Live In Oak Park

06/26/2023

Join an open house workshop to learn more about the Oak Park Avenue Streetscape Project! The streetscape project is looking at replacing the sidewalks, roadways, lighting, and amenities in the business district as well as creating new public spaces to replace deteriorated infrastructure and enhance the area.
Tuesday, June 27th
6pm–8pm / Presentation at 6:45pm

06/22/2023

Celebrate Pride Month at these upcoming Oak Park event!
- Oak Park Pride Party with Village of Oak Park, Illinois.
- Transgender Experience in Oak Park Panel Discussion with Village of Oak Park, Illinois in partnership with Oak Park Area Le***an and Gay Association +, , and the Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce

06/01/2023

BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP MATTERS! Start “Your Journey Home” with the Oak Park Regional Housing Center as we celebrate Black Freedom Month by empowering BIPOC residents with the guidance and resources they need to become homeowners. ALL are welcomed to join us for “Your Journey Home,” a hands-on, in-depth orientation on homebuying, foreclosure prevention and homeownership stability in a post-pandemic housing market.

05/18/2023

Sign the petition and help improve Oak Park's Diversity Statement! Rededicate Oak Park back to its commitment to, not only a diverse community but also an integrated one, where people of all races can live in all areas of Oak Park. http://bit.ly/oprhc-diversitystatement

05/09/2023

Sign the petition and help improve Oak Park's Diversity Statement!
The Village of Oak Park's first diversity statement was adopted in 1973 to reflect this commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. However, this statement does not demonstrate a commitment to "intentional" racial integration, the goal of which is to break down the barriers of discrimination and segregation separating African Americans from the rest of American society. The diversity we see in Oak Park today is a direct result of the efforts for residential integration made over the past 50 years.

If you support this auspicious goal to rededicate the Village of Oak Park back to its commitment to, not only a diverse community but also an integrated one, where people of all races can live in all areas of Oak Park, please SIGN THE PETITION: bit.ly/oprhc-diversitystatement

Proposed addition: "We believe in intentional, systemic racial residential integration as our best and highest means toward placemaking and creating a sense of belonging in the Village of Oak Park for people of all races.
We uphold racial integration in Oak Park as a critical pillar supporting our efforts to build a culturally vibrant, equitable, open, cohesive, resilient community in the face of challenges that can only be met together."

Sign the petition and help improve Oak Park's Diversity Statement!

The Village of Oak Park's first diversity statement was adopted in 1973 to reflect this commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. However, this statement does not demonstrate a commitment to "intentional" racial integration, the goal of which is to break down the barriers of discrimination and segregation separating African Americans from the rest of American society. The diversity we see in Oak Park today is a direct result of the efforts for residential integration made over the past 50 years.

If you support this auspicious goal to rededicate the Village of Oak Park back to its commitment to, not only a diverse community but also an integrated one, where people of all races can live in all areas of Oak Park, please SIGN THE PETITION: bit.ly/oprhc-diversitystatement

Proposed addition: "We believe in intentional, systemic racial residential integration as our best and highest means toward placemaking and creating a sense of belonging in the Village of Oak Park for people of all races.
We uphold racial integration in Oak Park as a critical pillar supporting our efforts to build a culturally vibrant, equitable, open, cohesive, resilient community in the face of challenges that can only be met together."

04/26/2023

Need help getting caught up on your mortgage payments? The Illinois Housing Development Authority is here to help. Find out if you’re eligible for up to $60,000 in federal assistance at IllinoisHousingHelp.org.
Illinois Housing Development Authority

04/17/2023

Enjoy a riveting presentation on Oak Park's history of fair housing and the journey and impact of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center from its inception in 1972 to today! Continue the discussion with beverages and refreshments at the Housing Center office after the event. Saturday, April 29 from 2 PM to 4 PM. Register online at bit.ly/oprhc-fair-housing

04/10/2023

If you are a local housing provider or property owner, you are invited to attend the free Housing Providers Seminar! This virtual event will share information and tools for housing that nourishes the community and supports your investments. Join us virtually, Wednesday, April 19 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM. Register online at bit.ly/housing-providers

03/27/2023

Artists are being sought to create murals that will continue the transformation of the railroad retaining walls along the Green Line corridor from dull, blank concrete into canvases as part of the Oak Park Area Arts Council's Mini-Mural Program. Each artist selected receives $750 for materials prior to beginning the project and another $750 upon completion. The deadline to apply for the first round is May 13. A second round of applications will be accepted until June 17. Find more information, including the program application form, at www.oak-park.us/minimural23.