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oakpark.comToo many unanswered questions - Wednesday JournalI write as a homeowner in Oak Park on Kenilworth Avenue. I recognize there are public policy issues at hand across the U.S. specific to zoning that have prevented the sort of housing density that would...

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Too many unanswered questions

rblandmark.comBlythe Park playground is a disappointment - Riverside-Brookfield LandmarkCurious about who designed the new playground at Blythe Park and do they have children? I have never seen such a poorly unsafe design. Reading the rules made me laugh; normal kids’ play is definitely...

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Blythe Park playground is a disappointment

rblandmark.comVote No on the Brookfield referendum - Riverside-Brookfield LandmarkSince purchasing a home in Brookfield in 2003, our property-tax bill has increased 400%. This is not a typo: 400% in 23 years. Now clearly, this can’t be blamed solely on the village of Brookfield,...

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Vote No on the Brookfield referendum

oakpark.comOak Park Fire Department installs flag drop boxes with help from Troop 2The Oak Park Fire Department installed the first official United States flag drop boxes for proper disposal with the help of a Scout from Troop 2.

With a Scout’s help, fire department sets up flag disposal boxes

oakpark.comPastor Heidi Torgerson details her experience inside BroadviewHeidi Torgerson was a part of one of the first groups of religious leaders to be allowed inside Broadview for pastoral and spiritual care.

Real people with real stories: Pastor Heidi Torgerson details her experience inside the Broadview ICE facility

chicagotribune.comPotential buyer of Weiss and West Suburban hospitals has mixed track recordInsight Chicago owes tens of millions of dollars to the state, and its Bronzeville hospital has been cited for numerous safety issues.

Potential buyer of Weiss, West Suburban hospitals has mixed track record - Chicago Tribune

oakpark.comOPRF’s Stein takes third in girls state tennis - Wednesday JournalOPRF senior Lucy Stein wanted to end her high school tennis career in style with an individual state championship but ended in third place.

OPRF’s Stein takes third in girls state tennis

oakpark.comOPRF, Fenwick cross country teams advance to sectionalsAbby Denneen, Emily Jones and Juliana Gamboa helped lead OPRF and Fenwick through regionals and into the Lyons Township Sectional.

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OPRF, Fenwick cross country teams seek state berths

oakpark.comOPRF Girls Volleyball earns second straight WSC Silver titleOPRF volleyball claimed a share of the West Suburban Conference Silver Division championship with a Senior Night win over Glenbard West.

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OPRF girls go back-to-back in WSC Silver

chicagotribune.comOak Park and River Forest High School to delay Act 3 referendum until 2028A tax referendum question that once eyed appearing on April 2027 ballots is not expected to appear on ballots in the fall of 2028 to fund OPRF’s new project.

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Oak Park and River Forest High School to delay Act 3 referendum until 2028

oakpark.comRon Haddad who threatened RF library staff avoids more jail timeRonald Haddad, Jr., the federal felon convicted in state court last year of criminal trespass to the River Forest library, avoided more jail time last week.

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Federal parolee who threatened RF library staff avoids more jail time

oakpark.comNorthern Illinois Transit Agency pushes alternative to O’Hare FlyerThe Northern Illinois Transit Agency, NITA, hosted an open house at Union Station Oct. 14.

New transit agency pushes alternative to O’Hare Flyer

oakpark.comNorthern Illinois Transit Agency pushes alternative to O’Hare FlyerThe Northern Illinois Transit Agency, NITA, hosted an open house at Union Station Oct. 14.

New transit agency pushes alternative to O’Hare Flyer

rblandmark.comGalloping Ghost Arcade named best arcade in AmericaAdd another achievement to the career of Doc Mack, owner of Galloping Ghost Arcade on Ogden Avenue in Brookfield.

Brookfield arcade named best in America by Travel + Leisure

Shrubtown: Trick no Treat

OPRF flattens East Aurora in opening round of playoffs

chicagotribune.comIsrael boycott referendum question creates divide in Oak Park communityAn advisory referendum will ask Oak Park voters to weigh in on if the state should repeal laws related to boycotts of Israel.

Israel boycott referendum question creates divide in Oak Park community

Groups for, against advisory referendum make their case

Groups for, against advisory referendum make their case

OPRF delays vote on Act 3 tax referendum until 2028

Deep in the weeds, Oak Park debates other paths to affordable housing

To boost local nonprofits, Riverside plans summit for January

OPRF delays vote on Act 3 tax referendum until 2028

Deep in the weeds, Oak Park debates other paths to affordable housing

Garcia and Getty accuse each other of corruption in debate

Everything you need to know about Brookfield’s referendum

Chicago driver arrested for DUI

Oak Park Area Arts Council spotlights new artist in Village Hall

Funny is Female comedy festival returns to Oak Park

OPRF football ready for East Aurora

youtube.comInterviews with Guest Speakers at 2026 Illinois School Safety ConferenceThis video contains full interviews with three of the guest speaker...

Interviews with Guest Speakers at 2026 Illinois School Safety Conference

Public safety rebuild could cost up to $48M with bond interest

Lincoln Elementary named 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon School

‘Halloween House’ is spooky, ooky and kids love it

Lincoln Elementary named 2026 Governor’s Blue Ribbon School

patch.comDarien Bans Sale of Kratom, Likely To Affect Vape ShopsThe mayor said local vape shops were probably unaware of the pending vote.

Darien Bans Sale of Kratom, Likely To Affect Vape Shops

Print Edition: October 21, 2026

Print Edition: October 21, 2026

cbsnews.comUniversity of Illinois Chicago report puts $1 billion price tag on recidivism in North Lawndale neighborhoodA new report finds repeat incarceration in one Chicago neighborhood has cost Illinois taxpayers more than $1 billion, but researchers say there's an easy way to break that cycle.

University of Illinois Chicago report puts $1 billion price tag on recidivism in North Lawndale neighborhood

patch.comLyons Mayor Rakes In $400K For Congress Race, Almost Reaching Democrat Hopeful's HaulThe village's lawyer donates nearly $8,000 to the mayor's accounts, which give the mayor's insurance agency nearly $1,000 a month for rent.

Lyons Mayor Rakes In $400K For Congress Race, Almost Reaching Democrat Hopeful's Haul - Patch

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Former D96 technology director dies in car accident

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