Trustees agree some parts of the overnight parking system can be evaluated for short-term improvements while the village takes a comprehensive look at the overnight parking ban in Oak Park.
River Forest trustees agree to one more year of an agreement with the firm selected to redevelop the southwest corner of Lake Street and Lathrop Avenue.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Woman sues CTA for permanent injuries and expenses on behalf of herself and her 4-year-old granddaughter after the Blue Line crash in Forest Park.
Plan Commission to review ordinance allowing brewpubs to set up shop after "several inquiries" about opening in Oak Park.
But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.
Oak Park joins March on Springfield for Marriage Equality.
Oak Park Village Board members approve ordinance allowing for additional free parking during the holiday shopping season and a resolution cutting the time limit from 1 hour to 15 minutes on a portion of Chicago Avenue.
Grant to pay for most of project to install permeable pavers in nine village alleys in Oak Park.
Developers will need to provide proof of equity by Jan. 15 for the Oak Park project, with plans to break ground on the 20-story building on May 15.
Illinois Green Infrastructure grant allows village to rebuild alleys with permeable pavers to absorb stormwater and reduce pollution.
Trustees table decision to approve project that would bring new lighting and landscaping to the business district on Garfield Street, between Harlem and Clinton avenues.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
Village of Oak Park posts two new job openings.
Trip organizers are working to figure out alternative activities for 71 8th graders headed to Washington, DC, next weekend.
Newly-formed commission needs members to assist with economic development efforts in River Forest.
What the government shutdown means for citizens.
On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.
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Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.
Village reaches agreement with local union representing about 75 village employees after three years of negotiations.
A Daily Herald report outlines the costs of Illinois' 23 state boards and commissions.
Former Cook County official guilty of accepting kickbacks.
Oak Park businesses will now have until 2018 to make changes to nonconforming signs. Until then, the village will grandfather in changes as businesses change ownership. Any businesses with safety hazards will be required to make changes.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
Oak Park officials approve agreement for Phase I engineering for project to redesign South Boulevard to look like Marion Street.
New Assistant Village Administrator starts Monday, Sept. 16.
The Chicago City Council is considering banning concealed weapons in all establishments that serve alcohol. Should Oak Park and River Forest follow suit?
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Readers share their experiences with the village's overnight parking ban.
Developers propose to build attached homes at the former Hines Lumber site at Madison Street and Forest Avenue in River Forest.
Mayor Rybak unveiled a new ad campaign to draw the Chicago-area LGBT community to get married in Minneapolis, calling the Windy City the “second city in human rights.”
Village officials are aware of the challenges of parking overnight in Oak Park, and are looking into why an overnight parking ban was put into place.