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 Take caution with extreme heat in forecast
Extreme heat is in the forecast for Oak Park and the surrounding area starting Wednesday morning through Thursday evening, with heat index values expected to rise above 100. The Village is opening an emergency cooling center and encouraging residents to check on relatives, friends and neighbors who may be vulnerable to heat-related illnesses or not have access to air conditioning. Good Shephard Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph St., will serve as an emergency cooling center from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. All three Oak Park Public Library locations also serve as cooling centers during regular business hours. Visit www.oak-park.us/heat25 for more information about cooling centers and ways to stay safe in the heat.
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Neighborhood Partnerships
lifting community connection
The Village recently established a Neighborhood Partnerships Division to lead and support community and civic engagement through a neighborhood-focused lens. Its mission is to strengthen connections between residents and local government by enhancing access, transparency and responsiveness. These efforts include reimagining the Welcome Center at Village Hall as a more inclusive and welcoming space and strengthening support for public-facing services.
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Provide input for Roosevelt
Road future via online survey
Village officials thank everyone who provided input about the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan at a community open house last week. A virtual open house featuring the same questions presented to attendees at the in-person event is available for anyone who couldn’t attend. Click here to take a survey to help guide the future vision for the Roosevelt Road Corridor. For more information about the initiative, visit www.RooseveltRoadCorridorPlan.com.
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Police offer tips to deter bicycle thieves
Bicycle thefts tend to increase during the summer, but following a few tips from the Oak Park Police Department can help deter would-be thieves. Residents who register their bikes receive a difficult-to-remove decal that will allow for easy identification should a registered bicycle be stolen and later recovered. Find the registration form as well as more tips for deterring bike thieves at www.oak-park.us/bikeregistration.
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Sign up to host a green block party
Oak Parkers are invited to go green at their next block party. Residents who sign up for a green block party via the block party application form receive a kit that includes compostable bags and pop-up waste sorting boxes with signage indicating what waste goes where. Visit www.oak-park.us/blockparties for more information, including tips for going green at your next block party.
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Stay informed with monthly e-newsletters
Thank you for subscribing to the Village’s weekly e-news for the latest official news and information from Village Hall. The Village also offers a variety of monthly e-newsletters for residents who want to stay informed about the latest public safety, public health and local business news. Click here to manage your subscriber preferences and sign up for these monthly e-newsletters, which include updates and safety tips from the Police Department. Subscribers to the Health Beat receive the latest programming updates from the Public Health Department, and the Pick Oak Park Report features the latest updates from the Village’s Business Services Division.
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