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Jennifer Costanzo and Colby Lewis, architects with Chicago-based STR Partners, explain elements of the new District 97 administration building, at 260 Madison St. in Oak Park, to those touring the building Nov. 14. District staff moved into the building Oct. 12, one year after construction began.

Tour highlights Oak Park District 97’s new administrative building

May 8, 2019 at 11:35 a.m.

As Al Roberts admired the work tables and upholstered chairs next to clusters of windows within the new Oak Park District 97 administrative building Nov. 14, he said there's no...

District House project to bring luxury condos, retail space to Tasty Dog building

May 8, 2019 at 11:35 a.m.

After a groundbreaking Nov. 10, a luxury mid-rise condo building within the Hemingway District is expected to be completed by early 2018. District House, which will occupy the northwest corner...

A hand-drawn map shows the layout of Compound Yellow, a trio of buildings at the northwest corner of Lake Street and Harvey Avenue, Nov. 5. Compound Yellow, owned by Laura Shaeffer and Andrew Nord, is an independent cultural cooperative offering art classes and exhibit space.

Compound Yellow aims to be ‘a beacon’ for art in Oak Park area

May 8, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.

At the northwest corner of Harvey Avenue and Lake Street, a trio of yellow-painted buildings aim to blend private and public space in the name of collaborative art. "It's kind...

Shout Out: Eddie Millbanks, from Arkansas to Oak Park

May 8, 2019 at 11:35 a.m.

While walking around Scoville Park on Oct. 23, Eddie Millbanks, 58, of Oak Park, stopped to answer a few questions for the Oak Leaves. Q: Were you happy with the...

The Oak Park and River Forest High School.

Tradition of Excellence: Four OPRF alums honored

May 8, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.

Four alums of Oak Park and River Forest High School were honored Nov. 4 at the school's annual Tradition of Excellence ceremonies. The awards, started by the class of 1982...

Study Hall, which opened Nov. 5 and will sell women's clothing and gifts through the end of the year, fills the 1,200-square-foot space at 128 S. Marion St.

Study Hall boutique pops up in Oak Park’s Pleasant District

May 8, 2019 at 11:40 a.m.

The owners of a Chicago boutique have opened a pop-up shop in Oak Park's Pleasant District through the holiday season. Study Hall, which opened Nov. 5 and will sell women's...

Preview of documentary series on OPRF to be shown at film festival

May 8, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

A snippet of a documentary series on equity at Oak Park and River Forest High School will be shown at a Chicago film festival Friday, and filmmakers will welcome feedback...

Carrie Kujoth with her 9-month-old daughter, Ellie.

Shout Out: Carrie Kujoth, Oak Park mother

May 8, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

As she played with her 9-month-old daughter Ellie, Carrie Kujoth, 35, of Oak Park, answered a few questions for the Oak Leaves. Q: What's been most surprising about parenthood? A:...

Tania Haigh, TEDx Oak Park Women organizer, hugs a member of the event's team as other team members and speakers gather on stage after the "It's About Time" event ends Oct. 27 at the Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park.

Speakers take on serious topics at TEDx Oak Park Women event

May 8, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

A series of speakers hoped to inspire further thought and action Thursday night at the second TEDx Oak Park Women event. "If all goes well, people come away thinking just...

Shout Out: Robert Hemstreet, longtime Cubs fan

May 8, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

While he sat enjoying the sun Oct. 23 in Scoville Park, Robert Hemstreet, 69, of Forest Park, answered a few questions for the Oak Leaves. Q: What do you think...

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