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Shrubtown: Happy Hanukkah!

by Marc Stopeck December 17, 2024December 16, 2024

Shrubtown: Which neighbor are you?

by Marc Stopeck November 12, 2024November 12, 2024

News

Raking leaves into the street could lead to fines

by Luzane Draughon October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Shrubtown: Trick or treat!

by Marc Stopeck October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Shrubtown: Oak Park Gothic

by Marc Stopeck August 27, 2024August 26, 2024

Shrubtown: Prepare Thyself!

by Marc Stopeck July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Shrubtown: The ultimate presidential contest

by Marc Stopeck July 9, 2024July 8, 2024

Nowhere to hide

by Marc Stopeck June 25, 2024June 25, 2024

Man and his grandson rake leaves and bag leaves

Shrubtown: The Good Old Days

by Marc Stopeck April 2, 2024April 2, 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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