Gary Gibula

Concordia University is seeking to build a new five-story, 147-bed dormitory on the east side of its River Forest campus.

After controversial semester that saw student protests and a professor’s arrest, Concordia U. promises measures to ‘serve diverse community’

May 17, 2022 at 8:07 p.m.

After student protests, complaints about inequity and the arrest of a professor, Concordia University Chicago resolved to meet with student groups and explore creation of a full-time position to better...

Jonathan Brown serves as Youth Engagement Manager at the Oak Park Township Youth Services Department.

Oak Park Township youth program rebrands to focus on mental health services for kids

May 16, 2022 at 3:42 a.m.

As the needs of children and teens evolve, many social service agencies have reprioritized their agendas. One program meeting those challenges in Oak Park and River Forest has announced a...

The village of Franklin Park police station, where village board meetings are held, is seen.

Franklin Park offers incentive to builders; hopes to increase development

May 7, 2022 at 1:41 a.m.

Some medium-sized properties in Franklin Park may become more attractive for development, thanks to a new stormwater management pilot program. It would benefit developers who own a lot big enough...

Elmwood Park's village hall, also called the municipal building.

Elmwood Park to raise water prices after Chicago increases rates

May 3, 2022 at 8:44 p.m.

Like other commodities these days, the price of water is going up. The Elmwood Park Village Board this week voted unanimously to pass a 5% hike for the cost of...

Concordia University students protest lack of diversity, suspension of English professor

April 19, 2022 at 5:40 p.m.

Concordia University Chicago is addressing some unrest following student protests last week. A number of students at the Lutheran university in River Forest demonstrated over what they called issues of...

Closures planned for I-294, Grand Avenue near Franklin Park, Elmhurst

April 18, 2022 at 5:08 p.m.

The Illinois Tollway announced plans to remove bridge beams from beneath I-294 where it passes over Grand, an intersection at the western edge of Northlake and on the border of...

Glena Temple spoke at her inauguration as Dominican University president on April 7, 2022.

Dominican University inaugurates Glena Temple as its 11th president

April 17, 2022 at 2:41 p.m.

Pomp and circumstance were in order in River Forest recently as Glena Temple accepted formal inauguration as the 11th president of Dominican University. About 600 faculty, students and guests attended...

The Oak Park and River Forest High School board has authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Pepper Construction to serve as construction manager during its upcoming Project 1 campus renovation.

Opinions remain divided on spending, size of pool for Oak Park and River Forest High School

April 11, 2022 at 2:35 a.m.

Some Oak Park-area taxpayers are voicing skepticism as District 200 makes plans for a second phase of renovations at Oak Park and River Forest High School. While several local residents...

First United Church of Oak Park is seen Thursday after "Fasting from Whiteness" lawn signs had been removed. The signs generated controversy; the pastor said the church is on an anti-racism journey and is playing African American-inspired music during Lent.

Oak Park church generating attention for Lent ‘fasting from whiteness’ signs; pastor says it’s on anti-racism journey

April 11, 2022 at 10:45 p.m.

A church in Oak Park is drawing attention after controversy erupted last week over a phrase it used related to Lenten observances. The First United Church of Oak Park, affiliated...

Railroad track crossing on Grand Ave in Elmwood Park between 76th Ave. and 77th Ct. slated to be redesigned with an underpass, April 2, 2021

Elmwood Park gets $3.1 million in Biden’s appropriations bill for rail underpass

March 29, 2022 at 11:29 a.m.

While the highly anticipated Elmwood Park train underpass project will need a few years to take shape, it received a boost this week with the release of $3.1 million in...

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