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Slashed hours, another strike at Lake Street Starbucks

by Stacey Sheridan July 6, 2023July 9, 2023

Oak Parkers looking for an afternoon caffeine boost will have noticed the Starbucks at 711 Lake St. can no longer accommodate their desires for a cup of joe after 2:30 p.m. The shop has been operating on a stunted schedule following the April unionization of the location. Starbucks corporate says the earlier daily closures are […]

News

By wide margin Oak Park Starbucks wins union election

by Stacey Sheridan April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

News

Union efforts percolating at Oak Park Starbucks

by Stacey Sheridan April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Opinion

Houston, we have a crisis

by Michael Romain April 13, 2022April 12, 2022

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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