Man who exposed himself near OPRF appears to have returned

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 3:13 PM

A man who exposed himself to an Oak Park and River Forest High School student on the morning of April 8, appears to...

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Park district to demolish Rehm Park diving tower

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 1:06 PM

For over 50 years, the diving tower has been a fixture at Rehm Pool, 515 Garfield St. But time and use have taken a...

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Providing Hope for the Hopeless

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 2:53 PM

In her mid-forties, Dee's social drinking took a turn for the worse: she drank to forget her problems, and found...

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'Bathed in acceptance'

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 1:11 PM

Sally Olson and her wife Delena Wilkerson moved to Oak Park in 1993 because they heard that the village was...

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Oak Hotel building to become apartments

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 12:46 PM

The bright orange notices on the front door of the vacant Oak Hotel building, 855 Lake St., note that the structure is...

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Homeowners Insurance: "Am I Covered If... ?"

Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 3:18 PM

Questions about insurance? You're not alone. While coverage varies by policy and company, below are answers to some...

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Westlake saga continues ...

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 12:36 PM

Comic book lovers rejoice!

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 12:00 AM

Just in time for Earth Day

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 3:21 PM

Longtime Forest Park eatery to reopen

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 3:18 PM

Good Friday Peace Vigil

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 3:16 PM

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SPORTS

A Champion for all seasons

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 12:10 PM

About a month after winning the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois state title, Fenwick junior Ellie Kaiser is...

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Girardot's return sparks OPRF softball

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 11:22 AM

When the wind blows out at Wrigley Field, the Cubs and their opponents usually look forward to high-scoring games.

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POLICE & FIRE

Anti-bunny burgles Easter

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 12:50 PM

A residence was burglarized in the 1000 block of South Humphrey, sometime between 1:15 and 3:11 p.m. on April 19.

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Wastin' away in Margaritaville

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 12:56 PM

An Oak Park business in the 1100 block of Lake Street was the target of shoplifting at 2:40 p.m. on April 12.

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Authentic Enchiladas Suizas Do Exist

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 12:00 PM

Pigs in a Blanket: Comfort Food Doesn't Have to Be "Good"

Monday, April 8th, 2019 12:00 PM

Licorice that Tastes Like Bleach...or Chocolate: Your Choice

Monday, April 1st, 2019 12:00 PM

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SAY CONNECTS

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

Arts can open the lens on how we see equity

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 9:54 AM

'Not good white people vs. bad white people'

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 9:48 AM

School supt.'s get frank about race and education

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 9:45 AM

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week April 24 - May 1

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 2:32 PM

Reduce Waste This Earth Day by Donating Children's Clothing

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 12:34 PM

Big Week April 17 - 24

Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 5:53 PM

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Community Announcements

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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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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