Past Oak Park Journal Stories

Past Feature Stories

The Elixir of Love ( L'Elisir d' amore) by Gaetano Donizetti
Lyric Opera in Chicago Opening Night is Saturday, January 23rd at the Civic Opera House
A COMEDY WITH EVERYTHING: LOVABLE CHARACTERS, WONDERFUL ARIAS, BEAUTIFUL SETS — and even a real horse !!!
"Grand Bel Canto, and even better than the MET". "Highly recommended.." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc

In the classic French style, the City of Elgin presents « L’Amour, Toujours l’Amour! »
A French Opera Gala Production of Elgin OPERA Sung in "The Language of Love" with English Supertitles

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Lost in Yonkers is Playing at Village Players Theater in Oak Park
It is an interesting story and Brian Rabinowitz has done a brilliant job of directing this drama to a fine conclusion, the play is a winner and the performance is a must see event for lovers of theater in the suburban Chicago area.
"Highly recommended.." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc

LARRY YANDO STARS AS SCROOGE IN A CHRISTMAS CAROL, CHICAGO'S PREMIER HOLIDAY TRADITION AT GOODMAN THEATRE, NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 31
"A Great performance of show that keeps getting better..Highly recommended.." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc
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28th Annual Holiday Magic Festival Lights Up Brookfield Zoo Spreading Holiday Cheer to People and Animals Alike
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CHICAGO’S HIT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MUSICAL Million Dollar Quartet Celebrates One Year Anniversary, tickets on sale through Jan 3, 2010
"A tremendous team of talent, gifted musical abilities, blended with a grand story and performed with incredible skill.....a must see. Highly recommended.."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc

Oak Park Police Bulletin Concerning Suspicious Behavior Toward Child.
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"You Can't Take It With You" $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart directed by Jack Hickey
"A Zany whacked out extended family of warm hearted misfits will entertain you and perhaps offer a new view
of life. Just like some Oak Park block parties... Highly recommended.." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

CELEBRATE THE FANTASEA ALL WEEK AT SHEDD AQUARIUM! Shedd Debuts New Aquatic Animal Show,
with DISCOUNTS to Fantasea, and FREE General Admission SEE SHEDD AFTER DARK DURING A NIGHT OF FRIGHTFUL FUN AT SPOOKY SEAS , Oct 30th
Creepy Sights and Dino Frights Await Guests at Brookfield Zoo’s DinoNites New Nighttime Event Features Dinosaurs Alive!, Tram of Terror, Cornstalk Maze, and More! and even more...
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Mack Adebayo, a chef from Oak Park, IL, will be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune on Tuesday,
October 20th. Mack is a huge Chicago sports fan who is also a weightlifter.

Chicago Dramatists will host a one evening only benefit at the November 14th performance of A STEADY RAIN in New York City
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2009 Highlights of Oak Park T Ball
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Local Author receives awards and praise.
The Blind Faith Hotel by Pamela Todd
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The Annual Oak Park & River Forest Garden Walk on Saturday was Beautiful.
This yearly event is a wonderful chance to get some great ideas for your own yard and just a tour of some fun and beautiful yards.

Talented Oak Park Actor. Jonathan Weir Plays Five Characters In Chicago's Jersey Boys.
"An exhilarating biographical drama, with toe tapping hits and a time when love and respect were in the lyrics
and lives of many....a great show -- come and see it several times...." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Questions and Answers about Oak Park's Assessment Reductions by Ali ElSaffar, Oak Park Township Assessor
"A Must Read for Residents" SJC

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Day in Our Village on Sunday Was a Great Time.
Photos and Friends make a fun day........
Day in Our Village Sunday's 36th annual A Day in Our Village festival will feature more than 150 organizations
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Veterans around the world will commemorate the 65th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 6.
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HYATT REGENCY O’HARE FEATURES THRIVING “GREEN” Program

Local Flood Troubles Move Down River and Some Appear in Washington State.
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Powerful Home Fire Leaves Two Families Homeless and with Total Destruction.

Slide Show of the Fire

Streaming Video of the Fire
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NASA's five THEMIS spacecraft have discovered a breach in Earth's magnetic field ten times larger than anything previously thought to exist. The size of the
opening and the strange way it forms could overturn long-held ideas of space physics.
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Henry F. Gralak is Selected as the New Executive Director for the West Suburban Consolidate Dispatch Center

"Lives of the Musicians", by author Kathleen Krull and illustrator Kathryn Hewitt. review by Ed Vincent
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Father’s search for internationally kidnapped daughter.
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Braille Readers are Leaders Day Part of Braille Literacy Campaign throughout Illinois
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“Bernanke’s Test: Ben Bernanke, Alan Greenspan, and the Drama of the Central Banker”
by Johan Van Overtveldt review by Terri Schlichenmeyer
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What's Going On with the Damn Banks and the Sleeping Regulators ?????

Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My !!! No, and Not Wolves Either. Coyotes Are on the Roam Though... in North Oak Park.
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Chicago based nonprofit tax assistance program strives to return $300 Million to the City's working poor by 2014
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In The Public Interest, Political Equivalenceby Ralph Nader
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Oak Park & River Forest High School Student Threatens Suicide and Flees Oak Park for the Forest Preserves.

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Underwater Video of Stingrays at Brookfield Zoo
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Underwater Video of Sharks at Brookfield Zoo

Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the Goodman until August 3rd, 2008
"The production is peppered with enough spice of
innuendo to make bawdy delicious."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Opera at the Acorn, The Magic Flute, starring Oak Park's Award Winning Soprano Christine Steyer as
Princess Pamina Saturday, June 28, 8pm ET Acorn Theater, Three Oaks, Michigan (Located only 90 minutes from the Chicago Loop)
"It was fantastic...." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Click Here for the Full review

Tribute to the late Luciano Pavarotti May 3, 2008 was a hit.
" A Beautiful show filled with Talent, Humor, and Great Performances."
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Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest Choral Concert at First United Church, 848 Lake Street
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Bactrian Camel Born at Brookfield Zoo

Bars: The Girl on the Piano… featuring Lisa Zane is over at Village Players Theatre, but you can still
get her CD...
"A wonderful, unique, talented performance, beautiful art and song" SJC
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The Amelia Piano Trio at Ravinia's Rising Stars Concert Series...."A world class treat..." Suburban Journals of Chicago
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"Zen Photography: Blind Seeing"Workshop with Peter Cunningham: May 2-3, 2009
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Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society to Host 2nd Annual Day at the Races Fundraiser on May 2, 2009

Celebrate Earth Day 2009 in the Forest Preserve On Sunday, April 19th, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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CALLING ALL DACHSHUNDS: Bring your owners to the Cross Town Bark Around MidWest Dachshund
Rescue fundraiser. Raffles for Cubs & Sox tickets, delicious gifts cards, luxurious dog beds and more. Free refreshments. Special
appearance by the Weinermobile, at Bow Wow Doggy Daycare 400 West St. Charles Rd, Villa Park, IL. Saturday
May 9th 12:30-4 PM. To register go to www.MWDR.org or call Lori at (815)260-6734.

