Ten Oak Park restaurants received awards from the Oak Park Department of Public Health and Board of Health in recognition of having the highest two-year average inspection scores.
Buzz Cafe was recognized for the fifth straight time, making it the longest running award honoree. Boss Burrito,...
Getting vaccinated against the flu in November or even December is not too late. Public health officials recommend that everyone older than 6 months get vaccinated every year. Flu vaccine is offered at numerous commercial pharmacies, grocery stores and other retail sites in the Oak Park area. Most...
When it comes to building a stronger community, funds from federal housing and development grants have a big impact in Oak Park.
Each year the Village receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency...
Need to replace a faulty furnace or water heater as winter weather returns? Income-eligible owners of single family homes could be leaving money on the table by not seeking out no-interest loans from the Village of up to $5,000 that are available for emergency repairs. To qualify, homes must be...
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Oak Park Farmers’ Market Commission. These volunteers work closely with the Market Manager to make the local market one of the most successful in Illinois.
Commissioners coordinate special events at the Market, help publicize the Market and volunteer on Market...
Nearly 90 percent of all crime in Oak Park is against property, with garages and bicycles the most frequent targets of burglars and thieves. But sharing a border with the nation’s third largest city means that more violent crimes such as armed robberies and vehicle hijackings do sometimes occur in...
Five individuals and one local non-profit organization have been honored with the Dr. William Fitzsimmons Public Health Award for their contributions to the health and well-being of Oak Parkers. The Fitzsimmons Award for Excellence in Public Health is named in honor of the Oak Park Health...
Village Code defends the rights of individuals within the protected classes of race, sex, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, source of income, military discharge status, gender expression, housing...
Residents who call 911 with a medical emergency get more than an operator. The telecommunicators at the West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center (WSCDC) also are trained to provide emergency medical assistance to callers while help is on the way.
The instructions telecommunicators provide may...
Shopping local will be easier than ever beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving through December 22 when Saturday parking will be free in public garages and for two hours at pay-by-plate stations and marked meters downtown and in the vicinity of south Oak Park Avenue.
Parking in Oak Park is always...
Water meters upgrades…Property owners who receive a letter from the Village asking them to call a private vendor or visit the company’s website to set up an appointment to replace a water meter are urged to respond without delay. The 30-minute process does not require any plumbing changes although...
After a two-inch snowfall, the Emergency Snow Removal Parking Plan goes into effect and the following parking rules are enforced seven days a week, including holidays:
Main streets posted as snow routes must be cleared of all parked cars. These include Augusta Street, Austin Boulevard, Chicago...
Residents and businesses are urged to help improve walking conditions and public safety by removing snow and ice from sidewalks after a storm. Village ordinance requires snow and ice to be removed from the public sidewalk within 24 hours following any snow, sleet or freezing rain. If the snow or...
Residents are urged to move their cars from the streets when temporary no-parking signs go up to allow private contractors to prune parkway trees quickly and safely as the winter trimming cycle begins.
Areas scheduled for pruning this season are from Austin Boulevard to Harlem Avenue between I-290...
Parents of young children can email carseat@oak-park.us to request an appointment for a child’s car safety seat inspection. Parents will need to bring their vehicle owner’s manual and car seat manufacturer’s manual to the appointment, along with the seat they wish to have inspected. Residents are...
A limited number of Financial Assistance Scholarships (FAS) are available for youth in low-income families. Funds available through Oak Park Township may be used towards registration and participation fees in local activities and programs. A counselor, dean, social worker or referral agency...
An investment of about $30 for a detector can be the difference in life and death when it comes to deadly carbon monoxide, an odorless and tasteless gas that can leak into one’s home from a malfunctioning gas appliance, such as a furnace or water heater.
Because it is impossible to see, taste or...
Overnight, on-street parking restrictions are eased to accommodate visitors and guests during major holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. Restrictions will be lifted from 2:30 a.m., Wed., Nov. 21 until 2:30 a.m., Mon. Nov. 26, and from 2:30 a.m., Sat., Dec. 22 until 2:30 a.m. Wed., Jan. 2...
The annual fall leaf collection program has been extended by one week through Dec. 6. Leaves should be raked into the street at least 18 inches from the curb the day before the scheduled pickup dates indicated on the map. Residents who miss a scheduled pickup date should keep leaves on the parkway...
Yard waste collection ends…Regular yard waste collection will end on Fri., Nov. 30. Yard waste will be picked up by appointment only during the winter months. To arrange a special yard waste pick-up call Waste Management at 800.796.9696. For information call 708.358.5700 or email publicworks@oak-...
