1+ hour, 31+ min ago  (504+ words) Recently, two letters complained about the village's efforts to make streets safer for us all. I don't own a car! Therefore, I walk miles around our streets every day. Here's a snapshot of what I have observed: May 14: I was…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (520+ words) It's super powerful for the kids and the teachers, and the parents," Sakellaris said. The parents appreciate it so much, that's why we do it." Sakellaris saidmanyformer Irving students tell him the sleepovers were the highlight of their Irving experience....

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (384+ words) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national observance that has been recognized since 1949, but its message has never been more urgent. In the United States, nearly 1 in 5 adults is living with a mental health condition, and more than 1 in…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1527+ words) There is a commemorative plaque tucked away within the chancel of Riverside Presbyterian Church. It's a little hard to find, but once you do, it lists the names of the three women to which it was dedicated: Mildred Lindquist, Frances…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (723+ words) In the face of complaints from parents about too much screen time in schools Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is making'some'changes in how it will allow students to use the i Pads and Chromebook it gives every student.' Some'parents have…...

2+ week, 55+ min ago  (285+ words) As the father of an only child, I assumed grandfathering would be more complicated with twins. And it was " whenever they headed in different directions as toddlers " but they survived and turned into a forged unit. My honorary, and honorable,…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (310+ words) River Forest officials are moving forward with a plan to turn a parking lot across from Village Hall into a park called Heritage Square by this summer." In a memo to officials, Matt Walsh, village administrator, and Jack Bielak, director…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (1177+ words) Brian Straw has become a familiar face in the media the past six months, due to his status as a member of the so-called'Broadview 6, the individualsunder indictment for their actions at a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention…...

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (419+ words) Next steps include restricting use of gas-powered leaf blowers to April, Octoberand November in 2028 and 2029 and a year-round ban starting in 2030. Village Administrator Matt Walsh said the restrictions apply to contractors and residents. Although the ordinance allows for fines ranging…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (185+ words) For Cheryl Potts, leading Oak Park Township's Community Mental Health Board isn't just a career " it's a deeply personal mission....