Brownie troop provides 950 pounds of candy for military troops
The third-grade girls in Brownie Troop 41167 aren't just good with cookies. They're rather impressive when it comes to Halloween candy, too. The 22 girls at Horace Mann School in...
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Oak Park gets another independent pharmacy
Oak Park has gained its third independent pharmacy, a newcomer joining two long-time businesses that have survived the competition from big chain pharmacies. Pharmacist Vishali Patel, the daughter of two...
Blotter: Boy approached by man in car in La Grange
The following items were collected from reports released by the La Grange Police Department. A 12-year-old boy was reportedly approached by a suspicious man who asked him if he wanted...
Oak Park Village Hall added to National Register of Historic Places
Oak Park's village hall may just be a place to pay a parking ticket or apply for a building permit to some, but it's much more than that, according to...
New stores fill void left by Competitive Foot’s departure
Oak Park's running and fitness community might have lost a major anchor when Competitive Foot closed after 40 years but fans of that store have been stepping in to fill...
Oak Park resident a finalist in ‘hot husband’ contest
The way Amy Williams sees it, "hot" means much more than hazel eyes, "buff arms" and a body that looks good in skinny jeans. In an essay that landed her...
Artful benches to be auctioned off in La Grange
After sitting pretty all summer in downtown La Grange, 50 benches that were part of the La Grange Business Association's "Summer Art Project" will be up for auction next month...
After a long run, Competitive Foot shoe store is closing
After about four decades anchoring the corner of Marion Street and North Boulevard in Oak Park, the owners of The Competitive Foot athletic shoe store are nearing the finish line....
Riverside gets ready for arts event with ‘yarn bomb’
The upcoming Riverside Arts Weekend isn't exactly a formal affair, but already the town's lampposts are all dressed up for it. In conjunction with the event, also known as RAW,...
Oak Park residents happy with village, survey says
The vast majority of Oak Park's residents are happy to live in the village and would recommend it to their friends, but say there's still room for improvement, according to...