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Tate’s Take: the year in sports

by Melvin Tate June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Oak Park and River Forest High School softball’s come-from-behind 6-5 victory over Lockport in the IHSA Class 4A third-place game in Peoria, June 14, brings the 2024-25 high school sports year to a close. It also wraps up my eighth season covering sports for Wednesday Journal. Before I present my “Tatesies” awards, I’d like to […]

Sports

COVID-19 memories still feel fresh

by Melvin Tate March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

Sports

Legendary OPRF softball coach retires

by Melvin Tate December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizesJune 12, 2026
It’s a sign that summer has finally returned when the Garden Walk comes to town. The walk, sponsored by the… Read more: Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizes
As final elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Sub campus June 11, 2026
West Suburban Medical Center’s entire Oak Park campus was closed Thursday by Oak Park building officials as the final functioning elevator in the complex failed. Firefighters were… Read more: As final elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Sub campus
River Forest township taking names for next supervisor June 11, 2026
If you’ve ever wanted to be the top elected official in River Forest Township now is the time to apply for the… Read more: River Forest township taking names for next supervisor
Roosevelt Rd. bar closed by Berwyn after repeated issuesJune 10, 2026
A Berwyn bar with a years-long history of complaints from both Berwyn and Oak Park residents was ordered closed on… Read more: Roosevelt Rd. bar closed by Berwyn after repeated issues
Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban HospitalJune 10, 2026
Over 50 community members gathered in the Columbus Park Refectory Tuesday morning, calling for the reopening of West Suburban Medical… Read more: Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban Hospital