Defund police referendum makes April ballot on split vote

Friday, January 22nd, 2021 2:16 PM

Oak Park's village board was split across ideological and gender lines during its heated, emotional and, at times,...

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Oak Parker named U.S. Dept. of Education chief of staff

Friday, January 22nd, 2021 2:33 PM

Oak Park resident Sheila Nix has been appointed chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Education's secretary in...

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Oak Park main library reopening

Thursday, January 21st, 2021 5:28 PM

Oak Park Public Library has announced that the lobby and parking garage of its main branch, 834 Lake St., will reopen...

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Oak Park still in first phase of COVID vaccine rollout

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 11:44 AM

The Oak Park Public Health Department has not yet progressed into the second phase of the state's multi-phased...

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Power shifts from city stronghold to west suburbs

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 11:45 AM

In the past year, the locus of power in the Illinois General Assembly has moved from the city of Chicago to the near...

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Restaurant makes big investment in reading

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 11:41 AM

In the early months of the pandemic Jimmy Chen, owner of Poke Burrito, did not know if his restaurant would survive.

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A father-daughter business
Whirlwind Coffee is a shared endeavor between David Silverstein (left) and his daughter Maya.
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INSIDE REPORT

BY BOB UPHUES, DAN HALEY, IGOR STUDENKOV, KEN TRAINOR, MARIA MAXHAM, MELISSA ELSMO, MICHAEL ROMAIN, MICHELLE DYBAL, STACEY SHERIDAN

Santa sightings at One Lake Brewing

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 2:42 PM

Temporary closure for Margaritas

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 2:41 PM

Huskie Booster Club gives back at 50

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 2:38 PM

OPRF's fall art show goes virtual

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 2:36 PM

A box full of blessings on Lake Street

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020 2:30 PM

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SPORTS

OPRF athletic director leaving in 2021

Monday, December 7th, 2020 5:15 PM

After 13 years serving as Oak Park and River Forest High School's athletic director, John Stelzer is retiring. He...

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Why we have suspended our weekly sports coverage

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 4:11 PM

Since the start of the fall semester, we made the tough decision to suspend our weekly high school sports coverage.

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POLICE & FIRE

Firework damages park property | Crime reports Jan. 12-18

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 11:50 AM

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Man throws flowerpot | Police reports Jan 4-11

Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 10:42 AM

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Big Week | Jan. 20 - 27

Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 1:55 PM

Big Week | Jan. 13 - 20

Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 12:23 PM

Big Week | Dec. 30 - Jan. 6

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Bertolli's, Popular Purveyor of a Chicago-Style Pizza

Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 12:00 PM

Filipino Food at Mora Asian Kitchen

Thursday, January 7th, 2021 12:00 PM

Last Minute Gift/Stocking Stuffer: Fannie May's S'mores

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 1:00 PM

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Christmas Church Guide II

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 12:15 PM

2020 Christmas Church Guide I

Friday, December 18th, 2020 12:00 AM

Austin Coming Together, August 19, 2020

Thursday, August 20th, 2020 5:13 PM

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Community Announcements

Round 4 COVID grants focus on arts, culture groups

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020 2:10 PM

Community Foundation grants 24 nonprofits total of $172,500.

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Ballet Legere's "The Nutcracker" to return in 2021

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 3:00 PM

For the first time in 36 years, Ballet Legere cancels its annual production of "The Nutcracker" for the 2020...

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Temple Har Zion Presents Three Unique Zoom Events July 26, July 29 and August 5

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 4:15 PM

Go behind the scenes of a hit Netflix show; discover the power of music and prayer in difficult times.

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Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Announces Rapid Response and Recovery Fund Grants for COVID-19

Monday, April 20th, 2020 3:45 PM

The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation (OPRFCF) announced its first round of Rapid Response and Recovery Fund...

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Accomplished Development Professional Joins Thrive Counseling Center

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 2:15 PM

Sarah Finnegan, a Chicago area non-profit fundraising professional with deep experience in the health care sector, has...

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