Explore Belgium and the Netherlands without leaving Oak Park. Bob and Cora Burton present these cultures on Thursday, September 13 at Oak Park Public Library.
Middle Age and Presbyopia
Samors and Bronsky will talk you through a tour of Chicago’s better-known restaurants.
Promote your personal wellness by taking advantage of all that fall has to offer.
What if you are injured in a hit and run accident or hit by a driver under the influence. Will your insurance cover you?
The MWRD Board of Commissioners honored the Women’s Business Development Center during the Sept. 6 Board meeting.
At this after-hours event at the libray, informally mingle, then sit down for round-robin style one-on-one conversations with a variety of other people.
Twenty-five local photographers of the Oak Park Photography Club will exhibit color and black and white photographs at Oak Park Public Library in September.
Enjoy the Moment... As a former professional athlete, many parents often ask me what they can do to help their children achieve in sports.
MWRD Board of Commissioners honored staff members Karl Von Heimburg and Rudy Payne for their Aug. 15 rescue efforts.
The MWRD is collecting unwanted medicine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 29 at the Calumet, North Side and Stickney wastewater treatment facilities.
Fifty new NOOK ereaders will be available to Oak Park Public Library cardholders with popular ebooks selected by library staff.
When you enter this small bathroom you quickly find yourself surrounded with art... and then you feel as though you are another character in 'The Dance of the Moulin Rouge'
Over 200 contractors and vendors participated in the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) vendor outreach event held Wednesday in Chicago.
We'll screen four silent films in the next four months at the Maze Branch Library, concluding the series with The Artist (2011).
As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac work their way north, Chicago area residents should prepare for weekend rain to minimize flooding.
Our "Food for Thought" cookbook discussion group focuses next on Baked and Baked Explorations by Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito. Bring a recipe from either book to share.
The MWRD sells 55 gallon rain barrels for $58 plus tax for Cook County residents and now includes delivery. The rain barrel program is a part of the MWRD's mission to promote water conservation.
It's essential for us to learn to not only be physically healthy, but also to detach ourselves from the toxicity of stress, live in the moment, relax, enjoy life and realize our FULL POTENTIAL.
Who wins in a trademark battle? The first-in-time owner of the mark or the person who spends the most in legal fees?
MWRD’s Mainstream Pumping Station offers unique environment for steep rescue.
A woman finds health and her life's work when she discovers her local food co-op.
Enjoy a free concert by folk singer Debra Cowan on Wednesday, September 5 at Oak Park Public Library.
Why do we continue to compare our real bodies to the illusions of perfection showcased by celebrities?
What do you do when a tenant stops paying rent or a landlord will not refund your security deposit? Illinois law speaks to most landlord/tenant issues.
M.G. Bertulfo writes why she loves to teach in the Oak Park Arts District, and how much she's learned from her students.
Brazilian students and treatment plant operators recently toured the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant in Des Plaines.
Exercise and eating well can take a hit when the school year kicks in. Here are some tips to staying on track.
There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.
The Sugar Beet Edible Garden Tour is building community and an urban agriculture revolution in Oak Park. Get involved!
The MWRD is hosting a vendor outreach fair on Wed. Aug. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Univ. of Chicago Booth School of Business, Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago.
The law in Illinois has grown increasing tough on drunk drivers. So if you have had one too many, take a cab!
Northeast Illinois' current drought is straining lawns and water supplies, but some savvy homeowners are using natural lawn care to stay a step ahead.
GreatNonprofits.org released its first ever list of top-rated charities near Oak Park-River Forest, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.
Harness the energy of the Olympics to super charge your workout.
Can you imagine someone praying on consumer's debt to make money? Thank heavens Attorney General Lisa Madigan has our backs.
A visit to a Chicago or Cook County park on Sept. 29 can benefit families and nature as Chicago Wilderness is hosting a “Day of Service.”
Mended Little Hearts of Chicago family picnic to celebrate the lives of their children who have fought to survive the #1 birth defect in the United States, congenital heart defects (CHD),
Five of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District treatment facilities have achieved perfect scores on annual reports to earn the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ highest honor.
Barbara will give you some time saving tips on how to plan your next appetizer party.