COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources

Oak Park Public Health officials are working closely with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that are managing the state and national response. In addition to the information resources listed below, the Oak Park Public Health Department is issuing guidelines and bulletions as well as communicating directly with local organizations and businesses as needed - click here to see this communications. In addition, special notifications and guidance documents distributed by the Illinois Department of Public Health for specific types of operations are being posted on this website as well - click here to see the documents.

Village Hall, 123 Madison St., is closed temporarily to the public, but most services are available. For assistance, call 708.358.5700 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday. Many services also are available at www.oak-park.us/onlineservices.

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June News

One new positive case reported

June 2, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that one more Village resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, total Oak Park cases remain at 292 since the first case was reported here on March 18 after a case reported earlier was determined to be a duplicate. The case reported today was in their 70s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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Two new positive cases reported

June 1, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, on yesterday and one today. According to state data, 292 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today were in their 20s and 60s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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May News

Two new positive cases reported

May 30, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 290 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today were in their 20s and 50s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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Temporary easing of parking restrictions extended

May 30, 2020 - The Village will continue to allow on-street, overnight and daytime parking on most Oak Park residential streets to accommodate residents during the COVID-19 emergency. Restrictions currently are scheduled to resume at 2:30 a.m., Mon., July 13. Information about any extension beyond this date will be posted at www.oak-park.us/parking. Please keep in mind restrictions remain in effect in metered and pay station spaces, and in paid overnight permit areas, including posted on-street zones and lots. All parking regulations related to traffic and public safety such as no parking here to corner or in front of a fire hydrant also remain in effect.

Four new positive cases reported

May 29, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that four more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 288 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today ranged in ages from their 20s and 70s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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Local business restrictions eased

May 29, 2020 - Oak Park has joined communities across the state in easing COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and recreation as Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-phase Restore Illinois plan goes into effect today. Restaurants can offer outdoor dining; hair salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors and nonessential retail stores can reopen; and gyms can offer outdoor and one-on-one instruction – all within specific guidelines that require proper social distancing, place limits on the numbers of customers at one time and require both customers and staff to cover their mouth and nose. Click here to read more…

Two new positive cases reported

May 28, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 284 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today were in their 20s and 50s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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One new positive case reported

May 27, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that one more Village resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 282 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The case reported today was in their 60s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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Two new positive cases reported

May 26, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 281 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today ranged in ages from their 20s into their 60s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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Seven new positive cases reported

May 25, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that seven more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, four yesterday and three today. According to state data, 279 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today ranged in ages from their 20s into their 80s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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Five new positive cases reported

May 23, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that five more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 272 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today ranged in ages from less than 20 into their 70s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The next update on positive cases will be released on Monday. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of COVID-19-related statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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One death, two new positive cases reported

May 22, 2020 – One more resident who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus has died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatality was a man in his 70s. Twenty residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another two Oak Park residents have tested positive. According to state data, 267 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. These latest positive cases are individuals in their 20s and 30s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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Six new positive cases reported

May 21, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that six more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 265 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today range in ages from their 20s to their 90s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of statistical data by zip code online – click here to view.

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Nineteenth death, four new positive cases reported

May 20, 2020 – One more resident who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus has died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatality was a man in his 90s. Nineteen residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another four Oak Park residents have tested positive. According to state data, 259 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. These latest positive cases are individuals who range in ages from under 20 to their 60s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health posts a wide range of statistical data by zip code online - click here to view.

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One death, six new positive cases reported

May 19, 2020 - One more resident who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus has died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatality was a man in his 60s. Eighteen residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another six Oak Park residents have tested positive. According to state data, 255 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. These latest six positive cases are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 50s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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Two deaths, eight new positive cases reported

May 18, 2020 – Two more residents who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus have died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatalities were a man and woman, both in their 80s. Seventeen residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. These latest deaths come as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another eight Oak Park residents have tested positive, four yesterday and four today. According to state data, 249 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. These latest eight positive cases are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 50s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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Sports courts to remain closed through May 29

May 18, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley has extended until May 29 his order closing all public playgrounds, fields and courts to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The order applies to all public basketball, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts. Organized sports games and competitions also are prohibited. The extension of the local closing order announced today brings Oak Park in line with the state stay-at-home order issued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, which is in effect until May 29. Sports courts have been closed in Oak Park since March 25. Click here to read more…

Five new positive cases reported

May 16, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that five more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 241 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The next case update will be Monday. The cases reported today range in ages from their 20s to their 80s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online – click here to view.

