Oak Park Township Updates – September 1, 2021

Oak Park Township Updates - Effective September 1, 2021


Village of Oak Park Requires Face Coverings When Indoors and Recommends COVID-19 Vaccinations for all Residents ages 12 and over

The Village’s Public Health Department is following the CDC guidance and is requiring the wearing of facemasks, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor locations.  In addition, it is recommended that facemasks be worn outside in crowded spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained.  Updates, including local vaccination clinics, may be found at this link.

General COVID-19 Vaccine Locator Information
Residents are encouraged to get a vaccine wherever is most convenient to them.  Here are links:

 


Limited In-Person Services Available at 105 Township Building; Facemasks Required
Limited services, including notarizing documents, RTA applications, medical equipment lending, and taxi coupon distribution are available at our 105 S. Oak Park Avenue Township location.  In Oak Park, all individuals over the age of two who can medically tolerate a face covering are required to wear one while in Village municipal buildings, which includes Oak Park Township.   The mask requirement is an official order from the Village of Oak Park Public Health Department dated June 11, 2021.

  • If you are sick, please stay home and call us at 708-383-8005; we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
  • If you need a facemask, one will be provided. We also have hand sanitizer and are cleaning commonly touched surfaces on a regular basis.
  • Social distancing guidelines are in place. We have installed protective barriers in several areas to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

Please call 708-383-8005 for general information as well as appointments for General Assistance and the Assessor’s office.

Senior Services Center at 130 S. Oak Park Avenue Open to Township Employees
Please call 708-383-8060 to request services from our Senior Services staff.  We are limiting visits from the general public as per local guidance.  Planning for congregate meals is dependent on guidance from the Illinois Department on Aging and the Public Health Department.  We will post updates on our Senior Services webpage.  Please see our website calendar for monthly activities.  Appointments for our Money Management Program and Adult Protective Services may be set up by calling Senior Services at 708-383-8060.

Telephone and Telehealth Appointments Available for Youth and Senior Services
Youth Services and Senior Services staff appointments are available either virtually or over the phone.   For further assistance with Township services, please call 708-383-8005, the Senior Services Center at 708-383-8060, Senior Services Transportation at 708-383-4806, Youth Services at 708-445-2727 or the Community Mental Health Board at 708-358-8855.

Senior Services Home Delivered Meals and “Take Out” Meal Distribution Fridays in September
Older adults who have requested meals are receiving them in the form of frozen nutritionally balanced meals.  We are also providing “take out” lunches to older adults to pick up at our Senior Services building on Friday, September 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in our Senior Services parking lot at 130 S. Oak Park Avenue.  We are limiting face-to-face contact with others out of health concerns for everyone.  Suggested donation is $1.50 per meal.  For detailed guidelines, please call 708-383-8060.

Dine Out Coupons for older adults to purchase a discounted meal for $4.00 at local restaurants may be requested by calling Madeline in the Nutrition Department at 708-383-8060. The meals are currently “take-out” only.

Transportation Options Expanded; Farmers’ Market Rides
Senior Services Transportation Department is now expanding ride options for Oak Park and River Forest older adults as well as adults 18+ with a disability.  Please call 708-383-4806 to reserve a ride throughout the two communities; the suggested donation is $1.00 per passenger per ride.  We are limiting capacity to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and require all passengers to wear a facemask.   Reservations for rides to and from the Oak Park Farmers’ Market are being accepted.  Please call 708-383-4806.

 

Thank you for your patience and understanding.