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Oak Park chooses architect for Village Hall, police station schematic design

by Luzane Draughon November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Oak Park trustees agreed Thursday to direct village staff to negotiate an agreement with Johnson Lasky Kindelin Architects, Inc. to produce a schematic design for a Village Hall remodel and new police station on the existing site. The village board decided in July to move forward with plans to renovate the historic building and build […]

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Oak Park to move forward with Village Hall remodel plans

by Luzane Draughon August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

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Oak Park trustees seek revised plans for Village Hall project

by Luzane Draughon May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

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Oak Park’s Village Hall remodel plans inch forward amid cost concerns

by Luzane Draughon April 11, 2024April 15, 2024

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Village Hall remodel recommendation heads to Oak Park’s board

by Luzane Draughon March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

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Village Hall remodel could include glass addition

by Luzane Draughon February 29, 2024March 4, 2024

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Facility Review Committee to recommend Village Hall renovation

by Luzane Draughon January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

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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