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

  • Come to BarrieFest2012 on September 22!

    BarrieFest2012   Celebrating the Southeast Oak Park Community! Saturday, September 22 in Barrie Park (Lombard at Garfield) 1 – 6 PM Live Entertainment!* 1:00    Rob Leveridge 2:00   Jim Haptonstahl 3:00   Bright Abyss 3:30  The Get 4:00   Students from the Friendly School of Folk Music Lots of Activities!   Organization and Business Fair FREE Homegrown, organic…

  • ReelAbilitiesChicago Disabilities Film Festival – April 25-29

    Celebrate the lives of people with disabilities at theReelAbilities Chicago Disabilities Film Festival in Oak Park. Explore film, art and performance April 25-29 that will open your mind and heart. Never before presented in Chicagoland, ReelAbilities ChicagoDisabilities Film Festival features award-winning films, thoughtful panel discussions, art gallery works and live musical performances that bring together…

  • Save the Date – Movie Night & BarrieFest

    It may just be early Spring, but we already are thinking about Summer and Fall fun. The dates for our annual Movie Night and BarrieFest are set. More details to come in the summer, but be sure to mark your calendars. Movie Night – August 24 BarrieFest – September 22

  • Community Meeting about the Proposed Roosevelt Gun Shop – November 29

    Please join SEOPCO for a discussion about the gun shop that has been proposed for 6338 Roosevelt Road. Participants (still in formation) Date:  Tuesday, November 29 Place:  Irving Auditorium Time:  7:00 – 8:30 (maybe earlier) Participants (still in formation): Justin Delafuente – owner of the proposed gun shop Members of the Village Board of Trustees…

  • Join Us At Our 2011 Annual Meeting on November 8!

    SEOPCO’s Board will be hosting its Annual Meeting for 2011 on Tuesday, November 8, following the RBO meeting in Barrie Center starting around 7:30. We invite you to stop by and meet the board and join us as we look back at 2011 and look forward to planning 2012.