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The challenges that defined Oak Park in 2025
Midway Blitz, funding threats and big-time projects made for a historic year in Oak Park
Rep. Underwood endorses Dr. Fisher in 7th District Dem. primary
The 14th district congresswoman helped implement the Affordable Care Act and wants more health care workers in Congress
Oak Park trustee’s co-defendant drops county board bid to fight conspiracy case
Cat Sharpe suspending her campaign for a Cook County board seat to focus on ‘winning the legal battle against Trump administration’ alongside Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw
Oak Park-based Pro Bono Network to celebrate 15 years
Attorney volunteerism group will mark fifteenth anniversary with celebration on Feb. 1
Revisiting Oak Park’s ban on ‘For Sale’ signs
Local real estate professionals talk about the impact of the ban today
Three big stories to follow in 2026 in Oak Park
Zoning reform, next steps on big projects and hospital uncertainty will loom large this year
Special Sections and Sponsored Content
Buon Appetito at Donny G’s
Christmastime is special here, but the specials last year round
Everything new is old at Old World Pizza
Current owners bought it, so no one would change the recipes
Alpine Food Shop stacks up 70 years
Times change, but a sandwich from Alpine is forever
Sample 10 vineyards varieties
Elmwood Park’s Sip N’ Stroll brings them all together in one location
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