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Renovating? Start with a trio of home experts

by Lacey Sikora September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

When interior designer Robin Schwadron of R Titus Designs opened a space in the heart of Oak Park in 2023, one of the benefits of the combined studio and storefront was the ability to host community events. Over the years, she’s hosted mahjong nights, styling classes and even a homecoming dress swap, but some of her favorite events are bringing industry professionals to the studio to […]

Homes

Oak Park’s homegrown architect

by Lacey Sikora August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

Homes

Architect and renovator’s Oak Park project more than just a flip

by Lacey Sikora May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Homes

Marion Street makeover

by Lacey Sikora March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

Homes

Fiddelke super fan readies for talk on favorite architect

by Lacey Sikora January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Homes

Driehaus Museum exhibition, ‘Photographing Frank Lloyd Wright,’ showcases lesser-known side of the famous architect

by Lacey Sikora October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Homes

Architect spotlight: Henry Fiddelke

by Lacey Sikora August 11, 2022August 16, 2022

Homes

Architect spotlight on Charles Kristen

by Lacey Sikora October 8, 2021October 7, 2021

Investigation into mass car break-ins at Avenue Parking Garage still ongoing October 2, 2026
Oak Park’s Avenue Parking Garage was hit hard by car break-ins in early September, in connection with even more burglarized vehicles at the University of Illinois Chicago campus.
‘Broadview Six’ defense team celebrates judge’s push for fact-finding in trial misconduct October 2, 2026
U.S. District Judge April Perry heard arguments on Oct. 1 and pressed for more answers from U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office about possible wrongdoings in the original case brought against the “Broadview Six” earlier this year and potential cover-up efforts to conceal the misconduct.
Oak Park Neighbors United opposes referendum question October 1, 2026
While a state appellate court considers an appeal of an overruled objection of an advisory referendum question for the Nov. 3 village ballot, a new group has sprung up to provide arguments why Oak Park village community members should vote no.
Oak Park’s DEI office hosted calmest conversation on zoning so far October 1, 2026
The village government’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion facilitated a panel discussion on the history of local zoning on Monday, Sept. 28, to give context around the proposed changes to single-family zoning.
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