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Rocio Jacoby, a Spanish teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Oak Park, was named the 2026 Teacher of the Year by the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL).
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Earlier today, Oak Leyden welcomed visitors to its annual Haunted House Tour. Each Halloween, participants work alongside staff to transform their classrooms into themed haunted attractions. This year's theme was inspired by the Brothers Grimm and their spooky fairy tales. 👻🎃
The Makerspace at Oak Park and River Forest High School has been named after Andrea Hall, a member of the OPRF Class of 1981.
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This story was updated on Oct. 30 to clarify two points.
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Village leaf collection program runs through Dec. 18
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Village manager and finance staff make the case for increase
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Last year, the “Teen Takeover” of Downtown Oak Park on Halloween evening shook the village and other surrounding communities, with lasting impacts still being discussed today. Hundreds of teens gathered on Lake Street.
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In an effort to gain more insight into where public opinions stand today, Wednesday Journal is asking any and all Oak Park residents to share their thoughts with our survey.
Click here to take the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
The time is set for OPRF versus Lincoln-Way East. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on Friday, October 30.
Listen to the video to hear Norlan Davis discuss his expectations for this weekend's game with reporter Melvin Tate.
The Oak Park Fire Department installed the first official United States flag drop boxes for proper disposal with the help of a Scout from Troop 2.
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It's a beautiful day to bike to school! Roosevelt Middle School students took advantage of the sunny weather by riding their bikes to school today.
Oak Park’s Dia De Los Muertos event was born out of fear and isolation during the pandemic to spread love and connection across the community.
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Demolition is underway at the former currency exchange on Madison and Harlem as Rush Oak Park expands and adds a parking lot for patients and visitors.
Read more about the changes here: oakpark.com/2026/07/07/rush-…
Friars’ Gamboa fourth-place medalist, OPRF girls second at regional
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Huskies win share of the volleyball title for the second consecutive year
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The Oak Park Area Arts Council and Oak Park’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office hosted an opening reception Wednesday evening to highlight art displayed at The Gallery in Village Hall.
Read the full story: oakpark.com/2026/10/22/villa…
Reminder of new trick or treating hours next weekend. oakpark.com/2026/09/30/trick…
For more than 20 years, Jim Heininger has been the unofficial “Halloween Guy” on his block of Forest in Oak Park.
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