Direction of Oak Park board unclear but hopeful

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 1:31 PM

In the aftermath of Trustee Susan Buchanan's now infamous outburst at the Oct. 7 village board meeting, Mayor Anan...

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Lake and Lathrop's last extension?

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 1:28 PM

Despite opposition from one trustee and a threat from another to not support additional extensions, the River Forest...

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Smart Solutions to Avoid Getting Soaked

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 12:32 PM

These inexpensive solutions, which can be found at your local home improvement store, online or even through your...

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D200 board studies restorative justice contract

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 3:04 PM

The District 200 Board of Education is putting pressure on the vendor that provides restorative justice work at the...

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Trinity High School announces new president

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 1:46 PM

Effective Nov. 1, Laura M. Curley will take her place as the new president of Trinity High School in River Forest.

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Taste the difference at Massa Cafe Italiano

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 12:00 AM

Escape to Italy on North Avenue in Elmwood Park

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Former D90 chief has homework for aspiring writers

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 2:22 PM

Unity Temple snags Driehaus Award

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 12:00 AM

Oak Park's up to the task

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 2:16 PM

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SPORTS

What Coach Said: This week in girls golf

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 3:00 PM

Every week, we cover a different sport and talk to each coach at the varsity level. This week, we're highlighting...

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Downers Grove North stuns OPRF at homecoming game

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 3:00 PM

On a cold and windy Friday night at Oak Park Stadium, in a homecoming game that had huge playoff ramifications, the...

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POLICE & FIRE

Oak Park resident robbed at knifepoint | Police reports Oct. 6-11

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 2:14 PM

An Oak Park resident was robbed between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Oct. 6 in the 800 block of Madison Street.

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Cops: Arsonist set fire to mattress | Police reports Sept. 30-Oct. 6

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 2:02 PM

An unknown person lit a mattress on fire, after placing it against a residence in the 500 block of North Harvey Avenue...

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week: Oct. 2 - 9

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 10:28 AM

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SPECIAL SECTIONS

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Garage sales - October 16, 2019 edition

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 12:00 AM

Garage sales - October 9, 2019 edition

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 9:22 AM

Garage sales - October 2, 2019 edition

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 2:19 PM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Celebrate National Taco Day...at Courageous Bakery...with a Burrito

Monday, September 30th, 2019 12:00 PM

Beer and Wings at One Lake Brewing

Thursday, September 19th, 2019 12:00 PM

Shawarma - Brother of Gyros - at Grape Leaves

Thursday, August 29th, 2019 12:00 PM

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Community Announcements

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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PACTT Learning Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Monday, April 1st, 2019 3:33 PM

PACTT Learning Center celebrated its 25th Anniversary on March 16th at their Annual Work of Heart Dinner...

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WSSRA Recognizes Mark DeSalvo for his 25 Years of Service on the WSSRA Board

Monday, March 25th, 2019 2:46 PM

FRANKLIN PARK, IL – The West Suburban Special Recreation Association Board of Directors recognized Mark DeSalvo,...

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