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 New guidelines for parkway planting
The Village Board recently approved new guidelines for residents interested in planting in the parkway between the street and sidewalk in front of or alongside their home. Property owners can now plant gardens in the parkway without prior approval from the Village. Visit www.oak-park.us/nativegardening to learn more about the guidelines and to find resources for planting a native garden to help enhance biodiversity. Questions related to the guidelines can be directed to the Village’s Office of Sustainability & Resilience at sustainability@oak-park.us.
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Parking restrictions eased
for holiday weekend
Starting tonight, overnight parking restrictions will not be enforced on most Oak Park streets over Memorial Day weekend. Overnight on-street parking will be lifted at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24 and resume at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28. All other parking regulations remain in effect, including restrictions in zones reserved for permit holders, daytime posted restrictions and regulations related to traffic and public safety. The holiday parking schedule for all of 2025 is posted at www.oak-park.us/holidayparking.
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Village Hall closed
for Memorial Day
Village Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Oak Park’s annual community Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Peace Triumphant Monument in Scoville Park. Refuse and recycling collection will be delayed by one day next week as a result of the holiday. Should an incident that doesn't quite rise to the level of a 911 emergency occur when Village Hall is closed, residents may call the Police Department non-emergency number 708.386.3800 for assistance.
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Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Trade-In Event set for May 31
With the use of gas-powered leaf blowers set to be permanently prohibited in Oak Park starting in June, the Village is partnering with local Ace Hardware stores to host a Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Trade-in Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. Residents and registered landscape companies can receive savings on cleaner, quieter, battery-powered leaf blowers – available on a first-come, first-served basis at Olson's Ace Hardware (1137 Chicago Ave.) and PJ's Ace Hardware (7 Chicago Ave.). For details about leaf blower regulations in Oak Park, visit www.oak-park.us/leafblowers.
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Make it a plastic-free season at the Farmers' Market
Make 2025 the year you pledge go plastic free at the Oak Park Farmers’ Market. Not sure where to start? Market officials suggest bringing a large tote for all of your Market goods, smaller containers for delicate items like berries, and mesh or cloth bags for items like tomatoes and smaller vegetables. The first 100 people to sign the Farmers’ Market’s pledge to reduce the use of plastics at the Market this Saturday will receive get a free cloth bag to kickstart the plastic-free season. The Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the Pilgrim Church parking at 460 Lake St. Go Green Days continue at the Market this week with a focus on environmental sustainability, and an Energy Efficiency and Electrification Expo is planned for May 31 at the Farmers’ Market.
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Black Business Fair returning to Juneteenth Cookout
Plans are in the works for the return of Oak Park’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, which kicks off with a flag-raising ceremony on June 11 and continues with a community cookout June 14. Both events will take place at Village Hall. The Juneteenth Cookout will once again feature a Black Business & Community Resource Fair. Businesses and organizations interested in participating can find more information and register on the Oak Park - River Forest Chamber of Commerce website.
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Save on solar panel installation with Switch Together
Adding solar panels to a house can help lower electricity bills and increase the value of a home according to sustainability officials. In addition to these benefits, the Switch Together program can help Oak Park residents save significantly on a high-quality installation. Through the power of group buying, the expert team at Switch Together has secured an average discount of $4,838 on solar installations. The program also offers discounted prices for optional battery storage and EV charger add-ons. Find more information about the program and take a free roof test today to find out if your roof is suitable at www.switchtogether.com/oakpark.
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