The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Dec. 30, 2014 - Lighting fixtures in the Village of Oak Park’s two public parking garages now use about 75 percent less energy, thanks to newly installed energy-saving LED bulbs.
The Holley Court garage and the Avenue garage, both located in downtown Oak Park, received the efficiency upgrades in October, and the Village has already started seeing energy savings.
Previously, the two garages used about 1.4 million kilowatt hours of electricity each year. The new LED fixtures require only about 338,000 kilowatt hours annually, representing a savings of nearly 75 percent. The total savings on energy and maintenance is estimated at $81,991 per year, according to Village staff.
“These two parking garages are located in high-demand areas and play an important role for Oak Park’s shoppers, business owners and residents,” said Jill Velan, the Village’s Parking and Mobility Services Manager. “We are pleased to be able to offer energy-efficient upgrades to our customers.”
Both garages are illuminated 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to the LED fixtures, the garages feature programmable dimmers that help moderate energy usage throughout the day.
The upgrade was made possible by a $40,000 grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. In the past, the organization has supported various other local initiatives through the PlanIt Green sustainability plan.
For more information on LED lighting in Oak Park’s public garages, contact Jill Velan at 708.358.5752 or email jvelan@oak-park.us.