Adult Male Driver Smelling of Alcohol Kills Himself Crashing His Truck into Cemetary Headstones
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Juan Doe has been named as Rafael Ramirez Jr., who was Beaten and Stabbed to Death, and Shot
in the Head Before Being Vivisected and Left in Four Bags
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Dismembered Human Body Found in Four Black Plastic Bags in Oak Park Alley
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President Obama, in an exclusive interivew, said the most important and sobering decision he makes is to send troops into harm's way.
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Obama Praises U.S. Military Rescue of Maersk-Alabama Captain
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Hostage Captain Was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue
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Oak Park Election Results 100% Cook County Suburban Election Results
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Pirate Attack Foiled by Ship's Crew, Defense Officials Say
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March 28th, Saturday from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm was Worldwide Earth Hour. Everyone was
encouraged to turn off their lights for an hour to reduce energy and reflect on the earth
and its joys and concerns.   Rated a Big success......

Becoming Edvard Munch at the Art Institute Chicago until April 26, 2009.
"A great show that you don't want to miss...a lot more than a SCREAM..." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Oak Park Bank Robbed, Robbers Flee in Vehicle and On Foot. Oak Park catches the runner....
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JEWEL-OSCO Set to Remodel Oak Park StoreRenovation Project Scheduled to Begin in Late March
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Obama Pledges to Ensure Security While Reforming Defense Contracting

Woman Kidnapped and Sexually assaulted While Being Beaten, and Robbed in Oak Park.
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"It Takes a Village Party" announces their slate for the upcoming Village election.
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Will Oak Park Fine Itself for Not Shoveling ?

Another Oak Park bank is robbed in Broad Daylight
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This Haunted House Will Have Your Goose bumps Wanting to Fly Home to Safer Regions.

UPDATED:Oak Park Businessman Found Guilty for Bilking Millions from Investors...$2,900,000.00
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"Medea" by Euripides performed at the Oak Park and River Forest High School
Was a big hit in all areas of lighting, scenes, costumes,and performances.
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A Young Oak Park Mother Is Robbed In Front Of Her Home With The Threat Of Being Shot, Her 7
Month Old Daughter Was Still In The Van.
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Updated: The Police Will Not Be Asked to Pay BackAny Money and the Harassment Will End. The Police
Pensions Will Remain As Promised. Trouble With The Oak Park Police Pension Board
Full Payments Continue while Negotiations Continue.
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Jordan A. Moore-Fields from Oak Park Dies in Car Accident in Massachsetts
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Storms, Rains, and Floods Dampen the Area and Make Driving its own adventure.
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Village Players Performing Arts Center Presents: LOVE IN THE MIDDLE AGES:
A Baby Boomers Guide to Love and Sex A World Premiere Musical Comedy
August 22 – September 21, 2008 "The sets were wonderful, lighting excellent, fun songs, great acting in a light
musical drama that Neil Simon would like."   Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Thomas Barwin Makes it to the Top Three in the
Running, but is not chosen for Boulder.
Village Manager Tom Barwin Is Looking for
GREENER ($$$) Pastures in Boulder, Colorado.

Homeless Black Man is Crushed in Compactor by Jewel Employees
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"Dancing at Lughnasa" at Oak Park Festival Theatre The story of five unmarried sisters living together in rural
Ireland during the 1930's. July 25 thru August 23, 2008. Previews July 23 and 24
"Beautiful performance." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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KOOZA from Cirque du Soleil in Chicago until August 10, 2008
"A tremendous extravaganza of talent and art" Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Oak Park Police Officer Chuck Kielma Dies from a Motorcycle Accident

Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids at the Field Museum
March 19—September 1, 2008
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Village Players Performing Arts Center Presents:THE FULL MONTY, directed by Carl Occhipinti
from June 8 – July 13, 2008 " Nice Production with Plenty of Fun" SJC
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The Popular Off-Broadway Hit GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! at The Royal George Theatre runs through July 27.
"It is a fun show with more zany moments than most would find in an entire month...." SJC
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Fundraiser Held this Sunday to benefit the Family of Fallen Oak Park Police Officer Charles Kielma it is a Motorcycle
Fundraiser, but you can always make a donation on the Website and not drive your Motorcycle to the Event.
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Hubbard Street Dance Comes to District 97 and Shows Teachers How to Get Kids involved in Dance and some Choreography.
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Home Improvements that Pay You Back
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Ignoring Street Signs Can Be Dangerous to Your health and Your Children, a mother learns the hard way.

Senator Harmon's Proposal to Expand Eligibility List for Jury Duty
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Senator Don Harmon Calls For Unity In Backing Barack Obama
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Oak Park Business pastwoman Recognized with National Entrepreneur Service Award.
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State Competition in Belleville, Illinois (near St. Louis, Mo.) this April 12th Allows Local Teams to Go the the World Competitions and
Finish in the Top 12 from 800 Teams Representing the World Finalists.
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Mann Elementary School Has One More Practice Before
their Journey East
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Longfellow Elementary School Does a Different Practice
Routine.
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BRISCOE REBOUNDS FROM INDY ...EARNS FIRST CAREER WIN. 300TH WIN FOR ROGER PENSKE.
Local driver Wilson wins Fast paced Indy Lights Race
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The Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation Cordially invites you to join us on Thursday,
June 19th 2008 Beyond Hotel Rwanda:Finding Real Peace in Africa’s Great Lakes Region
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Mars Lander Phoenix Lands with Success
NASA's Phoenix spacecraft landed on Mars Sunday, May 25th, to begin three months of examining an arctic site chosen for its likelihood of having frozen water within reach of the lander's robotic arm. Check today's story for details of the landing and first pictures beamed back from the landing site.

Enchanted April at Circle Theater in Forest Park April 30 - June 8, 2008
"You'll Like This Production and it has Brian Rabinowitz in it too, and it is Jeff Recommended.."Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce the acquisition of two monumental works by Cy Twombly
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Many Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Recognized By 150 Illinois Great Places Designation
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A Steady Rain is now playing at the Royal George Theater in Chicago, written by Keith Huff. Runs until the End of
April. "This is a tremendous adventure into the heart and soul of many, with great writing, and acting at its best. Grab a seat......" SJC

Michael L. Cessna Has Been Arrested and Charged with Numerous Offenses in an Accident which took the life of Beloved Oak Park
Employee Ms. Sue McMahon
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Police Looking for Clues Into Murder of David Carlson
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Forest Park Police Use Good Basic Police Work to Make Major Drug Busts in a Couple of Days Work
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Illinois State Senator Don Harmon Ethics Legislation Passes Senate Executive Committee
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Village Player's Hosts "Professor Philo Pheldman’s Phantastic Laboratory Saves the Entire Universe!"
District 97 Students Get the Thrill of Science and Some Phun to Boot.(K through 4th grade)
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Member's Night at the Field Museum is One of the Most Fun Events for People Who Love Science.

A Flood of Stupidity Drowns the IMAX Film "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs" at the Museum of Science and Industry
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Report Reflects Future for Military's Unmanned Systems
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Barrie Park Was Calling Your Name...when the snow was here. Keep an Eye open for flakes.

