Oak Park
New Law Will Allow Incoming Oak Park Mayor To Keep Liquor-Serving Restaurant
Oak Park’s incoming Mayor will still be able to own a restaurant that serves liquor thanks to a new law that Governor Quinn signed yesterday, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Two Chicago Men Charged In June 2012 Murder In Oak Park
MAYWOOD, Ill. (STMW) – Two Chicago men were ordered held without bond Wednesday for the fatal shooting of a man last summer in west suburban Oak Park. Tjuan English, 22, of the 5900 block of […]
Kerry Visits Family Of Slain River Forest Diplomat
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry stopped in Chicago today to visit the parents of the young U.S. diplomat killed in Afghanistan. Anne Smedinghoff was killed while delivering textbooks in southern Afghanistan earlier this month.
Best Ways To Celebrate Earth Day 2013 In Chicago
Whether you want to learn about compost or find out how you can save an endangered species, the Chicagoland area has numerous activities planned for Earth Day.
Oak Park Burglary Suspects Caught
It was a brazen, daylight home break-in that triggered a large-scale search for two burglary suspects, who also damaged a police squad car.
BGA: Some Suburban Cops Allowed To Work When Almost Drunk
The Better Government Association has found that local police are allowed to work when they’re close to what’s considered drunk.
Gay Activist Hopes To Get Eagle Scout Pin Back
An Oak Park activist says he’ll try to get his Eagle Scout pin back, now that the Boy Scouts are ending their policy of gay exclusion.
CTA Passenger Attacked With Sock Filled With Feces
A woman assaulted on the CTA Blue Line in Oak Park last week told police another passenger struck her in the face with a sock filled with human excrement.
Shoplifting Suspect Slashes Own Throat
A man stopped for questioning by police Monday afternoon during a theft investigation slashed his own neck with a broken bottle in west suburban Oak Park.
Ex-Con Charged With Attempted Child Abductions, Sexual Assault
Shawn M. Stubblefield has numerous arrests on his record, dating back to 2001, and four criminal convictions, including prison sentences for theft and burglary. He is scheduled for a bond hearing Friday in Chicago.
Valerie Jarrett Visits Chicago To Tout Small Business Saturday
For the third straight year, business leaders were encouraging consumers to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. And the White House sent one of its best-known voices to Chicago on Small Business Saturday to show how shopping small can give the country a big boost.
Best Local Art Even You Can Afford
There’s nothing quite like displaying a unique work of art, especially one by a local artist that was less than $100. Follow these tips to find creative works while supporting local artists.
Chicago, Several Suburbs Set To Vote On Buying Electricity In Bulk
One issue on the ballot next month is aimed at saving residents in Chicago and across the suburbs hundreds of dollars a year on their power bills.
Program Pairs Physicians With Patients In Stress-Free Dinner Setting
CBS 2’s Roseanna Tellez reports from the historic Cheney Mansion, where organizers set up tables with wine.
Getaway Guide: One-Tank Trip to Oak Park
A popular destination for those in Chicagoland, the Village of Oak Park sits just a quick jaunt down the Eisenhower Expressway, easily within one tank of gas. It’s most famous resident, Frank Lloyd Wright, left a wealth of Prairie style architecture behind, but Oak Park also boasts a past and present filled with literary and artistic genius.
Man Accused Of Sending Threatening Photo After He Was Fired
A Pilsen man was behind bars Tuesday night, accused of threatening a former co-worker in west suburban Oak Park.
Oak Park Man Returns Eagle Scout Medal Over Continued Ban On Gays
The Boy Scouts of America’s policy of banning gay scouts and scout leaders has driven a local man to take action.
Suspects Chased Over Blue Line Tracks, Across Ike
Two Chicago men suspected of armed robbery were arrested early Monday following a foot chase across the Blue Line train tracks and the Eisenhower Expressway, police said.
Oak Park Village Employees To Return To Work, Negotiations
Oak Park village employees were set to return to work Tuesday, after a three-day strike.
Village of Oak Park Employees Go On Strike
This is the first weekday of a strike by employees of the Village of Oak Park.
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- 25 Years Ago, Laurie Dann Went On Deadly Rampage On North ShoreIt was 25 years ago today when a tragedy unfolded in Winnetka.246
- Neighbor’s Dog Seriously Injures 9-Year-Old BoyA nephew of the dog owner was able to pull the animal off the boy, who suffered bites to his arms and legs.321
- Storms Likely On Monday Afternoon, EveningWarm, humid air over Chicago is likely to create some strong, isolated thunderstorms around the evening rush hour on Monday.431
- Three Teens Arrested After Large Fight On Lakefront On South SideThree teens were arrested on Sunday, after police broke up a large fight along the lakefront in the Jackson Park neighborhood.337
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