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Driver fatally shoots themselves after crashing into Pace bus in Oak Park
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Driver fatally shoots themselves after crashing into Pace bus in Oak Park - Wednesday Journal
A driver fatally shot themselves after crashing into a Pace bus in Oak Park, leaving more than a dozen others injured.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/03/driver-fatally-shoots-themselves-after-crashing-into-pace-bus-in-oak-park/
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Marshall High School boys basketball team's state championship brings pride to West Side
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Marshall High School boys basketball team's state championship brings pride to West Side
The team won the IHSA Class 1A title last month. The celebration was Thursday at the school.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04/02/marshall-high-school-boys-basketbal-state-1a-championship-rally
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Village will study impact of Historic Districts on local development
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Village will study impact of Historic Districts on local development - Wednesday Journal
Oak Park staff will study the impact that Oak Parkâs three historic districts have on local construction this month
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/02/village-will-study-impact-of-historic-districts-on-local-development/
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DOJ calls âBroadview 6â defense âparanoid,â âdelusionalâ
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DOJ calls âBroadview 6â defense âparanoid,â âdelusionalâ - Wednesday Journal
Prosecutors responded dubiously to attorneysâ request that record of White House officials encouraging criminal charges for the âBroadview 6â be turned over.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/02/doj-calls-broadview-6-defense-paranoid-delusional/
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OPRF boys track seeks same high standards with new faces
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OPRF boys track seeks same high standards with new faces  - Wednesday Journal
Like many Oak Park and River Forest High School boys track and field athletes, senior Jonathan Sibley-Diggs knows how to rise to the occasion.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/02/oprf-track-and-field-season-2026/
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Wider bridges over I-290 topic of community meeting Tuesday
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Wider bridges over I-290 topic of community meeting Tuesday - Wednesday Journal
Local leaders are taking another stab at redeveloping infrastructure around the I-290, and Oak Parkers are invited to take part in the process
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/02/wider-ike-bridges-topic-of-community-meeting-tuesday/
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Punish Lyons Township HS Protesters Who Walked Out: Residents
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Punish Lyons Township HS Protesters Who Walked Out: Residents
The principal explained the approach to students who cut class to protest ICE.
https://patch.com/illinois/lagrange/punish-lyons-township-hs-protesters-who-walked-out-residents
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Unpaid invoices. West Sub's salvation - Austin Weekly News
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Unpaid invoices. West Subâs salvation - Austin Weekly News
On Wednesday morning in a crowded boardroom at West Suburban, there was a joint but oddly adversarial press conference as State Rep. La Shawn Ford had seemingly demanded and cajoled Dr. Manoj Prasad,...
https://www.austinweeklynews.com/2026/04/01/west-sub-invoices/
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Suburban Mayor Takes $635K From Village Vendors | La Grange, IL Patch
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Suburban Mayor Takes $635K From Village Vendors
He has run unopposed for years, but the donations keep rolling in.
https://patch.com/illinois/lagrange/suburban-mayor-takes-635k-village-vendors
3 days ago
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Unpaid invoices. West Subâs salvation
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Unpaid invoices. West Subâs salvation - Wednesday Journal
On Wednesday morning in a crowded boardroom at West Sub, there was a joint but oddly adversarial press conference as State Rep. La Shawn Ford had seemingly demanded and cajoled Dr. Manoj Prasad, the...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/01/west-sub-invoices/
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West Sub CEO aims to reopen by July. Others have doubts
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West Sub CEO aims to reopen by July. Others have doubts - Wednesday Journal
Staff and officials call for investigation into finances during impending foreclosure process of West Suburban
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/01/west-suburban-could-reopen/
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West Sub CEO aims to reopen by July. Others have doubts
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West Sub CEO aims to reopen by July. Others have doubts - Wednesday Journal
Staff and officials call for investigation into finances during impending foreclosure process of West Suburban
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/01/west-suburban-could-reopen/
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West Suburban hospital owner says he wants to re-open facility, but many questions remain
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West Suburban hospital owner says he wants to re-open facility, but many questions remain
The owner of the now-shuttered West Suburban Medical Center said Wednesday he hopes to re-open the hospital this summer â but a state lawmaker is questioning whether that plan will become a reality.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/01/west-suburban-la-shawn-ford/
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Leaders of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park outline hospital's future
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Leaders of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park outline hospital's future
The leadership of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is expected Wednesday to outline a plan to re-open the hospital.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/oak-park-west-suburban-medical-center-leaders-outline-plans-future-hospital-abruptly-closed-last-week/18820997/
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Print Edition: April 1, 2026
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Print Edition: April 1, 2026 - Wednesday Journal
Are you interested in receiving the physical copy of our newspaper each week? Check out this link to become a subscriber.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/04/01/print-edition-april-1-2026/
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Print Edition: April 1, 2026
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Print Edition: April 1, 2026 - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Are you interested in receiving the physical copy of our newspaper each week? Check out this link to become a subscriber.
