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The Greens

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OAK PARK

In 2015, Oak Park was recognized by the Morton Arboretum as the first “municipal arboretum” in the state and the fourth in the nation. To qualify, the burb had to have more than 100 species of trees, at least one dedicated employee, and policies in place governing tree care. This year, the village has

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