He 'Always Has Time For An Oak Park Citizen': Oak Park Hero

OAK PARK, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Frank Vozak who nominated Mike Charley. Frank knows Mike from the Oak Park Health Department:

Name: Mike Charley

State: IL

Hometown: Oak Park

Hero's job: Manager/Chief Sanitarian, Oak Park Health Dept

Relationship to nominee: From Oak Park Health Dept

Reason for recognition: Mike has operated a one man health dept (down from 30
employees 10 years ago) and has still been able to maintain the health of the community in the middle of COVID-19

One thing to know: Mike ALWAYS has time for an Oak Park Citizen concern or request.

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Thank you for all you do, Mike!

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