South East Oak Park Community Organization

Our Mission

To create a positive identity for South East Oak Park and to empower its citizens to act on behalf of their neighborhood

About us

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Our Cultural Beliefs

Public Safety

an open community where everyone feels safe and respected

Transportation

a walkable community sustainably connected to the world

Economic Development and Planning

a prosperous community where people invest their time, energy, and talents

Community Pride and Outreach

a unique and diverse community where residents are connected to each other and to a larger purpose

Civic Engagement

a resilient community able to respond to change

From the Blog

  • Village Proclaims September 6 as SEOPCO Day

    We are proud that September 6th will not only be our 23rd BarrieFest, but the Village has proclaimed it SEOPCO Day in Oak Park! Our neighborhood organization was cited for its two decades of neighborhood leadership, resilience, and community pride. Here is the proclamation adopted by the Village. PROCLAMATION SEOPCO DAY – SEPTEMBER 6, 2025In…

  • Donate to SEOPCO: Help us fund BarrieFest and strengthen our community

    We are proud that September 6th will not only be our 23rd BarrieFest, but the Village has proclaimed it SEOPCO Day in Oak Park! Our neighborhood organization was cited for its two decades of neighborhood leadership, resilience, and community pride. From its origins in the wake of the Barrie Park environmental cleanup, SEOPCO has grown…

  • Come see us at What’s Blooming

    The SEOPCO board would love to chat with you at this year’s What’s Blooming on Harrison. We’ll be there from 11am until at least 5pm or so. Stop by our table and say hi. We’ll have some stickers and buttons and maybe other fun stuff. This year’s event is shaping up to be bigger and…

  • Lost Oak Park – Cairo Sausage Shop

    Lost Oak Park – Cairo Sausage Shop

    We’re debuting a new feature in this newsletter, where we focus on an Oak Park business that is no longer open. When I first moved to Oak Park in 2001, a neighbor directed us to the corner of East and Roosevelt, to Cairo Sausage Shop. Cairo was for four decades a fixture on at that…

  • Real estate market for South East Oak Park – March

    As of March 2025, the real estate market in South East Oak Park continues to exhibit strong seller’s market characteristics. Here’s an overview of the current market dynamics: Current Listings and Pricing Market Activity Market Conditions Spring Home Maintenance Recommendations With the arrival of spring, it’s an opportune time for homeowners to perform essential maintenance…