Have a look at some local sledding heaven, Barrie Park.
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Good News for Homeowners; Harmon: Property Tax Relief Legislation Passes Senate
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Garbage Eating Worms win "Keep America Beautiful Innovation Award".
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Friday, May 30th, 8:00 pm Barrows Auditorium, Billy Graham Center Wheaton College Bellissima Opera Shall
Perform Highlights from their new CD "A Night in May"and other favorite songs and arias. Franco Martorana,
tenor, Christine Steyer, soprano, and Paul Geiger, baritone. They will also be joined by the talented "Other
3 Tenors" Warren Moulton, Simon Kyung Lee, and Franco Martorana. "This Performance Has Some of the Top Singers of Today--
Highly Recommended.." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Theatre at the Center in Munster Presents The World Premiere of KNUTE ROCKNE ALL-AMERICAN
Based on the Play and Mini-Series by Buddy Farmer Music by Michael Mahler and Lyrics by David H. Bell
and Michael Mahler Playing until May 11th "You Do Not Want to Miss this Show...." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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The Letter Carrier Food Drive is May 10, 2008 This Food Helps Local Persons in Need.
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Chicagoans of all ages—from children to adults to seniors—are invited to nominate their mothers for an
entire year of pampering compliments of Massage Envy
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Oak Park Festival Theatre Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, directed by David Mink. Enjoy a "spirited"
drawing-room farce with a seance that creates a most unusual love triangle. March 28 through April 27, 2008.
" This wonderous tale of mystery and the occult is spiced with enough humor to take the chill off any vexation." SJC

Why Doesn't The Media Ask the Tough Questions of Presidential Candidates?

Troops in Afghanistan Find Munitions Hidden in School
Troop Redeployment Gets Under Way in Iraq
Troops Detain 7 in Raids on al Qaeda Media Network
Air Force Neurosurgeon Saves Afghan Child's Life
Cartwright: Changes in Iraq Taking 'Permanent Hold'
Air Force Sharpshooters Watch Over Troops in Iraq
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The Ascension of Carlotta, by Will Dunne Directed by Ann Filmer April 4 – May 4, 2008
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM
"You Do Not Want to Miss this New Show or This New Theater." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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DRIVE THE MILE” BENEFITS HUNGER TASK FORCE AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE, SET FOR SUNDAY MAY 4th
Annual Passenger Car Drive Around Track Supports Milwaukee Families In Need

Defense Department Seeks Death Penalty for Six Guantanamo Bay Detainees
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Another Oak Park Child Dies. This Young Boy Was in Kindergarten, Too Young and Too Tragic.
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District 39 Has Its Final Meeting, Disperses Funds, and Votes Itself Out of Existence.
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Florentine Opera Presents Romeo & Juliet Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
April 25, 26 & 27, 2008
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This Friday May 2nd at 8pm is the WORLD PREMIERE OF "FAREWELL DARKNESS"! AT THE GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER
164 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60601 Doug Deuchler's son Jason is the cinematographer in a new film that has wonderful reviews on all
fronts and the cinematographer is very import role in any film. Please join many of us for the premiere of this film on Friday. Ed Vincent

GOODMAN THEATRE presents: "The Trip to Bountiful"by Horton Foote. March 1 - April 17
"You Do Not Want to Miss this Show...."Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
EARTH Hour Saturday night was called a success. We are still waiting for some hard numbers. Most of Oak Park
seemed oblivious to the event. All Public buildings and commerical building remained lit from our observations.
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It was a Great Show..more to come. Village Players Theatre Presents: LOVE AT LAST
An Evening of Storytelling with Jim May and Megan Wells The evening will be rounded out with love songs from Village Players
own Paul McKenna. 'Love At Last' performs Saturday, February 23 at 7:30 pm. All tickets are $17, and include a stamped
postcard to send to a loved one.

Laura Myntti, a internationally exhibited and collected post-modern artist currently has a show at Expressions Graphics, 29 Harrison St.,
until February 29th.

"La Cage aux Folles" February 7 until March 9 "Worth the trip and the ticket" Suburban Jouranls of Chicago
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Just in time for St. Valentine's Day CD Release Party!!!!
For the debut CD “A Night in May” with Highlights of La Traviata and other songs and arias
At Val's Halla Records, 239 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 708 524-1004

Florentine Opera presents Salome by Richard Strauss
Friday, February 15, 2008 @ 7:30 PM Saturday, February 16, 2008 @ 7:30 PM Sunday, February 17, 2008 @ 2:30 PM
"A Wonderful Show, Lots of Drama, Excellent on all Levels" Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

THE SKYLIGHT OPERA PRESENTS ,LA TRAVIATA, FEBRUARY 1 – 17, 2008
"Lots of grand fun, entertaining, and innovative to the nines" Suburban Journals of Chicago

THE FLORENTINE OPERA PRESENTS THE MERRY WIDOW
"It was a Talented, Spirited Performance, with Grand Sets, and Plenty of Drama.." SJC
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The Goodbye Girl, January 3, 2008 through March 2, 2008 at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace Theatre

U.S. Navy Set to Break Electromagnetic Railgun Record
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The Mayor of Forest Park Has a Complaint Against the Forest Park Review and its Oak Park Owners.
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oRadon Disclosure Requirements Begin January 1, 2008
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Local Non-Profit Speaks Out Against Growth Hormone Abuse
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Countrywide Offensive in Iraq Aims at Stamping Out al Qaeda
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Holiday Magic Was a Great Event and the Top Notch Magicians Made the Event a Treat in Itself.

oTroop Redeployment Gets Under Way in Iraq
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Progress in Northern, Western Baghdad 'Remarkable,' Commander Says
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Maya del Sol an Epicurean Adventure Bound to Please
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November 3, 2007 A Ride through the Morton Arboretum
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Violence, Casualties Down in Iraq
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Senator Harmon Wins, Deborah Graham Wins, Barack Obama Wins Oak Park and Illinois, but Don't Forget
Ralph Nader--He's Running Too !!
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Hillary Clinton Leads in the Super Tuesday Results
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Chicago Auto Show Is Open, History Making 100th Event Here until February 17th...come have a look.

Slide Show of Some of the Highlights of the Show
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Joffrey's "Nutcracker" at the Auditorium December 12-30, 2007 Oak Park will be well represented this year at the
Nutcracker in Chicago.
"One of the Season's Best Things to Do" SJC
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For 30 years, Goodman Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol until December 29th.
"If you enjoy the this Holiday time of year, you must see this years show." SJC
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A Rough First Year, in the Battleground of County Politics for Todd H. Stroger...
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Pearl Baer Hadfield, an Oak Parker and a longtime resident of The Army Retirement Community in
San Antonio, TX passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2007
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A Lover of the Arts and Equality Has Died, John Lukehart Will Be Missed by Many.

The Weather Mark Tavern is a down to earth slice of heaven for the neighborhood and all of metro Chicago, highly recommended for a great time with family and friends.
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Gardens Like Rain, Garden Walks Prefer Rain the Day Before a Walk. The Battersbys Win for the Best Garden.

