As COVID-19 spreads in state prisons, Austin residents worry for loved ones

Friday, April 3rd, 2020 3:59 PM

Rep. Ford, activists and residents urge Gov. Pritzker to release inmates, establish quarantine measures

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Exchange student leaves Oak Park with heavy heart

Saturday, April 4th, 2020 4:24 PM

Due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, Elsaid Youssef's time with the AFS-USA and Youth Exchange Study (YES)...

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Oak Park reports first likely COVID-19-related death

Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 7:09 PM

The village of Oak Park has announced April 2 that a resident who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has died,...

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Westlake Hospital will reopen to treat COVID-19 cases

Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 4:36 PM

Melrose Park institution will be able to house up to 230 patients

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River Forest suspends fees, fines to provide relief

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 4:49 PM

The River Forest Village Board on March 30 provided some relief to village residents and businesses dealing with the...

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Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 10:03 PM

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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

West Suburban Medical Center cuts staff

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 5:51 PM

Journal closes storefront

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 5:44 PM

Lake Theatre shuts until further notice

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 5:41 PM

Keep your hands clean

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 5:37 PM

Oak Park police recognize eighth-grade athlete

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 12:00 AM

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SPORTS

With season in jeopardy, OPRF baseball stays united

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 12:46 PM

Despite the disappointment of not getting to play out the spring, the team is staying united through, what head coach...

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Local hoopers heading to JR NBA national tournament

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 12:44 PM

Strung together by TikTok and their love for basketball, a group of local girls basketball players will compete in the...

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POLICE & FIRE

MedMen receives cease and desist order

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 2:25 PM

MedMen Chicago, 1132 Lake St., received a cease and desist notice from the village of Oak Park March 29, regarding its...

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Oak Park resident victim of armed robbery | Police Reports March16-23

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 11:39 AM

An unknown armed assailant robbed an Oak Park resident at 8:39 p.m. on March 17 in the first block of Washington...

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week: April 1 - 8

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 2:17 PM

Big Week: March 25- April 1

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 8:23 AM

Big Week: March 18-25

Thursday, March 19th, 2020 2:22 PM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Caramel-Cheese Popcorn Brightens a Dark Moment

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 12:00 PM

Pastina during Plague Time

Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 12:00 PM

Hot Chicken, Mild Sauce and Cultural Appropriation

Monday, March 23rd, 2020 12:00 PM

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CONNECTS

BY LACEY SIKORA 'CONNECTS', MICHAEL ROMAIN 'CONNECTS'

Embedded: How District 97 schools focus on teacher growth

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 2:48 PM

Creating glue to bind equity and career readiness

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 2:46 PM

When the best change is no change

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 2:44 PM

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Community Announcements

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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Oak Park Eagle Scouts build a fence for Sojourner House

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 12:11 PM

On April 28, Oak Park and River Forest High School senior Nate Gallagher led a team of Scouts from Troop 2 in Oak Park,...

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