B&W street photograph of man with a white beard and flat cap leaning against a light column outside the Carleton of Oak Park Hotel. He stands with one leg crossed, hands in pockets, gazing pensively into the distance.

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Waiting On
#StreetPhotography #OakParkIllinois #BlackAndWhitePhotography #UrbanPortrait #CandidStreet #UrbanSolitude #EverydayMoments #NikonPhotography

portrait of a squirrel perched on a wooden fence in an Oak Park Illinois alley

portrait of a squirrel perched on a wooden fence in an Oak Park Illinois alley

In the spirit of Jed Clempett I went out to shoot some squirrel; didn’t strike oil, but found a model with personality
#Squirrel #AlleyPhotography
#UrbanWildlife #StreetPhotography #OakParkIllinois

Recap: 2026 Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park — Oak Park Climate Action Network On January 26th Oak Park Climate Action Network held our second annual “Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park” event.  We gathered at the Oak Park Community Recreation Center--almost 60-strong ...

On January 26th, OP-CAN held our second annual “Bringing Clean Energy Home to Oak Park” event to remind ourselves of the actions we can take to fight climate change at the state and local level.

Please check out the recap below.

#cleanenergy #greenenergy #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

A group of 12 people gathered around a table smiling at a FairVote Illinois ranked choice voting happy hour.

HAPPY HOUR last night in Oak Park! We're ready for better elections with #RankedChoiceVoting in Illinois! Oak Parkers passed a ranked choice voting referendum in 2024 with 79% support. Lots of love for democracy here!

#RCV #Illinois #Democracy #OakPark #OakParkIllinois #chicagolandarea

Bringing Clean Energy Home Monday, Jan 26, 2026 6-8:30pm @ CRC $150 Raffle Prize * Free consultations from OP Climate Coaches * Heat pump demo * Kids' activity table

Start a more sustainable new year off right: don't forget to register for OPCAN's Jan 26 event. Space is limited! Kindly share:
bit.ly/opcan2026

#cleanenergy #renewableenergy #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Red, wooden, early 20th century garage/stable with original double doors and a modern multi‑pane window in Oak Park, Illinois

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#ArchitecturePhotography #UrbanTextures #MidwestArchitecture
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Good #NoKings rally here in #OakParkIllinois

ResCorp opens doors to new apartment building on Austin - Wednesday Journal The first residents are moving this week into “The Pierce,” Oak Park Residence Corporation’s newly-constructed, environmentally-friendly building that its staff and board first envisioned more than fi...

A new net-zero apartment building is opening in Oak Park. Check out the article in the Wednesday Journal at OP-CAN Links in our bio entitled, "ResCorp opens doors to new apartment building on Austin."

#netzero #construction #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

No Nicor rate hike for unnecessary fossil fuel infrastructure Nicor Gas is pushing a $317 million rate hike -- what would be the largest gas utility rate hike in Illinois history.

Say NO to a rate hike by Nicor! Add your name to the petition organized by IL Public Interest Research Group (PIRG):
pirg.org/illinois/tak...

#energycosts #methanegas #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Speakers at Thursday's board meeting advocated for improved supports for Freshman All-Honors. If you haven't signed the petition, access it here:
www.change.org/p/sustaining...

#racialequity #highschool #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Community members packed the OPRF School Board room this evening to advocate for the two asks in our petition:

Please check out the petition here:
www.change.org/p/sustaining...

#racialequity #highschool #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Our Climate. Our Housing. Our Future. Please join us for the Oak Park Energy Efficiency Roundtable on Thirsday, Sept 25, 6-8pm, at Dole branch library.

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/our-climat...

#cleanenergy #greenenergy #oakpatk #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Please sign this petition asking Oak Park River Forest High School to provide freshmen the academic supports they deserve:
www.change.org/p/sustaining...

#highschool #equity #education #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Now OPRF freshmen almost all have the chance to try out Honors courses, and most are succeeding. A few need additional supports.

Please sign our petition to join this push to provide those supports:
chng.it/rzxWTJwYMq

#racialequity #highschool #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

The Oak Park Farmers Market - just a 25-minute walk from our building - is celebrating its 50th season! Check out Market, their delightful version of Devo's Whip it.
#walkablecity #farmersmarket #oakparkfarmersmarket #intergenerationalliving #sustainableliving #cohousing #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

What Clean Energy Incentives and Grants are Expiring? — Oak Park Climate Action Network We’ve compiled a list of current tax incentives for Oak Park residents, their use, and when they expire. The initiatives range from renewable energy credits to electric vehicle rebates; these programs...

We’ve compiled a list of current clean energy tax incentives for Oak Park residents, their use, and when they expire. Please check out our recent blog post.

#cleanenergy #greenenergy #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Oak Park banned natural gas in new buildings, but a legal fight is underway The west suburb was the first municipality in the Midwest to pass an electrification ordinance. Opponents of the ban said it violates the federal Energy Policy Act.

Oak Park banned natural gas in new construction to address climate change and improve air quality, but fossil fuel companies are trying to stop our community from deciding what works for us. We're pushing back.

#climatechange #fossilfuels #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Mac Robinet with all 7 members of the Oak Park Village Board.

OPCAN co-founder, mentor, and sustainability pioneer Mac Robinet has been honored with a proclamation from the Village of Oak Park!

Congratulations, Mac!

#envioronmentalleader #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Oak Park Commons members had a great time at the Oak Park 4th of July parade! They braved the rain to spread the word about our growing community. See you at the next one.

#cohousing #cohousingproject #intergenerational #intergenerationalliving #kidsincohousing #cohousingbuilding #oakparkillinois

3 Calls for D200 Board.docx 3 Calls for D200 Board from the Committee for Equity and Excellence in Education For more information, contact: Burcy Hines at bhines7698@aol.com or John Duffy at john20duffy07@gmail.com Our commu...

We know that all Oak Park River Forest High School students can master Honors-level materials with the appropriate support. Will OPRF provide the appropriate supports?

Check out the CEEE 3 Calls to get involved in our campaign:
bit.ly/oprf3calls

#highschool #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Our nation is imperfect, and we work to perfect it most especially in our local communities. That is the work that CEEE does in Oak Park and River Forest with OPRF High School.

#education #moreperfectunion #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

Happy Independence Day. The Oak Park Climate Action Network (OP-CAN) works every day to make our nation and world more secure against the climate crisis through advocacy and action in Oak Park and surrounding communities.

Wishing you time with family and friends this 4th of July. Recharge your batteries so you can work to address the climate crisis here in Oak Park!

#4thofjuly #happy4thofjuly🇺🇸 #climatecrisis #climate #oakpark #oakparkil #oakparkillinois

We recently took part in Oak Park's annual A Day in Our Village. A big thanks to all of the folks who stopped by our booth!

#cohousing #cohousingproject #intergenerational #intergenerationalliving #kidsincohousing #sustainableliving #oakparkil #oakparkillinois #chicagocondo #newcondoschicago

#NoKings #OakParkIllinois

You were here in spirit!
#NoKings #OakParkIllinois

With you in spirit!
#NoKings #OakParkIllinois

With you in spirit!
#NoKings #OakParkIllinois

#NoKings #OakParkIllinois
A beautiful day for a beautiful event.
Scoville Park - Lake & OP Ave.

#NoKings #OakParkIllinois
It is a beautiful day for a beautiful event.
Very Peaceful, no iceholes anywhere to be seen.
The cops are only there for traffic control.

#NoKings. #OakParkIllinois
Very Peaceful, no iceholes.
The cops are only there for traffic control.
Beautiful day for a beautiful event!