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The challenges that defined Oak Park in 2025
Midway Blitz, funding threats and big-time projects made for a historic year in Oak Park
Oak Park documentarian covers ICE, Border Patrol and 4th amendment
Oak Parker Andrew Freer launched a video series on ICE’s impact in Oak Park and beyond
Opening of new shelter helps move people out of Scoville Park
New Housing Forward shelter, village social service staff help address homelessness in park amid winter weather
West Suburban Medical Center owners in legal dispute with Pipeline, a previous owner
Pipeline alleges Resilience Health in default on $67M loan
Demolition planned on Elizabeth Court
New single-family home design presented to Historic Preservation Commission
Special Sections and Sponsored Content
Everything new is old at Old World Pizza
Current owners bought it, so no one would change the recipes
Alpine Food Shop stacks up 70 years
Times change, but a sandwich from Alpine is forever
Sample 10 vineyards varieties
Elmwood Park’s Sip N’ Stroll brings them all together in one location
Taste of Elmwood Park celebrates 40 years
You won’t go hungry or lack for choices during festival August 7 to 10
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