Hemingway Foundation, birth home floundering

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 5:27 PM

The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park (EHFOP) has launched a fundraising campaign to keep the Hemingway...

Housing Forward checks into Oak Park hotel

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 5:56 PM

Housing Forward has made a major stride in its battle to upend homelessness by entering into a year-long lease with the...

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Take a bite out of Berwyn

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 12:00 AM

Savor six noteworthy sips and nibbles designed to cultivate cravings

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Jimmy Carter at his best

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 8:08 AM

Jonathan Alter, an award-winning historian, columnist and documentary filmmaker, has just published His Very Best,...

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Citizen commissioner vies for trustee

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 8:05 AM

Stephen Morales has entered the race for village trustee in the 2021 election.

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Let's have an Eggsperience in Elmwood Park

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 12:00 AM

Greek, Latin and traditional breakfast fare can be found on 'The Circle'

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Trivia night for a nontrivial pursuit

Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 4:30 PM

LemonAid goes virtual

Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 4:21 PM

Lake and Marion intersection reopening; Lake and Forest intersection closing

Friday, July 31st, 2020 6:31 PM

Oak Park Village Hall reopens, limited hours

Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 6:14 PM

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SPORTS

Former Friars reflect on passing of Fenwick legend Richard Borsch

Monday, September 21st, 2020 3:48 PM

These are among the many jobs Richard Borsch did well during his long and distinguished career at Fenwick High School....

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Coaches, players react to shortened seasons

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 12:10 PM

Even with a tentative schedule in place (Aug. 10-Oct. 24 for fall sports), there is still a lot left up in the air for...

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POLICE & FIRE

Man shot while driving on Ike in Oak Park | Police reports Sept. 21-27

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 8:22 AM

A Chicago man was shot in the abdomen while driving on I-290 at the Austin Boulevard exit at 2 p.m., Sept. 27.

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Spate of burglaries reported in Oak Park

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 9:06 AM

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week | September 30 - October 7

Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 9:26 AM

Big Week | September 16-23

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Big Week | Sept 9 - 16

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Got Lots of Tomatoes? Make a Tomato Galette or Tomato Pie

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 12:00 PM

Local Woman Sells Luna Bay "Booch" into a Tough Market

Thursday, September 10th, 2020 12:00 PM

Fight Covid-19...with Pickles

Monday, August 17th, 2020 12:00 PM

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OAK PARK NEWSPAPERS

BY JIM BOWMAN

Black-white gap at Oak Park & River Forest, September, 2011

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 11:33 AM

No, You Idiots. That's Not How Taxes Work, Concluded - An Accountant's Guide To Why You Are a Gullible Moron

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 6:00 AM

NO, YOU IDIOTS. THAT'S NOT HOW TAXES WORK. - AN ACCOUNTANT'S GUIDE TO WHY YOU ARE A GULLIBLE MORON

Monday, September 28th, 2020 4:08 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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