Prairie Bread Kitchen to close

Friday, March 22nd, 2019 3:25 PM

It's been a 24-year run for the bakery and lunch spot on North Marion Street, but the owner of Prairie Bread...

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Principal's post eliminated at OPRF

Friday, March 22nd, 2019 11:23 AM

Oak Park River Forest High School Superintendent Joylynn Pruitt-Adams has released an organizational chart for the...

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Lifelong Commitment

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 2:00 PM

As your dog ages, she needs someone to ensure she's eating a proper diet, living in a safe environment and getting...

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Note to criminals: You are being watched

Thursday, March 21st, 2019 4:39 PM

Updated: Friday, March 22nd, 2019 10:45 AM

It was only a few weeks into 2019 that Oak Park police posted a photo of a man fleeing on foot past a home in the 800...

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Family sues Oak Park police over car crash

Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 5:10 PM

The family of Austin resident Pierre Shelton has filed a lawsuit against the Oak Park Police Department, claiming that...

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The Truth About Teen Drivers and Insurance

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 5:12 PM

Illinois teens who took Driver's Ed last fall will be eligible for their driver's licenses this spring. ...

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Val to get her own mural

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 3:29 PM

Not wearing out their welcome

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 2:35 PM

OPRF teacher takes her talents to Stanford

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 1:46 PM

Chicken and Waffles and ... booze

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 1:24 PM

What partners want

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 1:20 PM

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SPORTS

Fenwick water polo wins Lynch Classic

Friday, March 22nd, 2019 1:02 PM

The Fenwick High School boys water polo team earned a measure of revenge against defending state champion Naperville...

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Trinity to play Small ball

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 11:00 AM

Kelly Small coached high school softball at Queen of Peace before the school closed two years ago. She takes over as...

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POLICE & FIRE

Business on Harlem Avenue robbed

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 3:27 PM

Oak Park police are searching for a man they say robbed a business, suggesting that he was armed, in the...

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Passenger in March 9 car crash dies of his injuries

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 2:59 PM

The passenger of a vehicle struck by a motorist fleeing police near the intersection of South Boulevard and Ridgeland...

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week March 20-27

Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 4:15 PM

Big Week March 13 - 20

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 3:02 PM

Big Week March 6-13

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 3:27 PM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Tamales! Tamales! Tamales!

Monday, March 18th, 2019 12:00 PM

Oatmeal Cookies: Soft or Crunchy, Raisins, Nuts or Chocolate

Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 12:00 PM

Clam Chowder. New England, Manhattan, or...?

Monday, February 18th, 2019 12:00 PM

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SAY CONNECTS

BY CASSANDRA WEST, LACEY SIKORA, MICHAEL ROMAIN 'SAY CONNECTS', SIOBHAN NEELA-STOCK

Foundation for life

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 3:23 PM

No surprise, middle years toughest for executive functioning

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 3:15 PM

The key to building life skills? Great expectations

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 3:04 PM

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Community Announcements

PACTT to Honor Temple Grandin

Friday, March 1st, 2019 5:59 PM

The nonprofit PACTT (Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow) has announced that it will present...

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Park District of Oak Park Commissioners Receive Statewide Recognition for Board Service

Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 10:00 AM

SPRINGFIELD, IL - - Paul Aeschleman and Kassie Porreca, commissioners of the Park District of Oak Park, received Master...

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Hungry for the latest local dining news?

Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 2:46 PM

Sign up for the Oak Park Eats weekly e-newsletter and get restaurant features, meal deals, recipes, giveaways, and more...

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An OPRF Senior Gets Cook County Award

Monday, January 21st, 2019 3:30 PM

Caroline Swain, a senior at Oak Park and River Forest High School, was recently presented the Cook County Sheriff...

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Oak Park Eats' The 12 Days of Eat-Mas!

Friday, December 7th, 2018 1:06 PM

To celebrate the season, Oak Park Eats is giving away a dozen mystery gifts to the lucky winner of our 12 Days of...

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