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See the future of Home Avenue Bridge take shape

Published on November 10, 2026

The Village invites community members to attend the second public information meeting for the Home Avenue Bridge Replacement Project on Wednesday, Dec. 2 to learn more about the selected bridge alternative and provide feedback as the project moves forward

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OPPD Investigating Fatal Shooting on 1100 block of Lyman Ave.

Published on November 01, 2026

The Oak Park Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 12:29 a.m. Sunday, November 1, on the 1100 block of Lyman Ave.

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Village testing fire hydrants

Published on October 27, 2026

The Village and its third-party contractor ME Simpson are testing fire hydrants across Oak Park as part of a routine procedure that is expected to continue periodically through the fall as temperatures allow.

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Fall leaf collection underway

Published on October 26, 2026

The Village’s fall leaf collection program is expanding this year, with eight pickups scheduled for each section of Oak Park from Oct. 26-Dec. 18. Rather than placing leaves directly into the street, residents can choose from a variety of leaf collection options.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Village Board selects new water & sewer rate structure

Published on September 18, 2026

At its meeting on Sept. 15, 2026, the Oak Park Village Board approved a preferred structure for how residents’ water and sewer bills will be calculated for the next five years beginning in 2027. The vote directs Village staff to draft the formal rate ordinance, which the Board expects to review and adopt later this year.

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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.

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