OP Man's Murder Charge; Wife Discusses Husband's Suicide, Helps Others: This Week

Here's a recap of top news in Oak Park and River Forest from last week:

Oak Park Approves Extension for 20-Story High Rise at Lake and Forest

Wife Honors Husband by Discussing His Suicide, Helping Others

Dominick's Closing, Lou Malnati's Coming in 2014, Fitness Center Opens

Oak Park Man Held Without Bond for Murder

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PTO: School Halloween Parties Will be Nut-Free

Oak Parkers Push for Marriage Equality in Springfield

Oak Park Real Estate Market Sees Year-Over-Year Growth, River Forest Sees Decline

Oak Park 11th in 'Best Cities in Illinois' Ranking

Sen. Don Harmon Joins Knox College Board of Trustees

Oak Park OKs More Free Parking for Holiday Shoppers

The 5 Largest Houses for Sale in Oak Park, River Forest Real Estate

Oak Park Gets $763K for Green Infrastructure

Chico's, Old Navy, 'Executive' Family Hiring: Jobs in the Oak Park, River Forest Area

Oak Park-Area Obituaries, Oct. 21 Edition

$1.19M for 2-Story Addition, Roof Deck in River Forest

Defiant Comics Now Open in Forest Park

West Cook YMCA to Celebrate its 110th Anniversary of Service

Police:

• 3 Teens Arrested for Attacking, Robbing Woman in Oak Park
  
• Burglaries Reported on Wenonah, Taylor in Oak Park
  
• River Forest DUIs: Woman Blows .149, Man Found Sleeping at the Wheel
• Screwdriver Pulled on Security, Woman Takes $140 in Diapers: Police
  
• 50 Textbooks Stolen From Locker, Tequila, Electronics Stolen in Burglary on Hayes
  
• 2 Charged With Felony Burglary Attempt in River Forest