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/04/01/print-edition-april-1-2026/
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West Suburban Hospital owner to discuss future plans after closure
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West Suburban Hospital owner to discuss future plans after closure
The owner of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park is expected to provide an update on Wednesday after the hospital closed last week.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/west-suburban-hospital-owner-to-discuss-future-plans-after-closure/
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2nd developer pitches apartments for Theater Building
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2nd developer pitches apartments for Theater Building - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Brookfield officials heard a pitch from the second developer vying to redevelop the site of the Theater Building along Grand Boulevard.
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/2nd-developer-apartments-theater-building/
4 days ago
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Brookfield passes anti-ICE ordinance
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Brookfield passes anti-ICE ordinance - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Officials in Brookfield approved a resolution ratifying the villageâs commitment against working with federal immigration enforcement agents.
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/brookfield-passes-anti-ice-ordinance/
4 days ago
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Riverside pursues DarkSky Community status
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Riverside pursues DarkSky Community status - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Riverside is working to assess the villageâs outdoor lighting and reduce nighttime light pollution in town in pursuit of a rare designation.
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/riverside-pursues-darksky-community-status/
4 days ago
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2nd developer pitches apartments for Theater Building
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2nd developer pitches apartments for Theater Building - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Brookfield officials heard a pitch from the second developer vying to redevelop the site of the Theater Building along Grand Boulevard.
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/2nd-developer-apartments-theater-building/
4 days ago
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Makrame Green heads to Brookfield Shops
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Makrame Green heads to Brookfield Shops - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Makrame Green is the newest business set to open at the Brookfield Shops retail incubator program this spring.
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/makrame-green-heads-brookfield-shops/
4 days ago
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Drunk driver arrested after swerving into vehicle
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Drunk driver arrested after swerving into vehicle - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Brookfield police arrested a 61-year-old Brookfield man on March 18 for driving drunk after responding to a report of a crash.
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/drunk-driver-arrested-after-swerving/
4 days ago
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Shrubtown: Critical condition
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Shrubtown: Critical condition - Wednesday Journal
The subject is unresponsive and showing signs of critical systemic failure! Get the patient to the hospital! The patient is the hospital!
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/shrubtown-west-sub-hospital/
4 days ago
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A thank-you to the voters
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A thank-you to the voters - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Rachel Marrello, our daughter, has been elected a judge. We are proud and grateful for her recent accomplishment of receiving over 70% of the vote. She will honor her position by being fair, thoughtful,...
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/a-thank-you-to-the-voters/
4 days ago
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Mary Sasuta, 94
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Mary Sasuta, 94 - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Mary Louise Sasuta (nee Crossken), 94, of Willowbrook, formerly of Lombard and Brookfield, died on March 27, 2026. A homemaker, she was a longtime member of the LaGrange YMCA, the Oakbrook Park District,...
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/mary-sasuta-94/
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La Shawn Ford and former Gov. Quinn push property tax relief measure - Axios Chicago
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https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/gov-quinn-lashawn-ford-push-property-tax-relief
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Boys Jr. Bulldogs make history at state
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Boys Jr. Bulldogs make history at state - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Boys Jr. Bulldogs make history at state. Boys team strikes gold, repeats state title
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/boys-jr-bulldogs-win-state-title/
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Girls Jr. Bulldogs make history with state berth
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Girls Jr. Bulldogs make history with state berth - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Girls Jr. Bulldogs make history with state berth. Girls finish fourth in feeder programâs first trip in recent memory
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/girls-jr-bulldogs-finish-fourth/
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D96 board approves Dolezal resignation
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D96 board approves Dolezal resignation - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
D96 board approves Dolezal resignation. District, director of teaching and learning mum about reasons for departure
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/d96-approves-dolezal-resignation/
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D96 board approves Dolezal resignation
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D96 board approves Dolezal resignation - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
D96 board approves Dolezal resignation. District, director of teaching and learning mum about reasons for departure
https://www.rblandmark.com/2026/03/31/d96-approves-dolezal-resignation/
4 days ago
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Judy Steed, 75
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Judy Steed, 75 - Wednesday Journal
When Judith Steed (nee McGreevy), 75, of Oak Park, died on March 19, 2026, the world lost a caring mother, grandmother and wife, a talented artist, fierce friend, and all-around lover of life. Born on...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/judy-steed-75/
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His crowning achievements
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His crowning achievements - Wednesday Journal
Last Saturdayâs âNo Kingsâ rally was the best yet, the first gathering following a long winter. It was deeply gratifying to see so many people who still care about this country and what it stands...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/his-crowning-achievements/
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Software company responds after West Suburban blames system for closureÂ
www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/s...
