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Charges filed in 2016 drive-by shooting
Friday, April 6, 2018  ::   The tenacity of Oak Park Police has led to charges against a Chicago man for an early morning drive-by shooting on South Oak Park Avenue in 2016. Rasheed Mujkovic, 25, has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm in connection with the shooting of a 21-year-old Berwyn man who was walking in the 1000 block of South Oak Park Avenue at about 2:30 a.m., on May 28, 2016.
Nominations sought for health awards
Thursday, April 5, 2018  ::   Nominations are now being accepted for William Fitzsimmons Awards that honor those who made exceptional contributions to improving the health of Oak Parkers during 2017. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Fri., May 4.
Burglary turns home invasion in south Oak Park
Wednesday, April 4, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police are investigating a burglary turned home invasion after a woman found a man inside her house today in the 1100 block of Lombard Avenue. The victim was not injured and the suspect fled the scene before Police arrived.
Update: Update: 13 of 15 missing Hertz rental cars found
Monday, April 2, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police have found 13 of the 15 cars reported stolen from the Hertz facility at 629 Madison St. Two of the 15 cars originally reported stolen were determined to have been rented prior to the incident. Of the 13 vehicles determined to have been stolen, 11 have been recovered, the most recent one found in Broadview today. Vehicles also were found over the weekend in Chicago and Oak Park.
Last chance to review parking pilot
Monday, April 2, 2018  ::   Residents have one more opportunity to weigh in on a proposed pilot program intended to test concepts for improving Oak Park’s myriad of parking rules and regulations. The Transportation Commission's latest proposal is online for comments until noon April 23.
Man dies in condo fire
Sunday, April 1, 2018  ::   A fire in a condominium in the 300 block of Wisconsin Avenue claimed the life of the man inside the unit. No other injuries were reported, most likely because of working smoke detectors, fire officials said.
Car taken in bump-and-run
Wednesday, March 28, 2018  ::   A thief drove off with a Chicago woman’s vehicle today when she got out to check for damage after her SUV was bumped from behind by another vehicle on Oak Park Avenue near Van Buren Street. No injuries were reported and no weapon displayed.
Green lectures offer tips and insights
Tuesday, March 27, 2018  ::   The Environment & Energy Commission is bringing back its weekly lecture series each Tuesday in April in celebration of Earth Month. The series of discussions will be held at the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St.
Police seek two in attempted carjacking
Friday, March 23, 2018  ::   Oak Park Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that was reported at about 2:15 p.m., Fri., March 23 in the 400 block of North Kenilworth Avenue. The victim, who sustained a minor abrasion but did not require medical attention, described the men as African American in their mid-20s. No other details were provided.
Opportunities abound for artists
Friday, March 16, 2018  ::   Applications are now open for three separate public art projects in the Village - the seventh annual Oak Park Sculpture Walk, the Oak Park Area Arts Council's mini-mural project and the Oak Park Arts District's streetlight pole banner project.

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