By joining OIPA, you can make a difference. Some of OIPA's accomplishments include:

• Blocked the construction of an asphalt plant adjacent to residential homes
• Worked with the city and neighbors to downzone many areas, so that fewer out of scale buildings would be constructed
• Campaigned against replacing single homes with two or more on one lot, thereby preserving greenspace and street parking
• Hosted candidate forums for the community with elected officials and those seeking public office
• Helped create neighborhood playlots and streetscaping

As a member, you'll be able to:

• Attend monthly evening meetings with your neighbors, September through June
• Hear guest speakers who are important to our community. Recent guests include:
  
  • The Commander of the local police district
  • Developers seeking approval of new building plans
  • Local aldermen presenting "State of the Ward" updates
  • Property Tax Appeal experts
  • Local business owners
• Receive our monthly Newsletter - 50+ pages of neighborhood news, OIPA meeting and committee reports, crime statistics, real estate sales (with prices) and more.
• Attend events such as the annual Ice Cream Social and Holiday Pot Luck Dinner
• Join committees to help improve the community of Old Irving Park

NOTE: new treasurer as of February, 2010. Please mail membership forms to:

Howard Silver, Treasurer, OIPA, 3714 North Kildare, Chicago, IL 60641

You can download a membership application by clicking here or join now and pay online with PayPal.