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A volunteer walks past signs for migrants alerting them to free social services at the Migrant Center in Forest Park. (Jesse Wright/Pioneer Press)

Years later, migrants bused into Oak Park area still living in limbo

By Jesse Wright

October 13, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

The border crisis landed in Chicago around Christmas in 2023. Shipped up from Texas, migrants...

Hinsdale Middle School is pictured in 2015. (Brett Johnson/Pioneer Press)

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills ranked among best k-12 schools in state

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October 12, 2026 at 5:06 p.m.

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 has been recognized as one of the state's premier public...

Tower Green in Western Springs will be the backdrop for a Get out the Vote Rally organized by Indivisible West Suburban Chicago from 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 17. (Steve Metsch/Daily Southtown)

Grassroots group to hold ‘get out the vote rally’ in Western Springs

By Steve Metsch

October 13, 2026 at 10:25 a.m.

Indivisible West Suburban Chicago will encourage early voting at a rally from 1 to 2...

A for sale sign is posted in 2018 outside the now demolished Tracy's Tavern along 55th Street in Clarendon Hills. As officials eye improvements to the intersection of 55th Street and Western Avenue, attraction development to the site is a key element. (Chuck Fieldman/Pioneer Press)

State grant to fuel improvements at 55th Street and Western Avenue in Clarendon Hills

By Chuck Fieldman

July 7, 2025 at 4:20 p.m.

Clarendon Hills has been approved for a $1 million legislative grant for intersection improvements at...

Work continues in May on the second phase of capital improvements at Oak Park and River Forest High School. School officials are looking ahead to phase three of the multiyear project, which will focus on facilities accommodating arts instruction. (Bob Skolnik/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park and River Forest High School board eyes remake of arts facilities

By Bob Skolnik

July 7, 2025 at 3:32 p.m.

The next phase of capital improvements at Oak Park and River Forest High School would...

The Windy City Ramblers brass band performs July 4 in Oak Park's Chicago Austin neighborhood during the Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce's first Oak Park First Friday festival. (Jesse Wright/Pioneer Press)

New Oak Park business initiative harnesses Fourth festivities for First Fridays

By Jesse Wright

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July 7, 2025 at 12:28 p.m.

First Fridays, an initiative intended to spur interest in shopping areas around Oak Park and...

Becky Spratford is retiring after 24 years on the La Grange Public Library Board of Trustees. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

After nearly a quarter century helping run the La Grange library, a chapter is ending for longtime trustee

By Hank Beckman

July 3, 2025 at 5:29 p.m.

La Grange Library Trustee Becky Spratford has decided that after 24 years, it’s time to...

Vernon Hills police Chief Patrick Kreis, right, presents the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Medal of Valor to Oak Park police Sgt. Derrick Verge on July 1 at a meeting of the Oak Park Village Board. (Bob Skolnik/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park cop who arrested Allan Reddins killing suspect awarded Medal of Valor

By Bob Skolnik

July 8, 2025 at 1:58 p.m.

Oak Park police Sgt. Derrick Verge received the Police Medal of Valor from the Illinois...

Members of the Oak Park and River Forest High School’s Pan-Asian Leadership Society, or PALS, participated in a Kapwa! Celebration at the Oak Park Public Library. (Oak Park Public Library)

Community news: Cultural celebration at Oak Park library, 50th ordination anniversary, more

By Melinda Moore

July 3, 2025 at 2:20 p.m.

News from around the community includes items from Oak Park, Darien, Trinity College, Franklin Park,...

Nestled near O'Hare International Airport, a busy roadway and a rail yard, Franklin Avenue is under construction as part of a larger project to ease traffic in a major traffic area. (Jesse Wright/for Pioneer Press)

Lane restrictions planned for Franklin Avenue and Green Street work in Franklin Park

By Pioneer Press

July 3, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.

Work is getting started on a Cook County project to accommodate the Illinois Tollway’s I-490/Franklin...

An early love of acting has propelled Elmwood Park resident Jordan Arredondo into a career with performances at some of Chicago’s top theaters, including Chicago Shakespeare, Marriott, Paramount, and Steppenwolf, among others. (Jordan Arredondo)

Elmwood Park’s Jordan Arredondo brings a lifetime of acting experience to the stage at Steppenwolf

By Myrna Petlicki

July 2, 2025 at 2:10 p.m.

Jordan Arredondo performs as #5 in Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s Chicago premiere of “You Will Get...

The Greater La Grange YMCA on 31st Street in La Grange Park was set to close July 18, but the Park District of La Grange Park plans to take over the facility. (Jesse Wright/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park Community Park District OKs takeover of Greater La Grange YMCA fitness center

By Jesse Wright

July 31, 2025 at 10:05 a.m.

The Greater La Grange YMCA announced in May they would leave their location at 1100...

The Elmhurst Park District has approved a Master Plan for improvements at Crestview Park. (Pioneer Press)

Elmhurst Park Board OKs master plan for Crestview Park

By Pioneer Press

July 1, 2025 at 11:47 a.m.

The Elmhurst Park Board in June approved a master plan for Crestview Park that includes...