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Fifteenth death, four new positive cases reported

May 15, 2020 – One more resident who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus has died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatality was a man in his 90s. Fifteen residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another four Oak Park residents have tested positive for the virus. According to state data, 236 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The four positive cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 50s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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Another six new positive cases reported

May 14, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that six more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 232 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today range in ages from their 30s to their 50s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online – click here to view.

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Six new positive cases reported

May 13, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that six more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 226 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today range in ages from less than 20 to their 70s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online – click here to view.

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One death, four new positive cases reported

May 12, 2020 – One more resident who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus has died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatality was a woman in her 90s. Fourteen residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another four Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, 220 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The four positive cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 90s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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Block parties suspended until threat eases

May 12, 2020 – All block parties have been suspended in Oak Park until progress has been made to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Under the Restore Illinois plan issued last week by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, block parties will not be allowed here until the fourth phase of the five-phase plan when gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted. In the meantime, the Village will not accept any new block party requests. Organizers who had already scheduled a block party will be notified. According to the Governor, the state plan will rely on data to demonstrate measurable progress against the highly contagious coronavirus to determine progression through the phases. Experts say Illinois currently is in phase two of the plan. Click here to read more about the state plan…

Nine new positive cases reported

May 11, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that nine more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Three of the cases were reported yesterday and six were reported today. According to state data, 216 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported yesterday and today range in ages from less than 20 to their 80s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online – click here to view.

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Four new positive cases reported

May 9, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that four more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 207 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today were in their 30s and 40s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online – click here to view.

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Two new positive cases reported

May 8, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 203 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today were both in their 50s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online – click here to view.

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July 4 parade, fireworks canceled

May 8, 2020 - This year's Fourth of July parade and fireworks have been canceled to protect the community against the possible spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The event is not feasible, public health officials say, given the crowds created by the annual celebration. The events would not be in compliance with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plan for reopening Illinois, which relies on five data-driven phases of measurable progress against the highly contagious coronavirus. Gatherings such as the parade and fireworks would not be allowed until the final phase. The plan divides the state into four regions for reopening - Northeast Illinois, which includes Oak Park, North Central Illinois, Central Illinois and Southern Illinois. Click here to read more about the state plan...

Six new positive cases reported

May 7, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that six more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 201 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today ranged in ages from their 40s to their 80s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online - click here to view.

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Two deaths, four new positive cases reported

May 6, 2020 – Two more residents who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus have died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatalities were both women in their 50s. Thirteen residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. These latest deaths come as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another four Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, 195 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The four positive cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 40s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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Village continues to deliver services

May 6 - While Village municipal facilities may be closed to the public, services continue uninterrupted. Police officers and firefighter/paramedics are on duty. Key Public Works Department workers who provide critical services to the community also are on the job along with essential administrative support staff. Other employees whose functions promote public safety and protect property continue to work on a case-by-case basis. Many employees also are working remotely. Residents are reminded that a range of routine municipal services that do not require a visit to Village Hall are available online via links at www.oak-park.us/onlineservices, including construction permits, business licenses and parking permits.

Four new positive cases reported

May 5, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that four more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 191 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today ranged in ages from less than 20 to their 40s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online - click here to view.

