Discover Oak Park’s Hidden Gem – A living world of beauty

Oak Park Conservatory

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites. Free and open to the public, the Conservatory offers visitors a lush escape into nature with three distinct indoor showrooms — the Mediterranean Room, Tropical Room, and Desert Room — each showcasing a diverse collection of plants from around the world. Outside, the urban gardens continue the experience with native Illinois landscapes featured in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden and Rubinstein Garden. Sweeps of prairie grasses and native blooms welcome you at the entrance, inviting you to slow down and explore this hidden oasis in the heart of the village. Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park, the Conservatory provides year-round opportunities to connect with nature through programs, events, and community initiatives. Highlights include: • Seasonal Events: Enjoy festive gatherings throughout the year such as the Candlelight Walk, Shamrock Scavenger Hunt, and Halloween Fright at Night. • Plant &amp; Garden Markets: Shop a variety of seasonal plant sales, including the Winter Seed Sale, Valentine’s Market, Spring Plant Sale, Perennial Pollinator Sale, Succulent &amp; Cacti Sale, Fall Mum &amp; Bulb Sale, and Winter Greens Market. • Private Event Rentals: Celebrate life’s milestones surrounded by natural beauty. The Conservatory is available for weddings, showers, graduations, birthday parties, memorial services, and other special occasions. • Educational Programs: Participate in a variety of hands-on programs for all ages — from adult gardening workshops to free early childhood nature programs that inspire young explorers. Whether you’re a lifelong plant lover or simply seeking a moment of calm, the Oak Park Conservatory offers a space to reconnect with nature, beauty, and community — right in your own backyard.

Cook County

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Park-River Forest

Illinois

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites....

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A patrolling Elmhurst police officer watched July 26 as a man with a brown purse got out of a suspicious car parked in a handicap space outside the Walgreens at 160 North Palmer Drive.The car didn't have a handicap placard displayed, and a few minutes later when the man left the Walgreens, his purse appeared full, according to Elmhurst police.The officer contacted the man and found he had stolen items from Walgreens. A search of his car revealed more items in the trunk.Steve T Giles, age 25 of the 800 block of South Kedvale, Chicago, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of retail theft, possession of cannabis and no valid driver's license, police reported. He was taken to DuPage County Jail.

A patrolling Elmhurst police officer watched July 26 as a man with a brown purse got out of a suspicious car parked in a handicap space outside the Walgreens at 160 North Palmer Drive.

The car didn’t have a handicap placard displayed, and a few minutes later when the man left the Walgreens, his purse appeared full, according to Elmhurst police.The officer contacted the man and found he had stolen items from Walgreens. A search of his car revealed more items in the trunk.

Steve T Giles, age 25 of the 800 block of South Kedvale, Chicago, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of retail theft, possession of cannabis and no valid driver’s license, police reported. He was taken to DuPage County Jail.

The man was charged with two felony counts of retail theft, possession of cannabis and no valid driver's license, police reported.