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Author Archives: Jackie Pisano

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How a choir brings hope to survivors of breast cancer 

Avatar photo by Jackie Pisano November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

For Ana Garcia Doyle, a longtime Oak Parker and climate activist, being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 came as “a complete surprise,” based on how seriously she says she centered her life around health, fitness and following a vegetarian diet.   Though her type of breast cancer was not caused by a genetic component, Garcia […]

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Berwyn students celebrate immigration with 105-foot mural 

Avatar photo by Jackie Pisano October 28, 2025October 28, 2025
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From OPRF to ‘The Voice’ 

Avatar photo by Jackie Pisano October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
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Oak Park home to study of aging in community 

Avatar photo by Jackie Pisano October 7, 2025October 7, 2025
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Delivering that ‘wow’ factor and joy to sippers 

Avatar photo by Jackie Pisano August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
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Lively Athletics in Oak Park up for sale by sisters

Avatar photo by Jackie Pisano March 7, 2025March 7, 2025
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Eating your way across Elmwood Park

Avatar photo by Jackie Pisano February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

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    John W. “Jack” Egan, 79, died on Oct. 24, 2025 in home hospice. He grew up in Berwyn a was… Read more: Jack Egan, 79

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