Nominations for the 2026 Spotlight Awards are open. The new Health & Wellness Award honors organizations improving the physical, mental, or emotional well-being of our neighbors — through care, prevention, education, or support.

If a business or organization comes to mind, put them forward. Pick the category, tell us why in a few sentences, and we'll take it from there. Nominations are how we land on our finalists, so those few sentences carry real weight.

NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

At the $1,000 Award Sponsor level, the award is named after you. Your business, right there in the title, on the certificate, on the screen, and in the announcement from the stage.You'll have a hand in choosing the honoree, and we'll invite you up to present the award yourself. You'll also reserve a table, and receive eight complimentary tickets to the event!

It's a chance to stand behind a business that's earned it, in front of a community that already cares.

Award sponsorships are first come, first served, alongside Presenting, Community, Supporting, and High Top levels. To reserve yours, email specialevents@oprfchamber.org.

Click on any graphic to get more information about the event and to sign up.

Explore what's in store, including fun and educational activities happening throughout.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

PLAN YOUR MONTH

Here you'll find recent updates and resources from our community partners!

A VERY BUSY WEEKEND COMING UP

Our friends in the business districts have a packed mid-July weekend lined up, and we're passing it along. Three districts, three events, one very walkable to-do list.

Here's what's on the calendar

July 16–19

Summer Sidewalk Sale (Downtown Oak Park)

End-of-season deals along Lake and Marion. Select businesses participating.

July 17–19

The Fun Also Rises (Hemingway District)

Sidewalk sales, porch concerts, scavenger hunts and more.

July 17

Third Friday (Oak Park Arts District)

Vendors, live jazz, and discounted dinner on the Village Church lawn.

It's shaping up to be a great weekend. Click through for hours and details.

That’s it for this week—thanks for reading and for helping our business community thrive together!

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Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce

1101 Lake St., Suite 307, Oak Park, IL 60301

708.613.0550 | info@oprfchamber.org | www.oprfchamber.org