Steve Schering

Fenwick High School celebrates the Class of 2021 during its 90th commencement ceremony at Allstate Arena

June 5, 2021 at 12:45 p.m.

For the 90th time in its history, Fenwick High School celebrated its graduating class with a commencement ceremony, this time held May 29 at a new location at the Allstate...

Miller's Auto Detail is proposing to open a new auto detail shop inside the vacant property at 248 Madison St. in Oak Park.

Oak Park Zoning Board green lights auto detailing center for Madison Street

June 4, 2021 at 8:04 p.m.

A new car detailing center could soon open on Madison Street following a favorable recommendation by the Oak Park zoning board of appeals. Justin Miller of Miller's Auto Detail is...

The pride flag flies on the flag pole outside of River Forest village hall on June 4.

Rainbow flag to fly at River Forest village hall in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June 4, 2021 at 6:54 p.m.

For the first time, the LGBTQ+ pride flag is being flown outside River Forest village hall, and will remain up throughout June in recognition of Pride Month. At its May...

Under a tentative reopening plan for the fall, students at Roosevelt Middle School would attend full in-person classes and continue its block scheduling of four 80-minute class periods each school day.

River Forest District 90 to publish return to school plan, will seek community input ahead of fall reopening

June 2, 2021 at 11:52 p.m.

Following a state-level vote requiring schools to return to in-person learning this fall, administrators at River Forest District 90 are planning to publicize their plans to gather community feedback. Administrators...

The Oak Park and River Forest High School board has approved several administrative hires for the 2021-22 school year, including a new principal, assistant superintendent and equity director.

OPRF High School board approves administrative hires for 2021-22 school year

June 2, 2021 at 9:08 p.m.

Several new hires approved last month by the Oak Park and River Forest High School board have put in place a revamped administrative team in time for the upcoming school...

In this file photo from 2003, Olivia Elmiger, 4, swims to her father, Brian, and sister Emma while enjoying an afternoon swim at Rehm Park Pool in Oak Park.

Park District of Oak Park: Rehm pool now open to public, Ridgeland pool opening June 11

June 2, 2021 at 8:52 p.m.

With summer weather beginning to arrive, the Park District of Oak Park has welcome news for those eager to take a dip in its two swimming pools. Officials said its...

Seniors Ella Renner and Maria Donlin sing the National Anthem at the beginning of the ceremony. Oak Park and River Forest High School held its 145th Commencement, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Oak Park, Illinois. (Jon Langham/for Pioneer Press)

OPRF High School celebrates the class of 2021 with two commencement ceremonies

May 31, 2021 at 4:46 p.m.

In a school year unlike any other, Oak Park and River Forest High School's senior class capped the year with a unique graduation ceremony reminiscent of years past. Earlier this...

East Leyden High School in Franklin Park ranked 125th in Illinois and 116th in the Chicago metro area, according to a new list released by U.S. News and World Report.

OPRF, Elmwood Park, Leyden high schools ranked in new nationwide report

May 27, 2021 at 9:16 p.m.

Several area high schools appeared in the rankings of 'Best' schools compiled by the U.S. News and World Report, with each earning varying marks in student proficiency and college readiness....

Kyle McCradic, a laborer with J.C. Dillon, Inc., wraps up the old lead piping from a home in Galesburg on March 4. The village of River Forest recently approved a lead service line replacement program, which would reimburse some costs if residents choose to replace their lead water service lines.

To address concerns over lead in water, River Forest to launch service line replacement program for homeowners

May 27, 2021 at 8:59 p.m.

A new voluntary program included in the 2021-22 village of River Forest budget is designed to help residents offset some costs of replacing lead water lines outside their homes. At...

As construction looms, Lake and Lathrop developer reporting strong interest in retail component

May 27, 2021 at 8:44 p.m.

Developers of a four-story, mixed-use building proposed for the southwest corner of Lake Street and Lathrop Avenue say they continue to make headway in sales of residential units and interest...

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