You're invited to hop on your bike and ride to Village Hall for Oak Park’s second annual Move with the Mayor event!

We are supporting Village President Vicki Scaman, who is hosting a Move with the Mayor event on Tuesday, May 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall parking lot, 123 Madison St.

This biking event celebrates both Move with the Mayor and National Bike Month. Cycling is a fun way to engage in physical activity and a sustainable way to get from place to place. One of our public health goals is to make Oak Park a safer place to bike. We are supporting the Village’s Vision Zero project to make the roads safer, but it’s also up to us to follow a few rules around town, such as wearing a helmet and following traffic laws.

Come get a free helmet, which are required for all cyclists 17 and under (and a good idea for everyone), customize it with free stickers, and join a fun safety course taught by an instructor certified by the League of American Bicyclists!

This month, we are joining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health to celebrate National Women’s Health Week.

This year’s theme is dedicated to and shining a light on health issues unique to women, which are often cloaked in stigma. We encourage all Oak Parkers to learn more about these health issues to support their own health and the health of women in their lives. 

• Maternal mental health. About 1 in 5 women experience mental health issues during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. Although so many women experience these issues, many go without proper treatment and support. Learn more about how to find support here. 
• Women's health stigma. Oftentimes, issues like periods, eating disorders, gender-based violence and reproductive health conditions such as infertility are endured in silence. Finding ways to talk about and change our thinking about women's health issues will increase the quality of life for women in our lives. Get facts and guidance here. 
• Reproductive health from puberty to menopause. Reproductive health is a journey that evolves with every stage of life. Menopause in particular is a part of life that many menstruating women are unsure of how to prepare for. Learn more about menopause basics, symptoms, early onset and more here. 
• Women’s heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and Black women face the highest risk of any group of women. Women’s heart health needs differ from men’s, and factors such as pregnancy, the stress of daily life and the natural changes in hormones over time influence women's heart health needs. Find prevention and action steps here.

Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers, a children's crafting product, have been recalled due to lead in the rollers' handles. Lead is harmful to children's health and development.

This product was sold by Amazon, Staples, MacPherson's Art, ADA Sales and WalMart from September 2023 through January 2024.

The foam pattern rollers come in four assorted patterns, with yellow, green, blue and red handles. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled foam pattern rollers and take them away from children. 

The product may be returned for a refund. More information and instructions for returning the items can be found on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.