A group of Oak Parkers launched a new political action committee (PAC) May 26 to support progressive candidates vying for three open village trustee seats in the April 2021 election. The PAC, called Activate Oak Park (AOP), will not involve itself in the race for village president or mayor.

Unveiling a plan for reopening River Forest government was one of several actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic that village officials addressed at the May 26 virtual village board meeting.

Oak Park's village board will meet virtually Thursday and a main topic on the agenda for the special meeting will be a proposed ordinance allowing and expanding outdoor dining for local restaurants as soon as this Friday, May 29.

Anfora Wine Merchants, a retail shop and wine education center, officially opened for curbside service at 128 S. Marion St.

Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced on May 26 that two more residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the village of Oak Park's number of cases to 281. The individuals in the two newest cases range in age from 20s to 60s.