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Jersey Chytla of Franklin Park Speed Skating will compete Jan. 28 at international championships in Austria

January 18, 2022 at 4:31 p.m.

From Day One when he first took the ice early in elementary school, Jersey Chytla did not desire to mimic his former competitive figure skating mother Kris Chytla, who also...

River Forest names second-generation firefighter with Air Force experience as its fire chief

January 17, 2022 at 7:15 a.m.

In a relatively quiet community like River Forest, safety-conscious residents can be reassured new Fire Chief Tom Gaertner can ramp things up if necessary. Gaertner, in his third municipal chief's...

River Forest welcomes new village manager

January 4, 2022 at 12:16 p.m.

During the pandemic, Brian Murphy has served three very different communities in key government posts – yet does not have to learn the mechanics of municipalities all over again with...

Al Mancini, owner of Tre Sorelle Ristorante at 1111 Lake Street, Oak Park, said his top priority is the health of customers and staff. The village will mandate restaurant diners to show proof of vaccination. Tuesday, December 28, 2021. (James C. Svehla-Pioneer Press)

Oak Park will require vaccination proof in restaurants, bars, gyms; ‘God forbid it’d be spreading in my place’

December 28, 2021 at 5:48 p.m.

Oak Park intends to fall in sync with Chicago and Cook County by imposing a proof-of-vaccination requirement for people patronizing restaurants, bars, gyms, spas and dance studios as early as...

Fire at 1034 Lake St. Oak Park Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Some businesses on Lake Street were evacuated and shut down. (James C. Svehla/For the baiduhai)

After his promotion to Oak Park fire chief, Kobyleski faced blaze within 24 hours

December 19, 2021 at 10:10 p.m.

In 36 years on the job in the Oak Park Fire Department, Ronald Kobyleski has performed a number of roles, which helps him understand the work of the 63 sworn...

Maine South's Mike Sajenko (30) tries to break through Lockport's defense of Mekhi Johnson Maura (52), Dylan Schmutzler (11) and Paul Rasp (44), in the Class 8A state championship game at Northern Illinois' Huskie Stadium in DeKalb on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the Daily Southtown).

Maine South Hawks focus on great season after sting of championship loss

November 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

With a 6-4 record as an assistant or head coach in state championship football games, Maine South coach Dave Inserra has plenty of experience handling the two opposite outcomes with...

Susan Kurtenbach, left, and friend Michele Haptonstahl, both of Oak Park, shop at Ten Thousand Villages shop in Oak Park, Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Oak Park shops, rebounding from pandemic, offer deals for Small Business Saturday Nov. 27

November 19, 2021 at 5:18 p.m.

After the pandemic cut into last year's holiday sales, Oak Park shops and small businesses are hoping the jingle of cash registers in the next few weeks will help them...

District 212 seeking West Leyden High School principal after Makishima announces departure

November 16, 2021 at 6:29 p.m.

Leyden High School District 212 plans to hire a new principal for West Leyden High School in Northlake by mid-January after incumbent Patricia Makishima announced her plans to resign due...

Reed Petrzelka of River Forest waits for his candy to drop down to him at the Zimberoff's house Sunday, October 31, 2021 in River Forest, IL. (Steve Johnston / Pioneer Press)

Father-son team engineers a motorized, two-story conveyer belt to dispense Halloween candy

November 1, 2021 at 7:32 a.m.

A father-son team in River Forest created an ingenious trick to deliver treats to Halloween celebrants, who have come to expect an extravaganza at this family's home. Constantly tinkering with...

Norridge loses Eisenhower Library director, civic leader Ron Stoch, who helped get library built

October 15, 2021 at 8:39 a.m.

Ron Stoch already was the face of the fledgling Eisenhower Public Library, which serves Harwood Heights and Norridge, for more than six years in 1986 when a baiduhai article...

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