State sends $500K to park district for rec center

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 1:52 PM

Oak Park is one step closer to getting a new community recreation center with a $500,000 check from the state of...

Mann principal resigns to take administrative role

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 1:56 PM

The principal of Mann Elementary School, 921 N. Kenilworth Ave. in Oak Park, announced on June 25 that she will resign...

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Oak Park Conservatory marks 90 years

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 2:04 PM

Oak Park Conservatory staff and the Park District of Oak Park had two reasons to celebrate on Saturday, June 22.

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An anniversary meal 50 years in the serving

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 2:57 PM

In 1969, newlyweds Jeff and Mary Hindman went in search of an apartment. Jeff Hindman, a 22-year-old medical student,...

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Public hearing called to weigh Keystone Park turf issue

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 2:47 PM

River Forest Park District Board of Commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing on the possibility of putting in...

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Zen meditation center opens on Lake Street

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 2:50 PM

Oak Park has a new home for finding your bliss with the opening of the Zen Life & Meditation Center.

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Chicago Mag calls out River Forest homes

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 3:16 PM

Brooks, Julian 'lead the way'

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 3:14 PM

'Rowdy funeral' taskforce comes to an end

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 3:13 PM

District 97 wants you!

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 3:12 PM

Clark launches campaign with party

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 2:25 PM

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SPORTS

Showtime at the RB Shootout

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 11:05 AM

There's an excellent chance Fenwick's Bryce Hopkins and OPRF upperclassmen Isaiah Barnes and Justin Cross will...

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Kent finds her crew at Stanford

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 11:05 AM

When Maria Kent was a freshman in high school, she decided to pursue a second sport in addition to playing basketball.

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POLICE & FIRE

Motorist clocks block partier after driving around barrier

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 2:53 PM

Oak Park police report that a block party in the 600 block of Woodbine Avenue took an ugly turn in the early morning...

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Chicagoan robbed at gunpoint

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 2:17 PM

A Chicago resident was the victim of armed robbery in the 900 block of Washington Boulevard, at 6:14 p.m. on June 10....

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BIG WEEK

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Big Week June 26 - July 3

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 2:17 PM

Big Week June 19-26

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 3:19 PM

Big Week June 12-19

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:32 PM

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SPECIAL SECTIONS

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Garage sales - June 26, 2019 edition

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 12:00 AM

Garage sales - June 19, 2019 edition

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 12:00 AM

Garage sales - June 12, 2019 edition

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 12:00 AM

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RIVER FOREST PARK DISTRICT

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Public Hearing on Keystone Park Baseball/Softball Infield Enhancement Project/Synthetic Turf Discussion

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 11:55 AM

Public Hearing on Extending the Platform Tennis Light Hours to 11:00pm Daily

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 11:40 AM

Memorial Day Parade Honorees

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 12:36 PM

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Community Announcements

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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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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