Video of the Yards, People, Flowers, Rain, and Umbrellas..a fun day.
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Village of Oak Park Employee Charged with Theft
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Oak Park Garage Fire is Defeated by Firefighters, no one injured, and no one displaced

Video of the Fire and the Day After

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Chicago Police Serving Warrant in Oak Park May Have Exceeded Reasonable Care and Ignored Their Own Guidelines.
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The 17 Year Batch of Magicicada Is Preferring Certain Regions Around Oak Park, but They Really Like River Forest.
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Link Found Between Periodontal Disease and Pancreatic Cancer
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Lightning is more than just heat and light: it's a chemical factory that produces a natural pollutant called "NOx" that may affect both local air quality and global climate.
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James Conlon Will Be with Ravinia until 2011
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Chicago Police Serve Warrant in Oak Park and Shoot 30 Year Old Black Male Suspect Multiple Times
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An Adult Male Oak Park Resident Has Just Recovered from West Nile Virus
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Murder/Execution of Suspected Vice Lord Gang Member on the Streets of Oak Park
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Baby Gibbon Born at the Brookfield Zoo, Come Visit this Winter
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Fox News Chicago's Chief Meterologist Amy Freeze Entertains and Teaches Weather at Mann School in Oak Park.
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Brookfield Zoo Opens the Season with Holiday Magic. "A Great time for the Whole Family, Dress for the Weather and Come
for some Fun" SJC
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Feline Shelter Needs A Home and Help for Their 80 Cats
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Oak Park & River Forest Historical Society Hits Another Home Run in Regional History with This Years Cemetery Tour.
"A Fun and Educational Event...every year" SJC
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Oak Park & River Forest Symphony; "A Beautiful Start to a Season Filled with A Grand Selection of Pieces from Brahms to Berg."
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Spiritual Organization Speaks to Help Achievement GAP
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A Man in Oak Park Dies in a Car Accident Driven By His Son. (Car May Have Exceeded 80 mph)

Fatal Car Accident Video Showing Path of Vehicle
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There Were Frightfully Fun Festivities for All at Brookfield Zoo’s Boo! at the Zoo
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Oak Park's New Public Works Facility Opens with Tours and Fanfare.
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Department of Defense to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Bangladesh
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The Tradition Continues with the Christmas Season Windows at MACY'S 2007
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A Sixth Grade Student Has Died An Untimely Death
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Following An Official Protest by Rev. Sharpton of New York, a lone protester speaks to a closed mike with no cameras rolling but
ours. She is a "regular" at Village Hall according to local sources.
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Announces In Oak Park, Additional Health providers to Assist the Illinois Breast and Cervical
Cancer Program.
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Marion Street Opens Right Before Storm Starts.
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Village Players Theatre Presents: Ebenezer by Bruce A. Petsche and Jim Cronin, Dec 9- 23, 2007
"Hopefully the Beginning of a New Local Tradition...a must see" SJC

Meeting Held For Controversial Building A Large Gathering of Neighbors and Others With Vested Interests Spoke Their Views On
Oak Park's Responsibilities.
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Topps Meat Company Expands Ground Beef Recall and Sams Club Makes News Too
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Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar Has News on Property Taxes( Taxes are Now on the Way)

Garfield Park Conservatory is Showing Beautiful and Fun Sculptures by the late Niki de Saint Phalle
"Bring the Family and a camera to see this exhibit" SJC

Niki de Saint Phalle Exhibit at Garfield Park Conservatory 2007--Until Oct. Must See.0

An Exotic Group of Animals with Millions of Years of History Comes to Brookfield Zoo for a Limited Visit.
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The Cook County Board of Review has agreed to extend the deadline for filing 2007 tax appeals for Oak Park until November 9
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Report on Oak Park Township Tax Bills 2006 Taxes Paid in 2007 By Ali ElSaffar, Oak Park Township Assessor
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Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich Came to Oak Park.

Principal Jonathan Ellwanger Greets Illinois Governor Rod
Blagojevich to William Beye School in Oak Park
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Gov. Blagojevich announces more high school students succeeding on college-level AP Exams
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries March 30 to September 3, 2007 at the Field Museum
" A fun learning adventure." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Project for Public Spaces Gets A Nomination for the Wall of Shame Concerning the Marion Mall Street Plan
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Elmina’s Kitchen, by Kwame Kwei-Armah, The Chicago Center for the Performing Arts runs from
Sept. 13 - Oct. 14, 2007 " It well worth your own adventure to buy a ticket." SJC

LUNA NEGRA DANCE THEATER Debuts WORLD PREMIERE AND TWO CHICAGO PREMIERES
IN SIZZLING CONTEMPORARY DANCE PROGRAM OF TANGO, MAMBO AND SALSA, OCTOBER 19-21, 2007
"Opening Night Was Incredible, Wonderful Choreography, Music, and Dance...come have a look" SJCo
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A proud family sends their best to help the citizens of Rosemont, Congratulations to Angela Tricoci
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Chamber Opera Chicago presents A Brilliant Life, A Brilliant Night! A Tribute to Gian Carlo Menotti (1911-2007)
Saturday, October 13, 2007, 7:30 pm Oak Park Arts Center, 200 N. Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL "If you want to witness, to experience, one of the top shows of the year, you will want to see 'A Brilliant Life, A Brilliant Night -
a tribute to Gian Carlo Menotti.' " SJC
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Celebrate OPRF's 52nd Homecoming this SAT. OCT. 13!
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Horace Mann Elementary School Asks “How Green Can We Go?!”
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Pleasant Home Foundation is holding a House Restoration Forum, Saturday, October 6th, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Pleasant Home, 217 Home in Oak Park FREE
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Marcel Marceau at 84, dies quietly in Paris
Branches, Trees, Floods, Power Outages, and Lots of Rain
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Senator Don Harmon Help with Education, a Juvenile Detention Center, Perinatal Services, and Renewable Energy
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Austin Garden Meeting Leaves Many Questions Unanswered
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Harry Potter's Last Book is Celebrated Village Wide in Oak Park.
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Sue McMahon Beloved Village Employee Has Services Planned. She will be missed.
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CATS, Opens July 5 at Theatre at the Center Based on 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' Suburban Journals of Chicago recommended
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: An IMAX 3D Experience to open on Wednesday, July 11 on Navy Pier in Chicago "Bring the Family and have a day at the Pier" SJC
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Police seek help identifying suspected child abductor
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Cucina Paradiso Destroyed by Flames
Oak Park Park's Board Scheduled Early Morning Tree Destruction Before the Harry Potter Festival Launched Around Town.
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Oak Park Park Board Under Pressure from State Authorities Agreed
to Killing 6 Trees Instead of the 28 Originally Planned for Field Park.
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Barbara Mullarkey thanks both sides for the compromise.

