Oak Park Police Department
Recent News About Oak Park Police Department
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Oak Park Police Department reports peaceful evening and updates community guidelines
The Oak Park Police Department reported a peaceful gathering of teenagers, shared police activity summaries, and advised pet owners on their responsibilities.
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Oak Park courts heroin users
Heroin users worried about overdosing can worry less while shooting up in Oak Park.
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All Oak Park police officers carrying Naloxone
Oak Park Police Department is preparing its officers to handle drug overdoses.
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L!VE Café and manager received PPP loans worth a combined $35K
The owner of the now-defunct L!VE Café and its manager both received tens of thousands of dollars in PPP loans prior to the cafe closing.
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Read the police report from the L!VE Café hate crime investigation
Through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, West Cook News has obtained a Village of Oak Park police report detailing an alleged “hate” crime at L!VE Café in January that ended up netting its owner nearly $30,000.
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Oak Park Police Chief Reynolds joins state Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Five new members have joined the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board through their appointments by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Oak Park police make arrests allegedly connected to looting in early June during Floyd protests
Oak Park police arrested three suspects allegedly connected to looting and other acts of violence on June 1, which happened as a people protested police brutality and racial inequality in the aftermath of George Floyd's death in May.
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OAK PARK VILLAGE CLERK: Police questioning multiple individuals following early morning report of shots fired
Brookfield man has been charged in connection with the report of shots fired early yesterday morning in southeast Oak Park.
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OAK PARK VILLAGE CLERK: Car taken at gunpoint, suspect charged
A Chicago juvenile was charged today in connection with a carjacking in Oak Park earlier this week in the 700 block of Wesley Avenue.
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OAK PARK VILLAGE CLERK: Oak Park Police cracking down on drunk drivers, seat belt law violators
The Oak Park Police Department is stepping up July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on drunk and unbuckled drivers.
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OAK PARK VILLAGE CLERK: Hot weather prompts calls for caution
With temperatures and humidity predicted to push the heat index dangerously high this weekend, public health officials are advising residents to protect themselves and their loved ones from the sometimes severe consequences of extreme heat.
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OAK PARK VILLAGE CLERK: Police investigating attempted carjacking
Oak Park Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that was reported at about 10:35 a.m., on Saturday, May 19 in the 1100 block of S.