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Sacred Spaces walk set for Sunday, June 23

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:42:00 -0500

OAK PARK — The Oak Park and River Forest Community of Congregations and the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest will host their second annual Sacred Spaces House of Worship Walk from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. Joe McDonald, vice president of the board for the Community of Congregations, said the walk is a return to tradition for the communities, which have had similar, though less formal, events in the past. The walk emphasizes the history, culture and social consciousness of the community, he said. “It definitely expresses our goal and our mission. So …

No retiring from emergencies for River Forest expert

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:50:01 -0500

RIVER FOREST — “Plan for the worst, hope for the best,” was a mantra drilled into Ron Sherman during his 28 years with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Local farmers market guide

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:52:02 -0500

Local farmers are gearing up for this year’s farmers market season. Add fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, gourmet treats and more to your meals each week with a quick visit to the vendors of your local market.

Proposed North Avenue banquet hall debated at Galewood meeting

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:20:30 -0500

A Chicago alderwoman on Thursday denied any knowledge of construction work on a proposed banquet hall on North Avenue and said no applications for a business license or construction permits have been filed by its proprietor.

Checking out the future: Libraries look beyond the shelves

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:28:14 -0500

Jeff Weisensel doesn’t have a job, not for the past 14 months anyway, since Kraft Foods restructured him out the door after 22 years. But he does have a library — the $28 million Glenview Public Library, opened in 2011 — whose inviting lobby is part art gallery, part cafeteria — patrons are welcome to eat and drink there — and part social center.

Oak Park adds free wi-fi in newly renovated Scoville Park

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:18:54 -0500

OAK PARK — Scoville Park, which overlooks the busy Lake Street and Oak Park Avenue intersection, has often been referred to as Oak Park’s public living room. Now, people bringing their wireless devices to the park will have access to the same Internet connections they may enjoy in their own living rooms. The Oak Park Public Library and the Park District of Oak Park announced Tuesday they’ve teamed up to provide free outdoor wifi from anywhere within the boundaries of Scoville Park, which is adjacent to the main library, at 834 Lake Street. The service is available by connecting to …

Driver relieves himself in street during DUI arrest in Oak Park

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:19:04 -0500

OAK PARK A Chicago man stopped due to expired plates was arrested for DUI after he decided to relieve himself in the street while being questioned by police. Ronald C, Sterling, 63, of the 600 block of North Leclaire, Chicago, was stopped on the 1100 block of Madison Street at 1:38 a.m. June 10. According to police, while he was being questioned by an officer, Sterling allegedly “stated he needed to urinate and he began to do so on the street behind his vehicle.” When Sterling concluded his business, a name check determined he was driving on a suspended license. …