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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 11, 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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Laramie Bank project sheds one partner but Housing Center promises progress

by Igor Studenkov and Melody Mercado | Block Club Chicago June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Affordable apartment project opens in Soul City September 11, 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
Property transfers for July 2026September 11, 2026
The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from July 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance… Read more: Property transfers for July 2026
Renovating? Start with a trio of home expertsSeptember 11, 2026
When interior designer Robin Schwadron of R Titus Designs opened a space in the heart of Oak Park in 2023, one of the benefits of… Read more: Renovating? Start with a trio of home experts
Brian Straw announces reelection campaign for Oak Park village trustee September 10, 2026
Oak Park Village Trustee Brian Straw, who drew national attention as one of the “Broadview Six,” is running for reelection.
The Elmcrest always helping the community celebrateSeptember 9, 2026
Community, family, tradition and a love of parties all went into Oriana and Larsen Oshana’s decision to buy The Elmcrest… Read more: The Elmcrest always helping the community celebrate

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