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Sports courts to remain closed

May 5, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley has ordered all local public sports courts to remain closed through May 19 in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The order applies to all public basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, which have been closed since March 25. Charley said he is extending the original order to determine if the state will provide additional guidance regarding exercise options. Click here to read the order…

Planning underway to open Farmers' Market

May 5, 2020 – A plan to allow the Oak Park Farmers’ Market to open for its 45^th season on May 30 was outlined in a new public health order issued late yesterday. The order issued by Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley includes limitations similar to those governing grocery stores during the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency. Under the public health order, the Pilgrim Church parking lot on Lake Street, west of Elmwood Avenue would be open only for drop off and pick up of pre-ordered purchases. Vendors would set up stalls along Scoville Avenue, South Boulevard and East Avenue. Patrons would be restricted to entering on foot at Scoville and Lake and exiting at East and Lake. The number of patrons would be limited to ensure safe social distancing is maintained. Many details remain to be worked out and will be posted as they become available at www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.

Nine new positive cases reported

May 4, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that nine more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 187 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The cases reported today ranged in ages from less than 20 to their 60s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online - click here to view.

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One new positive case reported

May 3, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that one more Village resident had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 178 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. Totals are sometimes adjusted after the state data is reviewed. The case reported today was a man in his 60s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online - click here to view.

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Three new positive cases reported

May 2, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that three more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 177 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. Totals are sometimes adjusted after the state data is reviewed. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 90s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online - click here to view.

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Vehicle license renewals postponed

May 2, 2020 - The deadline for renewing Village vehicle licenses has been extended until Sept. 14 to offer relief to residents in the midst of the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency. Licenses were due to expire on July 14. Every Oak Park resident who owns or leases a motor vehicle is required to purchase a Village license for each vehicle every year. More information about Oak Park’s vehicle licenses is posted on the Village website.

Two deaths, four new positive cases reported

May 1, 2020 – Two residents who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus have died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatalities were a woman in her 50s and a man in his 70s. Eleven residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. These latest deaths come as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another four Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, 174 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The four positive cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 50s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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April News

Six new positive cases reported

April 30, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that six more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 170 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. Totals are sometimes adjusted after the state data is reviewed. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 80s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health tracks statewide positive results and posts a wide range of statistical data online - click here to view.

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State stay-at-home order extended through May 29

April 30, 2020 – The statewide stay-at-home order has been extended through May 29. Modifications to the order include requiring anyone over 2 years old to wear a mask or face covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a safe distance from others. Face coverings are required in public indoor spaces such as stores. In addition, retail stores not designated as non-essential businesses will be able to reopen to fulfill phone and online orders for curbside pick-up and delivery. Click here to read the order…

Ninth death, five new positive cases reported

April 29, 2020 – A ninth resident who had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus has died, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatality was a man in his 70s. The official cause of death will be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another five Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, 164 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The five positive cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 90s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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Four new positive cases reported

April 28, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that four more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 159 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. Totals are sometimes adjusted after the state data are reviewed. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 70s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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Eighth death, five new positive cases reported

April 27, 2020 - An eighth resident has died from what likely will be the COVID-19 coronavirus, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatality was a woman in her 60s. The official cause of death must be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another five Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, 156 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The five positive cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results and posting a wide range of data online - click here to view.

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Three new positive cases reported

April 26, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that three more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 151 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported on March 18. The cases reported today are individuals who are in their 50s and 60s. Privacy laws prohibit releasing any additional information. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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Another two new positive cases reported

April 25, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 148 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported on March 18. The total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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Two new positive cases reported

April 24, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 146 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported on March 18 and a case reported yesterday was determined not to be a resident. The total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 70s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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All public events prohibited through June

April 24, 2020 - With the goal of eliminating large gatherings as potential pathways for the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley today issued an order prohibiting all public events in the Village through June. Among the many types of events covered by the order are A Day in Our Village, sidewalk sales, theatrical productions and sporting events. The events will be prohibited because of the difficulty of enforcing social distancing guidelines. Read more...

