Shout Out: Beth Kaplan, Oak Park author
In advance of her event at 7 p.m. May 9 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Beth Kaplan of Oak Park — whose 12-year-old son, Jacob, is...
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Oak Park bazaar to raise funds for those aiming to become U.S. citizens
An Oak Park woman who emigrated from Iraq is hosting a fundraising bazaar at a local cafe to help those trying to become U.S. citizens. From 5-7 p.m. April 30...
Climate change the focus of Earth Day presentation at Oak Park Temple
Although Amy Rosenthal and Jason Funk talk shop at home often, their Earth Day presentation April 21 at Oak Park Temple was a first for the Oak Park couple. "Earth...
Oak Park music studio promises summer camps that rock
An Oak Park music studio will offer children's summer camps focusing on the rock tunes of The Beatles, The White Stripes and more. New this year for music studio My...
Shout Out: Virginia Phillips, avid reader
While reading the newspaper April 15 in Scoville Park, Virginia Phillips, 82, of Oak Park answered a few questions for the Oak Leaves. Q: What brings you out to the...
Four OPRF students headed to national science symposium
A record-setting four Oak Park and River Forest High School students will represent the school at a national science symposium this month. Ellen Morgan, Sydney Lupo, Stephanie Guralnick and Lily...
Classy Addiction Boutique offers ‘chic, edgy and funky’ selection on Madison Street
A new boutique in Forest Park offers a cultivated selection of clothing and accessories that are "classy, chic, edgy and funky," according to owner Patti McMillan. McMillan, who previously owned...
Art expo to feature ‘best of the best’ from the west suburbs
Marta Kozbur said students began asking about the upcoming West Suburban Consortium for Academic Excellence art show last September. "Every year, it just seems to get better and the kids...
Shout Out: Garrett Mulcahy, Fenwick student
Fenwick High School senior Garrett Mulcahy, 17, of Elmhurst has been named a recipient of Purdue University's Beering Scholarship, which provides an incoming student with a full academic ride for...
Anticipation builds for big changes in Oak Park Arts District
Within a year, Mona Navitsky expects the intersection of Harrison Street and Lombard Avenue in the Oak Park Arts District to look vastly different, with news of a townhouse development...