Trustees respond to listening sessions on policing

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 5:16 PM

Following Oak Park's two "police listening sessions," members of the Village Board of Trustees spoke with...

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Affordable housing and River Forest

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 5:03 PM

In June, facing a state deadline of June 28, the River Forest Board of Trustees voted to approve an affordable housing...

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Burgers part of the lineup at Fitzgerald's

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 9:46 AM

Will Duncan, owner of Fitzgerald's, at 6615 Roosevelt Road in Berwyn, has embraced his love of collaboration to...

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Public bares all in Oak Park police sessions

Friday, August 7th, 2020 9:25 AM

Participated citizens shared deeply personal experiences with the Oak Park Police Department during village's...

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D90 switches course, will go remote when classes resume

Thursday, August 6th, 2020 4:17 PM

After voting for an in-person return to school at a July 27 special school board meeting, River Forest Elementary...

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Masks that reveal while covering up

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 10:22 AM

With Expressions Graphics classes canceled and group studio print work on hold, not only have the print...

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Street Escape
Some streets in Oak Park have a different look and feel this summer.
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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

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

One million page views

Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 1:54 PM

Google has affection for us

Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 1:53 PM

Talk about a strong close

Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 1:53 PM

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SPORTS

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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After 26 years, Fenwick girls water polo coach retires

Friday, August 7th, 2020 1:42 PM

After 26 years as Fenwick's girls water polo coach, Jack Wagner leaves behind a legacy that includes nine state...

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POLICE & FIRE

Two men beat woman in armed robbery | Police Reports Aug. 3-10

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 9:55 AM

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Man shot twice on Madison Street | Police Reports July 17-27

Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 4:40 PM

A man sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being shot twice at 6:45 a.m. on July 25 in the first block of...

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OAK PARK NEWSPAPERS

BY JIM BOWMAN

Catholics may chafe under wearing the mask at Mass

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 12:00 PM

Fact-Checking Fauci

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020 6:05 PM

Kids need in-person teaching, distance learning much the lesser choice . . .

Monday, August 10th, 2020 10:22 AM

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week | August 12-19

Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 10:37 AM

Big Week | August 5 - 12

Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 12:00 AM

Big Week | July 29 - August 5

Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 9:37 AM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

American Pride Microgreens at Oak Park Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 12:00 PM

Carnitas Don Alfredo: Make Mine "Greasy"

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020 12:00 PM

Sip and Study Italian Whites in Anfora's Virtual Wine Class

Monday, July 6th, 2020 12:00 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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