West Suburban PADS changes name to reflect bigger mission
A local agency known for assisting the homeless has changed its name to better reflect the entirety of what it offers. West Suburban PADS, founded in 1992 as Tri-Village PADS,...
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A cappella takes Trinity High School students to Spain
The Trinity High School students who trekked to Spain for an a cappella concert tour had to follow two rules: Be on time, and if you can get it in...
Shout Out: Hollis Bernstein, summer concert lover
Hollis Bernstein, who's lived in Oak Park for 23 years, sat on a bench April 12 in Scoville Park, where she answered a few questions for the Oak Leaves. Q:...
Pawn shop resale times would lengthen under proposed Illinois law
A bill approved by the Illinois Senate seeks to require pawn shops to hold onto items for a week before reselling them — an effort to help prevent the sale...
Female-focused TEDx event coming to River Forest
A local, female-focused TEDx event scheduled for next month will feature women from the Oak Park and River Forest area speaking on issues relating to career, motherhood and personal life....
Ice show returning to renovated Ridgeland Common
One year after the renovated Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex reopened, the new ice rink is ready to host its first ice show. Running May 8 through 10, this year's theme...
Family teams up to offer healthier fundraising option
An Oak Park father and daughter have teamed up to start a company that offers a healthy alternative for aspiring fundraisers. Go! Go! Go! Fundraising provides two flavors of energy...
Trinity High School hires new principal
As Trinity High School's current principal looks ahead to retirement, her replacement is set to start July 1. Principal Toni Bouillette gave notice of her planned retirement in January. Her...
Oak Park named one of first municipal arboretums
With more than 100 different tree species within village borders, Oak Park has been named the state's first municipal arboretum. Anyone who has walked through Oak Park knows the beauty...
Local clergy reflect on death of Cardinal George
Cardinal Francis George, the first Chicago native to serve as a the area's archbishop, died Friday at age 78, after years of struggling with cancer. Rev. Thomas McDermott, pastor at...