Felicia Dechter – Page 4

Column: Oak Park rewards kindness, historic preservation and more at annual Stewardship Awards

May 8, 2019 at 12:32 p.m.

When John Haagenson opened Lemonmade Style & Snips six years ago in Oak Park, his goal was to “have an open-door policy, where every person is always welcome.” “We wanted...

Column: Green or red, lights on fire departments’ wreaths put holiday safety in the spotlight

May 8, 2019 at 12:31 p.m.

They’re dreaming of a green Christmas at the Oak Park Fire Department. That’s because the annual holiday fire awareness campaign, Keep the Wreath Red, is getting a new moniker. “We’re...

Column: For some, holiday season can be stressful, but help can be found

May 8, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

Feeling a little Grinchy? The holidays are here, and as we all know, our days are supposed to be merry and bright. But for some people, they’re anything but. Stress,...

Column: A reminder for daylight saving time — change your clock; check your smoke detector

May 8, 2019 at 12:29 p.m.

Daylight saving time is around the corner, Nov. 4 this year, and once upon a time the rule of thumb was: Change your clock; change your smoke detector battery. But...

Column: The architectural treasures of Oak Park — and Austin — included in Open House Chicago

May 8, 2019 at 12:26 p.m.

If you’ve ever wanted to take a peek inside some of Oak Park and Austin’s hidden gems and architectural treasures, the opportunity to do so — for free — is...

Eenie Frost, left, gives a "Tradition in the Kitchen" cooking demonstration.

Tradition in the Kitchen: With Jewish High Holidays upon us, thoughts turn to beloved cookbook

March 12, 2024 at 12:14 p.m.

The Jewish High Holidays are upon us, and for millions of Jews around the world that means celebration, reflection, and time spent with beloved family and friends. For me, it...

Column: More accolades for ‘stunning’ Unity Temple restoration in Oak Park

May 8, 2019 at 12:25 p.m.

The fabulous Unity Temple restoration continues to rack up awards, and come October, a prestigious accolade will be bestowed upon those involved. The Alphawood Foundation and UTP, LLC, will receive...

Longtime Frank Lloyd Wright Trust volunteer Frank Pond, left, has been giving tours of Wright homes for nearly four decades.

Column: Frank Lloyd Wright Trust volunteers share Oak Park’s story with guests from ‘all over the world’

May 8, 2019 at 12:24 p.m.

Frank Pond has been giving tours of Frank Lloyd Wright properties for nearly four decades. In that time, Pond has not only worn many hats in his duties but has...

Fair Housing leaders (left to right) McLouis Robinet, Harriette Robinet, Virginia Cassin, Roberta Raymond, John Dwyer and Sherlyn Reid. Banners from Fair Housing marches are in the exhibit "Open House: The Legacy of Fair Housing," at the Oak Park River Forest Museum.

Column: Museum exhibit highlights Oak Park’s journey to racial inclusion

May 8, 2019 at 12:23 p.m.

A half-century ago, in May of 1968, Oak Park, by a 5-2 vote, approved the Fair Housing Ordinance, which prohibited discrimination regarding the sale, rental and financing of housing based...

Column: City Barbeque teams up with Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry

May 8, 2019 at 12:22 p.m.

There are many pillars in a community that contribute to keeping it vital and strong, and two local mainstays have partnered together to keep neighbors in need well-fed — the...

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