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Reminder of new trick or treating hours next weekend. oakpark.com/2026/09/30/trick…
For more than 20 years, Jim Heininger has been the unofficial “Halloween Guy” on his block of Forest in Oak Park.
oakpark.com/2026/10/22/hallo…
In an effort to gain more insight into where public opinions stand today, Wednesday Journal is asking any and all Oak Park residents to share their thoughts with our survey.
Click here to take the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Choosing discretion over valor the school board at Oak Park and River Forest High School has decided there will not be a referendum on the ballot next April.
oakpark.com/2026/10/23/oprf-…
Tactics include door-to-door canvassing, private get-togethers and presence at community events
oakpark.com/2026/10/24/group…
Reporter Melvin Tate brings you the final update from tonight's game as OPRF advances in the Class 8A playoffs to face Lincoln-Way East.
Reporter Melvin Tate live with a halftime report from Oak Park and River Forest High School versus East Aurora.
Comedy Plex is bringing back a weekend of laughter to downtown Oak Park with the second annual Funny is Female festival.
oakpark.com/2026/10/22/funny…
Rush University System for Health, the corporate parent of Rush Oak Park Hospital, announced last week that it is planning to merge with Endeavor Health to form what would be a healthcare powerhouse in Northern Illinois.
oakpark.com/2026/10/20/rush-…
ICYMI: A consultant said Oak Park police handled last Halloween's "teen takeover" properly. oakpark.com/2026/10/07/oak-p…
From the Frank Lloyd Wright Home to neighborhood streets lined with festive displays, Lacey Sikora, Homes Editor for the Wednesday Journal, shows us how Oak Park is getting into the Halloween spirit! 🎃
Candycopia co-owner Alycia Mason shared on social media in early October that the Lake Street candy retailer faced a five-figure legal settlement over website ADA compliance.
oakpark.com/2026/10/20/websi…
Friday night, OPRF plays in its’ first playoff game since 2018. The game is at East Aurora at 7 p.m.
Here’s my special Tate’s Take preview: oakpark.com/2026/10/22/oprf-…
Seniors Emma Louderback and Lucy Gruber will represent Fenwick at the state finals in doubles. The duo defeated Sophie Espaldon and Ivie Ehimwenman of St. Ignatius in the third-place match, 1-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Read more: oakpark.com/2026/10/20/oprf-…
Oak Park is Halloween ready! 🎃
Take a look at the spooktacular decorations Oak Park resident Jack Hedges put up in his yard!
📸: Courtesy of Mike Hedges
Culture melds with administration, parent backing for River Forest school
oakpark.com/2026/10/22/linco…
In an effort to gain more insight into where public opinions stand today, Wednesday Journal is asking any and all Oak Park residents to share their thoughts with our survey.
Click here to take the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Sugar Beet Food Co-op turned 11 this year and the store is ready to shed its adolescence and grow into the next decade.
oakpark.com/2026/10/19/sugar…
