Oak Park Fire Department Testing Hydrants

For the next few weeks, Oak Park residents who see cloudy water coming from taps are asked to let them run for a few minutes.

Clean Vehicle Tech to be Featured at Conference in Naperville

Clean Cities coalition celebrates its 25th anniversary of helping fleets reduce emissions

Electric Vehicle Test Drives Offered at 2019 Chicago Auto Show

Clean Cities coalition hosting electric vehicle drives at the show, Feb. 9-18

Chicago Area Clean Cities Elects New Leaders to its Board

Coalition educates the public and fleets about clean-vehicle technologies, alternative fuels

Oak Park Artisans & Crafters Boutique To Close After 40 Years

The store's last day of business will be on Dec. 29.

After Three Decades, Oak Park Jewelers To Close For Good

The store's merchandise is discounted up to 70 percent off through Sunday.

Oak Park Market Nears Grand Opening

The new grocery store will offer locally sourced produce and organic eats.

Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Galewood Bakery

Activists from Oak Park and the West Side claim two Chicago-area bakeries schemed to avoid hiring black people.

Turano Proposes Multimillion Dollar Headquarters In Oak Park

The proposal would include Turano buying part of Scoville from Oak Park.

Surf's Up Restaurant Now Open In Felony Frank's Site In Oak Park

The seafood restaurant serves fried lobster, po' boys, and buffalo wings.

Clean Cities Coalitions to Host Tristate Environmental Conference

Event features speakers from 'MotorWeek,' major fleets, NTEA and automakers

Chicago Auto Show to Feature Electric Vehicle Test Drives

Clean Cities coalition hosting drives of plug-in vehicles at the show, Feb. 10-19

Asian Fusion Cuisine Coming To Oak Park Arts District

MORA Asian Kitchen is set to open on Harrison Street this spring.

Retailers To Give Away Free Reusable Bags In Oak Park Saturday

Retailers in Oak Park will have a limited supply of reusable bags to give away Saturday, Jan. 6.

Amerikas Restaurant Now Open In Oak Park

Amerikas Restaurant specializes in nuevo latino fare and craft cocktails in a chic setting.

Firecakes Donuts Opens Newest Location In Oak Park

Firecakes Donuts just opened a new spot at 104 Maple Ave. in Oak Park that serves small batch donuts and fried chicken.

Sugar Beet Food Co-Op Named 'America's Best Small Business'

The Oak Park food co-op was voted the best small business in America. The announcement came on Small Business Saturday.

3rd-Party Electric Providers Misleading Customers In Oak Park

Third-party electric providers are going door-to-door falsely claiming to be affiliated with the village.

Felony Franks In Oak Park Closes Due To Financial Struggles

Owner and village trustee Deno Andrews announced that the beloved restaurant was closed as of Monday in a Facebook post.

District Kitchen & Tap Set To Open Soon In Oak Park

District Kitchen & Tap, from the team behind Scratch Kitchen, is set to open in the Harrison and Harvey building later this year.

Vegan Café Open In Oak Park's Nature Yoga Sanctuary

The menu at Nature Yoga Sanctuary's Café is entirely vegan and nut-free.

Oak Park Store Where Drugs Allegedly Sold To Remain Closed

Trustees unanimously voted not to reinstate the business license for Austin Pantry on Thursday.

'Empire' Puts Berwyn In The Spotlight

'Empire' is using the Berwyn city council chambers to film an episode that will air on November 8.

Have Happy Hour In Historic Frank Lloyd Wright Homes

Residents can clink cocktails in the historic Robie House and Emil Bach House, two of Frank Lloyd Wright's famous houses.

Enviro Benefits of Plug-In Vehicles to be Highlighted at Event at Thatcher Pavilion

Seminar on July 27 to include test drives of new electric and hybrid vehicles

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Hosts Grand Opening In River Forest

The River Forest Fresh Farmers Thyme Market opens Wednesday at 7501 North Avenue with giveaways, tours and tips from dietitians.

Restaurant Alert: Two Brothers Social Tap Eyes May Opening in Oak Park

Two Brothers Social Tap will feature the company's signature craft beers and a menu of high-end pub fare that will be made from scratch.

Restaurant Alert: Cooper's Hawk Opens This Summer in Oak Park

The restaurant will take up the entire first floor of Vantage Oak Park and will offer outdoor seating for guests.

Oak Park Mayor Closes His Own Restaurant In Support Of 'A Day Without Immigrants'

“No one single man or administration should have the right to destroy our values," Abu-Taleb has said.

Target Announces Plans to Open New Oak Park Store in 2017

The store could be a game-changer for the economic development of downtown Oak Park.

Jewel-Osco, Shell Team Up For Gas Rewards Program in Oak Park

The program is now available in select Illinois cities, and Oak Park is one of them.

Oak Park Borrows $10 Million For Road Improvement Projects

The numbers were approved this week.

Local Jobs: Hurst's Jewelers, JenCare, Park District of Oak Park

Patch’s jobs board makes it easy for job-hunters and employers to search for and post local, regional and national jobs.

Village Files Court Order to Complete Construction of Fresh Thyme Grocery Store

An update on the Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market River Forest location.

Former Employee Sues El Milagro for Shorting Unused Vacation Pay

A man who worked for El Milagro in North Riverside claims the company didn't properly pay him for vacation time he earned but didn't use.

Garden Party: Realtor's Clients Get Juiced at McAdam Nursery & Garden Center

An expert at helping personal and professional relationships blossom, RE/MAX In The Village’s Roz Byrne draws 90 with Red Mango treats

Dairy Queen Eyes Expansion in Cook and Lake Counties

New Dairy Queen locations could be headed to Chicago and the suburbs.

'Shark Tank' Open Casting Call Coming to Chicago

Come prepared to wow and dazzle casting team members.

Happy Apple Pie Shop Moving to Harrison Street

The business expects to open in its new location this fall.

Metra Launching Small Business Enterprise Program

The program is designed to increase the number of competitively awarded contracts to small businesses.