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Oak Park weighs multimillion-dollar upgrades to Madison Street

May 8, 2019 at 11:01 a.m.

Two different groups are competing for the largest slice of funds from the Madison Street Tax Increment Finance District. "We have to start talking about priorities," said Trustee Peter Barber....

Officials: Six Oak Park businesses sold alcohol to underage customers

May 8, 2019 at 11:01 a.m.

Six Oak Park liquor license holders sold alcohol to underage customers during a one-day sting, state and local officials say. "This was done by the state in conjunction with our...

Man gets probation for Harlem hit-and-run death of cyclist

May 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Joel Mendoza's eyes were red as he tried to hold back tears while standing before Judge Paula Daleo Friday, April 17 at the Maywood courthouse. The 21-year-old was there to...

The Oak Park and River Forest High School boys swimming team practices in the East Pool after it was reopened in 2011. The school is considering building a new pool on the campus.

OPRF could move tennis program to Village Hall parking lot

May 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 officials believe they may have found a partner and a site in their quest to replace two 87-year-old swimming pools on...

Delayne Carson smiles after being promoted to Fire Department lieutenant on Monday, April 6 at Oak Park Village Hall.

First female Oak Park firefighter promoted to lieutenant

May 8, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

Oak Park's first female firefighter made history again by being promoted to lieutenant Monday. "I like the adrenaline, I like going into the unknown," said Delayne Carson, when asked why...

Volvo to store used cars in downtown lot under new deal

May 8, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

The Village Board has approved a lease agreement with Volvo of Oak Park to store its used cars temporarily at a downtown Oak Park garage. "We did an analysis of...

Keith Huizinga holds a beer at his home in River Forest Dec. 13, 2014. The brewery he's cofounding, Noble Kinsman, is moving ahead on Roosevelt Road in Oak Park.

Noble Kinsman craft brewery gets OK to move forward on Roosevelt Road

May 8, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

The Oak Park Village Board has signed off on plans for the Noble Kinsman craft brewery to move forward on Roosevelt Road in Oak Park. "I think I should point...

Volunteer interpreter and tour guide Larry Kameya explains the architectural wonders inside the sanctuary of Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple in Oak Park, Monday, April 28, 2014.

Unity Temple congregation finds new home as renovation nears

May 8, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

Unity Temple's congregation will meet at United Lutheran Church while their famous Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building is restored this summer. "Thanks to your contributions to our recent capital campaign, and...

Donation boxes could be regulated in Oak Park

May 8, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

Donation boxes may soon be regulated in Oak Park if a plan from the Village Board comes to pass. The metal donation boxes, on average standing about seven feet high...

Meet candidates for Oak Park government March 18

May 8, 2019 at 10:57 a.m.

Oak Park residents will get a chance to meet candidates running in the April elections Wednesday, March 18. "Normally, during an election year we endorse in the fall and those...

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