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The time is set for OPRF versus Lincoln-Way East. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on Friday, October 30.
Listen to the video to hear Norlan Davis discuss his expectations for this weekend's game with reporter Melvin Tate.
The Oak Park Fire Department installed the first official United States flag drop boxes for proper disposal with the help of a Scout from Troop 2.
oakpark.com/2026/10/27/flag-…
It's a beautiful day to bike to school! Roosevelt Middle School students took advantage of the sunny weather by riding their bikes to school today.
Oak Park’s Dia De Los Muertos event was born out of fear and isolation during the pandemic to spread love and connection across the community.
oakpark.com/2026/10/27/dia-d…
Demolition is underway at the former currency exchange on Madison and Harlem as Rush Oak Park expands and adds a parking lot for patients and visitors.
Read more about the changes here: oakpark.com/2026/07/07/rush-…
Friars’ Gamboa fourth-place medalist, OPRF girls second at regional
oakpark.com/2026/10/26/oprf-…
Huskies win share of the volleyball title for the second consecutive year
oakpark.com/2026/10/26/oprf-…
The Oak Park Area Arts Council and Oak Park’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office hosted an opening reception Wednesday evening to highlight art displayed at The Gallery in Village Hall.
Read the full story: oakpark.com/2026/10/22/villa…
Reminder of new trick or treating hours next weekend. oakpark.com/2026/09/30/trick…
For more than 20 years, Jim Heininger has been the unofficial “Halloween Guy” on his block of Forest in Oak Park.
oakpark.com/2026/10/22/hallo…
In an effort to gain more insight into where public opinions stand today, Wednesday Journal is asking any and all Oak Park residents to share their thoughts with our survey.
Click here to take the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Choosing discretion over valor the school board at Oak Park and River Forest High School has decided there will not be a referendum on the ballot next April.
oakpark.com/2026/10/23/oprf-…
Tactics include door-to-door canvassing, private get-togethers and presence at community events
oakpark.com/2026/10/24/group…
Reporter Melvin Tate brings you the final update from tonight's game as OPRF advances in the Class 8A playoffs to face Lincoln-Way East.
Reporter Melvin Tate live with a halftime report from Oak Park and River Forest High School versus East Aurora.
Comedy Plex is bringing back a weekend of laughter to downtown Oak Park with the second annual Funny is Female festival.
oakpark.com/2026/10/22/funny…
Rush University System for Health, the corporate parent of Rush Oak Park Hospital, announced last week that it is planning to merge with Endeavor Health to form what would be a healthcare powerhouse in Northern Illinois.
oakpark.com/2026/10/20/rush-…
ICYMI: A consultant said Oak Park police handled last Halloween's "teen takeover" properly. oakpark.com/2026/10/07/oak-p…
