Climate activist Derek Eder appointed to Oak Park Village Board
Derek Eder, a climate activist and technologist, was unanimously approved by the board to replace Susan Buchanan, who resigned in May.
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New Field Park facility delayed in Oak Park as opponents try to enlist support to change site
A Park District of Oak Park facility would alter the landscape of Field Park, and nearby residents are trying to stop the plan.
‘No Kings’ protesters in Oak Park gather by the thousands: ‘It shows we’re not afraid of him’
Several thousand protesters gathered Saturday in Oak Park, filling Scoville Park and parading along crowded Lake Street sidewalks.
At 90, Oak Park’s ‘Mr. Hockey’ Paul Hruby still coaching the sport he loves
Paul Hruby's impact on hockey in Oak Park has been so significant that the ice arena at the Ridgeland Common was named for him.
‘Business isn’t just for boys’: All-girl team wins Oak Park and River Forest High ‘Shark Tank’ for third straight year
Teagan O’Carroll, 18, has worked for two years as a coordinator at the James Anthony Salon in Oak Park. During that time she has trained a few new employees. But...
Oak Park and River Forest High School teacher quits, alleges discrimination
A special education teacher at Oak Park and River Forest High School who left her job and classroom with just two weeks left in the school year said in a...
Costs go up for football field work at Oak Park and River Forest High School
The price of the ongoing geothermal project at Oak Park and River Forest High School is going to be a little higher than projected.
Oak Park trustee Susan Buchanan once targeted by InfoWars resigns, citing burnout
Susan Buchanan, a leading advocate of climate action and sustainability, has resigned as a trustee on the Oak Park Village Board.
Students held in classrooms after pepper spray incident at Oak Park and River Forest High School
Officials instituted a 'hold,' keeping students locked in classrooms for a short time to avoid exposing them to the pepper spray.
Oak Park and River Forest High School assistant superintendent Laurie Fiorenza to resign
The administrator who oversees all things academic at Oak Park and River Forest High School is leaving the school at the end of this school year. Laurie Fiorenza, assistant superintendent...