Ma Sista Stuff, 1017 Studio setting up shop in Oak Park Arts District
After opening in the fall, a Chicago woman who sells her skincare products out of a Harrison Street storefront looks forward to increased foot traffic in the Oak Park Arts...
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Oak Park library plans transgender-related events
The Oak Park Public Library will host two transgender-related events later this month, including a kids' storytime with a theme of being yourself. A screening and discussion of National Geographic's...
Science in the spotlight at River Forest school
Sasha Giannotti was in her element as she made her way around the reptile room during the Willard PTO's Festival of Science on March 10. "Oh, I love science," Giannotti...
Shout Out: Adham Farroukh, originally from Lebanon
As he walked along Lake Street on March 5, Oak Parker Adham Farroukh, 25, originally from Lebanon, stopped to answer a few questions for the Oak Leaves. Q: How long...
Members of Oak Park-based family buy Ford dealership in North Riverside
Members of an Oak Park-based family hope to boost sales and bring new energy to a nearby longstanding Ford dealership. Brothers Ray and John LeFevour and their cousin Kelly LeFevour...
Alley Cat Decor on the move to Oak Park Arts District
A local design and DIY-focused shop will move to the Oak Park Arts District this spring. Alley Cat Decor, currently at 715 Lake St. in Oak Park, is set to...
Magical Minds Studio on the move to Madison Street in Oak Park
An Oak Park Arts District studio that focuses on children's programming is set to relocate to the Madison Street corridor. Magical Minds Studio will move to 110 Madison St. this...
Bubbles and Brushes offering pet grooming in Oak Park Arts District
A Cicero couple has opened a pet grooming salon in the Oak Park Arts District. Amada Perez and her husband, Gustavo, opened Bubbles and Brushes for Paws pet grooming salon...
Felony Franks’ concept shines brightest at Big Idea pitch party
The winner of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation's Big Idea initiative will work to implement the concept behind Felony Franks throughout the community. Felony Franks' Rescue Foundation was the...
Shout Out: Luis Tubens, poet
After Luis Tubens, 35, of Chicago held a poetry workshop at the Oak Park Public Library, he was asked to be the library's first artist-in-residence. The residency began in January...