Progressives organize to win Oak Park trustee seats in 2021

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 6:00 PM

A group of Oak Parkers launched a new political action committee (PAC) May 26 to support progressive candidates vying...

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River Forest government lays out gradual reopening plan

Thursday, May 28th, 2020 9:18 AM

Unveiling a plan for reopening River Forest government was one of several actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic that...

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RF Development Obtains Drycleaner Trust Fund Approval

Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 4:15 PM

Sedgwick Properties, the developer of the mixed-use condominium project at the corner of Lake and Lathrop, achieves...

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Outdoor dining on Oak Park's agenda. Could open Friday

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 4:42 PM

Oak Park's village board will meet virtually Thursday and a main topic on the agenda for the special meeting will...

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Wine by the bottle. Served at the curb

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 8:27 AM

Anfora Wine Merchants, a retail shop and wine education center, officially opened for curbside service at 128 S. Marion...

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Two more Oak Park residents test positive for COVID-19

Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 5:44 PM

Oak Park Public Health Director Mike Charley announced on May 26 that two more residents have tested positive for...

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Anfora Wine Merchants is a new wine shop located at 128 S. Marion St. in Oak Park.
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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

Block parties? That would be a no

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:25 AM

Pride never goes away

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:25 AM

Is the pool open? That would be a no

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:25 AM

Oh, thank heaven, 7-Eleven

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:24 AM

Throw a pot? It's possible

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:23 AM

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SPORTS

With help from Fenwick, military family reunites

Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 10:00 AM

With the help from Fenwick and Solorio high schools' girls soccer teams, a military family was reunited on May...

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Hockey Huskies raise $16K for Beyond Hunger

Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 11:00 AM

Instead of waiting out the summer heat to conduct their annual fall food drive, the Hockey Huskies banded together to...

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POLICE & FIRE

Burglars hit St. Catherine-St. Lucy | Police Reports May 18-25

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:21 AM

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Officer sprains ankle in pursuit | Police reports May 11-18

Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 8:11 AM

Oak Park police officers responded to a report at 7:03 p.m., May 17 of two people fighting in the 200 block of Chicago...

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week | May 27-June 3

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 10:34 AM

Big Week: May 20-27

Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 10:10 AM

Big Week: May 13-20

Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 3:04 PM

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SMALL BUSINESS SUPER HEROES

BY SMALL BUSINESS SUPER HEROES

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

Meet Super Heroes Sarah Schwarting and Susan Schwarting of The Center for Serenity

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 12:02 PM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

You Really Should Curbside Pickup Citrine's Eggplant Gateau

Monday, May 11th, 2020 12:00 PM

Sheltering in Place? Harvest Your Hostas!

Monday, May 4th, 2020 12:00 PM

During Lockdown, Top Box Delivers Value-Priced Food

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 12:00 PM

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Community Announcements

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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Dr. Nimmi Rajagopal Named Associate Chair of Family and Community Medicine

Friday, September 27th, 2019 3:31 PM

Nimmi Rajagopal, MD has been named the new Associate Chair of Family and Community Medicine for Cook County Health...

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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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