🌱 Patch AM: Thinking of selling in Oak Park this fall? Here’s what data shows

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🌱 Patch AM: What will Oak Park’s zoning history panel reveal about local housing?

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🌱 Patch AM: Oak Park community remembers the life of Donald McMahan Edwards

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🌱 Patch AM: What’s next for Oak Park’s shuttered West Suburban Medical Center?

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🌱 Patch AM: What OPRF’s latest pool and gym delays mean for students now

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🌱 Patch AM: Fall Acting Workshop Intensive and 11 more events

Coming up on the Oak Park Patch calendar: Digital Marketing Strategy Information Session

🌱 Patch AM: How a $57 million police station could reshape Village Hall

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Enter to win a once-in-a-lifetime Pebble Beach golf experience

Support St. Coletta’s of Illinois while competing in the 2026 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship

1940s Magic Fills The Ballroom At Oak Park Arms Spring Soiree Dance

Senior citizens danced the night away at Spring Soiree Dance last week at the Oak Park Arms Senior Living.

Where Do Oak Park Homeowners Go After They Sell?

Some stay close, some downsize, some head into Chicago, and some leave Illinois entirely. Where would your next chapter be?

3 Things To Do In The Chicago Suburbs This Weekend

Native plants, Frank Lloyd Wright homes, and one very educational “follow the flush” adventure.

Planting for Pollinators: Support a Healthier Ecosystem at Home with Pollinator-Friendly Plants

By: Oak Park Conservatory

An Oak Park Realtor Reflects on What “Home” Really Means

In a market driven by numbers, this longtime Oak Park Realtor explains why belonging is what truly sells a neighborhood.

What ICE Is Actually Doing in Our Neighborhoods — and Why the Data Should Concern Us

Recent ICE numbers reveal a wide gap between political rhetoric and reality, raising urgent questions for Chicagoland residents.

Chicago a cappella Marks 30 Seasons of Warmth in Oak Park

Celebrate 30 years of music and community Dec. 14 at Pilgrim Church with Holidays a cappella and a Winter Wellness Drive.

What If Buzz Café’s Next Chapter Looked Like This?

A beloved Oak Park café closes… could its space become the next great community gathering spot?

​On October 21st in Forest Park: `Understanding Social Security'

At Forest Park Public Library, Dr. Jim Flanagan, author and founder of Bentron Financial Group, helps people navigate key retirement step

Student-Led Harmony For Hearts Fills Oak Park Arms With Inspiring Musical Performance

Oak Park students from Harmony For Hearts volunteered at the Oak Park Arms. Classic and jazz performance brought inspiration.

$750K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Chicago Suburbs — Could It Be Yours?

One lucky player matched all five numbers in the Monday evening drawing.

From Concrete to Community… Not Convenience Store Fuel Pumps

With the right vision, the Mohr Concrete block could become a community hub instead of a car-centric strip development.

Nicor Gas and local official host grocery and energy resource fair

More than 250 families attend free Community Connection Resource Fair in Cicero

Nicor Gas Supports Melrose Park Families

Over 200 families benefit from free groceries and valuable resources at the collaborative event

Farming's Future Blooms As Oak Park River Forest Students Teach Hydroponics To Seniors

OPRF students taught seniors from Oak Park Arms about hydroponics, a sustainable method for farming.

Oak Park Arms Hosts Successful "Rock Around the Jukebox" 1950s Dance

Rock Around the Jukebox 1950s Dance drew seniors from Oak Park and surrounding communities for evening of nostalgia and camaraderie.

Summer Concert Series Begins With The Caught Off Guards

The Caught Off Guards kicked off the summer concert series at the Oak Park Arms with a packed ballroom.

Dominican Graduate Students Create Social Connections For Seniors

Four graduate students from Dominican University created a series of senior-centered initiatives with residents of the Oak Park Arms.

Intergenerational Fun: Easter Egg Hunt Prep at Oak Park Arms

Seniors filled Easter eggs with candy in preparation for an intergenerational Easter egg hunt with kids from Kindness Creators preschool.

A Survivor's Strength

Double Lung Transplant Recipient Raises Funds While Confronting Cancer

Foundation Grants Wish Of Hawaii Trip To Young Man From Chicago Suburbs Who Beat Cancer

Angel Santiago, 19, had surgery to remove the tumor last year, but scans later revealed the cancer had spread.

Local Artists From Opportunity Knocks Showcase Work At Oak Park Arms

Oak Park Arms hosted an art show featuring artists from Opportunity Knocks, a non-profit organization that empowers adults with disabilities

Beyond Age: Oak Park Seniors Take The Runway For Fall Fashion Show

Seniors from the Oak Park Arms strutted their stuff on the runway at a Fall Fashion Show. Fashions were from the Brown Elephant Resale Shop.

Oak Park Family's 5K Raises Money For Pediatric Cancer Research, Cure

The fifth annual Team Owen 5K race and block party will be held in Oak Park Saturday, Sept. 28.

Dominican Master’s Student Brings Experience To Oak Park Arms

Camille Gallo, Dominican master’s student, brings extensive experience to internship at the Oak Park Arms Senior Living.

Island Nights, Ballroom Lights For Seniors At Oak Park Arms

Seniors from the Oak Park community joined residents of the Oak Park Arms at Island Nights, Ballroom Lights, a Hawaiian-themed dance.

A Collaborative Approach to Enhancing Recovery with Non-Opioids

Learn how Dr. Anderson and Dr. Asif work together to provide their patients with non-opioid pain management options after plastic surgery

Summer Serenade Dance at Oak Park Arms

Seniors danced the night away at the Oak Park Arms' Summer Serenade Dance on Friday. Live music was provided by Swing Set Orchestra.

River Forest Township Board to appoint John Becvar as new Supervisor

Township Clerk will succeed Supervisor Carla Sloan, whose retirement comes after leading the Township since 2013

On April 10th: OPRF High School Hosts `Parent University’

With keynote from author Dr. Devorah Heitner, D200 Mental Wellness Collaborative holds event to help families navigate digital world

Intergenerational Easter Egg Hunt At Oak Park Arms Senior Living

Seniors joined kids from Kindness Creators preschool for an Easter egg hunt inside the Oak Park Arms Senior Living Community

Minnesota High School Band And Orchestra Entertain At Oak Park Arms

The Albert Lea High School Band and Orchestra from Minnesota took a trip to perform for residents of the Oak Park Arms Senior Living.

River Forest Township Assessor’s Office is Open for Appeals

As April 1st deadline for property tax appeal nears, local office offers support to residents

On March 5th in River Grove: `Estate Planning Explained’

​In a program hosted by River Grove Public Library, Jigar Doshi of Bentron Financial Group covers the process from beginning to end

From Triple Organ Transplant to Summit Success

Sarah McPharlin's Triumph Over Adversity

2-1-1 Helpline Connects Cook County Residents to Social Services

Residents of Chicago and suburban Cook County can dial 2-1-1 or visit 211MetroChicago.org to connect with assistance

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Children with Cerebral Palsy have an “I Can!” Attitude

Center for Independence through Conductive Education offers intensive motor therapy for children with physical disabilities in Countryside.