OPRF's new equity director gets to work

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 2:03 PM

LeVar J. Ammons started as OPRF's first executive director of equity and student success in July.

Park district raises railroad club's rent

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 2:08 PM

When the Park District of Oak Park started the process of buying Dole Center, 255 Augusta St., from the village of Oak...

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Festival Preview: The Taste of Elmwood Park

Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 12:00 AM

The 2019 Taste of Elmwood Park will be held at the at Central Park on 75th Avenue and Fullerton from August 8th-11th.

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Friends School wants to expand on Roosevelt Road

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 2:56 PM

Oak Park Friends School, located at the corner of Roosevelt Road and South Cuyler Avenue, would double in both...

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Oak Park getting tough on e-cig sales

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 3:00 PM

The Oak Park Board of Trustees got its first look at a proposed ordinance aimed at reigning in the sale of e-cigarettes...

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Developer has sights on old U.S. Bank building

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 3:03 PM

A developer is looking to refurbish the former U.S. Bank building at 6700 W. North Ave. and its surrounding parking...

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Potholes be gone on Austin Blvd.

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 3:14 PM

Cooper's Hawk could be sold to private equity group

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 3:13 PM

Immigration forum at Unity Temple

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:48 PM

Blazers get taste of local history and cuisine

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:47 PM

$200,000 Lotto prize in Oak Park unclaimed

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:44 PM

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SPORTS

OPRF, Fenwick get reacquainted on gridiron

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 2:02 PM

Although it wasn't an actual high school football game (the matchup local fans have been clamoring for a long time)...

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Night of Champions, gone but not forgotten

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 2:00 PM

Since I'm on vacation this week, I'll use the time to relax and recharge. There is typically a third...

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POLICE & FIRE

Gunman robs Chicagoan on North Avenue

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 3:07 PM

A Chicago man was robbed at gunpoint in the 6900 block of North Avenue in Oak Park at 11 a.m. on July 19.

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Robberies, theft reported in River Forest

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 4:08 PM

Two juveniles have been charged with theft and robbery, and an armed robbery suspect remains at large, following three...

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SPECIAL SECTIONS

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Garage sales - July 24, 2019 edition

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 12:00 AM

Garage sales - July 17, 2019 edition

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 12:00 AM

Answer Book 2019

Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 1:42 PM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Celebrate National Hamburger Day at Scratch Kitchen

Monday, July 22nd, 2019 1:00 PM

Everybody Likes French Fries

Thursday, July 4th, 2019 10:00 PM

Catfish. Not Bad, Good

Monday, June 17th, 2019 12:00 PM

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RIVER FOREST PARK DISTRICT

BY RIVER FOREST PARK DISTRICT

The Byline Bank Makin' Tracks Community 5K Run/Walk is September 21

Monday, July 22nd, 2019 8:30 AM

Party in the Park This Thursday at Constitution Park

Monday, July 15th, 2019 8:30 AM

River Forest Parks Foundation Board Vacancy

Thursday, July 11th, 2019 11:25 AM

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Community Announcements

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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Oak Park Eagle Scouts build a fence for Sojourner House

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 12:11 PM

On April 28, Oak Park and River Forest High School senior Nate Gallagher led a team of Scouts from Troop 2 in Oak Park,...

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PACTT Learning Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Monday, April 1st, 2019 3:33 PM

PACTT Learning Center celebrated its 25th Anniversary on March 16th at their Annual Work of Heart Dinner...

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WSSRA Recognizes Mark DeSalvo for his 25 Years of Service on the WSSRA Board

Monday, March 25th, 2019 2:46 PM

FRANKLIN PARK, IL – The West Suburban Special Recreation Association Board of Directors recognized Mark DeSalvo,...

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PACTT to Honor Temple Grandin

Friday, March 1st, 2019 5:59 PM

The nonprofit PACTT (Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow) has announced that it will present...

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