contractor.

Tagged as: , Environment, Public Works, Sustainability & Resilience

2026 budget centers on service delivery, strategic priorities

Published on December 30, 2025

The municipal budget for 2026 focuses on delivering core services to Oak Park community members while also advancing strategic priorities set out by the Village Board.

Tagged as: , Village Board, Finance, Budget

Celebrating one year of E.C.H.O.

Published on December 30, 2025

As the calendar turns to 2026, the Village is celebrating the positive impact generated during the first year of its E.C.H.O. program.

Tagged as: , 988 Mental Health Awareness

Oak Park Statement on Recent Acts of Gun Violence and Hatred

Published on December 17, 2025

The Village of Oak Park stands in profound sorrow and solidarity with the families, friends and communities affected by the tragic shooting at Brown University, and by the horrific attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, where a joyous Chanukah celebration was shattered by gunfire targeting the Jewish community.

Tagged as: , Official Statement

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Stay safe when cold weather strikes

Free flu, COVID-19 tests available at Village Hall

Official Statement from the Village of Oak Park on U.S. Bank

Oak Park achieves CDP ‘A’ score for environmental leadership

Residents urged to sign up for emergency alerts on new platform

Make way for winter tree pruning

Holiday tree collection set for early January

2026 budget centers on service delivery, strategic priorities

Celebrating one year of E.C.H.O.

Oak Park Statement on Recent Acts of Gun Violence and Hatred

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