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 Juneteenth community cookout this Saturday
The entire community is invited to the Juneteenth community cookout from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, June 14 on the south lawn at Village Hall. The free event will feature live entertainment, activities for kids, a Black-owned business fair and, of course, delicious food. The entertainment lineup includes the Jesse White Tumbling Team, Kuumba Kids Dance, soul and funk from The J. Grant Experience and crowd favorites from DJ Camo.
Village Hall closed for Juneteenth
Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and will reopen at 9 a.m. Friday, June 20. The refuse and recycling collection schedule will not be affected by the holiday and will occur as regularly scheduled next week. Should an incident that doesn't quite rise to the level of a 911 call occur when Village Hall is closed, residents can call the Police non-emergency number 708.386.3800 for assistance. Regular Village Hall hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Still time to sign up for
Fourth of July parade
Participants and volunteers are being sought for Oak Park’s annual Fourth of July parade. More than 50 groups typically take part in the parade, which marches north on Ridgeland Avenue from Adams Street to Augusta Street. Participants can register online. For more information about the Fourth of July parade, call 708.358.5405 or email community@oak-park.us.
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Climate Ready
Energy Grants available
The Village is offering grant funding for solar and other energy efficiency and electrification improvements that residents make to their homes. Residents who have made upgrades to their homes that improved energy efficiency or electrified gas appliances could be eligible for grant funding. Learn more about what expenses are eligible and how to apply at www.oak-park.us/EnergyGrants.
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Terry named Oak Park's next Fire Chief
Joseph “JT” Terry, a highly experienced first responder with a passion for promoting health, safety and security, has been named Oak Park’s new Fire Chief by Village Manager Kevin J. Jackson. Terry has served the Village in various leadership roles since joining the Oak Park Fire Department in 2007. Most recently he served as Deputy Fire Chief of EMS Operations and Infectious Disease. In that role, he led initiatives to reduce injuries, streamline medical equipment procurement and improve emergency response for high-risk populations. Terry is scheduled to be sworn in at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 23 at the main fire station, 100 N. Euclid Ave.
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Spotlight on cardiovascular disease during Men's Health Week
The Oak Park Public Health Department is marking Men’s Health Week by raising awareness about ways to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among men. The American Heart Association states that, nationally, more than one in three adult men have some form of cardiovascular disease, and African American men are significantly more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than Caucasian men. Tips for avoiding the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease include making some lifestyle changes, visiting a doctor for regular health screenings and taking steps to avoid infections.
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Beyond the Walls event set for June 20
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