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Gregory Johnson, Superintendent
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By S. J. Chapman | January 23, 2026

Oak Park and River Forest High School seeks volunteers for Ethics Bowl event

Oak Park and River Forest High School is seeking volunteers to serve as judges and moderators for its upcoming Ethics…
Joseph A. Woods Mayor of Village of Park Forest
Joseph A. Woods Mayor of Village of Park Forest
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Oak Park Police Department shares crime tip line and cold weather safety reminders

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Week ending Sept. 13: 49 inmates sentenced in Cook County to be released from prison

There were 49 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the…
Joseph A. Woods Mayor of Village of Park Forest
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Entertainment event this week in West Cook County: Jan. 18-24

By E. S. Schneider | January 18, 2026
Dennis Tipsword, State Representative for Illinois
Dennis Tipsword, State Representative for Illinois
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Rep. Tipsword calls for broader detainable offenses under Illinois SAFE-T Act

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By B. L. Wells | January 22, 2026

Oak Park And River Forest High School moves classes online due to extreme cold

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Harold R. Collier Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district
Harold R. Collier Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district
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Nazareth Academy standout John Hughes’ collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Sunday, June 8
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Nazareth Academy standout John Hughes’ collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Sunday, June 8

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