Union targets church rebuilding after fire

Friday, June 14th, 2019 3:16 PM

Building season is upon us, and along with the warm weather and construction equipment comes the return of rats.

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Painting auction produces windfall for Economy Shop

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:00 PM

The 100th anniversary season for the Economy Shop in Oak Park culminated with the auction of a 30-by-30-inch oil on...

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Tropical vibes at Cafe Cubano

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 12:00 AM

Patio dining and mojitos bring summer flair to Elmwood Park.

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Student behavior action plan approved by D97

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:10 PM

The District 97 Board of Education voted unanimously at a May 28 regular meeting to approve a 3-year action plan meant...

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Solid start for One Lake Brewing

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:15 PM

After years of anticipation, One Lake Brewing, opened on June 4 and has successfully navigated its first dozen days in...

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Lawmaker calls for emergency measures on West Side

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:12 PM

Mother's Day will never be the same again for Carl Cowans, who lost his oldest son to gun violence in 2017.

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Finding peace in affinity groups

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 10:55 AM

Racist graffiti removed from I-290

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:34 PM

Take it from Mrs. Best, Mr. E's the best

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:29 PM

In a class of its own

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:27 PM

Concordia welcomes Dr. Dawn

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:25 PM

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SPORTS

Hoerster, Huskies inspire each other

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 10:29 AM

With the conclusion of the IHSA Class 3A and 4A baseball and softball state tournaments this past weekend, the...

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Monte named new Fenwick boys hockey coach

Monday, June 10th, 2019 11:55 AM

Fenwick High School has hired hockey veteran Anthony Monte as the head varsity coach of its boys' ice hockey...

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POLICE & FIRE

Oak Park Police promote four to command staff

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 3:05 PM

The Oak Park Police Department has promoted four officers within the department, naming a new deputy chief and three...

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Oak Park man dies after being struck by vehicle

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:17 PM

An Oak Park man died early Tuesday morning after he was struck by a vehicle driven by a 69-year-old Oak Park woman on...

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SAY CONNECTS

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

Supporting roles

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 10:47 AM

Outside and inside, leaders' steady push on equity

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 10:44 AM

Arts can open the lens on how we see equity

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BIG WEEK

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Big Week June 12-19

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:32 PM

They also graduated!

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 3:30 PM

Big Week June 5 - 12

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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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