Five new positive cases reported

April 23, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that five more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 145 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported on March 18. The total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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One death, five new positive cases reported

April 22, 2020 – A seventh resident has died from what likely will be the COVID-19 coronavirus, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The fatality was a woman in her 70s. The official cause of death must be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another five Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, 140 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18 after a previously reported positive case was reclassified as negative. The five positive cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient contact tracing procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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Two more deaths reported

April 21, 2020 - Two more residents have died from what likely will be the COVID-19 coronavirus, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. Six residents who had tested positive for the virus now have died since April 2. Both individuals whose deaths were reported today were men - one his 60s and one his 80s. The official cause of death must be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner. These latest deaths come as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another five Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, 136 Oak Parkers have tested positive since the first case was reported here on March 18. The five positive cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 60s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient contact tracing procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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Three new positive cases reported

April 20, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that three more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 131 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported on March 18. The total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 60s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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Four new positive cases reported

April 19, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that four more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 128 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported on March 18. The total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 50s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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Two more residents test positive

April 18, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, 124 Oak Park residents have tested positive since the first case was reported on March 18. The total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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Two new positive COVID-19 cases reported

April 17, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that two more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 122 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

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Six new positive COVID-19 cases reported

April 16, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that six more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 120 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Fourth likely COVID-19-related death reported

April 15, 2020 – A fourth resident has died from what likely will be COVID-19, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The individual was a woman in her 80s. The official cause of death must be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner. Previous deaths of residents were reported on April 2, 9 and 13. This latest death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another five Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 114 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. These new cases are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 60s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who have tested positive. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient tracking and case follow-up procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Five more residents test positive

April 14, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that five more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 109 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Third likely COVID-19-related death reported

April 13, 2020 – A third resident has died from what likely will be COVID-19, Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today. The individual was a woman in her 90s. The official cause of death must be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner. Previous deaths of residents were reported on April 2 and 9. This third death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another four Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 104 cases, after local public health officials determined that two previously reported cases were not residents. These new cases are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who have tested positive. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient tracking and case follow-up procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Testing Status Bulletin

Eight more residents test positive

April 12, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that eight more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 102 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 90s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Three more residents test positive

April 11, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that three more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 94 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Additional 10 residents test positive

April 10, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that 10 more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 91 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Second death reported

April 9, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley today announced the death of a second Oak Park resident likely caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus. The individual was a man in his 50s. The official cause of death will be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner. The first death of a resident was reported on April 2, but COVID-19 has yet to be confirmed officially as the cause. This second death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another six Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 81 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of reported cases. These new cases are individuals who range in ages from their 40s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who have tested positive. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient tracking and case follow-up procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

10 new positive cases reported

April 8, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that 10 more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state data, Oak Park now has 77 cases, but the total could change as local public health officials verify residency of all reported cases. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

One new positive case confirmed

April 7, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that one more Village resident had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. According to state reports and research to date, Oak Park now has 69 confirmed cases, but the total could change based on further residency research. The Illinois Department of Public Health also has reported positive tests for five individuals whose addresses are listed as West Suburban Hospital where they were tested. However, only those individuals whose local address can be verified will be officially reported as Oak Park residents. The case reported today was an individual in their 30s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Playgrounds to remain closed

April 7, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley has extended his order that closed all Park District of Oak Park playgrounds, fields and courts to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The order has been extended through May 5. The order applies to all basketball, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts. All organized sports games and competitions also remain prohibited. Dog parks may remain open as long as owners comply with established social distancing requirements.

Playgrounds, fields and courts supplemental closing order

Three new positive cases

April 6, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that three more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. But the total number to date declined from yesterday’s report as cases previously attributed to the Village were determined not to be residents. Test results reported to the state by West Suburban Medical Center often lack addresses, so are attributed to Oak Park until local public health staff can verify residency. According to initial reports and residency research to date, Oak Park now has 68 confirmed cases, but the total could change as residency of some cases has not yet been confirmed. The cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 90. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Another seven new positive cases

April 5, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that seven more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The new cases are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 60s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who have tested positive. Oak Park now has 72 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, which may adjust the total case count as initial reports of residency are confirmed by the Oak Park Health Department. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with an individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient tracking and case follow-up procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Seven new positive cases

April 4, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that seven more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. These new cases are individuals who range in ages from their 50s to their 80s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who test positive. Oak Park now has 65 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, which adjusts the total case count as initial reports of residency are confirmed by the Oak Park Health Department. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with an individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient tracking and case follow-up procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Eight more residents test positive

