The popularity of online shopping means there are more opportunities for thieves to steal packages from porches and doorways. To protect your purchases from getting swiped when you are not home, we recommend making arrangements with friends or neighbors so that packages will not be left out where thieves can get them. Or check with your online retailer about options for delivering your packages to an affiliated business or secure location, such as a locker. Find more tips to safeguard your deliveries at www.oak-park.us/packagetheft.

It’s block party season in Oak Park! The Village website has helpful information to ensure a safe gathering of neighbors. Visit www.oak-park.us/blockparties for general block party rules and guidelines.

Community members interested in learning more about an upcoming resurfacing project and planned traffic safety improvements along Ridgeland Avenue between Augusta Street and North Avenue are invited to attend an open house public meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9 in Room 101 at Village Hall. The federally-funded proposed improvements, which are scheduled to be implemented in 2027, will primarily resurface the pavement throughout the project area. In addition, various traffic calming improvements, including medians, curb bump-outs and left-turn restrictions are planned at Ridgeland Avenue’s intersections with Thomas Street, Berkshire Street, Lenox Street, Greenfield Street and LeMoyne Parkway to increase pedestrian safety. More information is at www.oak-park.us/RidgelandResurfacing.