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Police Department offers seasonal crime prevention tips

Published on November 24, 2025

With the holidays approaching, the Oak Park Police Department is working to raise public awareness of some common crimes of the season by offering the following tips to help reduce the chances of becoming a victim.

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ICE activity reported Saturday in Oak Park

Published on November 08, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department has responded to at least five reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Oak Park this morning (Saturday, Nov. 8) between approximately 8:56 a.m. and 9:37 a.m.

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Miles Brooks charged in homicide investigation

Published on November 04, 2025

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the charge of first-degree murder against Miles Brooks in connection with the death of his brother, Anthony Brooks, in Oak Park on the afternoon of Nov. 2. Miles Brooks is 23 years old and a resident of the 400 block of S. Ridgeland in Oak Park.

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Statement on Immigration Enforcement and Community Safety

Published on October 09, 2025

The Village of Oak Park is aware of ongoing immigration enforcement activities conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies in the area. These agencies have not provided prior notice or communication to Village officials or the Oak Park Police Department (OPPD).

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Village Hall parking lot update

Published on September 19, 2025

In order to ensure that the Village Hall Parking Lot is used only by Village Staff and those community members requiring services from Village Hall, beginning September 19, 2025 and until further notice, the two southern-most entrances into the Village Hall Parking Lot (closest to Adams) will be closed.

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National Night Out returns to Oak Park

Published on July 21, 2025

Following a brief one-year hiatus, the Oak Park Police Department is excited to once again host National Night Out on Aug. 5, a community celebration that aims to strengthen partnerships and positive interactions between law enforcement and residents.

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Take caution with extreme heat in forecast

Published on July 21, 2025

With temperatures and humidity predicted to push the heat index dangerously high this week, the Village is opening an emergency cooling center and advising residents to protect themselves and loved ones from the sometimes severe consequences of extreme heat.

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Jabari McGee Charged in Murder Investigation

Published on April 06, 2025

On Saturday, April 5, the Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney’s Office charged Jabari McGee with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Corey Gates in Oak Park in the early morning on April 4. McGee is 20 years old and a resident of Chicago.

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Text 911 now available

Published on February 10, 2025

Anyone within the area served by the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center, which provides emergency response services in Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest, can now text 911 from a cell phone to report an emergency.

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Police warn residents of telephone scam

Published on January 11, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department is warning residents about a frequently-used scam where people are impersonating law enforcement officials and demanding financial information from unsuspecting victims.

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