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Make Breastfeeding Work for You and Your Baby
February 7, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – Oak Park Pediatrics
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March 2012 Property Tax Bill 4 Replies
Started by Paul in Housing & Real Estate Chatter. Last reply by Brian Plain 10 hours ago.
Bar Recommendations for Event 2 Replies
Started by Kandice Kidd in Random stuff. Last reply by Brian Plain 15 hours ago.
Summer Camps 1 Reply
Started by David Deutsch in Welcome!. Last reply by Sarah Abboreno Corbin 20 hours ago.
$1000 / 2000ft² - share beautiful bungalow in historic district
Started by Yasmeen in Housing & Real Estate Chatter on Sunday.
The Oak Park Regional Housing Center has money to help you buy a home!
Started by Rob Breymaier in Housing & Real Estate Chatter on Friday.
Blog Posts
Village seeking sponsors for the Oak Park Earth Fest
Posted by Becca on January 31, 2012 at 6:00pm
Calling all single men who dig "gorgeous, fascinating, well-read ladies"!
Posted by Becca on January 26, 2012 at 8:30pm
Pace bus hits pedestrian
Posted by Becca on January 26, 2012 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments
Valentine's Day fun in Oak Park
Posted by Becca on January 24, 2012 at 6:30pm
Oak Park Development Corporation Adds SCORE Small Business Counseling
Posted by OPDC on January 24, 2012 at 2:14pm
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Brian Plain replied to Paul's discussion 'March 2012 Property Tax Bill'
In theory, yes. But as you alluded to, this is Cook County we're talking about. I won't believe it until I see it (and recheck it and reconfirm it.) Here's some more detail from the Treasurers website.
Paul replied to Paul's discussion 'March 2012 Property Tax Bill'
So, if they took 55% of last year's tax bill to figure out this installment, can I expect the next installement in the fall to go down?
I kinda know the answer -- I've been paying property taxes in this county for almost 20…
Scott replied to Paul's discussion 'March 2012 Property Tax Bill'
My condo is worth half of what I still owe on it and they decide to add 1200 a year to my property tax bill, I don't know how they sleep at night. Sorry... just needed to vent.
Brian Plain replied to Kandice Kidd's discussion 'Bar Recommendations for Event'
Maya Del Sol has a private room that they use for events. I was just at an event there recently that was really well done.
Brian Plain replied to Paul's discussion 'March 2012 Property Tax Bill'
In a word, Paul: Yes.
You can go out to the Cook County Assessor's Office website and enter your Property Pin to see how much your total assessed value has changed for 2010 to 2011.
Your total assessed value is multiplied by the…
Tesselations-Technologies-Techniques at Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch
February 18, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm
Join Tom Burtonwood, February's aMAZEing Artist, as he demonstrates the methods and technologies he used to create his recent installation "Tessellations" : a hybrid of new and old technologies, mashing up the ancient craft of paper folding, advanced digital fabrication techniques, and a splash of paint for good measure.See More
Event posted by Jessica Roble-Cinelli
March 2012 Property Tax Bill
OK . . so I'm confused. We appealed our property assessment last year, succussfully, so the assessed value of our property went down. But we got our 2011 first installment property tax bill today and it is much higher than the 2010 second installment property tax bill we paid last fall. This bill does mention that the first installment is based on 55 percent of last year's total tax bill. Is that why it is so high?See More
Discussion posted by Paul
Deborah Maue replied to Kandice Kidd's discussion 'Bar Recommendations for Event'
I've had three events (rehearsal dinner, christening party, family reunion) at FitzGerald's. They have a private room on the corner of Clarence and Roosevelt. We were able to use the Side Bar for appetizers and hors d'oeuvres and then…
Sarah Abboreno Corbin replied to David Deutsch's discussion 'Summer Camps'
I have been feeling the camp pressure too...
And my daughter went to St. Ed's and then to Lincoln in Oak Park. We did Jr Camp Acorn through the Oak Park Park District for two years. Last year we did a couple of weeks at the…
Bar Recommendations for Event
Hi, I'm looking to host a big event in April and I'd like to do it at a local bar in Oak Park. Does anyone know of a bar here that has a private room? See More
Discussion posted by Kandice Kidd
Summer Camps
Hi. My daughter is going to be enrolling in kindergarten at Lincoln Elementary in the fall. She currently attends St. Edmunds Parish School. My wife and I were looking at summer camp options in the area, and it seems like the ones that are full days end 2-3 weeks before the start of school. We were just curious what other parents in Oak Park did for summer camps for their kids.Thanks,Dave See More
Discussion posted by David Deutsch
Village seeking sponsors for the Oak Park Earth Fest
Just wanted to pass this along for any local business owners who might be interested:Sponsors are now being sought for the Village’s third annual celebration of green living — Earth Fest — scheduled for Sat., April 21, in the LEED® Gold-certified Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. Sponsors not only receive special recognition in event promotional materials, they also help move the community toward the important goal of living sustainably. This year’s event will highlight organic farmers,…See More
Blog post by Becca
Becca commented on Laurie Christofano's group 'Green Living In Oak Park'
I thought this might be of interest to any green-minded local business owners:
Sponsors are now being sought for the Village’s third annual celebration of green living — Earth Fest — scheduled for Sat., April 21, in the LEED®…
6th Annual YMCA Family Triathlon at The YMCA
February 12, 2012 from 7am to 10am
Invite your family to TRY a TRIATHLON! Join us for this great way to get active and make memories with your family!Each team consists of 1 adult and 1 child. Event includes a 10 minute swim, a 15 minute run, and a 20 minute stationary bike ride. All participants receive a triathlon t-shirt and race day snacks! Cost for the event is $25/team for Y members, $35/team for non-members. Event takes place Sunday, February 12th from 7:00am-10:00am.Please contact Sarah Gulseth at 708-434-0226 if you…See More
Event posted by Greenline Wheels
Eric J. Wettstein commented on Brian Plain's group 'Local Business Owners'
Matt Baron is scheduling more of his PR secrets workshops. See http://www.insideedgepr.com/workshops/ for details. His classes are good stuff.
Colleen Shannon replied to jen's discussion 'Shared Art Studio Space' in the group Artists in Oak park!
That would be great! See you tonight.
Need a baby sitter for one month old, Feb. 20, 21.
Dear Moms,I am looking for a baby sitter experienced with newborns. Any suggestions?Thank you!!Maria.See More
Maria Storm added a discussion to the group Moms Around Oak Park
Inspired Knitting at Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch
February 9, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Need ideas for your next knitting project? Susan Strawn,professor of apparel design and merchandising at Dominican University and author of Knitting America (Voyageur Press, 2007), will lead us as we explore the library's collection of knitting traditions from other cultures. She will also share how she interprets historical patterns using contemporary fibers to create stylish garments and accessories.This Handwork::Art+Craft program is free and appropriate for patrons aged 16 and older.See More
Event posted by Jessica Roble-Cinelli
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