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Author Archives: Kate Hesterman

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Authenticity through the eyes of Darien Marion-Burton

by Kate Hesterman June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

As a kid, Oak Park native Darien Marion-Burton was never known to raise his hand in class. He was too fearful of the consequences of being wrong — too many eyes glued on him, looking at how he acted. Today you can find him advocating for the business community as the “youngest, Blackest and gayest” […]

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Honor offered for local green leaders

by Kate Hesterman April 27, 2022April 27, 2022
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Gardeners blossom through early childhood education

by Kate Hesterman April 27, 2022April 27, 2022
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Rare Bird energizes local business through mini market 

by Kate Hesterman April 27, 2022April 27, 2022
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Here’s who is leading green in Oak Park and River Forest 

by Kate Hesterman April 27, 2022April 27, 2022
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Wait, Gerald Ford lived in Oak Park? Yes, for two months

by Kate Hesterman April 4, 2022April 5, 2022
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Farmers Market folds back under health department

Avatar photo by Melissa Elsmo and Kate Hesterman March 17, 2022March 16, 2022

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