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District 97 Middle Schools Excel at State Track Meet

By Chris Jasculca | Monday at 6:32 p.m.

The track teams from Gwendolyn Brooks and Percy Julian Middle Schools earned several medals and top finishes during the state meet held by the Illinois … Read more ›

Students shine spotlight on teen dating violence

By Bridget Doyle | Wednesday at 6:20 a.m.

Eighteen-year-old Alex Frisch believes the cloud of silence surrounding teen dating violence is the most difficult part of raising awareness. “A majority of people in … Read more ›

From the community

Celebrating Seniors Week events at Oak Park Public Library May 22 through May 25

By Oak Park Public Library | May 11 at 11:24 a.m.

Seniors can discover the latest research findings on brain health on May 22 and hear about adventure travel on May 24 from an Oak Park … Read more ›

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Triton College is asking community members to name its Dining Room

By Triton College | May 15 at 9:09 a.m.

After 38 years of providing the campus and surrounding communities with a one-of-a-kind dining experience, Triton College’s Hospitality Industry Administration (HIA) Dining Room needs an … Read more ›

Community service

Alcuin Daisy Troop 47025 came out to plant flowers and beautify one home in Oak Park to benefit the men who live in the Seguin Services group home.

From the community

Alcuin Daisy Troop 47025 Gives Back to Seguin and to People with Disabilities

By Dawneen Suriano | May 15 at 10:39 a.m.

Anne Marie Evans, Alcuin’s Daisy Troop 47025 Leader, and the other co-leaders believe service to the community can never start too early. They have encouraged … Read more ›

Sports

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Concordia Doubles Team Nets All-Conference Honors

By Jim Egan | May 16 at 12:22 a.m.

For Concordia University Chicago’s Alex Tarullo and Thien Van, the 2012 men’s tennis season marked a satisfying conclusion to a long journey together. The two … Read more ›

Sports

Windmills 10U Softball Team wins Rockford USSSA World Series Qualifier Front Row L-R Meagan Torres, Taylor Divello, Mary Jones, Abby Dunning, Kristin Garcia Katherine Karnatz, Nellie Kamenitsa-Hale. Middle Row L-R Asst Coach Dawn Garcia, Makayla Tsagalis, Angela Zedak, Cassie Lindmark and Kaitlyn Scheitler Back Row L-R , Asst Coach Robert Torres, Head Coach Dan Karnatz, Asst Coach Tom Divello and Asst Coach Jon Hale.

From the community

Oak Park Girl Wins Most Valuable Offensive Player at Illinois Gold USSSA Tournament on her way to helping the Windmills win the tournament

By Dan Karnatz | May 17 at 12:46 p.m.

Mary Jones of Oak Park was awarded the Most Valuable Offensive Player at the Illinois Gold USSSA World Series Qualifier in Rockford, IL for her … Read more ›

Community service

From the community

Kidz Express Receives Community Bank Champion Grant

By Frank Frigo | Tuesday at 10:25 a.m.

Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest is pleased to announce that Kidz Express is the recipient of Community Bank’s Champion Grant. The purpose of … Read more ›