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Oak Park issues curfew

Sunday, May 31st, 2020 8:00 PM

Updated: Sunday, May 31st, 2020 9:24 PM

The village of Oak Park imposed an overnight curfew early Sunday evening that begins at 9 p.m. and continues until 6...

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Not local but photo mocking George Floyd murder rattles Oak Park

Friday, May 29th, 2020 4:56 PM

No OPRF students featured in photo, but 'racist,' 'insensitive' comments made, D200 supt. says

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RF Development Obtains Drycleaner Trust Fund Approval

Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 4:15 PM

Sedgwick Properties, the developer of the mixed-use condominium project at the corner of Lake and Lathrop, achieves...

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Oak Park extends health director COVID authority

Friday, May 29th, 2020 3:05 PM

As Oak Park moves into phase three of Governor J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan, Oak Park Public Health...

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Outdoor dining gets boost as Oak Park supports restaurants

Friday, May 29th, 2020 2:41 PM

Oak Park will actively work to support local restaurants by expanding outdoor dining as the State of Illinois gradually...

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Two more Oak Park residents test positive for COVID-19

Saturday, May 30th, 2020 6:39 PM

Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced on May 30 that two more Oak Parkers have tested positive for...

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Block parties? That would be a no

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:25 AM

Is the pool open? That would be a no

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:25 AM

Throw a pot? It's possible

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:23 AM

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SPORTS

With help from Fenwick, military family reunites

Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 10:00 AM

With the help from Fenwick and Solorio high schools' girls soccer teams, a military family was reunited on May...

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Hockey Huskies raise $16K for Beyond Hunger

Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 11:00 AM

Instead of waiting out the summer heat to conduct their annual fall food drive, the Hockey Huskies banded together to...

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POLICE & FIRE

Burglars hit St. Catherine-St. Lucy | Police Reports May 18-25

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:21 AM

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Officer sprains ankle in pursuit | Police reports May 11-18

Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 8:11 AM

Oak Park police officers responded to a report at 7:03 p.m., May 17 of two people fighting in the 200 block of Chicago...

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week: May 13-20

Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 3:04 PM

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SMALL BUSINESS SUPER HEROES

BY SMALL BUSINESS SUPER HEROES

Meet Superhero Lirjon "Logan" Fisniku of Logan Fitness Strategy

Monday, May 25th, 2020 11:26 PM

Meet Superhero Lindley Wisnewski of My Gym - River Forest

Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 5:34 PM

Meet Super Heroes Sarah Schwarting and Susan Schwarting of The Center for Serenity

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 12:02 PM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

You Really Should Curbside Pickup Citrine's Eggplant Gateau

Monday, May 11th, 2020 12:00 PM

Sheltering in Place? Harvest Your Hostas!

Monday, May 4th, 2020 12:00 PM

During Lockdown, Top Box Delivers Value-Priced Food

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 12:00 PM

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Community Announcements

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Announces Rapid Response and Recovery Fund Grants for COVID-19

Monday, April 20th, 2020 3:45 PM

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation (OPRFCF) announced its first round of Rapid Response and Recovery Fund...

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Accomplished Development Professional Joins Thrive Counseling Center

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 2:15 PM

Sarah Finnegan, a Chicago area non-profit fundraising professional with deep experience in the health care sector, has...

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Saint Mary's College is proud to recognize Mary Trainor

Monday, January 13th, 2020 1:51 PM

Saint Mary's College is proud to recognize Mary Trainor for her outstanding academic achievement.

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Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal Named Associate Chair of Family and Community Medicine

Friday, September 27th, 2019 3:31 PM

Nimmi Rajagopal, MD has been named the new Associate Chair of Family and Community Medicine for Cook County Health...

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Bob Foster retires after 39 years at WSSRA

Monday, June 10th, 2019 5:23 PM

FRANKLIN PARK, IL – The West Suburban Special Recreation Association would like to announce the retirement of...

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