Abu-Taleb Announces Intent to Re-Run for Mayor of Oak Park

He's held one term so far and is seeking a second.

Oak Park Resident Asks Community to Repeal 2nd Amendment With Ballot Referendum

The college professor believes the issue of creating safe gun regulations should be taken up by Congress.

Early Voting Starts Monday in Oak Park

Check out your Oak Park election guide for more details.

Oak Park: This Is What Your Ballot Will Look Like In November

We also included some essential local voting information.

Oak Park Farmers Market to Offer Voter Registration This Weekend

From 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oak Park residents will be able to register to vote at the market itself.

Oak Park Senator Disappointed by Ruling Against Same-Day Voter Registration in Illinois

A judge ruled today that there will be a temporary ban on same-day voter registration in highly populated areas of Illinois.

River Forest Township Assessor Hosts Aug. 8th Property Assessment Appeal Seminar

Free community outreach gives opportunity for residents to work with Board of Review staff to address specific questions and concerns

Judges – and voters - have power to stop lawsuit abuse

Voters have the power to help stop lawsuit abuse by paying attention to down ballot judicial elections

Input Sought on Wayfinding Signage in Oak Park

Opportunities to provide feedback will be available at the July 21 Thursday Night Out dining event and the July 23 Oak Park Farmers' Market.

Rep. Lilly Visits United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago​

The community organization is dedicated to assisting persons with developmental disabilities.

Deadline for Oak Park Vehicle Stickers is July 14

Sticker prices increase $20 after the deadline passes.

Rep. Lilly Begins Local Education Taskforce to Create Better School Policies

Lilly started the local Education Taskforce to help initiate plans and ideas for better early schooling policies for students.

Rep. Lilly Creates Education Taskforce to Improve Local Schools

The Education Taskforce Meeting will take place June 27.

Oak Park's Interim CFO Offered CFO Role

Steven Drazner is dropping the "interim" part of his title with his appointment to the village's top finance post.

Oak Park Names New Assistant Village Attorney

Rasheda D. Jackson will assume her new duties at Village Hall on June 13.

Tobacco Buying and Selling Age Raised to 21 in Oak Park

The minimum age to buy tobacco in the village will increase from 18 to 21 in August.

Oak Park Names New Human Resources Director

Julia Scott-Valdez is set to assume her new duties July 11.

River Forest Facilities to Get Roof Repairs

A contract to repair the village hall and public works buildings has been approved.

Map: 13 Oak Park Divvy Bike Share Stations Approved

Proposed locations for Divvy bike share stations in Oak Park have been approved by the village board. Is there one near you?

Oak Park Board Approves Mixed-Use Development Downtown

The building will be 12 stories tall with commercial space on the ground floor.

Rep. Lilly Visits Oak Park Children's Museum

Lilly discussed additional ways Wonder Works could enhance its community standing.

Rep. Lilly, Students, Village Staff Plant Trees for Arbor Day Celebration

The students created 34 separate tags to identify the different tree species and their respective leaves to keep on record at the park.

Rep. Lilly Discusses Civic Involvement with Students

Lilly toured the Elmwood Park High School and observed the government class.

Free Parking Time to Increase at Two Oak Park Garages

The first 90 minutes of parking in two downtown garages will be free once signage is put in place.

Oak Park Minimum Wage Workers Bring Fight for $15 to Village Board

Trustees requested a wage ordinance draft at the May 2 meeting.

Rep. Lilly, Sen. Harmon Host Town Hall

Harmon and Lilly took questions from constituents on a wide range of issues.

Rep Lilly-Backed Bill for University Funding Signed into Law

The bill provides critical funding to state universities that have not received state dollars since July due to the budget impasse.

Rep. Lilly Tours Local Art Gala, Views Student Artwork

WSCAE hosted its annual art expo event for students to promote their artwork.

Rep. Lilly Invites Residents to Help Plant, Identify Trees for Arbor Day

Arbor Day at the Austin Gardens will take place April 29.

Rep. Lilly Urges Passage of Equal Pay Bill for Illinois Contractors

“This bill will ensure pay equity for our women who are performing equal work to their male counterparts.”

Rep. Lilly Sponsors Measure to Raise Equal Pay Awareness

A resolution seeks to establish April 12 as Pay Equity Day in Illinois.

Part of South Boulevard to Close for Construction

The boulevard will be closed for about a month beginning Monday, April 11.

No Reason For Illinois to Regulate Yoga Instruction: Harmon

Several yoga teacher training schools in Illinois recently were notified that they are subject to state regulation for training programs.

Rep. Lilly Highlights Fair Housing Efforts

Lilly visited the Oak Park Regional Housing Center.

Former Oak Park Employee Sues Village Over Fraud Allegations

A human resources employee who was terminated in February claims she was going to be a whistleblower.

Oak Park May Raise Smoking Age to 21

The village staff is preparing a tobacco ordinance to go before the board for an official vote.

Rep. Lilly Visits Local Non-Profit to Discuss Community Organizations

Lilly also spoke with staff at the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation about ways to assist community organizations.

River Forest Can Now Delay Demolition of Historic Properties

Amendments to the historic preservation ordinance also requiring property owners to appear before the Historic Preservation Commission.

4 Suburban Cook Co. Precincts to Stay Open Late

The polling places in Prospect Heights, Skokie and Oak Park will remain open until 8 p.m.

CTA Green Line Track Repairs Scheduled for April

CTA passengers will use busses around the stations that are closed.