Shout Out: Shannon Wyatt and MaryJo Taira, living organ donors
Oak Parker Shannon Wyatt, 36, and River Forest resident MaryJo Taira, 52, were two of 438 living organ donors who gathered April 21 at Millennium Park in Chicago for the...
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‘You have to continue to grow’: Owned by former Bears GM Vainisi, Forest Park Bank celebrates 75 years
As Forest Park Bank marks 75 years this month, owner Jerry Vainisi reflected on the traits that have led to its longevity: personal service, a community mindset and willingness to...
‘Together We Inspire’: Sarah’s Inn forum to focus on ending relationship violence
An event hosted by a local domestic violence agency will feature a panel of experts discussing ways to end relationship violence and create safer communities. Sarah's Inn, which serves communities...
Dogs, beer and Oak Park: Beer Shop’s quest to welcome guests’ pets goes to the village’s health board
Oak Parkers who want to drink while hanging out with their dogs made their case to the village's board of health Tuesday night. As the Oak Park Board of Health...
‘It’s very Oak Park’: Birth Boutique, focusing on all things mom- and baby-related, opening in arts district
A business focusing on all things mom- and baby-related is set to open next week in the Oak Park Arts District. The Birth Boutique, opening at 128 Harrison St. in...
Shout Out: Will and Kelli Jones, new parents in Oak Park
Last month, new parents Will, 32, and Kelli, 29, Jones of Oak Park sat with their 6-month-old daughter, Penny, in Scoville Park. They answered a few questions for the Oak...
‘It’s not so bad to get old’: Celebrating Seniors Week set to start in Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park
Organizers of a week of events designed for seniors and kicking off April 26 say the line-up offers both the fun and the serious. "What I hope they get out...
New Moms group breaks ground on Oak Park facility that will offer affordable housing, program space
Construction has begun on a $7.1 million facility offering affordable housing and program space in Oak Park, expected to be completed in early 2019. Family support nonprofit organization New Moms...
The green path: Oak Park congregations urge people to bike or walk to church or temple during Earth Day weekend
Interfaith Green Network officials are hoping to see 1,000 congregants of local churches bike or walk to services during Earth Day weekend, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions. "We...
Walk With a Doc: Oak Park’s park district teams up with doctor in effort to boost community wellness
An Oak Park chapter of a growing national program aimed to get people outside and moving kicks off April 21. Held at 9 a.m. the third Saturday of every month,...