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Wednesday, August 22, 2018  ::   Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District trucks were back on Oak Park streets from about 9 p.m. to midnight on Thurs., Aug. 23, the third time this season crews have sprayed here for adult mosquitoes.
Friday, August 10, 2018  ::   Rain caused the the Desplaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District to reschedule the season’s second round of spraying in Oak Park until Mon., Aug. 13. Spraying typically occurs from about 9 p.m. to midnight.
Monday, August 6, 2018  ::   After more than 34 years with the Oak Park Police Department, Chief Anthony Ambrose says he will retire at the end of August.
Sunday, July 29, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police are questioning eight individuals in connection with a report of shots fired early this morning on South Taylor Avenue near Roosevelt Road. No injuries were reported.
Friday, July 27, 2018  ::   The buzz of nectar-gathering activity that began nearly two years ago at the Public Works Center has come to Village Hall with two honeybee hives on the small outdoor balcony above the south entrance at 123 Madison St.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018  ::   Nominations are being sought for the Village's annual awards that recognize efforts by organizations, individuals and businesses to improve Oak Park through property preservation, sustainability and accessibility.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018  ::   Oak Park’s efforts to make it quick, easy and cost-effective to get permits to install solar arrays have earned the Village gold status from the U.S. Department of Energy. Oak Park is one of only 84 communities in the country to earn gold status and the eighth in Illinois.
Friday, July 6, 2018  ::   The Public Works Department is testing new LED lamps on four blocks in the community. Residents are invited to visit the test blocks and share their views on the different color ratings via an online survey.
Thursday, June 28, 2018  ::   For the second time this year temperatures and humidity are predicted to push the heat index dangerously high. Public health officials are advising residents to protect themselves and their loved ones from the sometimes severe consequences of extreme heat.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018  ::   The 14-year-old from Chicago was charged today in connection with a carjacking in Oak Park earlier this week in the 700 block of Wesley Avenue. He was charged with one count of aggravated vehicular hijacking after being identified by the victim.

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