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 Warming center open during cold spell
With extremely cold temperatures forecast the next few days, the Village is reminding residents to limit time outdoors for themselves and their pets, as well as to check in on friends and neighbors who may need assistance. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is operating as an emergency warming center around the clock now through noon this Saturday, Jan. 24 at 611 Randolph St. On Saturday afternoon, the emergency warming center will move to the Bridge Center at St. Catherine/St. Lucy and operate continuously through 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26 at 38 N. Austin Blvd. The three branches of the Oak Park Public Library also serve as warming centers during regular operating hours. For more information about library locations and hours, click here. For more information about warming centers and tips for staying safe in the cold, visit www.oak-park.us/coldweathersafety.
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Track water usage with
new customer portal
Oak Park residents have a new tool they can use to track water usage at villageofoakpark.my360-app.com. The Village’s Water Utility Customer Portal gives customers the power to create usage alerts, set water budgets and access their consumption data anytime, offering a proactive way to keep track of water use around the clock. Instead of waiting for a quarterly bill to spot potential issues, customers can identify problems early, helping prevent water loss and avoid unexpectedly high charges. Clear, easy-to-understand charts and graphs make it simple to spot leaks or unusual usage quickly. This web-based customer portal platform works on any desktop or mobile device, providing convenient access for customers. Residents will need the account number included on their quarterly water bill to access the portal. For more information about water & sewer service, visit www.oak-park.us/water.
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Free flu, COVID tests
available at Village Hall
Hospital admissions for influenza-like illnesses this season have reached their highest levels nationally in more than two decades. Due to this increase, the Oak Park Public Health Department is offering flu/COVID combination rapid tests at no cost to residents. Public Health officials recommend testing for these respiratory illnesses if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms including fever, dry cough, trouble breathing, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches or headaches. Community members are welcome to come to Village Hall, 123 Madison St., during regular business hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays to pick up free tests from the Welcome Center. This offer will continue as long as supplies last. To confirm tests are available before coming in, contact the Public Health Department at 708.358.5480 or health@oak-park.us.
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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 Municipal Court Bailiff, Neighborhood Programs Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager, Business License Officer and Parking Enforcement Officer.
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 Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park event set for Jan. 26
Learn about easy ways to bring clean, green energy into your home at the free Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 at the Community Recreation Center, 229 Madison St. Hear from Village and other local/statewide climate leaders about how recent policies are accelerating the transition to clean energy in Oak Park and across Illinois, and how residents can take positive steps toward fighting climate change. Click here for more information and to reserve a spot at the event, which is organized by the Oak Park Climate Action Network.
New battery recycling program available statewide
The Village is helping spread the news about a new battery recycling program available to all Illinois residents. Under Illinois Law, household and medium-format batteries are prohibited from being tossed in the garbage and must be properly recycled. The Call2Recycle battery recycling program allows residents to search locations in Illinois where rechargeable, single-use, cell phone, medium format and damaged/defective batteries can be recycled. Click here to find a battery drop-off location. Information about other options for disposing of hazardous household waste is available on the Village website at www.oak-park.us/hazardouswaste.
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