News

Earth Fest to serve up family fun

Monday, April 10, 2017 :: Celebrate green living at the Village’s eighth annual Earth Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., April 22 at the Public Works Center. This year's highlights include a wide range of activities for kids and tours of the LEED Gold-certified Public Works Center.

Grant bolsters fire prevention efforts

Thursday, March 30, 2017 :: A new program made possible by a $2,000 grant from FM Global will help the Oak Park Fire Department raise awareness about the importance of having an operational smoke detector.

New bike shelters feature Fixit stations

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 :: Four new bike shelters located near the CTA Blue and Green lines each feature a Fixit station, which includes all of the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes.

Artists sought for mural project

Friday, March 3, 2017 :: Twelve artists are needed to create murals that will continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the Green Line corridor from dull, blank concrete into canvases.

Mayor names his pick for trustee

Friday, March 3, 2017 :: Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb selected lifelong Oak Parker and Township Trustee Jim Taglia to fill the trustee slot left vacant by the resignation of Adam Salzman. A Village Board vote on the selection is set for Monday night.

Village embarks on parking study

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 :: The Village Board is conducting a comprehensive review of Oak Park’s wide array of parking rules and regulations. Public meetings are planned to discuss a variety of topics.

Police issue crime data report

Thursday, February 9, 2017 :: The Oak Park Police department has released the crime data compiled for 2016 for the state’s annual Uniform Crime Reporting Index. Police investigated 1,605 crimes in 2016 compared to 1,568 crimes reported in 2015. The number of crimes reported in 2016 remained below the 1,665 crimes reported in 2014 and 1,798 crimes reported in 2013.

Internet service survey underway

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 :: By taking a brief online survey at www.oak-park.us/speedsurvey, residents can help a citizen commission craft recommendations for improving internet service in the community.

Village reaffirms welcoming stance

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 :: A new ordinance adopted by the Village Board designates the community as a welcoming Village where citizenship or immigration status would not be factor in any interaction between individuals and municipal employees.

Village comments on 1000 Lake Street meeting

Friday, January 27, 2017 :: With interest growing in potential development plans for the property located at 1000 Lake Street, Village officials took steps Friday to clarify the plan development process.

Pages