Animal Care League Will Offer Low Cost Spay/Neuter for Dogs and Cats. ACL Also takes Over Ownership of the Building Next Door to
Help the Village.
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More T-Ball Photos of Action and Drama
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Are You Ready to Parent Your Parents?
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Look at the Shedd This Summer, Jazz at Night by Local Favorites and Great Exhibits...make it a day and night.
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Cirque Shanghai, returns to Navy Pier with a New Show from China. June 6th - Sept. 3rd "A Great Show with Lots of Action and in a fun Location" SPJ
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2007 DESIGNS OF HOPE CHICAGO Gala Benefits UNICEF Programs to Help Children Around the World
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Tonight, Saturday..the Last Performance. Robin Hood: A Fanciful Historie of That Most Notable
& Fameous Outlaw Robyn Hood, in Austin Gardens "An Excellent Play featuring drama, love, action, history, action with swords, acrobatics,
disguises, multi-tasking actors, more love and then some justice for balance." Highly recommended SJC
The Firebird: A Story Experience with Megan Wells Wednesdays, July 25 - August 15 in Austin Gardens
"Highly Recommended." Suburban Journals of Chicago.

Streaming Video of the Firebird, Starring Megan Wells 01

Streaming Video of the Firebird, Starring Megan Wells 02
WE LOVE AUSTIN GARDENS GROUP FORMS TO SAVE TREES IN AUSTIN GARDENS RALLY SCHEDULED SUNDAY 2:00 p.m. IN AUSTIN GARDENS
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The 17 Year Batch of Magicicada Is Preferring Certain Regions Around Oak Park, but They Really Like River Forest.
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Wild Night at the Milwaukee Mile, Aric Amirola wins with Denny Hamlin at the Wheel.
Madama Butterfly a great success. Is gone for the season. Last Show was in St. Charles, Saturday
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Jihadists Use Internet as Recruiting, Networking Tool, Intel Official Says
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Farmer's Market is Now Open and Ready for Business, Music, Visitors, and Some Good Food and Plants. (Sat)
DuPage Opera Theatre Presents "La Boheme" until July 29th.
"Wonderfully staged with superb theatrics, talented vocals, and heavenly orchestrations." Suburban Journals of Chicago.
Letters to the Editor Concerning Field Park
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Asian Food Festival at the Super H-Mart in Niles Was a Big Success
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Mall Neglect and Replete with Code Violations by Several Leading Citizens. Corrections on Some Properties Made
the Next Day, but many remain.
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Sergeant O'Shea is Sworn in with a Grand Ceremony and Lots of Friends

10 Minute Streaming Video of the Ceremony for Sgt. O'Shea

The William Staszak Award Dinner 2007 Honoring Dr. Susan Bridge, Superintendent of Oak Park & River Forest High School.
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March 10th Marion Mall Gathering Brings Citizens, Demonstrators, Green Party Members, Police, and Members of DTOP.0000

Marion Street Mall Area, March 17, 2007
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Crimes of opportunity continue to influence crime rate in Oak Park
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This email link will Mail All Local Parks Officials and Interested State Officials
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HARRY POTTER ARRIVES

Countdown to Midnight Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Book Release Festival - Friday, July 20, 2007
Gringotts Bank Vault Tours; Botanical Artistry Classes @ Botanica; Oak Park Avenue @ Knockturn Alley;
Hogwart’s Kitchen; Debate: The TRUE Nature of Snape!
Forest Park Mayor Anthony Calderone and Oak Park Village President join Wizard Chess!; Dementors and Dinosaurs descend on Wonder Works July 20 and 21 Sleepover celebration of last Harry Potter book precedes annual Dino Works event; and Harry Potter in IMAX 3D
at Navy Pier
May - June 2007 Boys and Girls T-Ball Teams in Oak Park. Great Games, fun photos.
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Austin Property Wins "Good Neighbor Award" for Renovation
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Senator Harmon Continues to Work for Equal Rights for all, and then some.
Pasteur Restaurant, 5525 N Broadway, in Chicago. Vietnamese cooking: "fresh, flavorful, exotic dishes in an intimate, relaxing atmosphere" Suburban Journals of Chicago
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David Lynch at the Music Box with "Inland Empire". review by Tyler Sutherland
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Jared Bartman Shows Promise at Black Koffee.

The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce the acquisition of a c. 1906 Tiffany Studios New York Hanging Head Dragonfly Lamp
on Mosaic and Turtleback-Tile Base
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A New Hooter's Has Come to Town, or at Least Nearby
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Dr. Attila Weninger Selected to be the New Oak Park and River Forest High School Superintendent.
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Attila Weninger Comes Under Attack Even Before He Starts His Job
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Open Letter to Park Board from a Resident
Open Letter to Park Board from a Publisher
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Dr. Golden Reads a Letter sent to Residents about the Park with NO mention of Killing trees.

Oak Park Arborist and Activist Kathryn Jonas speaks on her calls to Oak Park Leaders.

Barbara Mullarky Speaks about poor communication from the Parks, Short Notice, Inaccurate Numbers and Statements, Taxes, and then Polls Local Neighbors.

Dr. Golden discusses Soccer size field and killing trees, and South Side Oak Parkers destroying North Oak Park Parks.
Oak Park Park's Board Promise to Kill Old Growth Canopy Trees Brings Opposition to their Plans from the Neighbors, Residents, and the State of Illinois.
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Senator Don Harmon's Statement Concerning Destruction of Old Growth Trees with DNR Funds, read by Mr. Robert Baren

Ashley Adler, a young person seeking a compromise with some new perspectives.
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Local Activists Create Web Petition To Save Old Growth Trees in OAK PARK from Eminent Destruction (Click Here to Sign)
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Oak Park Residents and Neighbors Gather With Only a Few Hours Notice to Protest the Destruction of 120 Year Old Trees to Make an Olympic Sized Soccer Field for Young Children.
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Illinois Department of Natural Resource Money is Being Held Pending a Review of the Plans for Field Park--work has been Stopped.
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Oak Park resident Kathy Garrigan has been found. Her family is with her and our condolences are with them in this time of grief.
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Talley’s Folly at Oak Park Festival Theatre at Austin Gardens, Oak Park – June 13 – July 15, 2007. "Highly Recommended..and then some." SJC
UNIFIED FOLK THEORY Release Show at Frank Lloyd Wright's UNITY TEMPLE, Saturday June 23rd, 2007 at 8pm $15 875 Lake St. Oak Park, IL

Shenandoah, at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire through June 24 "Highly recommended...." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Madama Butterfly a Big Hit in Chicago, produced by the Elgin Opera
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Ridge Art gallery owner Laurie Beasley has announced that she will have a show.
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Favorites from the Silver Screen at Village Players was "A Grand slam of Talent. "
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Aracada Theatre in St. Charles Presented "La Traviata" with Some of Today's Top Singers, "An incredable art performance, the Aracada theatre becomes LaScala for one night" SJC
Election Results Bring the VMA Back to Power.
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News on Past President of the VMA, his Trouble withthe EPA and Courts in Illinois, his Inaction of Repairto Oak Park Offices and more.
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Mr. Abderrahmane Lamrabet, a Forest Park Native was Killed Shortly After the Bear's Football Victory in a Hit and Run Car Accident.
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Oak Park's HO Model Railroad Club invites you to visit their New website and to come to an event.
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"Leaving Iowa" at the Royal George Theater in Chicago."Highly Recommeded" Suburban Journals of Chicago
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Want to Protest Oil, and Bike Naked? Meet for the Fourth Annual Bike NAKED in Chicago.....June 9th
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Cézanne to Picasso: Ambroise Vollard, Patron of the Avant-Garde! February 17 to May 12, 2007 Art Institute of Chicago
"A wonderful collection of grand art, painted, sculpted, and displayed in a large show that will thrill all who enjoy this historic period in painting." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Help the U.S. Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger! National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive Saturday, May 12, 2007
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Make Every Day Mother’s Day
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Devotees and the Curious line up to look at a proclaimed Avatar in Oak Park, at the 19th Century Club
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Holland Michigan Tulip Festival, 2.5 Hrs from Chicago and Lots of Color.

