Day in Our Data hackathon set for Oct. 3

Published on August 28, 2026

Oak Park residents are invited to Day in Our Data, a one-day civic hackathon sponsored by the Village’s Civic Information Systems Commission. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 in the meeting room at the Dole Branch Library, 255 Augusta St.

Participants will explore Village data, working in teams to create useful tools, websites, maps and visualizations. Potential projects include mapping safe biking routes to schools, finding patterns in crime data or visualizing changes in Oak Park housing affordability. The day will begin with project pitches and team formation, followed by collaborative work sessions and brief demonstrations.

Pizza and snacks will be provided.

All residents interested in local government, technology, data or community problem solving are encouraged to participate. Interested in participating? Please complete the registration form below.

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About Oak Park - The Village of Oak Park, located just nine miles west of downtown Chicago, offers a distinctive urban/suburban lifestyle in a thriving, multi-cultural community. Well-known for progressive values, tree-lined streets and bustling business districts, Oak Park serves as an ideal place to live, work and play. As a longstanding community of choice, the Village benefits from convenient access to local and regional transit, high-quality public schools, and arts and cultural attractions, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio and his acclaimed Unity Temple, which was recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.