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Oak Park exudes a friendly, intellectual atmosphere with a strong emphasis on community involvement and the arts. The village is known for its beautiful homes, tree-lined streets, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. It's a place where history and modern living seamlessly blend.

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Cook County, Cook County

City Snapshot

Population

5,275,541

County

Cook County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$78,304

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Cook County Health

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

This Week

FREE Concert at Villa Olivia:

2026-06-17

Villa Olivia

Glenview Golf 101 Session #1

2026-06-17

Glenview GC

Trivia Night at The Village Green

2026-06-19 at 5:04 AM

The Village Green

June Jazz Reception 2026

2026-06-20

Frick Center, Founders Lounge

30th Annual June Jazz Concert

2026-06-20

University Mall (Rain Site: Hammerschmidt Chapel)

Community Leaders

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Richard Durbin

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

T
Tammy Duckworth

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

JB Pritzker
JB Pritzker

Governor

Democratic Party