3 Minute Streaming Video of Holland Dancers
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Murder by the Book, thru April 29, 2007 Oak Park Festival Theatre at Historic Pleasant Home
"A Must See Local treat, bring friends and get ready for a thrill a minute...." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Super H-Mart’s Asian Food Festival kicks off today and will run through Sunday, April 29.
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Barefoot in the Park, by Neil Simon at the Village Players in Oak Park "A Great show with grand staging and top acting"
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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VCA: The Only Choice for Good Government. Smart Choices, Fair Stewardship, with Plans for a Brighter, Greener future.
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Chicago Reader Reports the VCA Will Remove TIFs in Oak Park

DOG HAS BEEN FOUND!!!! Help Find Missing Dog, Hit by Car, Reward...
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Jim Shaw, the owner of Doc Ryan's Gives $9,056.65 to the Village of Forest Park to Use on the Town's 100 Year Celebration. The money was awarded to Mr. Shaw
as a result of his lawsuit against Trustee Doolin and Mr. Johnson

Bank Robbers Attack and Flee with Funds from Chase JPMorgan Bank for Second Time in a Month.
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Has teenage dating met its demise? by Claire Lombardo

Oak Park Ave. Accident Destroys Signal and Almost Hits Flower Store...with a history of accidents.
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VCA '07 Position Papers
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Oak Park Activist Talks About the Mall, Taxes, and Downtown Oak Park
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100th Day Celebration Benefits Animal Care League0

John Hedges Won't Get This Man's Vote
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State Senator Don Harmon (D- Oak Park) has been reappointed as Chairman of the Illinois Senate Revenue Committee

Project for Public Spaces, Community Building: Design Innovation and Neighborhood Revitalization Meeting March 15, 2007. Residents and Village Officials Attend.
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VCA Signs Pledge to Protect Marion Street Mall from Destruction

Letters in Support of Keeping the Mall
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Mismanaged lead abatement helps employee Endorses A Change in the Village Hall..Vote VCA
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Many Citizens Are Signing a Petition to Show Displeasure with the Vote to Destroy Marion Street Mall. Could this be Oak Park's New Tasty Dog?? View the Petition...
Over 1200 people have already signed...
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Chase JPMorgan Bank of Oak Park Robbed of $200,000.00 Cash.
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Community meetings scheduled to discuss downtown historic preservation
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Review of Volvo of Oak Park Celebration, New Vertical Car Showcase with Local Officials, Dec. 14th
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Pacifica Quartet, March 24 @ 7:30 PM Unity Temple Auditorium "Great Musicans Playing Wonderful Selections in a Grand Setting" Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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State Ballet Theatre of Russia, will perform Cinderella with 56 dancers and a full symphony orchestra from Russia. Skokie, Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb.10 at 8:00 p.m."You don't want to miss this incredible performance...one night left" Suburban Journals of Chicago
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Florentine Opera performed Mozart's Don Giovanni at Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts with Beauty and Art " A Grand Production from the Florentine Masters" Suburban Journals of Chicagoo
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DuPage Opera Theatre presents Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel,”at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26 and 27, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, "A wonderful production, great new adaptation, loaded with grand theatrics and talent." Suburban Journals
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Florentine Opera presents Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi, Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
Macbeth - Sat, Feb 24, 2007 - 7:30 PM Macbeth - Sun, Feb 25, 2007 - 2:30 PM "A bold, artistic performance." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Noises Off, by Michael Frayn, directed by Connie Canaday Howard of Buffalo Theatre at College of DuPage until March 10, 2007 $25-30
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, and with a Smile You've Got a Happy Winner of a New Chrysler.
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Oak Park Village Trustee Martha Brock Leaves Board Because of Health Concerns
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Commentary by Les Golden on the State of Oak Park's Village Government

CHAMBER OPERA CHICAGO Presents Robert Ward’s opera based on Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Crucible
One Performance Only! Beaumont Glass, director & conductorCarl Ratner as John Proctor & Christine Steyer as Abigail Williams
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Forest Park Village Council Meeting November 13, 2006
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A Fire at 309 Wisconsin Sends Flames High Into the Sky, Visible from Blocks Away.
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Les Golden Comments on the Resignation of Geoff Baker
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Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces New Season, November 18th Fund Raiser, and Need of Board Members.
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The Tradition Continues with the Christmas Season Windows Now at MACY'S Mary Poppins Comes to Town
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Christkindlmarket Chicago
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Oak Park Dancer's are Featured in the Joffrey's Nutcracker being performed at the Auditorium in Chicago - Dec 8 thru Dec 27th. "This living art form of dance and music is a grand local treasure and this year's production is one of the best anywhere. Get your tickets soon." Suburban Journals of Chicago
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Frank's Home by Richard Nelson directed by Robert Falls begins performances on November 25 (opening night is December 5) in the Goodman's Owen Theatre, and runs through December 23, 2006 "This is a beautiful production loaded with tons of talent expressed in all of the roles." Suburban Journals of Chicago

All-Male Company of Russia’s Leading Actors Performs Shakespeare’s TWELFTH NIGHT-- A Chicago Shakespeare Theater World’s
Stage Presentation Staged by British Theater Artist Declan Donnellan " A Wonderful Show on Many Levels, this should not be missed. " OPJ

