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

  • Real estate market for South East Oak Park

    As of February 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…

  • Candidates for Oak Park’s District 97 School Board

    Here’s a list of the five candidates running for D97 School Board. If they are available, we have included links to the campaign materials. For those who don’t have that information available, all the better to come to our forum on March 5 at Irving school to hear them discuss issues and have a chance…

  • Candidates for Oak Park’s Board of Trustees

    Here are the five candidates running for Trustee along with links to the campaign materials. Chibuike Enya (incumbent)    https://www.facebook.com/Chibuikefortrustee/  James Taglia    https://www.jamestaglia.com/Jenna Leving Johnson https://www.jenna4optrustee.com/ Josh Vanderberg         https://www.vandervote.com/Lucia Robinson (incumbent)  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php id=61565719851267   

  • SEOPCO Invites you to our election forums

    SEOPCO Invites you to our election forums

    Be an informed voter this Spring! SEOPCO is sponsoring upcoming candidate forums for three village elections: Trustee, School District 97 and Village President. All candidate forums will be held at the Irving Elementary School Auditorium – 1125 S. Cuyler, starting at 7pm and concluding about 8:30. Candidates will answer questions prepared in advance by the…

  • BarrieFest Organization Fair

    BarrieFest Organization Fair

    Thanks to the 23 organizations and businesses represented at this year’s Fest. We’re so happy to hear the feedback that there were many great conversations happening. Thanks to: Collaboration for Early Childhood District 97 Oak Park Health Department Oak Park Township Shabby Fly Sarah’s Inn Village Trustees Lutheran Child and Family Services League of Women…