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Author Archives: JOHN YOO

Posted inArchive, News

Trains chug, concrete falls, and all sides seek vague promises

by JOHN YOO June 14, 2005February 11, 2021

The Union Pacific railroad embankment is one of Oak Park’s great fixtures and barriers as it runs from Austin to Harlem dividing North and South boulevards and carrying CTA, Metra and freight trains.

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Ma Gawa hopes to drum up support for Harrison Street relocation

by JOHN YOO June 14, 2005February 11, 2021
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Holy smokes, indeed. Business good at Poor Phil’s

by JOHN YOO June 7, 2005February 11, 2021
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The Condors have landed … at Rockne Stadium in Austin

by JOHN YOO June 7, 2005February 11, 2021
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Barrington principal moves to Willard School

by JOHN YOO June 7, 2005February 11, 2021
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14 tunes on OPRF’s first CD

by JOHN YOO May 31, 2005February 11, 2021
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Caterer a perfect 2-for-2

by JOHN YOO May 31, 2005February 11, 2021
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Local reps win reform on payday loan excesses

by JOHN YOO May 31, 2005February 11, 2021
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With sanctuary violated, condo owners blast development

by JOHN YOO May 24, 2005February 11, 2021
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Festival Theatre couples Shakespeare with two contemporary works

by JOHN YOO May 24, 2005February 11, 2021

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