Mayor Abu-Taleb Thinks Proposed 28-Story Building 'Too Tall'

Many worry that the 28-story tower would take away from the nearby Unity Temple Church.

Bridgett Baron Seeks Election to Oak Park Village Board

If Elected to One of Three Open Trustee Seats, 24-Year Resident Would Bring Balanced, Independent, Fact-Driven Approach

Longtime District 7 Rep. Danny Davis Defeats Craig Cameron

Republican Craig Cameron lost to 20-year incumbent Danny K. Davis in the 7th District.

Early Voting Starts Oct. 22 In Oak Park

Village hall will be open every day until Nov. 6 for early voting.

Oak Park's Fresh Honey Harvest Donated To Local Food Shelter

The village was able to donate from more than 50 pounds of honey this season.

Oak Park Trustee Proposes Honorary Street For Val Cammiletti

Trustee Deno Andrews is hoping to get part of South Blvd. or Harrison St. named after the beloved owner of Val's Halla Records.

Oak Park Tries Out Energy-Efficient LED Street Lights

The new LED lights are up on four blocks throughout the village.

Rauner Mulls Medical Marijuana For Opioid Patients

The bill would give opioid patients short-term access to medical marijuana.

Juneteenth Celebration To Honor Emancipation In Oak Park

The event will commemorate the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Deadline For Gun Bill Veto Override Looms As Thousands Protest

The deadline to override the gun bill also falls on Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day, which brings a large rally to Springfield.

Burglar Steals Wine, 12-Pack Of Miller Lite In Oak Park: Police

Police are looking for a suspect or suspects who stole wine and beer from an unlocked garage.

Lisa Hernandez Wins Illinois State House District 24 Primary

Incumbent Rep. Lisa Hernandez (D), won the Democratic primary Tuesday, defeating Robert Reyes by 13 points.

Correction: Davis, Cameron Win 7th District Nominations

The 20-year veteran will face off against Craig Cameron come November.

Oak Park To Hold Forum On Parking Pilot Program

Oak Park officials are holding a public forum on Jan. 29 to get input on the proposed parking pilot program.

Oak Park's Divvy Program Comes To An End Jan. 23

Oak Park's Divvy program was ended with a 4-3 vote at Tuesday's Oak Park Village Meeting.

Oak Park's 10-Cent Bag Fee Goes Into Effect Jan. 1

The 10-cent bag fee will go into effect at larger Oak Park retailers the start of the new year.

Oak Park Sounds Off About Parking Pilot Program

Oak Park seeks input from villagers on its controversial parking pilot program.

Oak Park Senator Proposes Medical Marijuana For Opiate Users

Senator Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) introduced the Alternatives To Opioids Act, which would permit to get medical marijuana instead of opiates.

'Why We Kneel' Confronts Race Issues In Oak Park Wednesday

Suburban Unity Alliance will hold a community discussion on race at Live Café Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.

Oak Park Convenience Store Where Manager Allegedly Sold Heroin At Work Might Reopen

The village board will hear an appeal of Austin Pantry's license revocation. The store closed after a manager allegedly sold drugs there.

Oak Park Leaf Collection Starts October 16

There will be 7 leaf collection days from October 16 through November 30.

Police Arrest One Suspect In August Carjacking

Oak Park Police arrested Devonta Thompson, 20, of Cicero Friday in relation to an August 10 carjacking incident.

Oak Park Replaces Columbus Day With Indigenous Peoples' Day, Encourages Schools And Businesses To Follow Suit

The Oak Park village board has approved Indigenous Peoples' Day to be recognized the second Monday of October, replacing Columbus Day.

Mandatory 10-Cent Bag Tax Unanimously Approved By Oak Park Council

Oak Park Trustees approved a 10-cent per bag tax on both paper and plastic shopping bags that is set to go into effect January 1, 2018.

Oak Park Chooses Not To Opt Out Of Minimum Wage Ordinance

Oak Park was initially considering a temporary opt-out of the minimum wage ordinance, but decided against it after resident pushback.

Workers' Rights Opt-Out: Oak Park Mayor Calls Last-Minute Meeting

Oak Park mayor Anan Abu-Taleb has called a special session to discuss opting out of Cook County's minimum wage and sick days ordinances.

Want to Raise Chickens? River Forest Might Permit It

The River Forest Village Board is mulling over the prospect of permitting residents to keep bees, chickens and other undomesticated animals.

Oak Park Election Case Rejected by Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court rejected a case that challenged petition signatures in Oak Park's April election.

Gun Dealer Licensing Act Advances, Aims to Curb Gun Violence in Illinois

"The NRA owns Washington," Senator Harmon said as he pleaded with Senators to vote in favor of the Gun Dealer Licensing Act.

How Can Oak Park Improve Mills Park? Officials Seek Suggestions from Residents

Oak Park residents can attend a public meeting to give their input on the Mills Park improvement plan.

Haymarket Martyrs Monument: Anarchist / Workers Picnic at the Pub

The Historical Society of Forest Park presents a Haymarket Affair event with food, singing and fun

Illinois Property Confiscation Law Sponsored by Oak Park Senator Moves Forward

The current property confiscation laws bring in millions of dollars annually.

Property Tax Hike Approved in Oak Park

Oak Park homeowners voted in favor of a property tax increase. Here's why.

Oak Park Election Results: Village Board of Trustees

Oak Park's Village Board election gave each of three available seats to new faces who plan to ease tax burdens and increase transparency.

Oak Park Stands Ground as Sanctuary City After Remarks from Jeff Sessions

Oak Park is dedicated to staying a sanctuary city in the face of recent remarks by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

All Five Oak Park Trustee Candidates Oppose Nominating Petition Challenge

Oak Park trustee candidates have joined forces to request that two villagers drop an ongoing petition challenge.

Oak Park, River Forest Top Voter Turnout in 2016: Cook County Clerk

83.4 percent of Oak Park voters turned up to vote in November's presidential election.

Oak Park Teacher Holds 'Community for Unity' Rally in the Face of a Trump Presidency

Around 200 people attended the event Saturday in Scoville Park.

Election results: Residents Vote Against Allowing District 200 to Borrow $25 Million

All precincts' votes have been counted.

Election Results: Oak Park Residents Vote in Favor of Repealing 2nd Amendment

All precincts have now been counted.