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 Ride to honor Detective Allan Reddins on July 13
Community members are invited to line Madison Street from Harlem Avenue to Lombard Avenue as the 21st annual Cycle Across Illinois bicycle ride travels through Oak Park on July 13. The ride benefits Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), an organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen officers. This year’s ride will include a stop in Oak Park to honor Detective Allan Reddins, who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 29, 2024 while responding to a call. Oak Park Police Sergeant Samantha Deuchler will be among the more than 100 cyclists traveling more than 350 miles across the state from July 10-13. Deuchler will help lead the contingent of cyclists to Village Hall for a ceremony and dedication honoring Reddins. Organizers anticipate the riders will arrive on Madison Street around 2:30 p.m. with the ceremony to follow soon thereafter. Find more information and how to support the participants at www.oak-park.us/honor-ride.
Fourth of July celebrations will bring street closures
Oak Park's Fourth of July Parade will bring street closures along the route Friday morning. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. from Longfellow Park at Ridgeland Avenue and Adams Street. Parade participants march north on Ridgeland to Augusta Street. There will be no parking signs posted along the route. Road closures near the parade route start as early as 8:30 a.m. on Friday. Chicago Avenue will also be closed from the morning until late afternoon from Humphrey to Lombard avenues for the First Friday street festival that runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find more information about the festivities at www.oak-park.us/july4parade. Please remember to celebrate Independence Day safely!
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Security inspections available
The Police Department conducts free security inspections of homes and businesses and makes burglary prevention recommendations. The security inspections include an evaluation of all door locks, windows and entrances as well as garage doors and windows. To schedule an appointment, email police@oak-park.us. Find more information at www.oak-park.us/securityinspections.
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Police lobby safe venue for transactions
If you buy or sell items online, deciding where to finalize the transaction safely is an important part of the process. The Police Station lobby, in the lower level of 123 Madison St., is always available as a safe venue for finalizing transactions or conducting in-person exchanges. More information is at www.oak-park.us/policelobby.
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Bike Plan public hearings/open houses on July 14 and July 16
The Village is hosting two open houses/public hearings on the Bike Plan Update, a Village-wide transportation planning study that includes recommendations for the installation of on-street bicycle accommodations. These accommodations may require the removal of on-street parking at multiple locations. Information will be shared at both open houses regarding the Bike Plan Update. Additionally, those interested can make comments at either public hearing:
Monday, July 14
6 to 8 p.m.
Carroll Center, 1125 S. Kenilworth Ave.
Wednesday, July 16
6 to 8 p.m.
Community Recreation Center, 229 Madison St.
More information can be found on the Village website.
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Keep children and pets away from sparklers
A message from our colleagues at the Oak Park Fire Department:
This time of year, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Burns account for more than 44% of the injuries treated. Fireworks are illegal in Illinois and you risk a citation if you are found setting them off. Find more information at www.nfpa.org/fireworks.
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The Oak Park Police Department operates under a community policing strategy. Oak Park Deputy Chief Roderick Robinson currently oversees community policing and serves as the point of contact for Oak Park's eight neighborhood zones. Click here for more information, including how to contact the Police Department about safety issues in each neighborhood zone.
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