April 3, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that eight more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Oak Park now has 59 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, after one of the cases reported yesterday turned out not to be a resident. The new cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who have tested positive. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with an individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient tracking and case follow-up procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

New guidelines for grocery stores

April 3, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley has issued strict new social distancing guidelines for stores that sell groceries, including limiting the number of customers inside at one time and requiring one-way aisles to reduce the frequency of customers crossing paths. These new guidelines supplement the original guidelines issued on March 25 that included ensuring six-foot spacing in lines, having hand sanitizer and sanitizing products readily available for on-site use, having separate hours for elderly and vulnerable customers, and posting information online, including hours, special services and contacts. The supplemental guidelines were issued after many residents had raised repeated concerns about their grocery shopping experiences.

First likely COVID-19-related death

April 2, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today the first death of an Oak Park resident believed to be related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. The individual was a man in his 60s. The death comes as the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting that another six Oak Park residents had tested positive for the virus. Oak Park now has 52 confirmed cases. These new cases are individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 60s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who have tested positive. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient tracking and case follow-up procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

10 more residents test positive

April 1, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that 10 more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Oak Park now has 46 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The new cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who have tested positive. Anyone who has had close, direct contact with any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified by the local public health authority as part of standard patient tracking and case follow-up procedures. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

March News

Six more residents test positive

March 31, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that six more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Oak Park now has 36 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The new cases reported today are individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 70s. A second Oak Park Police officer has tested positive as well, according to Charley, who said the officer chose to self-quarantine immediately upon exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and has remained out of the workplace since mid-March. Pursuant to Village personnel policies, employees who have had direct contact with the officer have been notified, but because the contact was greater than 14 days ago, they are not subject to quarantine. Under current state public health protocols, anyone who has had close direct contact with any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 is notified through the appropriate public health authority. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about individuals who have tested positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

30 residents have tested positive

March 30, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that four more Village residents have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Oak Park now has 30 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, but Charley said the number could change as patient tracking and case follow-ups confirm residency of these latest cases. The new cases reported today include individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about these cases. The Village also is aware that an Oak Park Police officer has tested positive, according to Charley. Pursuant to Village personnel policies, employees who have had direct contact with the individual have been placed in quarantine status as a precaution. Pursuant to current IDPH protocols, any other individuals who had close direct contact with the Village employee would be notified through the applicable public health authority. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Single-use bag fee suspended

March 30, 2020 - Oak Park’s single-use retail bag fee will be suspended effective March 31. The suspension is consistent with the Illinois Department of Public Health’s guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in grocery stores. As a result, the Village’s bag fee of 10 cents is suspended for as long as the state's stay-at-home order is in effect, per an order issued today by Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley. If a customer wishes to use a reusable bag, only the customer should handle the reusable bag within that business, including for the loading of purchased goods into the reusable bag.

Order suspsending retail single-use bag fee/reusable bag guidance

Five more residents test positive

March 29, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that five more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Oak Park now has 26 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, but Charley said the number could change as patient tracking and case follow-ups confirm residency of these latest cases. The new cases reported today include individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about the individuals. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Four more residents test positive

March 28, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that four more Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Oak Park now has 21 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, but Charley said the number could change as patient tracking and case follow-ups confirm residency of these latest cases. The new cases reported today include individuals who range in ages from their 30s to their 60s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about the individuals. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Positive tests continue to rise

March 27, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that eight additional Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Oak Park now has 17 confirmed cases, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, but Charley said the number of cases could change as patient tracking and case follow-up confirms residency of these latest cases. The new cases reported today include individuals who range in ages from their 20s to their 70s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about the individuals. The Illinois Department of Public Health is tracking statewide positive results online - click here to view.

