Auto shop aims to keep things green
A new automotive repair shop in Oak Park aims to offer car care with a green mindset. Our Planet Automotive Services, Inc., opened in April at the southeast corner of...
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Organizers progress with Hemingway block party plans
Organizers of the Hemingway District block party are working to arrange food vendors and musical acts for the July event that will take place along Oak Park Avenue. The block...
‘A great gathering of women’: River Forest hosts TEDx event
After the TEDx Oak Park Women event "Momentum. Moving Forward." ended May 28, Judy Kamperman left feeling energized by the wealth of inspiration and ideas offered. "I feel very blessed...
Oak Park-set novel picked for library’s summer reading program
A novel set in Oak Park that deals with prejudices and tolerance is this year's selection for Oak Park Public Library's One Book, One Oak Park program. The book, "What...
Arts District businesses split up, expand
Two Oak Park Arts District businesses that have shared a space will relocate within the district next month, providing separate storefronts for each. Musikgarten of Oak Park and the Actors...
Thursday Night Out returns downtown at higher price
A Downtown Oak Park official said increasing the price of Thursday Night Out ticket booklets this year was a tough decision, but rising food costs and the popularity of the...
Park District considers new look for Barrie Park
The Park District of Oak Park is collecting locals' thoughts on future plans for renovations and updates to Barrie Park. Three community meetings have been held in preparation for creating...
Local doctor makes saves as Chicago Fire team physician
An Oak Park resident who's been named one of two team physicians for the Chicago Fire soccer team said he's excited to take on an appointment with his favorite sport....
Oak Park Conservatory plant swap offers new tool
As Barbara Hofmaier of Oak Park added perennials to her pile May 9 outside the Oak Park Conservatory, she excitedly pointed out the liatris, variegated solomon's seal and milkweed seedlings...
Restaurant grabs long-vacant Oak Park Avenue space
A restaurateur with eateries in Chicago, Westmont and Burr Ridge has plans to fill the long-vacant ground-floor space at Oak Park Avenue and South Boulevard. Branko Palikuca, who lives in...