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Housing and Homelessness in Oak Park

Oak Park gives $1 million to secure Madison St affordable housing deal

by Brendan Heffernan February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Oak Park trustee’s protest conspiracy trial will start May 26

by Brendan Heffernan February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Local Government

Harmon condemns college Republicans’ pro-ICE ‘traitors,’ ‘invaders’ post

by Brendan Heffernan February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Pictured: Don Harmon, the Senate State President.

Local Government

State, local leaders talk energy reform at OPCAN summit

by Brendan Heffernan February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Housing and Homelessness in Oak Park

After one year, ECHO services grow with police, fire, resident referrals

by Brendan Heffernan February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Local Government

Who is the front runner in 7th CD race? Hard to say.

by Bill Dwyer February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Township Trustee Muñoz testifies on ICE’s tactics and motives

by Brendan Heffernan January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park purchases electric semi-truck, hybrid police cars

by Brendan Heffernan January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park trustee’s ‘Broadview 6’ federal conspiracy trial could start in May

by Brendan Heffernan January 28, 2026January 29, 2026

Business & Development

Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan progress presented to Oak Park commission

by Brendan Heffernan January 27, 2026January 27, 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