Residents

The City of Oakbrook Terrace (the “City”) is a home rule unit of local government as defined by the Illinois Constitution and Illinois Statues. It was incorporated in 1958 as the city of Utopia, but its name was subsequently changed to Oakbrook Terrace. The government operates under the city form as defined by Illinois Statues, with an elected Mayor and six (6) Aldermen, who collectively form the City Council. The City Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. A professional City Administrator is employed, along with other staff positions that have been created by a local ordinance.

 

The City is located approximately 17 miles directly west of the City of Chicago in DuPage County. The City currently has a land area of 1.5 square miles and a population of 2,134 but has an estimated daytime population of 30,000 to 50,000. The City is home to a vibrant restaurant community with more than 43 eateries ranging from casual to fine dining. The City also has two (2) entertainment venues, namely the Drury Lane Theater and an Off-Track Betting Facility.

 

The City provides a limited range of services including police protection, construction and maintenance of streets and infrastructure; potable water utility service; community development and general administrative services. Fire protection, emergency medical services and parks and recreation are provided by other local governments.