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Friday, December 8, 2017  ::   The Oak Park Police Department is working to raise public awareness of some common crimes of the season by offering the following tips to help reduce the chances of becoming a victim.
Monday, December 4, 2017  ::   Oak Park Police handed out more than three dozen citations as part of its participation in a statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Friday, December 1, 2017  ::   Oak Park residents are invited to join Police Chief Anthony Ambrose and members of his command staff next week in a discussion about crime in the community. Sessions are set for Thursday night and Friday morning.
Thursday, November 30, 2017  ::   Oak Park Police are investigating an attempted carjacking reported at about 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, in the 700 block of north Lombard Avenue. No injuries were reported.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017  ::   Resident Marynda “Mindy” Agnew was selected from a field of more than 50 applicants to lead the Village of Oak Park’s municipal environmental programs as Sustainability Coordinator. She assumed the role at Village Hall this week.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017  ::   As motorists hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving, drivers and passengers can expect a ticket from the Oak Park Police if they are spotted without a seat belt. Stepped-up patrols and seat belt enforcement zones will be seen throughout Oak Park and the state Nov. 17-27.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017  ::   Nearly 90 percent of all crime in Oak Park is against property, but armed robberies and vehicle hijackings do sometimes occur here. The best defense, Oak Park Police say, is to try to avoiding being an easy victim.
Thursday, November 2, 2017  ::   Two Oak Park Police officers were injured when their squad cars collided at approximately 3:30 a.m., Thurs., Nov. 2, while responding to a call for assistance from another officer. Both officers were able to exit their vehicles, report the accident via radio and request medical assistance.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017  ::   The public is invited to learn more about changes to parking rules and regulations that will be tested in a pilot area. A community meeting is set for 6 to 9 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 9 at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, 325 S. Kenilworth Ave.
Friday, October 27, 2017  ::   The revocation of the business license of Austin Pantry, 1 Chicago Ave. has been upheld by the Business License Appeal Board. In a unanimous vote Thursday, the Appeal Board consisting of three Village Board Trustees ruled that the administrative decision by the Village Manager last month to revoke the license should stand.

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