Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce director resigns amid discrimination complaints
Darien Marion-Burton no longer leads the Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce after discrimination complaints were filed with the state.
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Senate candidates Robin Kelly, Juliana Stratton make their pitches at Oak Park forum
Candidates Robin Kelly and Julianne Stratton, running to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, spoke at the Oak Park Public Library.
Organizers hope new political group Elevate Oak Park will offer alternative to progressives in power
Organizers hope new political group Elevate Oak Park will offer alternative to candidates linked to progressive group Activate Oak Park.
River Forest teachers clamor for new contract in School District 90
Teachers in River Forest Elementary School District 90 are working this school year without a contract, and they are not happy about it.
Oak Park and River Forest High School construction to delay start of 2026/27 classes, bump finals to January
Officials voted to delay the start of the 2026/2027 school year at Oak Park and River Forest High School to accommodate construction.
Oak Park and River Forest High School removes bathroom doors to prevent student vaping
Exterior doors were removed from most bathrooms at Oak Park and River Forest High School in an effort to prevent vaping, other misbehavior.
Documents indicate OPRF Golden Apple winner was fired because he ‘leered’ at students and made them ‘uncomfortable’
Oak Park and River Forest High School teacher Aaron Podolner was fired in July after an investigation into his interaction with students, records show.
Former Superintendent Ushma Shah cites ‘punitive action’ in resignation from Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Former Oak Park Elementary District 97 Superintendent Ushma Shah's resignation letter cited a lack of trust between her and the board.
Oak Park District 97 enacts leadership plan after abrupt resignation of superintendent Ushma Shah
The Oak Park School District 97 board quickly filled the superintendent’s role with familiar people after Ushma Shah suddenly resigned.
Oak Park District 97 Superintendent Ushma Shah abruptly resigns
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Superintendent Ushma Shah abruptly resigned on the eve of the start of a new school year.