Oak Park Nerd
@oakparknerd.bsky.social
I hope something good happens to you today.
Oak Park and Berwyn Community Open House to discuss Roosevelt Rd. RSVP here: www.ticketweb.com/event/roosev...
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Oak Park and Berwyn Community Open House to discuss Roosevelt Rd. RSVP here: www.ticketweb.com/event/roosev...
The Oak Park Migrant Ministry has set-up a coat distribution program for adults and children through partnerships with local schools, churches, and community members. If you wish to donate, please email [email protected]. They are only accepting coats, hats and gloves at this time.
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Oak Park Migrant Ministry has set-up a coat distribution program for adults and children through partnerships with local schools, churches, and community members. If you wish to donate, please email [email protected]. They are only accepting coats, hats and gloves at this time.
A new location for the Oak Park police dept at US Bank building at Madison and Austin? After negotiations reached a standstill, the Village may condemn the property to “acquire the property at an acceptable price and within the timeline necessary.” oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A new location for the Oak Park police dept at US Bank building at Madison and Austin? After negotiations reached a standstill, the Village may condemn the property to “acquire the property at an acceptable price and within the timeline necessary.” oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
At the 11/11 Oak Park Village Board meeting, the Board will discuss regulating e-bikes and scooters. Currently OP only regulates bicycles. Memo below. oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
At the 11/11 Oak Park Village Board meeting, the Board will discuss regulating e-bikes and scooters. Currently OP only regulates bicycles. Memo below. oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
The 11/11 Oak Park Village Board meeting includes the public hearing for the 2025 tax increase of 4.98% for the Village and Library combined (remember the Village tax is about 15% of our total property tax bill, and the library is about 4%). oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The 11/11 Oak Park Village Board meeting includes the public hearing for the 2025 tax increase of 4.98% for the Village and Library combined (remember the Village tax is about 15% of our total property tax bill, and the library is about 4%). oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
Up at the 11/11 Oak Park Village Board meeting: a motion to direct the Citizens Police Oversight Committee (CPOC) to review the “Halloween incident.” The police responded to a large gathering of teenager and pepper balls were deployed by another police dept. oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Up at the 11/11 Oak Park Village Board meeting: a motion to direct the Citizens Police Oversight Committee (CPOC) to review the “Halloween incident.” The police responded to a large gathering of teenager and pepper balls were deployed by another police dept. oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
On 11/11, the Oak Park Village Board will review the Citizen Police Oversight Committee’s (CPOC) semi-annual report. This includes complaints against officers and Flock camera results. (Note the Board cancelled Flock 8/5/2025.) Full CPOC semi-annual report: oak-park.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
On 11/11, the Oak Park Village Board will review the Citizen Police Oversight Committee’s (CPOC) semi-annual report. This includes complaints against officers and Flock camera results. (Note the Board cancelled Flock 8/5/2025.) Full CPOC semi-annual report: oak-park.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=...
A community conversations about how to support local businesses in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Program is 11/6 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Note change of location to Grace Episcopal Church at 924 Lake St. More info here: www.oakpark.com/events/?_evD...
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A community conversations about how to support local businesses in historically disinvested neighborhoods. Program is 11/6 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Note change of location to Grace Episcopal Church at 924 Lake St. More info here: www.oakpark.com/events/?_evD...
Register here: www.nlg.org/civicrm/even...
November 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Register here: www.nlg.org/civicrm/even...
An annual tradition! Oak Park pumpkin smash at Barrie Park.
November 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
An annual tradition! Oak Park pumpkin smash at Barrie Park.
Letter in support of “The Broadview Six,” which includes Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw. It is signed by over 100 government officials. Full letter here: www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
October 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Letter in support of “The Broadview Six,” which includes Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw. It is signed by over 100 government officials. Full letter here: www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
12:40 am this morning—
“‘HELL OF A SESSION’: Illinois lawmakers early this morning approved sweeping legislation designed to curb federal immigration enforcement within the state.” www.politico.com/newsletters/...
“‘HELL OF A SESSION’: Illinois lawmakers early this morning approved sweeping legislation designed to curb federal immigration enforcement within the state.” www.politico.com/newsletters/...
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
12:40 am this morning—
“‘HELL OF A SESSION’: Illinois lawmakers early this morning approved sweeping legislation designed to curb federal immigration enforcement within the state.” www.politico.com/newsletters/...
“‘HELL OF A SESSION’: Illinois lawmakers early this morning approved sweeping legislation designed to curb federal immigration enforcement within the state.” www.politico.com/newsletters/...
This restaurant deserves all the support we can give. In LaGrange and Lemont.
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This restaurant deserves all the support we can give. In LaGrange and Lemont.
From Oak Park elementary school district D97. Free screenings for kids ages 3-5.
October 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
From Oak Park elementary school district D97. Free screenings for kids ages 3-5.
Broadview “invites residents, community partners, and allies to participate in the upcoming Rapid Response Training a community-led effort designed to mobilize support and resources in moments of crisis, particularly during immigration enforcement actions such as raids, detentions, or deportations.“
October 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Broadview “invites residents, community partners, and allies to participate in the upcoming Rapid Response Training a community-led effort designed to mobilize support and resources in moments of crisis, particularly during immigration enforcement actions such as raids, detentions, or deportations.“
“The Trump administration won’t tap emergency funds to pay for federal food benefits, imperiling benefits starting Nov. 1 for nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, according to a memo obtained by POLITICO.” Memo below. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
“The Trump administration won’t tap emergency funds to pay for federal food benefits, imperiling benefits starting Nov. 1 for nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, according to a memo obtained by POLITICO.” Memo below. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Filed today: supplement to plaintiff’s notice of violations of Judge Ellis’ restraining order against DHS in Chicago. (What is the term that goes way beyond “double-down”?) storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Filed today: supplement to plaintiff’s notice of violations of Judge Ellis’ restraining order against DHS in Chicago. (What is the term that goes way beyond “double-down”?) storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
On 10/21, the Oak Park Village Board will set trick-or-treating hours from 4pm- 8pm on Halloween. (If you are an Oak Parker, you will get the joke in the pic below!) Agenda item: oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
October 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
On 10/21, the Oak Park Village Board will set trick-or-treating hours from 4pm- 8pm on Halloween. (If you are an Oak Parker, you will get the joke in the pic below!) Agenda item: oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
On 10/21 the Oak Park Village Board will discuss contributing $450K over 3 years to NAMI’s Living Room pilot. The program is an alternative to an emergency room or 911 call, and “provides a safe, inviting, home-like atmosphere” to those in crisis: oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On 10/21 the Oak Park Village Board will discuss contributing $450K over 3 years to NAMI’s Living Room pilot. The program is an alternative to an emergency room or 911 call, and “provides a safe, inviting, home-like atmosphere” to those in crisis: oak-park.legistar.com/LegislationD...
LFG. Oak Park “No Kings.” 11 am - 1 pm at Oak Park Ave. and Lake. (You can RSVP here: mobilize.us/s/K5VOrd)
October 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
LFG. Oak Park “No Kings.” 11 am - 1 pm at Oak Park Ave. and Lake. (You can RSVP here: mobilize.us/s/K5VOrd)