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 Oak Park Sculpture Walk on display
This year’s Oak Park Sculpture Walk is in full swing with 17 sculptures on display as part of an outdoor exhibit spread across two locations. From bold and thought-provoking to whimsical and inspiring, each piece celebrates the creativity and imagination that thrives in Oak Park. The sculptures will be on display through next spring in the Downtown Oak Park business district in the vicinity of Lake Street and Marion Street, and the Oak Park Arts District along Harrison Street. Organized by the Oak Park Area Arts Council and funded by the Village, this annual public art tradition features sculptures chosen through a juried competition. Download the free Otocast app to access information about the sculptures and hear descriptions of the work by the artists. For more information, contact info@oakparkareaartscouncil.org.
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File non-emergency
police reports online
A non-emergency incident report can now be filed online through the Oak Park Police Department's new Police to Citizen portal. The online tool can be used for instances that involve theft, lost property or damaged property. Some examples include package delivery theft, graffiti on your property or items stolen from your garage or vehicle. The portal is not intended for situations where an injury occurred or a weapon was involved as those types of incidents require an in-person police report. Officials remind community members to always call 911 in an emergency.
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Cavalcade of Pride Award
nominations being accepted
The Village's Cavalcade of Pride Awards recognize property owners who have done an exceptional job of maintaining and improving the exteriors of their homes and businesses. Nomination categories include residential, multi-family, garden, commercial and sign. Do you have a favorite property you’d love to see recognized? Fill out the online nomination form at www.oak-park.us/cavalcadeofpride. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 15. Find more information about the Village's annual stewardship awards at www.oak-park.us/communityawards25.
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Registration open for Oak Park Farmers' Market Pie Bake-Off
Calling all bakers! The Oak Park Farmers' Market Pie Bake-Off is taking place Saturday, Sept. 6, and applications are now being accepted. Create a delicious pie featuring Market ingredients and see if you can impress this year’s judges. The registration form and more details about the contest can be found at www.oak-park.us/piebakeoff. Accepted applicants will be contacted on or before Aug. 29. If you're more of a critic than a pastry chef, apply to be a judge by sending an email to farmersmarket@oak-park.us and sharing – in two paragraphs or less – your passion and qualifications to be a Bake-Off judge. Contest winners receive a small trophy and bragging rights, and the bakers with the top three scores will have their recipes shared with the community.
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Native tree sale discount for Oak Park residents
The Village is partnering with Wild Ones West Cook to subsidize the purchase of native trees for Oak Park residents to plant on their property. Trees can be ordered online through the West Cook Fall Tree and Shrub Sale now through Sept. 12. Trees are available for residents at a 50% discount. The full price for trees ranges from $27 to $46 per tree. Most trees are available in a 5-gallon container. Enter the discount code OPTREES at the time of purchase. The discount for Oak Park residents applies toward the purchase of up to two trees per property. Tree pickup will take place Sept. 27. The initiative is tied to the Village’s Climate Ready Oak Park goals of encouraging the planting of native plants and increasing the Village’s tree canopy cover.
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Village job openings posted online
Keep track of Village of Oak Park job openings at www.oak-park.us/jobs. The latest job postings include Graduate Fellow, Urban Planner, Pumping Station Operator, Executive Coordinator, Water & Sewer Worker, Equipment Operator and Building Inspector.
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This National Breastfeeding Month, the Oak Park Public Health Department is working to support and encourage parents who are on their breastfeeding journey. All baby feeding practices, whether formula, donor milk, pumped breastmilk, breastfeeding or a combination of these methods, help give infants the nutrition they need. For any parents breastfeeding, public health officials acknowledge there can be struggles along the way. The good news is there are local resources to help. Click here for a list of resources from the Collaboration for Early Childhood.
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