Harmon re-elected senate president

Friday, December 4th, 2020 3:02 PM

The Illinois Senate Dec. 3 re-elected Oak Park's Don Harmon as senate president, this time for a full two-year...

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Pete's gets OK to raze auto showroom

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 9:25 AM

A new amendment to the redevelopment agreement between Pete's Fresh Market and the village of Oak Park allows the...

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RF village administrator takes job in Hoffman Estates

Friday, December 4th, 2020 12:36 PM

Eric Palm, River Forest's long-time village administrator, will fill that same position in Hoffman Estates...

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Woman attacked on Blue Line

Friday, December 4th, 2020 7:19 PM

CTA Blue Line service was closed temporarily Friday, Dec. 4, after a woman was attacked by a man on an inbound train...

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D200 board raises concerns about proposed equity audit

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 10:05 AM

District 200 administrators will seek board approval to allow a firm to conduct an equity audit in the district.

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West Sub recognized for geriatric care

Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 3:27 PM

West Suburban Medical Center has achieved special accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians for...

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INSIDE REPORT

BY BOB UPHUES, DAN HALEY, IGOR STUDENKOV, KEN TRAINOR, MARIA MAXHAM, MELISSA ELSMO, MICHAEL ROMAIN, MICHELLE DYBAL, STACEY SHERIDAN

Partial hibernation for Kettlestrings

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 10:11 AM

Kaegi's view of Madigan's future as speaker

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 10:15 AM

And Harmon's an elector

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 10:14 AM

Band District 97 releases animated music video

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 10:12 AM

Jeff Award for 16th Street Theater Show

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 10:11 AM

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SPORTS

Why we have suspended our weekly sports coverage

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 4:11 PM

Since the start of the fall semester, we made the tough decision to suspend our weekly high school sports coverage.

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Basketball? Local schools, IHSA, Gov. Pritzker at odds

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 4:00 PM

The Illinois High School Association and Gov. J.B. Pritzker have different ideas about the fate of prep sports this...

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POLICE & FIRE

Stolen car crashes, catches fire | Police reports Nov. 23-30

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020 10:17 AM

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Man with knife robs 7-Eleven | Police reports Nov. 16-23

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 9:32 AM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Earl Grey with Triple Bergamot: Todd & Holland, Forest Park

Monday, November 30th, 2020 12:00 PM

Oak Park Restaurants, Maybe You Could Stay Open Mondays

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 12:00 PM

Sun Wah's Delish Duck Dinners, Delivered Locally

Thursday, November 12th, 2020 11:00 AM

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SEASON OF GIVING

BY SEASON OF GIVING

The Joyful Giving Catalog 2020

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 4:30 PM

Creating a Legacy and Tradition of Family Giving

Friday, December 20th, 2019 4:30 PM

PING! Brings music in to the lives of Oak Park children

Friday, December 20th, 2019 4:25 PM

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week | Nov. 25-Dec. 2

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 11:03 AM

Big Week | November 18-25

Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 10:02 AM

Big Week | Nov. 11-18

Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 4:01 PM

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Community Announcements

Ballet Legere's "The Nutcracker" to return in 2021

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 3:00 PM

For the first time in 36 years, Ballet Legere cancels its annual production of "The Nutcracker" for the 2020...

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Temple Har Zion Presents Three Unique Zoom Events July 26, July 29 and August 5

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 4:15 PM

Go behind the scenes of a hit Netflix show; discover the power of music and prayer in difficult times.

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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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