Woman found dead after car crashes into Des Plaines River
A 23-year-old Chicago woman was found dead Monday morning after her car crashed into the Des Plaines River near River Forest on Sunday evening. The woman was identified Monday as...
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Police offer tips to avoid Craigslist scams
It's common for people to be worried about being taken advantage of when buying or selling things on Craigslist. The website is very hands-off in monitoring its transactions. Its terms...
Oak Park could raise fees, limit canopies for outdoor dining
Oak Park will consider tightening its rules regarding outdoor dining at restaurants later this month. "We're bringing this forward in anticipation of seeing it adopted before the weather turns," said...
Sex offender arrested at OPRF basketball game
A registered sex offender was caught attending an Oak Park and River Forest High School basketball game last week, police say. According to Oak Park police, Derrick Avery, 35, of...
One year later, economic development group defends record
A year after refocusing its mission, the Oak Park Economic Development Corp. defended its record in front of the Oak Park Village Board. Established in 1974 by area banks and...
Brewery on Roosevelt Road moves forward
Noble Kinsman, a craft brewery hoping to open in Oak Park, is one step closer to opening in Oak Park. In an email sent to friends and supporters Feb. 25,...
New scholarship gives Triton students cash for Dominican
Triton College students hoping to continue their education at Dominican University can soon take advantage of a new scholarship opportunity. The Patricia Granados Endowed Scholarship will award $2,000 per year...
Oak Park may change how it hires adjudication officers
Oak Park could change the way it hires officers who handle parking tickets, zoning violations and other low-grade offenses in the village. The Village Board discussed revisiting the process it...
Felony Franks breaks out the hot dogs for Oak Park debut
It's Sunday afternoon and Andrew McKinney is behind the counter at Felony Franks. He's preparing an order for a Chicago style hot dog with all the fixings nicknamed the "Misdemeanor...
Craft beer shop gets regulatory OK from Oak Park board
The Oak Park Village Board has tweaked its liquor code to allow Beer Shop, a combination bar and craft beer shop, to open downtown. It's the latest step for a...