Shrubtown

Shrubtown: Oak Park values

by Marc Stopeck February 18, 2025February 17, 2025

Oak Park Neighbors United opposes Israel boycott referendum question October 1, 2026
While a state appellate court considers an appeal of an overruled objection of an advisory referendum question for the Nov. 3 village ballot, a new group has sprung up to provide arguments why Oak Park village community members should vote no.
Oak Park’s DEI office hosted calmest conversation on zoning so far October 1, 2026
The village government’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion facilitated a panel discussion on the history of local zoning on Monday, Sept. 28, to give context around the proposed changes to single-family zoning.
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Newsman by day, music man by nightOctober 1, 2026
When the cameras stop rolling and the news packages have aired, Paris Schutz finds joy in a whole new way of connecting with people: creating music.
Wright Conservancy honors stewards of Wright’s workSeptember 30, 2026
The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy announced its annual awards which this year includes a few local homes and preservationists.