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The #OakPark Public Health Dept. is resuming its series of free in-person trainings on opioid overdose prevention and the use of Narcan nasal spray. The next training opportunity is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 at the CRC. Visit https://t.co/09Jyl7ZR85 to sign up.
Supporting local Hemingway District businesses by participating in the Bike to the Biz campaign! Shop and eat during the 2026 reconstruction of #OakPark Avenue, save your receipts and enter to win monthly drawings for $250 in Biker Bucks! More info: https://t.co/nBmK69Vwc5
The next Village of #OakPark Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. The meeting will be held at Village Hall and streamed live at https://t.co/qQ8hMywgA2. Find the agenda and meeting details at https://t.co/xOARDEKiGa
What is the most #OakPark call for service that the Oak Park Fire Department has responded to? Get the answer in the latest episode of the Inside Oak Park podcast featuring an in-depth conversation with local fire officials. Listen on Spotify or at https://t.co/7EMkC3N4oE
The #OakPark Public Health Department needs your help shaping the future of health in our community! Health officials identified health priorities for how to make a healthier Village. Now we want to hear from you! Visit our community engagement page at https://t.co/P4EFk8LhIS
Here is a reminder that every #OakPark resident is required to purchase a license for each owned or leased motor vehicle every year before July 15. The rate increases by $20 after the deadline. Rates vary by type of vehicle. More information is at https://t.co/r1IEw5edkJ
From the archives: A business on Lake Street just west of Marion Street circa 1890. Oak Parkers have been supporting local businesses throughout the community's existence. For information about modern-day #OakPark businesses, visit https://t.co/7lFVtQNSFo. #ThrowbackThursday
The Village's E.C.H.O. team connects #OakPark residents to resources and support related to housing, homelessness, mental health, food insecurity, senior services and more. Find more information at https://t.co/HA8FhAeiw3 and contact the team directly at [email protected].
Transportation to and from the #OakPark Farmersโ Market is available every Saturday for seniors. The
@OakParkTownship's wheelchair-accessible bus transports seniors within Oak Park & River Forest. Call 708.383.4806 to make a reservation. More info: https://t.co/v7kkoABUii
Join us this Wednesday, July 8 for a public meeting about the Home Avenue Pedestrian Bridge replacement over I-290. Stop by anytime from 6 to 8 p.m. at the #OakPark Conservatory to view project displays, learn about bridge alternatives and share feedback: https://t.co/aNUP0gSJiS.
It's the first Tuesday of the month, which means tornado sirens will be tested at 10 a.m. as part of a regular statewide test. Find more information about emergency preparedness in #OakPark at https://t.co/plg3WewLEH.
E-bikes and e-rides are becoming more popular among young people and adults in #OakPark and surrounding communities. While laws are being passed to regulate e-ride use, there are actions you can take now to be safe as rider or a driver sharing the road: https://t.co/OJh4K6dFQ1.
Applying for a permit online at https://t.co/kU0Gkjasqk doesn't take long, and Village staff members are available to help. All you need to start is the contractor's contact information. Find tips for picking a building project contractor at https://t.co/YNzTg3ffvZ. #OakPark
Happy Fourth of July! ๐บ๐ธ Join us as we commemorate the nation's 250th birthday during #OakPark's annual Fourth of July parade, which steps off at 10 a.m. this morning from Longfellow Park. Parade participants march north on Ridgeland to Augusta. More info: https://t.co/JDqPdyXqJg
Village Hall is closed today in observance of Independence Day and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 6. Refuse and recycling collection is not impacted and will occur like usual for #OakPark residents with Friday collection. Find Village Hall info at https://t.co/HED1tH3RU0
#OakPark community members are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, July 8 for the Home Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Replacement. Stop by anytime from 6 -8 pm at the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the proposed bridge alternatives and provide input: https://t.co/aNUP0gSJiS
The Village is pleased to welcome a new Barnes & Noble bookstore at 1144 Lake St in the historic Marshall Fieldโs building! A grand opening took place Wednesday to celebrate this newest addition to the #OakPark business community. More info is at https://t.co/b4Ms0mHnI1.
Kick off your holiday weekend with Red, White and Blues Night at Thursday Night Out! Donโt miss a soulful evening of live blues, great food and patriotic vibes in Downtown #OakPark. The popular dine-around series takes place from 5-9 pm every Thursday: https://t.co/q7Nkaqa5r7 ๐บ๐ธ