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OPRF violates federal hiring laws, charges think tank

OPRF violates federal hiring laws, charges think tank

Seeks investigation by federal Department of Education

by Bob Skolnik September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Oak Park parks welcome autumn with annual Fall Fest

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Oak Park parks welcome autumn with annual Fall Fest

Incredible Bats bring live animals to Oak Park Conservatory

by Sydney Lovan September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Harmon, Lilly hosting West Sub meeting Oct. 5 in Austin

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Harmon, Lilly hosting West Sub meeting Oct. 5 in Austin

by Bill Dwyer September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Joseph Beer joins Oak Park village trustee race

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Joseph Beer joins Oak Park village trustee race

Zoning initiated his involvement and community conversations keep him going

by Sydney Lovan September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

OPRF votes against adding any student bus service

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OPRF votes against adding any student bus service

Complaints over PACE bus service led to petitions from some parents

by Bob Skolnik September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

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Fenwick students evacuated due to parking garage fire

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Fenwick students evacuated due to parking garage fire

The fire was on the fourth floor

by Sydney Lovan September 28, 2026September 29, 2026

SPORTS –>

Huskies’ Vattana eyes state return with third at WSC Meet

Huskies’ Vattana eyes state return with third at WSC Meet

by Bill Stone and Melvin Tate September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

HOMES –>

Concerned about climate? Volunteers tell how to retool your home

Concerned about climate? Volunteers tell how to retool your home

by Lacey Sikora September 24, 2026September 25, 2026

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Chalk up one year at Spilt Milk

Chalk up one year at Spilt Milk

by Risé Sanders-Weir September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

OBITUARIES –>

A memorial service for Bob Compton

Larry Joyce, 77

Bunny Mullins, 95

Marion Hauser, 64

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The 2026 Answer Book is here

The 2026 Answer Book is here

by Wednesday Journal August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

When You Don’t Know Where to Start, Start With Us

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

First United: Faith and Connection for All Ages

September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

The Elmcrest always helping the community celebrate

The Oshana’s keep true to Biancalana hospitality

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

The Book Loft Oak Park

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

The Children’s School Students Win Top Prize for Their Film on Data Centers

September 8, 2026

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SHRUBTOWN –>

Shrubtown: Exclusion

Shrubtown: Exclusion

by Marc Stopeck September 22, 2026September 23, 2026

PRINT EDITION –>

Print Edition: September 23, 2026

Print Edition: September 23, 2026

by Wednesday Journal September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

POLICE AND FIRE –>

CTA train derailment at Green Line Harlem stop leaves three injured

CTA train derailment at Green Line Harlem stop leaves three injured

by Sydney Lovan September 26, 2026September 29, 2026

O P I N I O N –>

EDITORIALS –>

A change on our editorial page

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Columns –>

Building community through bike-commuting

by Nicole Chavas September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Letters to the editor –>

Supporting Straw’s zoning change

September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

One views –>

Difficult conversations 9/11 left behind

by Ravi Parakkat September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

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