Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 10:38 AM

Sarah reminds us that spring resale season is starting for families in the Oak Park area. There is still room to consign some of those clothes your children have grown out of.

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 9:00 AM

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 10:00 PM

The West Cook YMCA in Oak Park celebrated the grand opening of the new Y-Box Family Interactive Gaming Center last Thursday.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 2:43 PM

Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center hosted Heart Fest 2012, where their doctors and medical professionals were on hand to inform the community about cardiovascular health. Resources available included lectures, blood pressure checks, cholesterol and glucose screening and more. The overall goal was to inform the public about the cardiovascular health and how to prevent it.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 12:00 PM

Comparing Popeye’s and KFC may lead to the proverbial “distinction without a difference.” Perhaps you disagree.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 6:00 AM

Are you planning a little warm weather vaca?  Here's your Guide to resort-worthy ensembles for pre-Spring.

Monday, February 20th, 2012 3:45 PM

The Park District of Oak Park will receive an award at a benefit next month in recognition of more than three decades of support for Oak Park Festival Theatre.

Monday, February 20th, 2012 2:21 PM

The Annual Empty Bowls Community Dinner will be held on February 24, 2012 from 6-8 p.m at Oak Park River and Forest High School. Bowls made by student and local potters will be sold for $15 ($10 for students) and will be filled with soup donated by local restaurants and businesses. Empty Bowls raises money for Global Alliance for Africa, PADS, and Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. All funds go directly to support these organizations. Please support this Community effort for hunger relief.

Monday, February 20th, 2012 12:00 PM

Travelers more worldly than I have no doubt encountered robotic loos, but this was my first time, and I have to say, it gave me pause.

Monday, February 20th, 2012 11:45 AM

For many years now the last weekend of February has been a time when the extended First Baptist family marks the end of Black History month with a celebration of Black Gospel Music. In the past our Gospel Fest has included artists of local, national and even international renown. We have also enjoyed the contribution of choirs from sister churches, some traveling from as far as Mississippi!