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Farmers' Market's annual Pie Bake-Off is taking place from about 9-11 a.m. today! To top it off, slices of pie will be given away to Market visitors after the contest on a first-come, first-served basis. Find more info about the Market at .
We're looking forward to BarrieFest, which takes place from noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday in Barrie Park! Presented by SEOPCO, BarrieFest is a neighborhood celebration. Several Village departments plan to be on hand to share info about programs/resources.
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residents looking to install solar panels at their home are encouraged to consider Solar Switch Chicagoland, a program that provides homeowners with affordable solar panel & battery storage system installations through a group discount. More info:
Did you know the Village partners with the Animal Care League to help find/return lost pets & promote adoption of stray animals? Here Animal Control Officer Pablo Rivera tells the story of one lucky little dog, Chase. Find more Animal Control info at
Tickets are on sale for the first Oak Park Illinois Film Festival, which will be held across two landmark Village venues on Sept. 12 and Sept. 14. All festival films having a connection to
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. Find more information and purchase tickets at
Calling all pie lovers! The
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Farmers' Market's annual Pie Bake-Off is taking place from about 9-11 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 7 in the Pilgrim Church parking lot at 460 Lake Street. To top it off, samples of pie will be given away after the contest:
Be on the lookout for monarch butterflies in the coming days as officials say monarch populations in the Chicago area tend to peak the first week of September. The Village is doing its part to help support the monarch. Learn more at .
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September is
#SuicidePreventionMonth
, and throughout the month
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residents are invited to pick up a You Matter sign at Village Hall or the Community Recreation Center and display it in their yards as part of a social media contest:
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It's the first Tuesday of the month, which means tornado sirens will be tested at 10 a.m. as part of a regular statewide test. Find more information about emergency preparedness in
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at .
Happy Labor Day! Village Hall is closed today and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. Refuse and recycling collection will also be delayed by one day this week as a result of the holiday. For more information about Village Hall hours, visit .
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The Village is partnering with Wild Ones West Cook to subsidize the purchase of native trees for
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residents to plant on their property. Order online at now through Sept. 20 and receive a 50% discount by entering the discount code OPTREES.
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, and the
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Health Dept. is joining fellow members of the Northern Illinois Public Health Consortium in saying no one should stand alone in the fight to end overdose: .
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Starting tonight, overnight parking restrictions will not be enforced on most
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streets for the Labor Day holiday. Overnight restrictions will be lifted at 2:30 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 31, and resume at 2:30 a.m. on Wed., Sept. 4. Find more info at
The next Village of
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Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3. The meeting will be held at Village Hall and streamed live online at . Find the agenda and meeting details at
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Farmers’ Market recently introduced a new program where patrons can take or leave a reusable bag while shopping. Find more information at . The Market takes place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26 at 460 Lake St.
Planning a construction project? Obtaining a building permit is not only a great way to protect the investment value of the project, but it also ensures the safety and security of anyone occupying the building. Learn more about the process at
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residents interested in knowing about the quality of the water they drink can read the latest report at . The report includes detailed analyses of substances in the water and facts about the community's drinking water delivery system and source.
Visit Oak Park recently announced the area generated a local economic impact of $1.89 billion and contributed to an increase in visitor spending in Illinois in 2023. Read more about the economic impact at . More Visit
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info:
It has been 10 years since Carnivore Oak Park opened its doors. There’s no better time to revisit this feature on the history of the weisswurst and Carnivore’s take on the popular German sausage. Find info about
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's innovative business community at