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 Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day
The Village’s Office of Economic Vitality invites booklovers of all ages to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day this Saturday, April 25. Oak Park is home to six independently owned booksellers offering everything from bestsellers and graphic novels to used books and limited-edition printings:
The Village is highlighting each of these businesses on its Pick Oak Park Facebook and Instagram social media pages leading up to Independent Bookstore Day. Check out the posts to see what makes each business unique, and to meet the owners behind the store.
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Meet public safety personnel at
E.C.H.O. Exchange events
The Village is launching a new community engagement series, E.C.H.O. Exchange, designed to strengthen connections between residents and public safety teams. Throughout the remainder of the year, community members are invited to join the E.C.H.O. team alongside the Oak Park Fire and Police Departments at local coffee shops for informal conversations. The first E.C.H.O. Exchange event takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. this Friday, April 24 at George’s Family Restaurant, located at 145 S. Oak Park Ave. Parking is free for 90 minutes in the nearby Avenue Garage at 720 North Blvd. These monthly events provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions, access resources and learn more about how E.C.H.O., Police and Fire work together to support community safety and well-being.
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Water quality report
available online
Oak Park residents interested in knowing about the quality of the water they drink can find the latest annual report at www.oak-park.us/water-quality-report. Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires communities to provide details on the quality of the local drinking water. In addition to analysis of regulated and unregulated substances in the water, the report also includes facts about the community’s drinking water delivery system and source. An archive of past water quality reports is posted at www.oak-park.us/waterquality. For more information about Oak Park’s drinking water or to request a paper copy of the annual water report, call 708.358.5700 or email publicworks@oak-park.us.
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One Earth Film Festival screening at OPRF High School
One Earth Film Festival, the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, is back in Oak Park and other communities in the Chicago area for its 15th season. A community screening of “How to Power a City” is taking place this Friday, April 24 at Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 Scoville Ave. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the film starts at 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 15 and older, “How to Power a City” explores the front lines of the clean energy revolution. The Village and the Oak Park Public Library are joining OPRF High School in presenting the local screening. Click here to reserve tickets.
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Energy efficiency workshop for tenants and building owners
Oak Park tenants and building owners are invited to a workshop highlighting how they can work together to reach energy efficiency goals. The Shared Momentum workshop will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St. Buildings that go beyond traditional energy efficiency measures and incorporate water or waste reduction opportunities can boost the building’s value to tenants, lower operating costs and prepare for greater building resilience. This workshop will focus on transforming opportunities to wins, creating clear next steps for both building owners and tenants to follow. Find more information and register to attend at www.oak-park.us/SharedMomentum.
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Good Life Race to bring temporary road closures
The annual Good Life Race will bring street closures along the 5K run/walk route in north central Oak Park from about 8 to 11 a.m. this Sunday, April 26. Several streets will be closed and traffic flow on others will be restricted. Drivers should expect they will not be able to cross the race course during the event. Please observe all no parking signs and give yourself extra time to maneuver around the race course. Click here to view the race route.
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Take part in the City Nature Challenge
The City Nature Challenge is back from April 24–27. Help the Chicagoland region compete globally by documenting the plants and wildlife in our community. The City Nature Challenge is a global bioblitz that strives to document as many wild species as possible. You don’t need to be an expert – just grab your smartphone and start exploring your backyard or local park. Participating is easy:
- Download the free iNaturalist app.
- Take photos of wild plants, animals, or fungi between April 24–27.
- Upload them to be counted toward the Chicagoland regional total!
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