Proposed Wright center faces opposition

Friday, July 12th, 2019 5:05 PM

The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust's plan to build a new visitor and education center next to the famed architect's...

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Former Defender editor laments print's demise

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:02 PM

Shari Noland, 49, of Oak Park, knew what she was getting into when, in 2017, she decided to leave her job as...

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Why Are My Insurance Rates Going Up?

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 12:00 AM

Fluctuations of home and auto insurance rates are due to numerous factors, and understanding them can help you prepare...

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Visit Oak Park is now online only

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:15 PM

Oak Park is a place "where small town charm meets urban attitude," according to the new website launched in...

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River Forest pursues deer sharpshooter program

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:27 PM

River Forest may bring a team of sharpshooters to town, with the aim of reducing the growing number of deer in the...

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Oak Park to get recreational cannabis on Lake Street

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:24 PM

The village of Oak Park is set to get its first recreational cannabis dispensary at the beginning of 2020, when the...

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Immigration forum at Unity Temple

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:48 PM

Blazers get taste of local history and cuisine

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:47 PM

$200,000 Lotto prize in Oak Park unclaimed

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:44 PM

Animal Care League takes New Orleans pets

Friday, July 12th, 2019 4:53 PM

Assistant principal selected for Lincoln, Willard schools

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 2:52 PM

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SPORTS

Cubs, White Sox have work to do

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 2:12 PM

With high school sports on summer hiatus, I'd like to take a closer look at Chicago's Major League Baseball...

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Oak Park triple threat makes Team USA

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 12:00 PM

By her own admission, Alana Dyhrkopp was never much of an athlete growing up.

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POLICE & FIRE

Robberies, theft reported in River Forest

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 4:08 PM

Two juveniles have been charged with theft and robbery, and an armed robbery suspect remains at large, following three...

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Whittier Elementary surveillance cameras stolen

Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 1:42 PM

Someone stole at least three surveillance cameras on two separate occasions — July 5 and 9 — from Whittier...

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LOCAL EATS

BY DAVID HAMMOND

Celebrate National Hamburger Day at Scratch Kitchen

Monday, July 22nd, 2019 1:00 PM

Catfish. Not Bad, Good

Monday, June 17th, 2019 12:00 PM

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RIVER FOREST PARK DISTRICT

BY RIVER FOREST PARK DISTRICT

The Byline Bank Makin' Tracks Community 5K Run/Walk is September 21

Monday, July 22nd, 2019 8:30 AM

Party in the Park This Thursday at Constitution Park

Monday, July 15th, 2019 8:30 AM

River Forest Parks Foundation Board Vacancy

Thursday, July 11th, 2019 11:25 AM

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BIG WEEK

BY STAFF

Big Week July 10-17

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 2:53 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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