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 Village launches Canopy Connection program
Stronger neighborhoods start with connection. Canopy Connection is a new Village program that supports residents in organizing neighborhood groups, building connections and creating opportunities to bring neighbors together. Through the program, neighborhood groups can access guidance, resources and support to help strengthen communication, increase engagement and build a greater sense of community. Visit www.oak-park.us/CanopyConnection to learn more and get started.
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Fourth of July parade
registration underway
Participants and volunteers are being sought for Oak Park’s annual Fourth of July parade. More than 50 groups typically take part in the parade, which marches north on Ridgeland Avenue from Adams Street to Augusta Street. This year’s parade will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Participants can register online. For more information about the July 4 parade, call 708.358.5405 or email DEIO@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 include Lateral Police Officer, Environmental Health Intern, Community Engagement Manager, Comptroller, Community Service Officer, Collective Impact Manager and Human Resources Coordinator. For more information about job opportunities with the Village, contact jobs@oak-park.us.
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Crime incident dashboard now avialable
A new crime incident dashboard designed to keep community members informed about crimes committed in Oak Park is the latest addition to the Village’s open data portal. This interactive tool provides clear, accessible data from the Oak Park Police Department on crime trends in Oak Park, helping residents understand what is happening in their neighborhood. Users can explore the database and map by location, offense type and the time and date a crime was committed. Click here to access the crime incident dashboard. The database is part of a growing number of resources available through the Village’s open data portal, which strives to put municipal government data at the fingertips of community members. Explore dashboards related to traffic crashes, building permits, water service, capital improvement projects and more at opendata.oak-park.us.
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Save on solar panel installation with Switch Together
Adding solar panels to a house can help lower electricity bills and help increase the value of a home according to sustainability officials. In addition to these benefits, the Switch Together program can help Oak Park residents save significantly on a high-quality installation. Through the power of group buying, the expert team at Switch Together has secured an average discount of $6,358 on solar installations. The program also offers discounted prices for optional battery storage and EV charger add-ons. Find more information about the program at www.switchtogether.com/oakpark.
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Explore Oak Park and Beyond highlights all region has to offer
The Village is proud to support and be part of Explore Oak Park and Beyond — Chicago’s fun next‑door neighbors representing 20 near‑west communities. Oak Park is one of many spots that make this region worth exploring. Follow Explore Oak Park and Beyond on Facebook and Instagram and visit www.oakparkandbeyond.org to discover local businesses, events and things to do across all 20 communities west of Chicago.
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