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A civilized stroll: No need to miss manners when taking your dog for a walk
Walking the dog has to be one of life's greatest simple pleasures for both dog and owner. Sure, the die-hards walk their dogs all winter but let's face it—it's a lot easier to head out for a stroll once the temperature cracks 50 degrees. Aside from enjoying the warmer weather, you and your pooch can get a little exercise, explore new neighborhoods and meet others from your own species. Still, while its simplicity may be its biggest draw, a walk isn't something that should be taken lightly.
Thrive Counseling Center Spring Benefit 2018
Thrive Counseling Center Spring Benefit 2018Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 9:00 AMShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEmailPrintExecutive Director, John Meister, is joined by former Thrive board member, Ron FriedmanThe Benefit's featured speaker, Kelley KitleyStephen and Mary Jo Schuler are joined by former board member, Fran Sullivan, and Adam SantoroLots of paddles in the air supporting Thrive" or "Katie Weimann, Kelley Kitley (the evening's featured speaker), Dennis Michon, Jean Buckley, and...
What's the Big Idea?
It's that time of the year again for Oak Parkers and River Foresters to put on their thinking caps for the next Big Idea contest.
Hanging with the Huskies at practice
OPRF players Maeve Nelson, Mariah Scott, Chardonnay Harris and Katie O'Shea show off the Class 4A state championship trophy after defeating Lincoln-Way East 1-0 in the final on Saturday, June 10 in East Peoria. (Courtesy Ellen Nelson) I've always admired the way skilled athletes move — particularly during practice. There's a liberating element to practice that typically allows athletes to perform better than games. I consider it athletic muscle memory without consequence.
Two Ascension 5th Graders Place in Top 10 for National Essay Contest
The above-named students have been notified by Creative Communications that their essays have been chosen, among thousands of entries nationwide, as two of the top 10 submissions for the Creative Communications Fall 2016 Essay Competition for grades 3-6.
Oak Park picks bike-sharing locations
Village staff has revealed their locations of the 13 Divvy bike-sharing stations that are expected to be installed in Oak Park this summer. The stations for the bike-sharing program run by the City of Chicago will be largely located in and around downtown, along Madison Street and streets near the Eisenhower Expressway. Jill Velan, Oak Park's director of parking and mobility services, said Monday that this is just the first phase of Chicago's plan to expand Divvy into the suburbs.
D200 board considers underground pool
Less than a month after rejecting a fifth swimming pool proposal for Oak Park and River Forest High School, the District 200 school board has voted to entertain a fifth proposal after all — one that calls for constructing a 27,720-square-foot underground swimming pool facility on the west side of campus.
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