Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 9:00 AM

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.

Friday, February 17th, 2012 2:31 PM

While he wasn’t exactly known for doing many jaw-dropping slam dunks when he graced the hardwood at OPRF High School — we’d say Gabe Levin owns that distinction nowadays — it appears Iman Shumpert will take to the air in the Sprite Slam Dunk contest during the NBA’s All-Star weekend.

Friday, February 17th, 2012 12:28 PM

Starting March 2, Oak Park's Lake Theatre will no longer allow kids 6 years old and under to attend R-rated films, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Friday, February 17th, 2012 11:59 AM

Here are a couple of items worth noting from the Village of Oak Park's email newsletter, including two job openings at village hall.

Thursday, February 16th, 2012 11:52 AM

An Oak Park resident who lost his camera at the Super Bowl Feb. 5 was miraculously reunited with it this week.

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 3:48 PM

The Interrupters, a critically acclaimed documentary produced by two Oak Parkers, makes its television debut on PBS tonight.

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 10:55 AM

ComEd is rolling out a million-dollar command center to battle power outages, about a year after a massive blizzard left homes across the region in the dark.

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 9:27 AM

The 9th annual Early Childhood Symposium takes place on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Percy Julian Middle School, 416 S. Ridgeland. This year's theme is "Wild and Wellness."

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 9:25 AM

Oak Park and River Forest High School hosts its 12^th annual Black Professionals Day on Wednesday Feb. 22. Students hear from business people, media professionals and other guest speakers during the morning to afternoon sessions.