Local testing status bulletin

Village Board to test remote meeting

March 27, 2020 – The Village Board has scheduled a meeting for 6 p.m., Mon., March 30, to test remote participation as allowed under an executive order issued by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. No official action will be taken. The meeting is intended test the Village's ability to continue using the existing live streaming, online archiving and cablecasting capabilities relied on for in-person meetings at Village Hall. Meetings of the Village Board typically are streamed live online and archived for on-demand viewing and cablecast on VOPTV, which is available to Comcast subscribers on channel 6 and ATT Uverse subscribers on channel 99. A new process for public comments also will be implemented. Individuals may email statements to publiccomment@oak-park.us no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of a meeting. Written comments also may be submitted via the payment drop box across from the south entrance to Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, no later than 5 p.m. the day of a meeting.

Village Hall closed through April 7

March 27, 2020 – Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St., will remain closed to the public through April 7 pursuant to the state stay-at-home order. The Police lobby in the lower level of Village Hall will be open and police officers and firefighter/paramedics will remain on duty. Key Public Works Department workers who provide essential services to the community also will work as will certain administrative services staff deemed essential for maintaining support of operational infrastructure. Other employees whose functions promote public safety and protect property also may continue to work on a case-by-case basis. Many employees will continue to work remotely. Residents are reminded that a range of routine municipal services that do not require a visit to Village Hall are available via links at www.oak-park.us/onlineservices.

Efforts up to convince residents to stay home

March 27, 2020 – With the number of residents testing positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus increasing, the Village has stepped up efforts to convince Oak Parkers to stay at home. Patrol officers are on the streets, speaking with business operators and groups that may be in violation of the state order prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people. Anyone concerned about a violation of the state's stay-at-home order may call the Oak Park Police non-emergency number 708.386.3800. Residents should significantly restrict outings, public health officials say, and only interact with family members or friends outside one's household to provide essential assistance. A list of answers to frequently asked questions about the state stay-at-home order are posted online - just click here.

Five new positive results confirmed

March 26, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today he had received notification that five additional Village residents had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. Oak Park now has nine confirmed cases. The new cases reported today include residents who range in ages from their 20s to their 60s and a child younger than one year old. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about the individuals.

Local testing status bulletin

Fourth positive test result confirmed

March 25, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that a fourth Village resident had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The individual is an adult female in her 20s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about the individual.

Local testing status bulletin

Playgrounds, fields, courts ordered closed

March 25, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley has ordered all Park District of Oak Park playgrounds, fields and courts be closed to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. These include all basketball, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts. All organized sports games and competitions also are prohibited. Dog parks may remain open as long as owners comply with the established social distancing requirements.

Playgrounds, fields and courts closing order

Guidelines for grocery, medicine sellers

March 25, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley today issued guidelines for stores that sell groceries and medicine to help ensure customers and employees are protected from the COVID-19 coronavirus. The guidelines are based on the state stay-at-home order and include steps to ensure six-foot spacing in lines, having hand sanitizer and sanitizing products readily available for on-site use, having separate hours for elderly and vulnerable customers, and posting information online, including hours, special services and contact information.

Guidelines for stores that sell groceries and medicine

Pet license renewals postponed

March 25, 2020 - The May 1 deadline to renew pet licenses has been pushed back in response to the impact the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has had on so many routine tasks of daily life. Owners whose pets were already licensed and who had emails on file with the Village will be notified when a new deadline is set. The new deadline also will be promoted via enews and the Village Facebook page and Twitter feed. Pet owners will be urged to use the online option at www.oak-park.us/petlicenserenewal, rather than the U.S. Mail or trekking to Village Hall. First-time pet owners will be able to register pets online as well. More information about owning a pets in Oak Park is posted on this website.

Third positive test confirmed

March 24, 2020 - Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that a third Village resident had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The individual is an adult female in her 30s. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about the individual.

