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Oak Park e-bike crashes near schools spur tri-agency response

E-bike crashes and near-misses near Oak Park schools have prompted joint meetings among OPRF campus safety, District 97 and Oak Park police, who are emphasizing education over citations under a village ordinance ahead of a Jan. 1, 2027 state law.

· 3 min read

A black electric bicycle parked on a sidewalk near a school crosswalk sign.

Oak Park zoning plan draws 100-plus residents and boos

More than 100 residents packed a Sept. 14 meeting to challenge the Shape Oak Park zoning overhaul, while a viral YouTube video falsely claiming Frank Lloyd Wright homes would be demolished was debunked by a Wright homeowner at the session.

· 3 min read

A two-story Prairie Style house with stucco exterior, horizontal banding, and overhanging eaves surrounded by mature trees.

Oak Park reviews $12.8M capital plan Thursday

The Oak Park Finance Committee meets Thursday, Sept. 24, to begin reviewing a five-year capital improvement plan proposing $12.8 million in FY2027 spending on water, sewer, parking and street projects, the first step in a budget cycle that could bring a property tax levy increase.

· 2 min read

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A black electric bicycle parked on a sidewalk near a school crosswalk sign.

Oak Park e-bike crashes near schools spur tri-agency response

E-bike crashes and near-misses near Oak Park schools have prompted joint meetings among OPRF campus safety, District 97 and Oak Park police, who are emphasizing education over citations under a village ordinance ahead of a Jan. 1, 2027 state law.

A black electric bicycle parked on a sidewalk near a school crosswalk sign.

Oak Park e-bike crashes near schools spur tri-agency response

E-bike crashes and near-misses near Oak Park schools have prompted joint meetings among OPRF campus safety, District 97 and Oak Park police, who are emphasizing education over citations under a village ordinance ahead of a Jan. 1, 2027 state law.

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