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Mayor Brandon Johnson, among other politicians and community organizers, line up while holding gold scissors to cut a red ribbon.

Affordable apartment project opens in Soul City

by Jessica Mordacq September 11, 2026September 14, 2026

Oak Park Regional Housing Center led effort to build 78-unit apartment with 50 affordable units on Chicago Avenue. Rehabbing Laramie State Bank is next

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8th House candidate Franklin introduces herself to local Dems

by Bill Dwyer July 14, 2026July 20, 2026

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West Sub CEO aims to reopen by July. Others have doubts

by Jessica Mordacq April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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West Sub closes, reopening teased, investigation possible

by Jessica Mordacq and Brendan Heffernan March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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Oak Park leaders respond to ‘frightening’ West Sub closure

by Brendan Heffernan and Jessica Mordacq March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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Ford wins 7th, beats big money

by Bill Dwyer March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Local Government

Who did Oak Park and River Forest vote for in the 7th District?

by Brendan Heffernan March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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Ford beats Conyears-Ervin to win 7th District Democratic primary

by Jessica Mordacq March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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Four vie in state’s 8th District to replace Rep. La Shawn Ford

by Igor Studenkov March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

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Time to choose among 13 candidates for Danny Davis’ seat

by Bob Skolnik/Contributing Reporter March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

CTA train derailment at Green Line Harlem stop leaves three injuredSeptember 26, 2026
Oak Park Police Officers observed a CTA train derail at the Green Line stop on South Harlem Avenue earlier this afternoon, according to the Village of Oak Park.
Berwyn orders shutdown of Flock camerasSeptember 25, 2026
Mayor Robert J. Lovero of Berwyn issued an executive order this week calling for the suspension of the city police’s use of Flock cameras and the prohibition of city employees accessing the network of stored Flock data.
Prayer and protest one year after Broadview Six September 25, 2026
Over 30 people gathered outside of the Broadview ICE detention facility this Friday marking one year since the events that led to the infamous "Broadview Six" prosecution.
Property transfers for August 2026September 25, 2026
The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from August 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.
River Forest poised to take over Community Center ownershipSeptember 24, 2026
River Forest’s village board is expected to vote Monday evening to take over ownership and control of the River Forest Civic Center building at 8020 Madison St.