Shout Out: Jackie Benson, owner of Cycle Bar in River Forest
Oak Parker Jackie Benson, 49, who owns the Cycle Bar location at 7513 W. Lake St. in River Forest with her husband, Mike, answered a few questions for the Oak...
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Arbor West Neighbors group aims to connect retirees, seniors with their community
A new community group is looking to support and connect older adults in the Oak Park area. Arbor West Neighbors will look to take a grassroots approach to connecting young...
Shout Out: Donnie Biggins, musician and concert promoter
Musician and concert promoter Donnie Biggins, 30, who grew up in Oak Park and recently moved to River Forest, answered a few questions for the Oak Leaves on Dec. 7....
Shout Out: Jason Sposeep, Oak Parker and lawyer
Oak Parker and lawyer Jason Sposeep, a partner with Chicago-based family law firm Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck, was recently named to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's 2016 list of "40...
Women’s clothing boutique Jayne heading to Oak Park
A women's clothing boutique with locations in Forest Park and La Grange will add Oak Park to that list. Jayne will move into the 2,500-square-foot space at 122 N. Marion...
Progress continues with plans for property at 226 Harrison in Oak Park
The developer behind the rehab and renovation of a former restaurant in the Oak Park Arts District says the project is set to be completed in a couple of weeks,...
‘The biggest gift’: Donations provide holiday boutique for children in Oak Park
As children with Hephzibah's Head Start program were tasked Dec. 15 with choosing gifts for their parents and loved ones, Mechelle Wesley guided them as they perused the donated items....
Shout Out: John Sorensen, documentary producer
Former Oak Parker John Sorensen, 45, who now lives in Washington, D.C., and was back to visit family, answered a few questions Nov. 27 for the Oak Leaves at Ridgeland...
Oak Park children’s boutique owner caters to teens and beyond with 16 Suitcases
A new shop by the owner of a Downtown Oak Park children's boutique caters to customers of the next age level. Selling apparel for teens and beyond, 16 Suitcases officially...
Giving season: Food and gift basket program helps many in Oak Park, River Forest
As Zach Wild and Max Trojanowski-Wright delivered gifts to Cynthia Jones on Dec. 10 at Heritage House in Oak Park, the two Cub Scouts wished Jones a merry Christmas. Jones...