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Sign up for emergency alerts on new platform
The Village is transitioning to a new alert system to notify residents when emergency situations occur. The new system, powered by Everbridge, requires community members to register for a new account to receive notifications at www.oak-park.us/notifyme. The registration process allows users to choose how they wish to be notified – by text, email and/or voice message. The Village distributes messages only when deemed important, such as alerts about severe weather, snow emergency parking and mosquito spraying. The Village sent a notification about the change earlier this week to everyone who was enrolled in the Village’s previous emergency notification system. For individuals who no longer wish to receive notifications, no action is required. More information about the transition is available on the Village website at www.oak-park.us/everbridge.
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Village Hall closed
Monday for MLK Day
Village Hall, 123 Madison St., will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Should an incident that doesn't quite rise to the level of a 911 call occur when Village Hall is closed, call the Police non-emergency number 708.386.3800 for assistance. Regular Village Hall hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. More information about Village Hall is posted online.
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Holiday light recycling ongoing
at Public Works Center
Recycle holiday lights by dropping them off in a bin located in the lobby of the Oak Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. The bin is available during regular business hours Monday through Friday through the end of January. Residents served by the Village’s waste-hauling contract can also schedule an e-waste pickup at www.lrsrecycles.com/oakpark. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at publicworks@oak-park.us or 708.358.5700.
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 Oak Park Avenue road closures planned as project begins
Construction signs and barriers are being moved into place this week as the Renew the Avenue project to revitalize Oak Park Avenue through the Hemingway District is set to begin. The first phase of this major capital improvement project involves replacing infrastructure that is more than 100 years old with new, state-of-the-art water and sewer pipes. Construction work is scheduled to start Wednesday, Jan. 21, with initial road closures on Oak Park Avenue from Randolph Street to Pleasant Street and from Lake Street to Ontario Street. All businesses in the Hemingway District will remain accessible throughout the project. Visit www.RenewtheAvenue.com to sign up for construction updates and for the latest information related to the project.
Vehicle license reminder for new residents
New Oak Park residents are advised that all vehicles registered to an Oak Park address are required to have a current Village vehicle license. The standard annual rate for a Village vehicle license is $74, which covers the full licensing period beginning in July each year. For residents who recently moved to Oak Park, a prorated rate of $37 is available from January through July. This prorated amount applies only to new residents obtaining their first Village vehicle license. New residents who have moved into Oak Park within the past 30 days are encouraged to take advantage of this prorated rate and ensure their vehicle is compliant. After the 30-day window, late fees will apply. Vehicles that are not properly licensed are also subject to citations. Purchase a vehicle license online at www.oak-park.us/ParkingPortal. For more information about vehicle licenses, visit www.oak-park.us/vehiclelicense or contact the Parking and Mobility Services team at parking@oak-park.us or 708.358.7275.
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Narcan available throughout Oak Park to help prevent overdoses
Opioid overdose prevention boxes are installed in easily accessible, public-facing locations throughout Oak Park. Each box contains pouches with doses of naloxone and instructions on how to provide overdose first aid. Naloxone, also commonly referred to as the trademarked name Narcan, is a safe medication that works to reverse the effects of an overdose from opioids such as heroin, prescription painkillers and fentanyl. Find more information about the Oak Park Public Health Department initiative, including a map of where the boxes are located, at www.oak-park.us/overdoseprevention.
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