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Festive shopping at Olive and Well in Oak Park

Shopping at local retailers during the holidays is like visiting with loved ones, or joining a party of old friends. Olive and Well owners and team members take a quick moment for a festive photo during the holiday rush.
Women's Exchange closing its doors

When the Oak Park Women's Exchange — a business dedicated to empowering women to help support themselves through arts and crafts — was first established in 1974.
A grand opening for Oak Park Market
Oak Park Market owner Angel Palivos created his new North Avenue grocery store with the local community in mind.
Garage sales - August 1, 2018 edition
This weekend's garage sales.
Garage sales - July 3, 2018 edition
This weekend's garage sales.
Say goodbye to Leo's, hello to Bloch
A nearly 100-year-old dancewear retailer has "temporarily closed" its location in River Forest and will reopen under a new name in Oak Park sometime in early 2018.
First Gear Skate Shop Opens Doors on 26th Street

First Gear Skate Shop recently opened its doors at 6808 W 26th St. The one-of-a-kind skateboard shop offers the latest in skateboards and accessories, as well as related clothing and apparel. A ribbon cutting was held in partnership with the City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) on November 29, 2017.
Connect with First Gear at firstgearlife.com, on Facebook (@firstgearlife) and Instagram (@firstgearskateshop) or via phone at (708) 637-3199. For more information on the First Gear ribbon cutting, contact the BDC at (708) 788-8100.
Frank Thomas Hosts 35 Sports Bar & Grill Opening on Cermak Road

Hall-of-Famer Frank Thomas is pleased to announce the grand opening of his latest venture, 35 Sports Bar & Grill, a new bar and eatery in Berwyn.
Downtown parking free on Saturdays through holidays
Oak Park shoppers don't have to worry about downtown parking meters during the holiday season.
Depot District Celebrates Opening of Esthetics Business

Berwyn's Depot District recently welcomed Audrey's Esthetics to 6923 W Stanley Ave.
Featured Shops
Chicago Rug Gallery, Inc & Oak Park Antiques
125 N. Marion
Oak Park IL, 60301
708-386-6003
FASTFRAME by Wallace Gilmour's
1120 Chicago Ave.
Oak Park IL, 60302
708-848-0686
Best Vacuum
148 N. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park IL, 60302
708-660-9800
Refind Home
7511 Madison St.
Forest Park IL, 60130
708-628-5822
Ten Thousand Villages
121 N. Marion
Oak Park IL, 60301
708-848-4572
Shamrock Garden Florist
18 E. Burlington Rd.
Riverside IL, 60546
866-933-4612
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