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Homes news you can use

by Lacey Sikora August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Wright Trust names new president The end of summer is proving to be a busy time for news on the housing side of Oak Park. After a nation-wide search, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust announced its new president and CEO. Chris Taylor will take the reins at the trust in mid-October. He comes to the trust with […]

Business & Development

Developer withdraws plans for Arcade Building

by Brendan Heffernan April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Local Government

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

by Brendan Heffernan March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Homes

Developer pulls Arcade Building project off Plan Commission agenda until March

by Lacey Sikora and Brendan Heffernan February 18, 2026February 19, 2026

Local Government

Arcade Building project goes to Plan Commission Feb. 19

by Lacey Sikora February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Business & Development

For 4th time, preservation commission nixes Arcade project

by Lacey Sikora September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Homes

Historic Preservation Commission has an active summer

by Lacey Sikora July 31, 2025August 4, 2025

News

South Boulevard project back on the docket

by Lacey Sikora July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Homes

At last moment, South Blvd. project pulled from preservation commission agenda

by Lacey Sikora April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Homes

Home damaged by fire gets approved for demolition

by Lacey Sikora March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Investigation into mass car break-ins at Avenue Parking Garage still ongoing October 2, 2026
Oak Park’s Avenue Parking Garage was hit hard by car break-ins in early September, in connection with even more burglarized vehicles at the University of Illinois Chicago campus.
‘Broadview Six’ defense team celebrates judge’s push for fact-finding in trial misconduct October 2, 2026
U.S. District Judge April Perry heard arguments on Oct. 1 and pressed for more answers from U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office about possible wrongdoings in the original case brought against the “Broadview Six” earlier this year and potential cover-up efforts to conceal the misconduct.
Oak Park Neighbors United opposes 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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