Game changer: Historical society nearing goal for Cicero Fire House No. 2
The old Cicero Fire House No. 2 is getting closer to once again serving the community, and its new tenant, the Oak Park & River Forest Historical Society, is just...
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Wright in the Region day trips offer closer look at master architect
You don't have to be an Oak Parker to have a special place in your heart for Frank Lloyd Wright. Did you know that outside of the village, there's also...
Heart of the home: ‘One of the finest homes’ for sale in River Forest
Got a cool $3.75 mil to spend on a fabulous, palatial, River Forest home? "This is one of the finest homes you will ever have the pleasure to view," said...
Heart of the Home: ‘There Goes the Neighborhood’ tour a big hit
John Binder isn't tied to the mob, but you could definitely call him the Godfather of gangster tours. After all, the River Forest resident has been giving his "There Goes...
Heart of the home: When retirees are thinking of downsizing
When 83-year-old Ann Kelley fell and broke her ankle last year, she decided to put her River Forest condo up for sale. She had lived in the condo for nearly...
Heart of the Home: Oak Park Conservatory prepares for annual plant sale
It's the time of year when those looking to bloom where they are planted can buy plants grown right in the village. The Oak Park Conservatory is holding its annual...
Heart of the Home: The effect of the Fair Housing Act
It was nearly a half-century ago, in April 1968, that the federal Fair Housing Act was signed into law by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson. The new statute declared a policy...
Heart of the Home: Tap into the power of paint to brighten your home
Think about a freshly-cut, vibrant bouquet of multi-colored tulips. They're bright. They're beautiful. They're refreshing and awakening to the senses, and the soul. Put those colors on your walls, and...
Heart of the Home: Rock out at Housing Center fundraiser
When Amy Renzulli, owner of the School of Rock Oak Park, and Rob Breymaier, executive director of the Oak Park Regional Housing Center, were introduced to each other by Village...
Heart of the Home: No property taxes for some injured veterans this year
A new law taking effect this year gives severely wounded U.S. military veterans who live in Illinois an impressive property tax break, with some vets even being completely exempt from...