Perennial Exchange, Oak Park Conservatory, 615 Garfield: Saturday, May 12 Drop off: 9:30 – 11:30Pickup: 12:00 – 12:30 Drop off divided perennial plants at the … Read more ›
History
From the community
Celebrate 80 years of Nature at Trailside Museum
Trailside Museum of Natural History is not just housed in a very old mansion in River Forest (built 1876). Trailside Museum is getting kind of … Read more ›
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Author Jeffrey Gusfield shares stories of Capone’s henchman from his new book Deadly Valentines April 18 at Oak Park Public Library
Almost before the gunsmoke from the St. Valentine's Day Massacre cleared, Chicago police had a suspect: Jack McGurn. They just couldn't find him. McGurn, whose … Read more ›
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Actress Lynn Rymarz performs “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” April 19 at Oak Park Public Library
Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with a free performance of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” on Thursday, April 19 at 7 … Read more ›
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Trailside Museum Looking for Historical Photos and Memories
Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest will be celebrating 80 years of nature education in May of 2012. Trailside Museum is oldest of … Read more ›
Trustees expand Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District boundaries
Oak Park expanded its Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District boundaries Tuesday, adding 444 homes to the area once declared one of America’s 10 great neighborhoods. … Read more ›
Oak Park home moved during renovation
A historic Victorian cottage in Oak Park’s Frank Lloyd Wright district appears to almost be floating, sitting on a temporary base to keep it safe … Read more ›
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The Black History 101 Mobile Museum comes to Concordia University Chicago Feb. 2
The Black History 101 Mobile Museum is a traveling exhibit depicting Black memorabilia spanning from slavery to Hip Hop. The are over 5,000 rare treasures … Read more ›
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Art Historian Jeff Nigro presents “Estimating Lace & Muslin: Fashion in Jane Austen's World” January 22 at Oak Park Public Library
Art Historian Jeff Nigro will present “Estimating Lace & Muslin: Fashion in Jane Austen's World” on Sunday, January 22 at 2 pm at the Oak … Read more ›
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Classic Cinemas Chain Honored With Statewide Preservation Award
The Classic Cinemas chain of movie theatres and its owners, Willis Johnson with his wife Shirley and son Chris were recently recognized with the “Stewardship … Read more ›
