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

  • Barrie Fest! September 17th!

    Barrie Fest! Celebrating the Southeast Oak Park Community! Saturday, September 17th In Barrie Park  1 – 5 PM   Pet Parade at 2 PM Fire Truck 2 – 3 PM  LIVE MUSIC 1:00 PM – 5 PM 1:00 The Hurting Kind 2:00 Johnnie and the Beloveds 3:00 Ballcock Assembly 3:45 Nine Miles West 4:15 Snake…

  • Support SEOPCO by Eating at Autre Monde on Tuesdays in September!

    On Tuesdays throughout the month of September, Autre Monde at 6727 West Roosevelt Road in Berwyn will donate 10% of their profits to SEOPCO, supporting our work in south east Oak Park through great events like Movie Night and Barrie Fest. Autre Monde is a great new local restaurant getting rave reviews from diners and…

  • Movie Night is Almost Here! August 26th!

    MOVIE NIGHT! Friday, August 26th! Featuring: How to Train Your Dragon In Barrie Park  The Irving PTO will be selling pizza starting at 5:30! 7:30 PM: Pre-Show Entertainment Istvan and His Imaginary Band 8 PM: Movie Co-Sponsor:       Park District of Oak Park Additional Sponsors: Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest Wednesday Journal Fair…

  • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

    In an effort to use new tools to share information about our neighborhood, SEOPCO is leaping into the realm of social media! Start following us on Twitter and Like our Facebook Page in order to get up-to-date into of happenings, events, and ways to get involved! Thanks for your support! Facebook Page – http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-East-Oak-Park-Community-Organization/115457455209500 Twitter…

  • Movie Night, Barrie Fest Dates; Contribute Online; Important Forum

    IN THIS NEWSLETTER: 1.  Announcing Dates for Movie Night and Barrie Fest 2.  SEOPCO web site now accepting online contributions through Pay Pal 3.  Important Public Forum on June 8th:  Ensuring a Diverse, Integrated and Inclusive Future in Oak Park +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1.  MOVIE NIGHT AND BARRIE FEST DATES SET Movie night is scheduled for Friday,…