Oak Park & River Forest's "Tale of the Tombstones" The dead spoke at the cemetery and history is kept alive.
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Senator Harmon Saves Friend from a Bully, Makes History
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The "Forty-Niners" DC Comic Book-Illustrated by Oak Park Award Winning Artist Gene Ha " A wild ride of drama, controversy, and art" Suburban Journals of Chicago
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Literacy Volunteers of Western Cook County Meet at Holley Court for Their Annual Appreciation Event. Rose Meyer Honored.
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Ulyssean Award's Go To Two Local Activists, One a Community Builder and One a Publisher.
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A Dog Day Afternoon in Downtown Oak Park Went Off Without a Bark.
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Oak Park Resident, Soprano Christine Steyer wins Founder’s Award at IX Altamura/Caruso International Voice Competition
New Gasoline Alley garage exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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The Genius of George Maher 2006 Lecture Series Presented by Pleasant Home Foundation
Oak Park Journal Election Endorsements
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The League of Women Voters hosted their candidates forum at the High School Oct 21st. For those unable to be at the event we have
streaming videos of all the candidate's 4 minute presentations.
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Kidsfest Monsters Run Wild In Chicago! CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL is still Running.
"Lots of Great films, highly recommended" OPJ
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Circle in the Square: New Works in Dance Theatre at Historic Pleasant Home in Oak Park Fri., and Sat., October 20 & 21 @7:30pm Sun.,
October 22 @3:00pm
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Escanaba, at Circle Theatre is not boring, and its debut, though crude, is another feather in the cap of live theater. September 27
through October 29, 2006.
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Sense of Urgency Theater offers free acting workshop in Oak Park Oct. 28
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Altar Boyz Opens at the LaSalle Bank Theatre and runs October 10 – 29, 2006 "Lots of laughs, lots of music, and a whole lot of talent." OPJ
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Friends, Memories, Good Wishes, Kind Words, and Food Greet Those Leaving the Village After Many Years of Service.
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Democratic Party of Oak Park Begins Kick Off to the Coming Elections
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Bears Stumble & Fumble...But still manage to Rumble in the Valley of The Sun
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Forest Park Rib-Off a Huge Success in the First Year of Hosting
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A Female Coyote (Canis latrans) is Captured in Oak Park. The Road Runner Has Not Been Seen.
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Oak Park Holds A Reception for Retiring Workers to honor long-time municipal employees 3:30 – 5 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 28, at Village Hall
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Oak Park Firefighters Local 95 Raise Needed Funds for Three Organizations, the Patrick Luby Foundation, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation,
and the Officer Robert Mullany Fund--with the help of Anthony Gambino of Cucina Paradiso.

District 97 Welcomes the Teachers Back and Starts the New School Year.
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Planning for New Downtown Garage, Street System to Beginand Continues Until November.
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Community Meeting Notice for Lake Street District Plan
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Latest News from the Village of Oak Park
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Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar Addresses Property Tax Questions.
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The Joffrey Ballet will present Cinderella in nine performances only, October 4 – 15, 2006, at the
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University "The Joffrey's production of Cinderella is a grand treat for the
senses, humour, beauty, art, music, sets, and talent to spare." OPJ
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Redmoon Theater Performs in Columbus Park SPECTACLE ’06: TWILIGHT ORCHARD will be performed
October 3 – 9 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. every evening. This is the third in an annual series of outdoor, site-specific Spectacles.
" A visual treat and an experience to remember" OPJ
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The Fantasticks, the world's longest running musical, kicks off the season for Oak Park's Village Players Theatre
"The Village Players do a wonderful job of performing and setting the stage for this loved tale of misadventure." OPJ
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CUCINA PARADISO AND OAK PARK FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 95 JOIN TOGETHER TO "SERVE" OTHERS ON MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 11, 2006, 4-9 P.M.
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Picnic by William Inge, directed by Kevin Theis, July 13 – August 19, 8 pm, Austin Gardens Park, Oak Park, IL.
Tickets $17 - $25 "It was a Hit in 1953 and it's Still a Hit This Summer in Austin Gardens" OPJ
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House fire at 7968 Iowa in River Forest Sends Two Firefighters to the Hospital and Cuts Electricity to
Many Homes for 24 Hours.
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14 Hospitals Are Rated Tops And None from Illinois or Chicago Are Listed.
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Locked Fire Exits at the Lake theater in Oak Park Puts Hundreds of Lives at Risk
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Oak Park Festival Theatre Presents Julius Caesar by Shakespeare Austin Gardens Park, until August 5th.
"A Great Performance All Summer" OPJ
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July 31, Cook County Medical Examiner Reports the Death of Robert Ward, a 51 Yr. Old Man From Oak Park. The Cause of
Death was the Heat and Heart Disease. Ward lived on the 800 South Scoville block.
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Oak Park Village Board Selects Mr. Tom Barwin asthe New Village Manager for Oak Park from the Final 6 Applicants.
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Ford Foundation Honors Troops With Public Service Medal
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Discover Leonardo da Vinci at the Museum of Science and Industry April 14 - Sept. 4th.
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Garfield Park Conservatory Has Lots of Events for the Summer.
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EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL RELEASES PRESCHOOL FOR ALL REPORT
Report is the Blueprint for Governor’s Initiative
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Coalition Forces Kill Top Terrorist in Iraq
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Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Reaches $10 Million Milestone with Edgar J.
Kaufman Endowment Fund for the Restoration of Unity Temple
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Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces the 2006-2007 Roster of Singers for the Lyric Opera Center for American Artists
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Young Hispanic Man Shoots Himself in the Head Fleeing Pursuing Police After
Allegedly Raping Women in River Forest
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The Adele Maze Library is Re-Opened on a Delightful Day to the Smiles of Many.
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Brookfield Zoo's Much Anticipated Carousel Ride is Now Open.
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The CD being released by Charlie Rossiter and Al DeGenova entitled: "AvantRetro" is a nice
work of verse and rhythms-and they're coming tothe Library on June 21st.
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Casas Grandes and the Ceramic Art of the Ancient Southwest, is being shown at the Art Institute of
Chicago in a beautifully lit display of art and history from April 22, to August 13, 2006.
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An Oak Parker Remembers His Dad on Father's Day

Ex-Oak Park Police Officer Mr. Mani Adams and two others appear in court for arraignment on charges.
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Sam Hornish Wins the Indy 500