Local testing status bulletin

Second positive test confirmed

March 21, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that a second Village resident had tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus as of 3 p.m. today. The individual, an adult female in her 40s, was tested on Wed., March 18 and the test was confirmed positive for COVID-19 on Fri., March 20. She currently is recovering at home and is in isolation. Because of privacy laws, no additional information can be released about the individual. Click here to view testing status statistics compiled by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Local testing status bulletin

Village defers to state order

March 20, 2020 – The Village of Oak Park will defer to the state now that the Governor has issued a stay-at-home order to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. As the state order goes into effect at 5 p.m. tomorrow, the local shelter-in-place order will be rescinded in support of uniform criteria and enforcement across Illinois. The state order is very similar to the local order issued on March 18 by the Oak Park Health Department. People will not be prohibited from completing essential tasks, like grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions or visiting a medical care provider. Essential businesses will be allowed to remain open, including auto repair businesses, banks, grocery stores and restaurants that are providing food for delivery or carry out. When the state order goes into effect, Oak Park will exclusively follow state guidelines for enforcement.

Shelter-in-place-order issued

Friday, March 20, 2020 - Oak Park’s shelter-in-place order is in effect through Fri., April 3 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The order does not mean residents should lock themselves indoors, public health officials say, but everyone is required to practice social distancing and avoid as much person-to-person contact as possible. Click here to read more...

Residents told to shelter in place

March 18, 2020 – Oak Park Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb has declared a local state of emergency under the Illinois Municipal Code due to the spread of COVID-19 virus and is urging residents to stay home to protect the public health. Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley also issued a public order that requires residents to shelter in place effective Fri., March 20 through Fri., April 3. Exceptions are detailed in the order posted below. These include businesses that provide essential services, including grocery stores, banks, convenience stores, pharmacies, restaurants for delivery and pick up only, laundromats, skilled trades essential to maintaining the safety and sanitation of residences, hardware stores, medical service providers, first responders, transportation providers, government activities and essential social service providers and shelters. The action of the Mayor is in place until the next meeting of the Village Board of Trustees. Click on the links below to read the documents issued today:

Village Hall closed until April 2

March, 18, 2020 – Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. will remain closed to the public through April 2. The Police lobby in the lower level of Village Hall will be open and police officers and firefighter/paramedics will remain on duty. Key Public Works Department workers who provide essential services to the community also will be on duty as will certain administrative services staff deemed essential for maintaining support of operational infrastructure. Other employees whose functions promote public safety and protect property also may continue to work on a case-by-case basis. Many employees will be working remotely. Residents are reminded that a range of routine municipal services that do not require a visit to Village Hall are available via links at www.oak-park.us/onlineservices.

First positive test confirmed

March 18, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced today that a Village resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, the first positive case in the community. The individual was screened and tested Monday at Rush Oak Park Hospital, and the positive result confirmed today. The individual, an adult male in his 30s, currently is recovering at home and is in isolation. He is not affiliated with the local school system. Click here to read more...

Status testing bulletin

Social distancing guidelines updated

March 16, 2020 - A bulletin on the status of testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus in our community and updated guidelines for social distancing have been issued by the Oak Park Department of Public Health. The department has authorized six COVID-19 test for Oak Park residents. Results have been negative for four tests, and results from two tests are still pending. Click on the links below to view the documents:

Village Hall to close to public

March, 16, 2020 – Oak Park Village Hall, 123 Madison St. will be closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 and 18. The time will be used to clean and sanitize commonly touched surfaces and high traffic areas following early voting, which brought an estimated 2,500 people to Village Hall in the last 72 hours. Police and firefighters will be responding to 911 emergency calls and the majority of Village employees will be working either at other Village facilities or remotely. A range of routine municipal services do not require a visit to Village Hall - visit www.oak-park.us/onlineservices for links.

On-site liquor consumption supended

March 16, 2020 – Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley today ordered all local restaurants, grocery stores and licensed liquor establishments to suspend service for on-premises consumption through March. Oak Park businesses may continue and are encouraged to offer pickup and delivery services. Click here to read the official order.

Village Hall not a polling place

March 16, 2020 - Village Hall, 123 Madison St., is not a polling place for the Tues., March 17 Primary Election. Village Hall will be closed to the public on election day. Voters who did not cast an early ballot should visit the website of the Cook County Clerk to find their designated polling site. Click here to search for your site by address. The Illinois Department of Public Health has released guidance on voting and polling place safety - click here to view.

