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 Help Fire Department keep wreath green
The lighted wreath hanging at the Central Fire Station at 100 N. Euclid Ave. isn't just a holiday decoration – it’s a visual reminder to practice fire safety during the holiday season. Each time a fire occurs, a green bulb will be replaced with a red one as a reminder of the dangers posed by trees, faulty lights and cords, candles and burning wrapping paper in fireplaces. The wreath will remain on around the clock throughout the holiday season. Help keep it green this year by following a few simple holiday tree safety and winter holiday safety tips.
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Feedback sought to help shape
Energy Navigator program
The Village is designing an Oak Park Energy Navigator program to help homeowners, tenants and multi-family building owners save energy, lower utility bills and keep homes comfortable. As part of the effort, the Village is seeking feedback from homeowners, renters, landlords, property managers and advocates for community-based organizations about what they would like to see included as part of the program. Click here to take a survey to help officials create an equitable energy efficiency and electrification program.
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Take survey to guide ongoing
Roosevelt Road Corridor plan
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan community open house last month. For those who were unable to attend, a virtual open house featuring the same questions presented to attendees at the in-person event is available – click here to take the survey. Share your input to help guide the future vision for the Roosevelt Road Corridor through Dec. 15. For more information about the initiative, visit www.RooseveltRoadCorridorPlan.com.
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Cozy on Up Artisan Market taking place next two weekends
The Oak Park Area Arts Council is hosting its first-ever Cozy On Up Artisan Market the first two weekends of December in the Oak Park Arts District. The market will feature artists, vendors, live performances and free hot cocoa at 217 Harrison St. from Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 4-7 and Dec. 11-15. There will be different vendors each weekend, so stop by both weekends for the best market experience. Shoppers will be able to find artwork, crocheted items, knitwear, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, pottery, clothing, woodworks, stained glass, leather and other artisanal and handcrafted goods.
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Diaper drive donations being accepted at Village Hall
Village Hall continues to serve as a drop-off location for an ongoing diaper drive coordinated by A House in Austin. Non-scented baby wipes, diaper sizes 6-7 and pullup sizes 3t-6t can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in a bin located in the lobby at Village Hall, 123 Madison St. Donations will be provided to families in low-income households that may not be able to afford diapers and other hygiene items for their baby/toddler. Click here for more information about the diaper drive and ways to donate online.
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Pace hosting public open house as part of Express Bus Study
Pace Bus is seeking input as it finalizes an I-290/I-88 Express Bus Study to explore potential transit opportunities within a five-mile radius of the Interstate-290 Eisenhower Expressway corridor. A public open house will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Howard Mohr Community Center, 7460 Jackson Blvd. in Forest Park. Attendees can comment on proposed service plans, station locations and connections to Oak Park and other communities in the region. A separate activity table for children will be provided, and families are welcome and encouraged to attend. An online survey is also available for anyone who is unable to attend the open house.
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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 are for a Parking Enforcement Officer, Water & Sewer Worker, Assistant Director of Human Resources and Community Service Officer. |
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