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Two architecturally notable homes hit the market

by Lacey Sikora March 13, 2026March 15, 2026

Realtor Greer Haseman has been in the business for over 40 years, and 6 years ago, her son Chris Curran joined her team. Oak Park natives, Haseman and Curran bring a lifelong appreciation of the area to their work. It’s not unusual for the duo to have listings of architecturally significant homes. Kicking off the […]

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Decrepit Wright home in Austin makes second list of most endangered Illinois sites

by Dan Haley May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

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Keeping the ‘history’ in historic homes

by Lacey Sikora February 15, 2024February 15, 2024

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Parlaying the pandemic into an internet hit

by Lacey Sikora July 20, 2023July 20, 2023

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Historic Hulbert homes hit the market

by Lacey Sikora October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

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History hits the market in River Forest

by Lacey Sikora August 4, 2022August 4, 2022

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Color them award winners

by Lacey Sikora December 30, 2021December 30, 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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