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Local Government

Voters sink Oak Park Park District’s indoor pool proposal

by Brendan Heffernan and Bob Skolnik/Contributing Reporter March 17, 2026March 19, 2026

State senate expected to vote on OP police station ‘quick take’ plan

by Brendan Heffernan March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Defense claims ‘prima facie evidence’ against Trump White House as charges are dropped for two of the ‘Broadview Six’

by Brendan Heffernan March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Oak Park gives $70k to charities who refused federal grants

by Brendan Heffernan March 12, 2026March 13, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park plan for eliminating single-family zoning comes into focus

by Brendan Heffernan March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Beyond Hunger gets final approval for North Ave. HQ

by Brendan Heffernan March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

News

7th Congressional District Primary Candidates

by Wednesday Journal March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park village board finalizes goals for 2026

by Brendan Heffernan March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park’s citizen commissions have their work plans for 2026

by Brendan Heffernan March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Conceptual perspective for Longfellow Park.

Local Government

Construction starts on Longfellow Park, including new pickle ball courts

by Brendan Heffernan March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizesJune 12, 2026
It’s a sign that summer has finally returned when the Garden Walk comes to town. The walk, sponsored by the… Read more: Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizes
As final elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Sub campus June 11, 2026
West Suburban Medical Center’s entire Oak Park campus was closed Thursday by Oak Park building officials as the final functioning elevator in the complex failed. Firefighters were… Read more: As final elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Sub campus
River Forest township taking names for next supervisor June 11, 2026
If you’ve ever wanted to be the top elected official in River Forest Township now is the time to apply for the… Read more: River Forest township taking names for next supervisor
Roosevelt Rd. bar closed by Berwyn after repeated issuesJune 10, 2026
A Berwyn bar with a years-long history of complaints from both Berwyn and Oak Park residents was ordered closed on… Read more: Roosevelt Rd. bar closed by Berwyn after repeated issues
Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban HospitalJune 10, 2026
Over 50 community members gathered in the Columbus Park Refectory Tuesday morning, calling for the reopening of West Suburban Medical… Read more: Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban Hospital