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Hyperlocal news for Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois

Oak Park Wire

Hyperlocal news for Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois

Oak Park Wire

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

River Forest's Historic Preservation Commission continued work on a proposed rewrite of the village's preservation ordinance at its June 25, 2026 meeting, with three sections still incomplete and no Village Board vote date scheduled. The rewrite would create a faster review process for homeowners seeking approval for exterior alterations.

· 2 min read

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

River Forest's Historic Preservation Commission continued work on a proposed rewrite of the village's preservation ordinance at its June 25, 2026 meeting, with three sections still incomplete and no Village Board vote date scheduled. The rewrite would create a faster review process for homeowners seeking approval for exterior alterations.

· 2 min read

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

River Forest's Historic Preservation Commission continued work on a proposed rewrite of the village's preservation ordinance at its June 25, 2026 meeting, with three sections still incomplete and no Village Board vote date scheduled. The rewrite would create a faster review process for homeowners seeking approval for exterior alterations.

· 2 min read

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Community

Meet the artists behind Oak Park's Green Line mini murals at Cheney Mansion this evening

· 1 min read

Top Stories

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

· 2 min read

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Event flyer for Beyond the Walls exhibit featuring a mural of a dancer in a white dress against a dark swirling background.

Community

Meet the artists behind Oak Park's Green Line mini murals at Cheney Mansion this evening

· 1 min read

Top Stories

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

· 2 min read

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Event flyer for Beyond the Walls exhibit featuring a mural of a dancer in a white dress against a dark swirling background.

Community

Meet the artists behind Oak Park's Green Line mini murals at Cheney Mansion this evening

· 1 min read

Top Stories

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

· 2 min read

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Event flyer for Beyond the Walls exhibit featuring a mural of a dancer in a white dress against a dark swirling background.

Community

Meet the artists behind Oak Park's Green Line mini murals at Cheney Mansion this evening

· 1 min read

Local Government

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

· 2 min read

Local Government

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

· 2 min read

Local Government

Local Government

River Forest is weighing a faster path for historic district home approvals — but the overhaul is not done yet

· 2 min read

Education

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Education

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Education

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Public Safety

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Suspect at large after sexual assault of juvenile in Oak Park residential alley, police say

· 1 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Police Fatally Shot Christian Wallace During May 31 Traffic Stop; State Police Investigating

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Suspect at large after sexual assault of juvenile in Oak Park residential alley, police say

· 1 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Police Fatally Shot Christian Wallace During May 31 Traffic Stop; State Police Investigating

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Public Safety

Oak Park Extends Mental Health Crisis Contract Through 2026, Eyes Permanent Expansion

· 2 min read

Public Safety

Suspect at large after sexual assault of juvenile in Oak Park residential alley, police say

· 1 min read

Public Safety

Oak Park Police Fatally Shot Christian Wallace During May 31 Traffic Stop; State Police Investigating

· 2 min read

Community

Event flyer for Beyond the Walls exhibit featuring a mural of a dancer in a white dress against a dark swirling background.

Community

Meet the artists behind Oak Park's Green Line mini murals at Cheney Mansion this evening

· 1 min read

Community

Oak Park's non-police crisis response team is hosting a free coffee chat at the Onion Roll this Friday

· 1 min read

Community

Event flyer for Beyond the Walls exhibit featuring a mural of a dancer in a white dress against a dark swirling background.

Community

Meet the artists behind Oak Park's Green Line mini murals at Cheney Mansion this evening

· 1 min read

Community

Oak Park's non-police crisis response team is hosting a free coffee chat at the Onion Roll this Friday

· 1 min read

Community

Event flyer for Beyond the Walls exhibit featuring a mural of a dancer in a white dress against a dark swirling background.

Community

Meet the artists behind Oak Park's Green Line mini murals at Cheney Mansion this evening

· 1 min read

Community

Oak Park's non-police crisis response team is hosting a free coffee chat at the Onion Roll this Friday

· 1 min read

Business

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Business

Free workforce training opens for Oak Park cashiers, baristas, and servers starting July 14

· 1 min read

Three-story brick building with arched architectural details and circular window openings

Business

Oak Park faces tax levy hikes above 3% target as consultant warns of depleted reserves by 2030

· 2 min read

Business

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Business

Free workforce training opens for Oak Park cashiers, baristas, and servers starting July 14

· 1 min read

Three-story brick building with arched architectural details and circular window openings

Business

Oak Park faces tax levy hikes above 3% target as consultant warns of depleted reserves by 2030

· 2 min read

Business

A woman holding two plates of food stands outside a restaurant with a black awning and sidewalk seating.

Business

Poor Phil's marks 41 years on Oak Park's Marion Street

· 2 min read

Business

Free workforce training opens for Oak Park cashiers, baristas, and servers starting July 14

· 1 min read

Three-story brick building with arched architectural details and circular window openings

Business

Oak Park faces tax levy hikes above 3% target as consultant warns of depleted reserves by 2030

· 2 min read

Real Estate

Real Estate

Oak Park drops warnings for Heritage House, issues direct citations as senior residents describe mice, mold, and trespassers

· 2 min read

Real Estate

Nonprofit developer seeks to double density and eliminate setbacks for 28-unit affordable building on long-vacant Roosevelt Road corner

· 2 min read

Real Estate

Real Estate

Oak Park drops warnings for Heritage House, issues direct citations as senior residents describe mice, mold, and trespassers

· 2 min read

Real Estate

Nonprofit developer seeks to double density and eliminate setbacks for 28-unit affordable building on long-vacant Roosevelt Road corner

· 2 min read

Real Estate

Real Estate

Oak Park drops warnings for Heritage House, issues direct citations as senior residents describe mice, mold, and trespassers

· 2 min read

Real Estate

Nonprofit developer seeks to double density and eliminate setbacks for 28-unit affordable building on long-vacant Roosevelt Road corner

· 2 min read

Sports

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Sports

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Sports

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