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National Night Out returns to Oak Park Aug. 5
Following a brief hiatus, the Oak Park Police Department is excited to once again host National Night Out, a community celebration that aims to strengthen partnerships and positive interactions between law enforcement and residents. The free event will take place from 5 – 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5 on the south lawn of Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Oak Park is one of more than 17,000 communities nationwide participating in the National Night Out campaign, which takes place annually on the first Tuesday of August. To learn more, visit www.oak-park.us/nno25.
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Village recruiting new Firefighter/Paramedics
The Village is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic within the Oak Park Fire Department. The Fire Department will be hosting an optional information session for anyone interested in applying from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23 at the main fire station, 100 N. Euclid Ave. The event will allow potential candidates to get a feel for OPFD and ask any questions. To learn more, including application requirements and how to apply, visit www.oak-park.us/jobs.
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Renew pet licenses online
Oak Park Public Health officials encourage residents to use the online option at www.oak-park.us/villageview to renew pet licenses. The first step is to register in the online portal if you have not already done so. Prompts on the portal guide users through the registration process. Once registration is complete, users can delete pets they no longer own, add new ones, update vaccination records and add the pet’s spay/neuter status. Payment is made with a credit card, a receipt is sent via email and the actual tag delivered by mail. For more information about owning a pet in Oak Park, visit www.oak-park.us/pets. For questions about the license renewal process, contact the Animal Control Division at 708.358.5486 or animalcontrol@oak-park.us.
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Transportation to Farmers' Market available for seniors
Oak Park Township offers rides for seniors to and from the Oak Park Farmers' Market throughout the season. Pickups are made from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday for seniors who live in Oak Park and River Forest. Reservations for rides to the Market can be made by calling 708.383.4806 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A $1 donation is suggested. For more information about the Farmers' Market visit www.oak-park.us/farmersmarket.
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Compost program diverts waste from landfills
Oak Parkers can reduce the amount of organic material sent from their homes to landfills by signing up for the Village's composting program. Residents who participate in the program receive a 96-gallon cart for the weekly collection of organics. Both yard waste and food scraps may be placed in the organics cart, and residents can share an organics cart with one other neighbor to reduce the $16.31 monthly cost. Residents who live in multifamily buildings too large to participate in the Village collection program but still wish to compost may leave food scraps and food soiled paper products in the clearly labeled carts at one of four locations in the Village. Find more information about the compost program and drop off locations at www.oak-park.us/compostable.
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Climate Ready Rainscapes applications available
Applications are still being accepted for Climate Ready Rainscapes, a grant program that helps homeowners manage rain at their property using nature-based solutions. The program is funded by the Village of Oak Park through its Water & Sewer Fund. The Climate Ready Rainscapes program furthers the Village’s Climate Ready Oak Park plan and supports desired action voiced by the community on addressing neighborhood flooding.
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