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Two OPRF students use pepper spray in school hallway 

Avatar photo by Bob Skolnik/Contributing Reporter November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

Classes at Oak Park and River Forest High School were put on a “Hold” Monday morning after two students used pepper spray on each other at the school.  “During the passing period between 1st and 2nd there was a disturbance on the 3rd floor by the main stairwell,” Kristen Devitt, OPRF safety director, wrote to […]

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OPRF agrees to pay Anthony Clark $25,000 in resignation settlement 

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Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 campus
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OPRF shares Convergence plan to address antisemitism claims  

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fireworks at OPRF
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Why doesn’t Oak Park have 4th of July fireworks anymore?

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OPRF principal Lynda Parker will retire in 2028 

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OPRF details its response to school shooting threat 

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OPRF backs off on proposed change to school calendar

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Exterior of OPRF High School
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OPRF director of campus safety resigns

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More Black students in sophomore Honors at OPRF

Avatar photo by Bob Skolnik/Contributing Reporter September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
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Pilgrim Church parking agreement gives OPRF ample space for commuters

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