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Good grades, high GPA, no final exam for OPRF seniors?
Oak Park and River Forest High School's administration has discussed the option in years past but never moved in that direction.
Meatless Mondays initiative discussed at Oak Park village board meeting
Pro-meat, anti-meat, vegetarian or vegan —no matter where people stand on the carnivorousness continuum, the question of if beef should be "what's for dinner" is becoming a topic of...
River Forest Public Library's garden will carry Anne Smedinghoff's name
Her life's work will become part of River Forest's permanent visual landscape when the River Forest Public Library, village officials, the Smedinghoff family and the entire community come...
In memoriam: Angela Paterakis
Angela G. Paterakis, a River Forest resident for over 50 years and an instructor at the Art Institute, died on May 19, 2013. She was a consummate mentor who established a network of arts educators to...
Citizen group shares concerns over IDOT's Eisenhower expansion plans
Monday was the deadline for residents to submit comments and concerns about the Illinois Department of Transportation's multi-modal plan for the possible Eisenhower Expressway expansion. In Oak...
Friends and neighbors: Dr. George Dietz still makes house calls
Dr. George Dietz, 82, never dreamed of a day when he might retire. The Oak Park resident maintains a practice on Chicago's South Side and makes house calls three days a week, often driving more...
Glass act
David Jeselski, of Oak Park, stands in a pile of broken glass while his Movements of Magic partner, Hannah McGinnis, adds a little weight by balancing on his legs during What's Blooming on Harrison May 18. David Pierini/staff photographer
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MacDowell Artists Association awards annual scholarships
MacDowell Artists Association held its annual scholarship auditions for high school seniors on April 20 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Oak Park.
OPRF Infant Welfare Society hosts Tee It Up Fore Kids Golf Classic fundraiser
The golf ball drop is the climax of the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society's annual Tee It Up Fore Kids Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the IWS' Children's Clinic.
Neighborhood Giving Project to host Night with the Neighbors fundraiser
We're throwing a party! Join us for a fun evening at Molly Malones, Saturday June 29th, from 7-10pm. Beer, wine, munchies, and more for just $40 per person!
Oak Park author releases "The Green Line"
Mayor Emanuel does his best to shine a light on what's working in Chicago. But a new thriller, THE GREEN LINE, just released by Wells Street Press, does just the opposite. THE GREEN LINE is a...
Community Bank awards Champion Grant to The Peace Corner
Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest is pleased to announce that The Peace Corner is the recipient of Community Bank's Champion Grant.
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