Planning a wedding on a budget? Barbara will show you money saving tips so that you can still have that dream wedding .
MWRD is dedicated to land preservation and surveyed 25 properties along waterways, near treatment plants, in reservoirs and aeration stations to develop a comprehensive biological survey.
There has been a recent trend in the emergence of local restaurants catering to those of us who want healthier choices. Here are some places for healthy diners to check out.
Local government and homeowners have struggled to determine what makes more economic sense: cut down ash trees infected with emerald ash borer; or, treat them.
Traffic School is like going back to first grade! Obey the Rules of the Road, no matter how minor.
Newbie urban chicken farmers in Oak Park begin a series of fowl related ramblings.
The Friendly Tap hosts the best in local music almost every night.
The MWRD Biosolids program manager Dan Collins traveled to Vancouver, Canada, to provide practical advice and to share his experience in developing an award-winning biosolids program.
Sometimes, it takes a major event like a health scare to force a change, but that doesn’t need to be the case. It is NEVER too late to take control of your body and your health.
When the accident is not your fault, do you have what it takes to prove it?
Pattern-mixing in your home done right.
Recreate favorite movie scenes at Movieoke on Saturday, July 21 at Oak Park Public Library. This free afterhours event is hosted by genre X for adults aged 21+.
What fitness and wellness questions do you want answered?
When storms blow limbs down on your house or car, will your insurance cover you?
Because rain is inevitable, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago reminds residents how to prepare for storms and prevent or minimize basement flooding and sewer backups.
CAN-TV broadcasts their season premiere with veteran matrimonial attorney and host Jeffery M. Leving with guest legal expert and family law attorney Adam Salzman.
Character has an important impact on young athletes and Legacy Sports Camp wants to teach these positive character traits in all of our programs.
A great trick to sprucing up an old piece of furniture.
On Thursday, July 12, Lala Rukh and Dr. Muhammad Raffi will share stories about their life in Pakistan and share information about the history and culture of Pakistan.
Learning to embrace the benefits of letting go of the frenzy and appreciating the moment.
Tom Burtonwood and Holly Holmes' “Multiplicity” exhibit is based geometry and patterning they found in Oak Park architecture. The exhibit will be at Oak Park Public Library in July.
A group of 100 local teens are volunteering at Oak Park Public Library this summer, working on specific projects that match their interests.
Hey kids! Oak Park Collector Cards. Collect 'em all!
Start thinking outside of the box and get creative with your workouts. The result may be a more enjoyable and effective workout!
At almost six weeks into our (green) home project, we're heavy into the framing phase of the build. But what initially framed this project (and reframed it) in our minds?
The trials of finding a job today.
Former dirt naysayer goes through community conversion to discover that she was a farmer in her last life.
Summer is a great time to get the kids involved in making better food choices and to start developing healthy eating habits as a family.
Rotating exhibits by local artists offer a range of new experiences to Maze Branch Library visitors.
Learn to follow the rules of proper gym etiquette.
Have we become tolerant of intolerance?
Michael Stelzer Jocks gives an update of his previous post, "The Garden of Earthly Delights". This time he lets us in the fun of harvesting the goods.
Looking for an active and affordable summer vacation? Try camping.
When there is an arson fire, will your insurance pay you promptly or will it investigate your motive and opportunity to set the fire?
Inspiration for a DIY Mudroom to contain the clutter this summer.
It's been some time since I wrote my first post on our green home project. . . The first phase of our 5 month, 2-story addition project . . began in earnest in mid-May with a deconstruction . . .
So we're four weeks away from breaking ground on our "green" home remodel. We've spent quite some time preparing for what promises to be a massive project, originally sparked by . . .
Is a personal trainer the way to go? Debunking the myths of personal training and understanding how it may benefit you.
The Neighborhood Giving Project announces its next venture in partnership with the Oak Park Public Library: providing an after-school children’s community service club.
Do you ever feel like just when you have embraced your new ‘healthy’ lifestyle, you hit a bump in the road and fall off the "wellness" wagon?