Slain Oak Park police Det. Allan Reddins was a ‘family man,’ chief …
Nov 29, 2024 · Det. Allan Reddins, 40, was killed by an armed offender, authorities said. His death marks the first time an officer has died in the line of duty at the Oak Park Police Department since 1938
Preservation Oak Park hosts storytelling night, plans to make it a ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Preservation Oak Park started as a grass roots organization with a mailing list that morphed into active Facebook group. With a membership of roughly 1,300 people, its mission is stated as ...
Oak Park River Forest Museum returns to its roots with chili cook off
Nov 22, 2024 · On Dec. 5, the Oak Park River Forest Museum will be going back to its roots as a firehouse with a community chili cook-off featuring the culinary efforts of the Oak Park and River Forest firehouses.
Oak Park approves $1M for Percy Julian home in 2025 budget
Dec 6, 2024 · Oak Park has approved its 2025 fiscal year budget, setting aside $1 million at the last minute for the preservation of African-American scientist Percy Julian’s home at 515 N. East Ave.
Ranked choice voting approved in Oak Park - Wednesday Journal
Nov 6, 2024 · Oak Park residents have voted to implement ranked choice voting, which allows voters to choose candidates in order of preference for village board elections.. Now that the referendum has passed ...
Comedian Steve Hytner talks return to stand-up ahead of Oak …
Oct 9, 2024 · Steve Hytner, an actor and comedian perhaps best known for his role in “Seinfeld,” is set to perform at the new Comedy Plex Comedy Club in Oak Park this weekend, with two shows each Friday and ...
L’Arche welcomes residents to its new Oak Park home
Nov 26, 2024 · In just a few weeks, the L’Arche community will be welcoming residents to its first newly built house in the Chicago area. The south Oak Park house benefits from sustainable measures, and when ...
What is the OP Township referendum question on the ballot?
Oct 18, 2024 · The Oak Park Township has an advisory referendum question on the ballot for local voters: “Shall the people of Oak Park have the initiative right to amend and propose ordinances by voter ...
Long-time Oak Parkers share why they love OP as it turns 122
Jan 19, 2024 · The Village of Oak Park has long drawn in residents for its community spirit, beautiful architecture and other amenities. Now, the village will celebrate its 122 nd birthday Jan. 25. On that date ...
Discriminatory practices found among Oak Park’s biggest housing ...
Oct 7, 2024 · An investigation into fair housing practices of some Oak Park’s biggest housing providers showed evidence of discrimination in their rental processes.