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Group leader Aleasa Green reads a book about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to children participating in Peace Camp Wednesday, June 14, at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Oak Park. The week-long camp focused on peace and conflict resolution strategies for ages 4 to 14.

‘Everybody needs peace’: Oak Park camp spreads message to children

May 8, 2019 at 11:57 a.m.

As she talked to children about kindness, respect and managing conflict thoughtfully during Peace Camp in Oak Park, MJ Park hoped to make an impression that could last a lifetime....

Shout Out: Kelly Richard with St. Giles school

May 8, 2019 at 11:56 a.m.

While she worked at the St. Giles Catholic School booth at the 44th A Day in Our Village festival June 4 in Scoville Park in Oak Park, Kelly Richard, 43,...

Graduation anniversary serves as a last hurrah for Hemingway museum

May 8, 2019 at 11:56 a.m.

As the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park on Saturday recognizes the 100th anniversary of the famed author's high school graduation, the event will serve as a last hurrah for...

Shout Out: Suzanne Seeger, longtime Oak Park resident

May 8, 2019 at 11:55 a.m.

After visiting Scoville Park June 4 for the 44th A Day in Our Village festival, Suzanne Seeger, 67, of Oak Park stopped to answer a few questions for the Oak...

Altiro Latin Fusion will fill the former Erik's Deli space at 107 N. Oak Park Ave., seen June 5. Owner and Executive Chef Roberto Avila, who has two other Altiro locations in the Chicago area, said he hopes to open in July.

Altiro Latin Fusion aims for summer Oak Park opening

May 8, 2019 at 11:55 a.m.

The owner of a Latin fusion restaurant set to fill the former Erik's Deli space on Oak Park Avenue hopes to open for business this summer. Altiro Latin Fusion, which...

Anne Pezalla co-owns Lively Athletics in Oak Park. The business was recently recognized by <runtime:topic id="HOC792">ESPN</runtime:topic>, which named Lively's GOvember Challenge the best training challenge in Chicago in a running-related article.

Lively’s Oak Park GOvember Challenge earns recognition from ESPN

May 8, 2019 at 11:55 a.m.

After Anne Pezalla heard a friend mention a step challenge she was taking part in, Pezalla wondered how she and her sister, Kate Pezalla Marlin, could create something similar for...

Sally Stovall with the Interfaith Green Network talks with Liz Quan Kiu of Oak Park during the 44th A Day in Our Village festival June 4 in Scoville Park in Oak Park. The event, always held on the first Sunday in June, featured more than 170 vendors this year, setting a new record.

A Day in Our Village offers ‘a clearinghouse of information’ in Oak Park

May 8, 2019 at 11:55 a.m.

To Cedric Melton, the best of Oak Park is on display during A Day in Our Village. "It may sound corny, but I love seeing the camaraderie," said Melton, Oak...

Shout Out: Cameron Gearen, Hemingway Foundation writer-in-residence

May 8, 2019 at 11:55 a.m.

The Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park has announced that Cameron Gearen, 47, of Oak Park has been selected as the foundation's next writer-in-residence, until June 2019. "Some Perfect Year,"...

‘Woofs and Wine’ event caters to dog owners in Oak Park

June 4, 2018 at 4:56 p.m.

A local dining spot is offering lovers of dogs and wine a chance to come together to enjoy both al fresco. Oak Park restaurant Cucina Paradiso, 814 North Blvd., is...

Oak Park Public Library’s summer reading program for children, “Build a Better World,” kicks off June 7.

Big plans for summer reading programs at Oak Park, River Forest libraries

May 8, 2019 at 11:55 a.m.

As the school year comes to a close, local libraries are once again gearing up for summer readers. Oak Park Public Library's summer reading program for children, "Build a Better...

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