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2006 Indy 500... One of the most exciting races in Years!! by Dan Peters
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Potting Pointers for Summer Projects
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Ovarian Cancer: The Silent Killer-Get Your Exam
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Oak Park's Ethnic Festival Hosts a Wonderful Parade and Lots of Diverse Happiness
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Oak Park Festival Theatre Announces It’s Expanded Summer 2006 Season
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Village Board Narrows Manager Search to Six Candidates
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District 97 Fun Run Day, all run, some fall, all get Blue ribbons.
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How Does the Air in Oak Park Rate?
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Melanie Troxel to Guest on ABC's INDY 500 Pole Day Coverage
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Hospital Ship Mercy Deployed on Proactive Humanitarian Mission
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Oak Park's Senator Don Harmon's News
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How to Double or Triple Your Gas Mileage and Save Money on Top of That .....
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Casas Grandes and the Ceramic Art of the Ancient Southwest, is being shown at the Art Institute of
Chicago in a beautifully lit display of art and history from April 22, to August 13, 2006.
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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,conducted by the Centers for Disease Control will
Question Oak Park and Maywood Residents.
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The Sun is Quiet Now, but things could get going soon.....
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Gardening Tips from NASCAR’s Jimmie Spencer ‘Mr. Excitement’
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Best Wishes to Carl Swenson
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Disaster on Wheels, A Woman is Evicted with Her Dog and Her Hopes.
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A Citizen Comes to Village Hall with a Grenade
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Lizards and the Komodo King is now at the Shedd Aquarium through Feb. 28, 2007.
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Central Command Chief Says Iraq Not on Verge of Civil War
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ISBE adopts Gov. Blagojevich’s proposal to ban junk food in Illinois elementary and middle schools
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$50,000 Sudoku Champions Tournament to visit Chicago
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District 97's School Board Cuts Teachers and Closes Programs that were to help close the Achievement GAP to save $719,900.00
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The Genius of George Maher 2006 Lecture Series Presented by Pleasant Home Foundation
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Nations United Against Nuclear Program in Iran, Rice Says
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The 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth is Celebrated with a Special Sony BMG Masterworks Mozart CD deluxe set,
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First Bank of Oak Park Donates $3,350 to the Chicago Sinfonietta, to implement the SEED Program at Oak Park-River Forest High School this year.
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The Cartoons That Have the Middle East Going Wild.
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Village Players Concert Series & Linda M. Smith present Tragedy to Triumph
THE STORY OF ARTEMISIA, a multimedia music performance by Linda M. Smith. A Great Show....
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Red Cross Babysitting Taught to Kids Aged 11-15 years for Free and Get Certified...but You Must Register.
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Menard Hangs On takes First Busch SeriesWin in Front of Home Crowd at the Milwaukee Mile
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“Pianopalooza!” comes to Sherwood Conservatory of Music this summer!
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August 5, 2006, Saturday, at 7:00 p.m.St. Paul's Bible Church, 1960 W. 94th St. Chicago, IL FrancoMartorana
and Friends Summer Song Fest.Franco, Simon Lee, Daniel Vines, Aaron Stegemoller are singing. Tickets are $20.00.
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents,"Communicating Doors" by Alan Ayckbourn. July 7 to 29th
"Well worth the drive, free parking, and its a fun show" OPJ
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Village Players Theatre presents, "Book of Leaves"an original play by Will Cooper, dir by Bill Brennan
July 21-30 "A smashing success for this new author. Bravo Mr. Cooper" OPJ
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Drury Lane Oakbrook Now Showing "NUNSENSATIONS! The Nunsense Vegas Revue" May 18 through July 23
"A fun show for the family" OPJ
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DuPage Opera Theatre presents Carmen by Georges Bizet. Sung in French with English supertitles.Conducted by:
Kirk Muspratt Dates: June 23, 25, 30 and July 1 "You Don't Want To Miss this Opera" OPJ
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Florentine Opera's Premiere of New Production of Aida by Giuseppe Verdi finishes the season of a good note, even with criticisms.
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The Opera "La Traviata" at Village Players Theater Had Standing Ovations and Praise for a Tremendous
Work of Art....now closed, but hopefully to return
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Oak Park resident Jonathan Weir stars in STATE FAIR! at the Marriott until June 25th
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GOLDA’S BALCONY, a one woman show with Valerie Harper playing the Legendary Prime Minister
of Israel Golda Meir, at the LaSalle Theatre for a Limited Engagement May 30 – June 11, 2006. "Highly recommened" OPJ
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A Night at the Opera! at Village Players Theater in Oak Park.
"Recommended-they have more" OPJ
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Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck race at The Milwaukee Mile on Friday night, June 23 will now have

the opportunity to take part in the speedway’s new Victory Club hospitality offerings.

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Oak Park Residents Produce and Star in a Unique New Production of the Opera "La Traviata" at Village Players Theater
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The Rains have Stopped in Indy, Sam Hornish Jr's speed in practice paid off in qualifying for
the 90th Indianapolis 500, while Thiago Medeiros rushes to get his crashed car ready
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May 13, 2006, Saturday, the Brickyard. Rain Has Stopped Track Practice for Many Days and More to Follow at the Brickyard.

(but there is always something to see and do at the Raceway). Mother's Day was also a no go o

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NIXON IN CHINA, the Opera by John Adams is at the Harris Theater in Millenium Pk. Chicago
Opera Theater's fun production ends May 27th.
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“Love Lies Bleeding” at Steppenwolf Theater. The production plays in the Upstairs Theatre through May 28, 2006.
"Highly Recommended." OPJ
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Cheney Mansion’s 9th Annual Plant Sale, Garden Fair,and Photo Show -- May 21 in Oak Park.
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Tartuffe,The Play begins with quick witty dialogue and the wit continues throughout. "Highly Recommended." OPJ

Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson Show at the Art Institute of Chicago from Feb 11th to April 30th

With 100% of the Vote in Sen. Harmon is victorious. See total results...
Don Harmon 5445 78.29% Michael D. Nardello 1510 21.71%
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The Last 5 Years, Runs March 12th - 26th inaugurates Village Players Theatre's new performance space
"Highly Recommended, great singers, grand songs....." OPJ
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Florentine Opera to Premiere New Production of The Daughter of the Regiment, by Gaetano Donizetti
Friday, March 3, 2006 @ 7:30 PM, Saturday, March 4, 2006 @ 7:30 PM, Sunday, March 5, 2006 @ 2:30 PM
"A History of Wonderful Productions, and well worth the drive" OPJ
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"A Streetcar Named Desire", by Tennessee Williams is at the Village Players. "Highly Recommended, Must See" OPJ
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Oak Park Public Library Presents Marilyn Price and her ‘Wonderful World of Puppets, plus ‘Beading Bonanza’ March 6, Casimir Pulaski Day
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Update: All Have Been Caught
6 More Prisoners Escape by Force from Cook County's Jail, Three are caught and three Remain at Large.
Two are Caught in Oak Park and Residents are asked to keep their eyes open.
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Update: Caught
Warren Mathis Escapes from a Maximum SecurityCook County Jail by Hiding in a Laundry truck.
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The Chicago Auto Show Has Something for Everyone
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Grossman led the Bears to a 16-3 win over the Atlanta Falcons
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Cinderella Visits the Marshall Field's Windows This Year.
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Celebrate 2006 At Shedd With Free General Admission
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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD AND HOLIDAYS OF LIGHT Until January 8, 2006 at the Museum of Science & Industry
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Plaid Tidings (the Musical) at Drury Lane Water Tower "Get Your tickets soon" OPJ

Unity Temple Concert Series presented The Vermeer Quartet, on Sat. September 24th,
and it was a grand night for the arts.
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Joel Frankel to Perform at Oak Park Children's Museum on January 22nd.
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Goodman Theatre's 28th annual production of "A Christmas Carol" Helps Chicago Begin the
Holiday Season with Fun and Compassion.
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Florentine Opera to Premiere New Production of Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven " A beautiful show and a great start to the new season" OPJ
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“COME FLY WITH ME!” starring Michael Whelan at the Mercury from October 26th - January 8, 2006. "Big Band Class ala Las Vegas" OPJ

Ernest Hemingway Foundation Held its festive Boxing Day celebration on Monday, December 26, 2005,
at the Hemingway Birthplace Home, 339 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park.
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Dr. Les Golden Finds New Use for Dutch Elm Trees that Have been Reduced to Mulch

NORAD Observes 50th Anniversary of Tracking Santa. See Where He went on his journey....
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Musica Natasha Held Its Holiday Recital at the 19th Century Club in Oak Park
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Secretary Rumsfeld Adds to Christmas Cheer When He Announces Reduction in Iraq Troop Level

Oak Park Kids Selling Lemonade Raise $263.00 For Victims of Hurricane Katrina

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Emil De Cou plays the soundtrack music to the Wizard of Oz at Ravinia
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