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A Chicago Area Fire Department Joins a 30 Year Study Tracking Cancer Risk in Illinois Firefighters

Oak Park firefighters have joined a University of Illinois study tracking cancer risk with annual blood and urine testing over three decades.

Medical Daily · Aug 9

Gus Lamont’s parents appeal to public for information and say ‘every moment without him is unbearable’

Four-year-old’s parents say ‘even the smallest detail could give us the answers we so desperately need’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24

SA police search Gus Lamont’s home for new evidence as 75-year-old arrested on unrelated gun charges

Gus went missing on 27 September from Oak Park Station, where South Australia police have begun a two-day search for evidence

The Guardian - AU · Feb 16

Seven-foot sophomore Colin Stack helps lead Benet into Pontiac Holiday Tournament semifinals

Stack didn’t miss a shot and scored 17 points as the Redwings beat Oak Park 60-48 in the quarterfinals.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2023

Kids get hands-on — even slimy — at Chicago Cultural Center open house

“This feels more chill than a traditional art museum,” Kristen Dowell, of Oak Park, said of her experience this weekend. “Just the way it’s set up feels a lot more relaxed.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2023

Podcast Praise: Connecting Teachers and Community

Dr. Laurie Fiorenza has created the “Hear It From a Huskie” podcast to showcase the great work of the teachers in Oak Park and River Forest High School in Illinois

Tech&Learning · Nov 28, 2023

Under new proposal, all Chicago Board of Education members would be elected by next year

An amendment filed by Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, would allow the board to be fully elected as soon as next year by splitting up memberships to two and four-year terms.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 8, 2023

Oak Park takes emergency steps to help with migrant crisis

The village has approved emergency spending and recently provided emergency shelter for more than 100 migrants staying at a Chicago police station.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Will gas stoves become a thing of the past in Chicago?

Induction stoves, heat pumps and electric appliances may be the future of new Chicago buildings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

Senate President Don Harmon gives back red-light camera company’s campaign cash after Sun-Times report

His spokesman says it was an “oversight” that Harmon’s campaign funds took the money after the Oak Park Democrat voted to ban contributions from red-light camera operators.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023