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Shooting leaves one wounded outside Oak Park bank
Oak Park Police have taken two men into custody following a shooting outside Chase Bank at the corner of Oak Park Avenue and Madison Street, according to Oak Park Deputy Police Chief Frank Limon. Limon said three men were conducting bank business separately at Chase, 800 Madison St., at about 3:30 p.m. They exited the bank and an altercation ensued on the bank's property, with two of the men assaulting the third, he said. One of the men then shot the victim, and the two suspects fled, he said.
A night of swing
A night of swingTuesday, April 11th, 2017 1:46 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintThe popular jazz vocalist Mardra Thomas, right, performs with the Brooks Middle School student-musicians during the 10th Annual Jazz Night on April 6. The annual event features a range of district talent on full display, including musicians with the Jazz Lab Band, the Jazz Ensemble and vocalists with the school's Barbershop, Beauty Shop and Shoppettes ensembles.
Oak Park citizens do not want another high-rise
Oak Park citizens do not want another high-riseOpinion: Letters To The EditorTuesday, April 11th, 2017 12:09 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintIt is obvious from this last election that the Oak Park voters do not want another high-rise building on the corner of Lake and Forest. They want the current zoning to be the guideline for further development. We hope the board will listen to the citizens of Oak Park. Be brave. Refuse to send the Albion plan to the Plan Commission.
7-Eleven on Chicago Ave. robbed at gunpoint
Oak Park police have reported that the 7-Eleven convenience store at 420 Chicago Ave. was robbed at gunpoint by two men at about 10:30 p.m. on April 6. The men entered the business and one approached the cashier and implied he had a gun. The man then said, "Give me everything in the drawer. I don't want to do this to you," and handed the cashier a white plastic bag and told her to put in the money. The other man held the door for the first man during the robbery.
The art of getting beyond the bubble
Choir Director Meredith McGuire (second from left) sings with the OPRF choir while Patrick Pearson directs the orchestra as they perform in Spain. | Photo by Michelle Dybal Smiles. Smiles on their faces as the plane landed in Barcelona, despite feeling like it was 4 a.m. Smiles as they forged new friendships with fellow performing arts students. Smiles on the faces of the audiences, who speak a different language, live a different culture, but understand the universal joy of music.
Spring | Articles | News | OakPark.com
SpringOpinion: Letters To The EditorTuesday, April 11th, 2017 12:11 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintThere's no controlling the unfolding of leaves on the trees. The magnolia is in bloom And children are an astounding year older and radically changed. Spring is starting and the life force responds to the sun As do we: Our hearts are lifted as we lift our faces to feel those rays. The plants have an inner wisdom: They know just what to do To make their leaves and flowers.
Why were the incumbent trustees defeated?
1 - No VMA slate, which made the endorsement less meaningful. The party looked "dead." 2 - The quality of the opposition was very high, and they were smart candidates who had a vision for our village's future. 4 - VMA candidates trying to make the legal challenge a race issue vs. a legal issue failed to gain traction as it is a false narrative.
River Forest launches Facebook page
River Forest has finally joined the social media sphere. The village's first-ever Facebook page has gone live. The official Village of River Forest Facebook page, quietly launched March 30 and will offer news, seasonal reminders, public safety alerts, updates from the village board and commissions, photos and videos and more. People who "like" the page also can post items and ask appropriate, constructive questions.
Fresh eyes coming to River Forest village board
With focuses on community and public service, Patty Henek and Respicio Vazquez, River Forest's two new trustees, will bring a broader perspective to the board. How will they fare? One only need ask the other two officials who won re-election on April 4. The pair will bring measured and balanced approaches to issues, said Village President Catherine Adduci said, who ran unopposed for her second term.
After election, winning D200 candidates look to equity
" I think our community is ready. It will be challenging because change is hard, but we have to be open and honest in effectively communicating not just what we're doing but why and how it will benefit all of our students." When new, re-elected and incumbent District 200 school board members convene for the first time next month, one of the issues that will be prominent on their radar is equity.
A few modest proposals for hiking revenue
Since there is virtually no chance any more referenda will be approved by Broke Park voters in the next 10 years, here are some revenue enhancement and cost-control suggestions for various governmental units. A. New construction: occupancy permit fee of $25,000 per child under age 18. B. Resale: If the buyer has more children under age 18 then the seller pays transfer tax of $25,000 per additional child. Either fee can be avoided by contracting to send the child(ren) to private school.
Big Week April 12-19
Housing Forward's 15th Annual Progressive Dinner includes three courses at three different Oak Park establishments. Evening begins with appetizers at Oak Park Brewing Company, then dinner at Winberie's. Dessert at L!ve Café, with sweets provided by the Cheesecake Stand, Happy Apple Pie Shop, Cucina Paradiso and Buzz Café. Three seatings. Cost: $55 per person (100% of your ticket benefits Housing Forward's mission to end homelessness).
State: Oak Park employee not fired for age, race
An Oak Park employee who sued the village in 2016, claiming she was fired for being a whistleblower, also charges she was fired due to her race and age — but the discrimination complaint has been dismissed by the Illinois Department of Human Rights. The whistleblower case, which is in Cook County Circuit Court, is ongoing.
New faces, ideas coming to River Forest Park Board
River Forest's new park district commissioners will take a cautious, but measured, approach to their new roles after they sworn in early next month. In interviews conducted two days after their election, Lynn Libera and Cheryl Cargie said they do not intend to forge coalitions on policy and direction with like-minded commissioners. They view themselves and their fellow commissioners as independent. "We will act as individuals, we have a similar way of thinking … and similar agendas.
Gubernatorial candidates come to Fox Rec Center
Guv talk: Daniel Biss and Chris Kennedy talk to an overcrowded room at Fox Park in Oak Park about leading Illinois if elected governor. | WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer Guv talk: Daniel Biss and Chris Kennedy talk to an overcrowded room at Fox Park in Oak Park about leading Illinois if elected governor. | WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff Photographer Guv talk: Daniel Biss and Chris Kennedy talk to an overcrowded room at Fox Park in Oak Park about leading Illinois if elected governor.
The VMA is not DOA
The VMA is not DOAOpinion: Letters To The EditorTuesday, April 11th, 2017 12:13 PMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintCongratulations to Simone, Dan, and Deno. I know you three will serve us well as trustees. Thank you to Glen Brewer and Peter Barber for serving us very well for 8 and 4 years, respectively. You two will be missed. Yes the VMA fell asleep.
Race in Oak Park is about more than housing
Michelle Collins of ABC Bank in Austin reads one of the "7-word" speeches during the Housing Center's gala, Sept. 15, at Columbus Park. | Photo by Debby Preiser Attendees at the last Thursday's Oak Park Regional Housing Center Gala at the Columbus Park Refectary promise to "Do whatever it takes" to maintain diversity. | Photo by Debby Preiser In word and in deed, Oak Park has rightly earned a reputation as a community that holds itself up to the mirror when it comes to issues of race.
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