Oak Park Nonprofit to Receive $5,000 Grant from Illinois Bar Foundation

The Pro Bono Network, an Oak Park nonprofit, is granted $5,000 to support pro bono efforts.

Local Businesswoman Gabriela Rodil Named to Publication's Latinos 40 Under 40 List

Gabriela “Gabby” Rodil, an international business executive and coach recently was named to Negocios Now Latinos “40 Under 40” list.

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois announces restructuring plan

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois announced program closures and staff cuts

At OPRF High School, “National Prevention Week” Highlights Community-Wide Effort to Cut Drug & Alcohol Use

IMP.A.C.T., Oak Park and River Forest Townships & HYPE student group team up to get peers under the influence of healthy behavior

On May 24th in River Forest: Retirement Expert Jim Flanagan Shares ‘Essentials of Estate Planning’

The founder of Bentron Financial Group, area native Flanagan has been advising people at or near retirement age for more than 20 years

Spotlight Youth Theater presents, Disney's My Son Pinocchio

May 4-7 at Cuny Auditorium, Guerin Prep High School, 8001 W. Belmont, River Grove, IL

On May 25th: River Forest Township Sponsors “Movement and Memory for Joyful Aging”

One-hour class nurturing mind-body connection is a closing highlight of Celebrating Seniors Week

15th Annual Progressive Dinner Raises Funds for Housing Forward

Housing Foward's annual event raises $15,000 to support programming to end homelessness

Triton Receives Sustainability Award for New Health and Sciences Building

LEED Silver Certification; Triton College; Health and Sciences Building; Sustainability; Building Innovation

Shadow Puppet Story TIme

Mondays at 11am, Fridays at 11:30am Recurring Event

Neurosurgeon Joseph Serrone, MD, Specialist in Treating Strokes and Other Blood Vessel Disorders, Joins Loyola Medicine

Neurosurgeon Joseph Serrone, MD, has joined Loyola Medicine.

Triton College Earns Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus USA Certification

Triton College; Sustainability; Tree Campus USA; National Arbor Day Foundation;

First-Ever Tritonysia Play Festival Premieres at Triton College May 5

Triton College; Theater; Stage; Plays; Short Play; Rohana Malik; Sommer Austin; Festival

Triton’s Annual ‘Fun Family Fitness Day’ Features Activities and Resources - May 13

Fun Family Fitness Day; Health; Wellness; Free Event; Healthy Eating; Exercise; Triton College

Tango 21 Dance Theater Takes Flight With Feathers: A Tango Journey

We are delighted to announce that Feathers: A Tango Journey is taking to the skies this summer.

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation Seeking Child Medical Grant Applications from Illinois Families

Illinois families in need of financial assistance for child medical care costs can apply for a UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation grant.

Oak Park Resident Asks For Public's Help in "Piggy Bank Book" Kickstarter Campaign

Andrea de Fraga, author of “Piggy Bank Book,” asks the public for its help for her 44-day Kickstarter campaign to fund production costs.

Chipotle Opens New Ford City Location + Offers Free Beverages

Chipotle Opens New Ford City Location + Offers Free Beverages

Loyola Medicine Offering Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screenings

To kick off National Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (April 10 – 16, 2017), Loyola will conduct free screenings on Monday.

Triton Cernan Center’s BIG EVENT to Preview Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017

Cernan Center; Triton College; Solar Eclipse 2017; Fred Espenak; Astronomy; Eclipse

Win Great Prizes at Triton College Open House – May 6

Open House; Triton College; Students; Raffles; Prizes: Free Food

Triton’s Veterans Resource Fair Open to all Vets – May 4

Veterans; Vets; Triton College; River Grove;

D97 Referenda Fact Check: Vote Smart, Not on Trumped-up Threats

April 4 vote; D97 Referenda; Love Our Schools; Insist on Facts, Transparency & Accountability not Trumped-up threats & false financials

SAVE THE DATE: Brave Combo & Expo '76 Wedding Dance!

Everything from The Chicken Dance to Only The Beginning; the repertoire of these two bands is infinite!

Tango 21 Dance Theater Awarded Oak Park Area Arts Council Grant.

News about Tango 21 Dance Theater receiving a first time grant from Oak Park Area Arts Council

St. Vincent Ferrer Groundbreaking

church, groundbreaking, St. Vincent Ferrer, parish, school,

Farm offers unique sleep-away summer camp opportunity

The Country Experience is a fully functional, working 34-acre farm built with the interests and needs of children in mind.

Oak Park Author Has Successful Kickstarter Pre-Book Launch of “Piggy Bank Book”

Andrea de Fraga, Oak Park resident and author, greeted families at Chicago's Arbor Restaurant and gave them copies of her “Piggy Bank Book."

Trust & the 2017 Election

District 200, District 97 & the village of Oak Park trustee elections

Oak Park-Based Global Executive Donates Time To Help Local Entrepreneurs

Gabriela Rodil, an international executive, business coach and speaker, volunteers her time to help entrepreneurs through local group.

FitzGerald’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Join us for our annual St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday, March 18. This is a day for the whole family and all ages are invited.

Oak Park and River Forest Community Health Needs Assessment

A link to the current Oak Park and River Forest Community Health Needs Assessment.

A Lenten Journey: Rediscovering Faith, Hope, and Charity

Four free Lenten meditation sessions focusing on the most important Christian words: faith, hope, and charity

Chicago Joins Nationwide “The Future Is Female Festival” Celebrating Women’s Voices

A intersectional feminist theater festival showcasing the voices & vision of diverse women

Oak Park-Based Author, Columbia College Business Professor Launches Piggy Bank Book Kickstarter Launch March 12 in Chicago

Join Andrea for an exclusive VIP family-friendly event to preview her book and receive copies before the book.

Reduce Your Child's Adiction To Their Phone

Phones & Kids have always gone together, but now its more than just talking it's an Addiction!

Announcing the 36th Annual Good Life Race 5K

Family-friendly event featuring a 5K run, 5K walk, youth mile and Junior Dash plus health fair on April 23rd in Oak Park.

First-time author Dr. Doris Ayala publishes “A Journey Through Divorce”

The author demystifies the new Illinois divorce law to minimize the pain and maximize the gain of the divorce process.

Oakton recognizes President’s Scholar from River Forest

A River Forest resident received a prestigious academic honor from Oakton Community College.

Oakton recognizes President’s Scholar from Oak Park

An Oak Park resident received a prestigious academic honor from Oakton Community College.