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Evan and Vivien Pope with Trinity United Church of Christ leaders and leaders from the American Heart Association.

OPRF siblings compete to raise funds for heart disease

by Amaris E. Rodriguez March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

What is the leading cause of death for Americans? Heart disease – and two siblings in Oak Park are working together to not only spread awareness, but also to raise money to combat this killer. Evan Pope, 18, and his sister, Vivien Pope, 14, both students at Oak Park and River Forest High School, are […]

Oak Park Neighbors United opposes Israel boycott referendum question October 1, 2026
While a state appellate court considers an appeal of an overruled objection of an advisory referendum question for the Nov. 3 village ballot, a new group has sprung up to provide arguments why Oak Park village community members should vote no.
Oak Park’s DEI office hosted calmest conversation on zoning so far October 1, 2026
The village government’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion facilitated a panel discussion on the history of local zoning on Monday, Sept. 28, to give context around the proposed changes to single-family zoning.
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Wright Conservancy honors stewards of Wright’s workSeptember 30, 2026
The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy announced its annual awards which this year includes a few local homes and preservationists.

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