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Software company responds after West Suburban blames system for closure - Wednesday Journal
West Suburban leaders put blame for closure on the hospitalâs Electronic Medical Record system, which they said failed to bill service.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/software-company-responds-after-west-suburban-blames-system-for-closure/
4 days ago
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Police-stop data demands more
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Police-stop data demands more - Wednesday Journal
How suspicion is defined and applied in Oak Park: Is living while Black considered suspicious in Oak Park? The 2025 Field Contact Card report raises that question in ways local officials should address...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/police-stop-data-demands-more/
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Oak Park bankâs ATM robbed of over $55,000
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Oak Park bankâs ATM robbed of over $55,000Â - Wednesday Journal
Oak Park police are investigating an incident in which a group of robbers stole tens of thousands of dollars by targeting a local bank ATM.Â
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/oak-park-banks-atm-robbed-of-over-55000/
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Oak Park renews garbage hauling deal with vendor for two years
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Oak Park renews garbage hauling deal with vendor for two years - Wednesday Journal
Oak Park has renewed its deal with Lakeshore Recycling Systems to keep the garbage collector as the villageâs contractor for two more years
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/oak-park-renews-garbage-hauling-deal-with-vendor-for-two-years/
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Oak Park bookstores
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Oak Park bookstores - Wednesday Journal
With the closing of The Book Table in January 2025 after 22 years, many in Oak Park were deeply saddened. Fortunately, two independent bookstores have recently opened: The Book Loft at 1047 Lake St.,...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/oak-park-bookstores/
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A change on our editorial page
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A change on our editorial page - Wednesday Journal
Well, hereâs a change at Wednesday Journal that weâve talked about for a couple of years and is now going to happen as weâve moved into the NEWSWELL orbit. After 45 years, weâre ending the practice...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/a-change-on-our-editorial-page/
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Needed: a village advice column
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Needed: a village advice column - Wednesday Journal
I read with interest the viewpoint titled, âConfusion about the leaf-blower banâ The author shares a need to provide âfriendly, neighborlyâ advice to âconfusedâ neighbors in regard to recent...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/needed-a-village-advice-column/
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The art of small-town politics
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The art of small-town politics - Wednesday Journal
When we arrived in River Forest, the village board was dominated by a village president who had reigned from 1993-2009. An interregnum of four years ensued, followed by the current board president, in...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/the-art-of-small-town-politics/
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Adduci responds to questions
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Adduci responds to questions - Wednesday Journal
Dear River Forest residents, The Madison-Ashland development is very important to the entire River Forest Village Board. The village board has spent time carefully evaluating and considering what would...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/adduci-responds-to-questions/
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West Subâs tragic failure & grand history
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West Subâs tragic failure & grand history - Wednesday Journal
The history of West Suburban Hospital is grand, making its failure all the more tragic! The hospital was founded by Northwestern physicians who realized that many of their well-endowed Chicago patients...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/west-subs-tragic-failure-grand-history/
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âConcernâ about West Sub is not enough
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âConcernâ about West Sub is not enough - Wednesday Journal
The sudden closure of West Suburban Medical Center is being discussed largely as a billing system failure. That description is incomplete. Technology failures do not close hospitals by themselves. Leadership...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/concern-about-west-sub-is-not-enough/
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Itâs April. Can outdoor dining be far off?
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Itâs April. Can outdoor dining be far off? - Wednesday Journal
While you are dreaming of the return of dining al fresco, make a mental note that Publican Quality Bread has received the consent of the Oak Park president and board of trustees to use the alley just...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/its-april-can-outdoor-dining-be-far-off/
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Medical tenants bail on West Sub
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Medical tenants bail on West Sub - Wednesday Journal
As financial problems and building management concerns have cascaded at West Suburban Medical Center over the past year, multiple long-term medical tenants have moved out of spaces they rent.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/medical-tenants-bailed-west-sub/
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OPRF, Fenwick boys tennis are back in court
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OPRF, Fenwick boys tennis are back in court - Wednesday Journal
The Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF) varsity boys tennis squad is off to an impressive start this spring.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/oprf-fenwick-boys-tennis-are-back-in-court/
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District 97 cuts two administrators, plans for 23 fewer teachers
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District 97 cuts two administrators, plans for 23 fewer teachers - Wednesday Journal
Staffing at Oak Park Elementary School District 97 will be somewhat leaner next year. The school board voted 6-0 last week to eliminate the positions of two administrators and to lay off eight teachers.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/district-97-cuts-two-administrators/
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Fenwickâs Williams primed for track season
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Fenwickâs Williams primed for track season  - Wednesday Journal
Fenwick High School senior Aiden Williams returned quickly from an ACL injury suffered to take sixth place in the 110 hurdles at the IHSA Class 2A boys' track and field state meet and gained All-State...
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/fenwicks-williams-primed-for-track-season/
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OPRF boys volleyball reaches for next level
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OPRF boys volleyball reaches for next level - Wednesday Journal
By all accounts, last season was highly successful for the Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF) varsity boys volleyball team.
https://www.oakpark.com/2026/03/31/oprf-boys-volleyball-reaches-for-next-level/
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