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Megan Dooley
Staff Reporter
Email: mdooley@wjinc.com
Twitter: OPRFCrime
Latest News Articles
Drugs in Harrison St. bust came to Oak Park via FedEx from California
The 17-year-old Oak Park and River Forest High School student who landed a handful of felony charges last month after a search of his apartment turned up large quantities of drugs, cash, and allegedly stolen goods apparently got some of the drugs via a FedEx shipment from California.
Two shocking crimes spark safety meeting in River Forest
A handful of River Forest residents are refusing to take crime and violence sitting down. By all appearances, the village is a relatively safe place to live. Weekly police reports consist mostly of minor infractions, along with the occasional theft or burglary.
New home for Symphony of Oak Park-River Forest
The following interview was conducted on Aug. 13 with Jay Friedman, music director of the Symphony of Oak Park-River Forest; David Leehey, president of the board of directors; and Carole Benson, symphony chorus member and member of the board of directors.
United Way funding comes through for two Oak Park and River Forest agencies
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The Chicago area branch of the worldwide charity organization United Way has a new approach to its charitable initiatives — dubbed Live United 2020 — which was officially announced Friday morning. And that focus on early childhood education was good news for two local social service agencies but spelled trouble for a third.
Latest Blogs
Food Network Star's local favorites
Oak Park and River Forest High School graduate Jeff Mauro's new cooking show, Sandwich King, will debut this Sunday at 10:30 a.m., one week after the local chef was named the next Food Network Star.
River Forest police training exercise at Dominican University
River Forest police officers will be mobilized at Dominican University Thursday for an all-day rapid deployment training exercise that will likely bring a great deal of activity to the quiet campus.
River Forest parking regulations to change during weekend festival
The Village of River Forest will implement special parking regulations to ease anticipated traffic and parking congestion caused by this weekend's WoodStars Festival in Maywood.
Extended hours proposed for Keystone Park lights in River Forest
The River Forest Park District is slated to revisit a village ordinance regarding athletic field lights in Keystone Park, and River Forest residents are invited to a Monday night public meeting to share their opinions about the proposed amendments.
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