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Oak Parker Wins $8.75M, OPRF Bullying Incident, 2 Men Tied to Burglaries: This Week
Patch recaps top news from the week of Oct. 27-Nov. 2 in Oak Park and River Forest, including a former restaurant owner's arson charges, a bullying incident at OPRF, a burglary arrest and more.
Here's a recap of top news in Oak Park and River Forest from last week:
Top Stories
Student Pushed Over OPRF Railing After Bullying Incident
Oak Parker Wins $8.75M Lotto Jackpot, Shares Winnings With Uncle
Former Owner Faces Arson Charges for Velvet Rope Fire
Armed Robbery by Masked Man Reported in Oak Park
2 Men Tied to Recent Oak Park Burglaries: Police
Lou Malnati's is Hiring in Oak Park
Village 'Sets Stage' for Brewpubs to Open in Oak Park
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Woman Sues CTA For $200K After 'Ghost Train' Crash
Unsold Dominick's Stores to Close Dec. 28: Report
Murder Victim Found in River Forest; Bullying at OPRF: Top October Stories
Former Forest Preserve Official Charged With Taking $10K in Kickbacks
15 Houses to Avoid While Trick-or-Treating This Halloween
Oak Park-Area Obituaries, Oct. 30 Edition
Business
Village Considers $50K Incentive to Keep Business in Oak Park
Volvo, School of Rock, Trattoria 225 and Dominican U. Are Hiring: Jobs in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park
Yelp's Top Spots for Beer in Oak Park, Forest Park: Do You Agree?
Mathnasium to Open This Week in Oak Park
Man Who Overcame Health Problems Rents Special Needs Bike in Oak Park
Burger Boss Expands to Chicago, Opening Monday in Lakeview
Schools
OPRF Grad to Compete for Miss Illinois USA 2014 Title
OPRF Tennis Team Takes 2nd in State
OPRF Ranks 43rd Among Illinois' Top Schools: Report
Roosevelt Middle School: Reduced Parking, Outdoor Space Among Discussion Topics
Village, Schools Partner With Family Center to Expand Early Childhood Education
Real Estate
Which Homes Sold in Oak Park, River Forest in October 2013?
$2.2M Nimmons & Fellows Home Has Guest House, Vaulted Ceilings
Police:
- 4 Burglaries Reported Oct. 22, 23 in Oak Park
- Concordia Student Sent 'Alarming' Gun Photos to Classmates: Police
- Marijuana Possession at OPRF, Theft: Police
- Burglaries Reported on Taylor, Linden and Austin, DUI: Police
- Marijuana Possession, Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor
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