This store is located at the intersection of the poor, middle class and rich neighborhoods. Maybe the focus on organic groceries and craft beer was not the best idea, because it excluded so many potential customers?

The stark reality is that Oak Park's principal challenges are as follows: - High taxes - Crime - Population decline - Business out-migration These issues mirror Cook County at large. Yet, we're constantly told by "progressive"...

I think that with the location being where it is, the prices of the food in the store did not appeal to the budget of the shoppers who frequented the store the most. The prices were expensive and the community shoppers weren't able to afford...

Doug Katz, look no further than DuPage County for lower taxes, great schools, far less violent crime, less congestion etc.. I moved to Westmont after 54 years in Oak Park and the surrounding area. I kick myself for waiting so long.

Since I have no kids (and therefore no grandkids) of my own, I borrow Ken's through his WJ column [plus, there's no cleanup needed afterward]. This is absolutely delightful, and masterfully written. Heartwarming. Thank you, Ken Trainor,...

The North Avenue District thanks Tim Inklebarger and the WJ for covering this story, as well as all who support Oak Park Market. There appear to be many reasons why it doesn't have enough customers. If it stays open, the District stands ready to...

Great news. Very excited!!!! So happy for our community. As a personal trainer I see how beneficial this will be for our outdoor workouts.

I have a nice home here for the last 40 years. My home has increased 10 times in value, but half of that was money spent on improvements, so let's say my home has gone up 5 times. My taxes have increased 32 times from what they were in 1978. ...

Mr. Rothstein: when your property taxes approach almost 4% of your market value, yeah those confiscatory rates (some of the highest anywhere) are bad for home values. As far as the schools are concerned, I agree with your argument linking the ...

LA based Pipeline is obviously clueless. And Ms. Gabor, basically explains why. West Sub will also be closed in the near future unless there is a total institutional cultural makeover - unlikely IMO. If you want to know physically what a community...