OPRF postpones distributing yearbooks due to 'OK' sign pics

Friday, May 17th, 2019 5:10 PM

The yearbook included photos of students making the controversial 'circle game' hand gesture

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Acting out

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 3:12 PM

Most teachers think safety, discipline are lacking at Julian and Brooks, survey shows

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Understanding Rental Car Insurance

Saturday, May 18th, 2019 12:00 AM

Do You Want Insurance with That? Most travelers, upon hearing that question at the rental car counter, have the...

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OPRF grad is the new U.S. Youth Poet Laureate

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 3:18 PM

Sometimes it starts with a title. Or a framework. But no matter how it forms on the page, writing poetry for Kara...

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Senate debating corporate board diversity bill

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 3:26 PM

SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would require Illinois-headquartered corporations to include women and minorities on...

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Oak Parker brings Afrofuturism to comic book readers

Saturday, May 18th, 2019 9:00 AM

Long before moviegoers packed the theaters to make Marvel's Black Panther one of the highest grossing films of all...

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Oak Parker gets $15,000 state art grant

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 3:46 PM

Eagle Scouts build fence for Sojourner House

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 3:26 PM

Amazon launches computer science initiative at Trinity

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 3:13 PM

YMCA honors D90, D91 superintendents

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 3:12 PM

OP-RF Chamber honors Forest Park Bank

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 12:00 AM

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SPORTS

Friars' bid for pair of water polo state titles falls short

Friday, May 17th, 2019 3:54 PM

The Fenwick High School boys water polo team's bid for its 21st state championship came to an end Saturday...

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Fenwick water polo rolls into state finals

Thursday, May 16th, 2019 10:50 AM

Claiming a combined 30 state championships, collectively, the boys and girls water polo teams are the crown jewels of...

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POLICE & FIRE

Over $30K in jewelry stolen

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 12:14 PM

An Oak Park resident was the victim of theft in the 200 block of North Kenilworth, sometime between 10 a.m. on April 10...

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Attempted murder charge for Chicagoan in Blue Line attack

Thursday, May 9th, 2019 4:34 PM

A 40-year-old Chicago man faces several felony charges, including attempted murder, for allegedly attacking a Forest...

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week May 15 - 22

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 5:26 PM

Big Week May 8 - 15

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 4:07 PM

Big Week May 1-8

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 1:01 PM

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

What Makes for a Good Italian Beef Sandwich?

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 12:00 PM

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

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RIVER FOREST PARK DISTRICT

BY RIVER FOREST PARK DISTRICT

River Forest Parks Foundation Board Vacancy

Thursday, May 9th, 2019 2:04 PM

River Forest Park District Received the GFOA Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Friday, April 5th, 2019 9:00 AM

River Forest Park District's April 4th Special Board Meeting CANCELLED

Monday, April 1st, 2019 11:10 AM

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Community Announcements

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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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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