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The Oak Park Area Arts Council (OPAAC) has been an essential part of the artistic landscape in Oak Park, River Forest, and Forest Park since its founding in 1974. With a mission to celebrate, support, and promote local artists and arts organizations, OPAAC fosters the intrinsic value of the arts in the community through a variety of programs and services. OPAAC administers numerous initiatives including grants through its ArtsFunds program, youth employment opportunities via the Off the Wall program, and a focus on public art installations. The organization continues to create enriching experiences for residents and visitors alike by curating various visual and cultural arts activities throughout the region. Generated from the website

Village of Arlington Heights provides community development services through various departments, such as building, engineering, planning and community development, public works, fire and police departments. Located in Arlington Heights, Ill., it is a legislative body that has been operational for more than 50 years. It operates a special board that comprises several members who serve as the community s decision-makers. Village of Arlington Heights represents the council-manager form of government. Its public works department is responsible for the maintenance of municipally owned streets and sidewalks, trees, water and sewer systems, buildings, grounds, street lights and traffic signals. Additionally, its police department is responsible for the prevention of crime and providing protection to the general public. Village of Arlington Heights operates an engineering department that is responsible for planning, design and construction of infrastructural development and improvement systems and facilities in the village.