Boutet back in the race

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 1:48 PM

Oak Park Village Trustee Simone Boutet has officially reentered the race for village president, backtracking on her...

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Will Winberie's become Wintrust Bank?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 8:26 AM

Wintrust Bank subsidiary Hinsdale Bank & Trust is banking on opening a new Oak Park branch in the space that long...

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Sponsored Story

Flapjack Brewery makes a business out of brotherhood

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 9:55 AM

Flapjack Brewery, 6833 Stanley Ave, has been serving up an iconic food and drink pairing since opening in Berwyn's...

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D200 to change bus companies

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 9:14 AM

The District 200 school board is poised to change transportation providers.

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River Forest trustees wrestle with Halloween

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 9:15 AM

River Forest is among many municipalities in the western suburbs and elsewhere wrestling with how to allow children to...

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Discover A trio of woman-owned food businesses in Berwyn

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 2:15 PM

Berwyn bustles with a vast array of restaurants including a trio of woman-powered establishments that bring unique...

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Trivia night for a nontrivial pursuit

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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

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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

Spate of burglaries reported in Oak Park

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 9:06 AM

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RF investigators arrest man for bank and gas station robberies

Saturday, September 19th, 2020 2:34 PM

On Sept. 16, River Forest police investigators arrested David Divizio, a 49-year-old Chicago man, after days of...

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OAK PARK NEWSPAPERS

BY JIM BOWMAN

Before Reporting Became 'Journalism'

Thursday, September 24th, 2020 9:53 AM

Hard facts #2 on Covid science denial . . .

Saturday, September 19th, 2020 5:44 PM

Euro lockdowns have made no difference . . .

Friday, September 18th, 2020 3:02 PM

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SMALL BUSINESS SUPER HEROES

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Meet Superhero Julianne Neely of Individual & Family Connection

Sunday, September 20th, 2020 11:41 PM

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

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Big Week | September 16-23

Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 1:55 PM

Big Week | Sept 9 - 16

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Big Week | September 2-9

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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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