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Township offers extended hours for voter registration

Submitted by gmorgan on Mon, 2012-02-06 10:02

Oak Park Township is offering extended hours for voter registration at the Township Hall, 105 S. Oak Park Avenue, for those wishing to vote in the March 20, 2012 Primary Election. The last day to register before the election is Tuesday, February 21. In addition to offering voter registration during the regular office hours of Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Clerk's Office will be open to accommodate residents during the following additional times: Wednesday and Thursday evenings, February 15 & 16, until 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 18, from 9 a.m.

First Installment Tax Bills

Submitted by ahill on Wed, 2012-02-01 11:35

FIRST INSTALLMENT TAX BILLS ARE DUE MARCH 1
Contact: Ali ElSaffar

First installment property tax bills for tax year 2011 should be arriving in the first week of February, according to Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar. “Property taxes are paid in two installments,” ElSaffar said. “The first installment bill is fifty-five percent (55%) of the total property tax bill for the previous year, and will be due on March 1.”

Information for Senior Citizens seeking Tax Relief

Submitted by ahill on Fri, 2012-01-20 16:12

SENIOR CITIZENS SEEKING TAX RELIEF CAN AVOID
PAYING PROPERTY TAXES THROUGH DEFERRAL PROGRAM
Contact Person: Ali ElSaffar

Senior citizens struggling with property tax bills can enroll in a program in which they pay no property taxes at all, according to Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar. Under the Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program, qualifying seniors can defer payment of their property taxes until their homes or condominiums are sold.

Warming Centers Open

Submitted by ahill on Fri, 2012-01-13 12:42

Warming Centers are open at:

Rush Oak Park Hospital
520 S Maple Ave (ground level; off of Wisconsin Ave)
708-660-2211 8:30-5:00pm (in extreme circumstances; 24hrs)
7 days a week

West Suburban Medical Center
3 Erie Court
708-383-6200
6:30am-8:30pm
7 days a week

 

For information on snow parking rules, snow removal or help with shoveling contact the Public Works department of the Village at 708-358-SNOW. 

Thank you IMP.A.C.T!

Submitted by gmorgan on Wed, 2011-12-07 11:21

The Township Board and staff extend a special “Thank You” to the parent creators of the IMP.A.C.T. organization of “Parents and Community Together to reduce youth alcohol & drug use.” For the past 14 years, Oak Park and River Forest taxing units have supported the Township Youth Interventionist team to counter youth substance abuse across all jurisdictions. IMP.A.C.T. has expanded that commitment, activating parents and community leaders to raise parent awareness of their essential role in addressing youth behavior. IMP.A.C.T.

New Senior Services Building Update - 12/5/2011

Submitted by gmorgan on Mon, 2011-12-05 16:33

Building purchased for Senior Services offices and activities and Youth Services programs

Assessed Valuations for Oak Park Homeowners Decline by 10%

Submitted by ahill on Fri, 2011-11-25 14:07

Assessed Valuations for Oak Park Homeowners Decline by 10%
By Ali ElSaffar, Oak Park Township Assessor

On May 24, the Cook County Assessor’s office mailed reassessment notices to all Oak Park property owners. Reflecting continued weakness in the housing market, the assessed value for Oak Park homeowners declined by an average of 10%. It would be easy to conclude that the declining assessed value will correspond to a decline in property tax bills, but as explained below, this is not the case.

Contact

General Information:
708.383.8005

Youth Services:
708.445.2727

Senior Services:
708.383.8060

Fax:
708.383.8062

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