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Shrubtown: The price is right

by Marc Stopeck March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Shrubtown: Dating in the Trump Era

by Marc Stopeck March 18, 2025March 17, 2025

Shrubtown: Get out the vote

by Marc Stopeck March 11, 2025March 10, 2025

Shrubtown: Oak Park values

by Marc Stopeck February 18, 2025February 17, 2025

Shrubtown: The end of satire

by Marc Stopeck February 11, 2025February 10, 2025

Shrubtown: The safest crosswalk in town

by Marc Stopeck February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Shrubtown: Happy Hanukkah!

by Marc Stopeck December 17, 2024December 16, 2024

Shrubtown: Don’t forget to compost your Christmas tree

by Marc Stopeck December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Shrubtown: No room at the inn

by Marc Stopeck December 3, 2024December 2, 2024

Shrubtown: Holiday togetherness!

by Marc Stopeck November 26, 2024November 25, 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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