Ali Barthwell

July 2, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

While one OPRF teacher remains a polarizing figure, others guide students to find their comfort zones.

July 2, 2026 at 3:02 p.m.

A teacher gets hip with the kids, the administration twiddles their thumbs, and we meet OPRF's football team.

July 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

In its second hour, Steve James's docuseries probes issues at the school dating back generations

July 2, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

As Steve James goes deep on her alma mater, an Oak Park and River Forest High School alum weighs in.

July 2, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Sterling Bay recently bought much of the building — and will likely shop the naming rights. Here are a few ideas to get things rolling.

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