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Civic Engagement Festival returns to Village Hall on May 3rd

Published on April 21, 2026

The Village of Oak Park and Village Clerk Christina Waters will host the second annual Civic Engagement Festival on Sunday, May 3 from noon until 4 p.m. in the courtyard at Village Hall (123 Madison St.).

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Oak Park celebrates Independent Bookstore Day on April 25th

Published on April 17, 2026

The Village of Oak Park and the Office of Economic Vitality invite booklovers of all ages to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 25th, with six independently-owned booksellers scattered throughout the community.

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Public Notice

Published on April 16, 2026

On or after May 1, 2026, the Village of Oak Park will submit a request to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title 1 of the of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL93383), to undertake the following project.

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E.C.H.O. Exchange launching to strengthen community connection

Published on April 09, 2026

Beginning Friday, April 24, the monthly series invites Oak Park residents to connect with the E.C.H.O. team and members of the Oak Park Police and Fire Departments over coffee at local coffee shops throughout the community.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Fire Department, Neighborhood Services, Police Department

Death Investigation at Harlem Ave. and Lake St.

Published on April 03, 2026

On April 3 at 8:56 a.m., Thomas Cremeens, 48, of Plainfield crashed his Toyota 4Runner on Harlem Ave. at Lake St. after apparently speeding and swerving. The collision involved 4 cars and a Pace bus. Cremeens was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and pronounced dead at 9:13 a.m. Fourteen others were injured, none seriously.

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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.

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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