Village Hall open only for early voting

March 15, 2020 - Village Hall will be closed Mon., March 16 except for early voting. The step reflects the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations on reducing gatherings and practicing social distancing. Residents may find solutions to many day-to-day business needs at www.oak-park.us/onlineservices, where a range of services can be accessed without a visit to Village Hall, 123 Madison St. A majority of Village employees will be working Monday, either at other Village facilities or remotely.

Testing bulletin, early voting guidelines issued

March 15, 2020 - A bulletin on the status of testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus in our community and guidelines for early voting at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. have been issued by the Oak Park Department of Public Health. The department has authorized six tests for Oak Park residents - three were negative and results from three are pending. The voting guidelines stress the importance of social distancing. Click on the links below to view the documents:

Meetings canceled, suspended

March 15, 2020 - The meeting of the Village Board scheduled for Mon., March 16, has been canceled in accordance with the Centers for Distrol and Prevention's recommendation to avoid gatherings to help slow the progress of the COVID-19 coronavirus. All scheduled meetings of the Village Board's volunteer citizen advisory boards, commissions and committees also have been suspended until further notice. Times, dates and locations of future meetings of the Village Board and its advisory groups will be posted on this website at www.oak-park.us/calendar.

Parking restriction eased

March 13, 2020 - On-street, overnight and daytime parking restrictions except for weekly street cleaning will not be enforced on most Oak Park residential streets starting tonight through Tue., March 31 to accommodate the changing of residents' regular routines as a result of the COVID-19 emergency. Restrictions currently are scheduled to resume at 2:30 a.m., Wed., April 1. Any extension will be posted here. Please keep in mind restrictions are not lifted in metered or pay station spaces, or paid overnight permit areas, including posted on-street zones and lots. All other parking regulations related to traffic and public safety such as no parking here to corner or between signs remain in effect. For more information on parking in Oak Park, visit www.oak-park.us/parking.

Local mergency declared

March 13, 2020 - The Village Board today adopted a resolution declaring a local public health emergency, a procedural step under state law that gives municipal administrators the authority to respond more quickly to the rapidly changing challenges of the novel coronavirus illness, COVID-19. Read more...

Board consders emergency authority

March 11, 2019 - The Village Board has scheduled an emergency meeting to consider a procedural step under state law that would empower municipal administrators to respond more quickly to the rapidly changing challenges of the novel coronavirus illness, COVID-19. Read more...

Village Manager Reports - click to expand

A brief summary of information on the Village of Oak Park's operational activities in response to COVD-19 are issued to the Village Board as necessary. Click on the titles below to view the report:

May Reports

April Reports

March Reports

Testing Status Bulletins - click to expand

Reporting Date	Positive Tests to Date	Deaths
June 2	292*	20

*Subject to change following residency confirmation - may not match bulletins

April Bulletins

March Bulletins

Demographic Data - click to expand

The information below is based on the 288 positive cases in Oak Park reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health through May 29, 2020. Data subject to change based on residency confirmation.

Orders and Guidelines - click to expand

Other Local Governments - click to expand

General Information - click to expand

Illinois Department of Public Health

800.889.3931 - COVID-19 Questions Hotline
Dph.sick@illinois.gov - COVID-19 Questions

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Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

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IRS information about tax relief and economic impact payments

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Local Business Resources - click to expand

The Oak Park Public Health Department is issuing guidelines and bulletins as well as communicating directly with local organizations and businesses as needed - click here to see this communications.

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The Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (OPEDC), a not-for-profit 501(c)4 economic development organization working to bring business investment to the Village of Oak Park, has compiled links to programs and resources available to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus response. The links include grants, loans and other information that may be of use to businesses facing challenges. Click here to learn more…

Local Emergency Alerts

The Village of Oak Park maintains an alert system to notify residents when emergency situations occur. The system requires residents to register, but allows citizens to choose how they wish to be notified - by text, email and/or voice message. Text message is preferred because it allows or more information to be disseminated The system is intended for emergency notifications, not general information. Anyone who would like to sign up, but lacks access to a computer can call 708.358.5489 to be added to the voice message alert list.

For more information, email prepare@oak-park.us or call 708.358.5480.

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