Earlier this year the Village Board approved #OakPark’s first Urban Forest Management Plan. The plan is intended to serve as a living document that will guide the Village Forestry Division’s actions for the next 20 years. The plan is available to read at www.oak-park.us/ufmp.

Headlines: Metra "wants to be part of conversation" on merging with CTA and Pace, but stays neutral; WGN: CTA lags comparable cities in ridership recovery, staffing shortage remains a "crisis"; Oak Park mayor hosting "Move With the Mayor" bicycle event. chi.streetsblog.org/…

The Village is celebrating International Compost Awareness Week by highlighting the role composting can play in addressing climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the promotion of healthy plant growth: www.oak-park.us/comp… #icaw2024 #OakPark

The Oak Park Police Department has implemented 26% of the recommendations a study published in 2022 said would help move the department toward equitable, fair and impartial policing. The study listed 42 recommendations in total. Read more @OakPark: www.oakpark.com/2024…

The latest summary of police activity is now posted at www.oak-park.us/5924.

Following the election of officers for the Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 board of education, Audrey Williams-Lee has been appointed the new vice president. www.oakpark.com/2024…

Save the date for #OakPark's second annual Move with the Mayor event! Village President Vicki Scaman will join Village staff in giving away free bicycle helmets during the family-friendly celebration from 5-6:30 p.m. on May 14 at Village Hall. More info: oak-park.us/mwtm24 pic.twitter.com/aCue…

Join us for an important Community Meeting this Wed, 5/15 - 6:30pm at Cheney Mansion to help us shape our community! 🌳 No need to RSVP, but please fill out the request form if you plan on bringing your child (ages 3+). Childcare Request: bit.ly/4a04FJq #oakpark pic.twitter.com/TEXy…

Jack Paris 6‘3“ 215 Oak Park Fenwick HS is the fastest rising linebacker in the Midwest. Versatile can play FS, SS and LB. Plays with a high motor And dominates the point of attack. Runs well and can hit. Big-time talent.@jackparis_5 very impressive junior film. Big 10 material.

📢 Calling all D97 fifth-graders! Don't miss Middle School Connection, a three-day program designed to help you transition to middle school. From August 13-15, join us for activities, friendships, and a sneak peek into middle school life. Sign up today! bit.ly/3WvdSX4 pic.twitter.com/0o1X…

Constitution Park project in River Forest moves forward Village officials allow the planned development process to continue www.oakpark.com/2024…

This year, AgeOptions celebrates our 50th Anniversary June 20 at the Hyatt Oak Brook Lodge. Don't miss this special day and evening to honor partners, legislators and alumnae who have contributed to our success. RSVP at ow.ly/Rg6q50RyYxP pic.twitter.com/sWvo…

This year the #OakPark Public Health Department is celebrating 119 years since its founding and 75 years since receiving its state certification. Read about the work the modern-day Public Health Department does in the community on the Village website at www.oak-park.us/oakp….

Yet another 1-2-3 for Gotti, who has retired the last 12 Fenwick hitters. OPRF takes a 8-1 lead to the top of the seventh.

Spring in Chicago brings peak pothole season. Over 59,000 were reported in 2023, exacerbated by freeze-thaw cycles. Report issues via 311 and seek damages. Find out more: bit.ly/3UJ6o1a #Potholes #Chicago

During the month of May, the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great is hosting a Rosary Drive, inviting people to join in prayer by registering Rosaries prayed on the Rosary Confraternity website: ow.ly/G6Lf50RzTch #FenwickFriars