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Local Connections
Wolfpack School of Basketball WINTER PROGRAM
Wolfpack School of Basketball Winter Program Registration is now open!! The following programs are available: Wolfpack School of Basketball Boot Camp - 6-8th grade Boys & G...
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The Neighborhood Files
Apparently, Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest Don't Suck
Well, yeah, I think we already knew that. That's why so many of us have decided to live here, right? Apparently, travel writer Dave Seminara thinks so too. In a post on Gadling.com, ...
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The Neighborhood Files
Halloween Tales and Tips From the ER
Halloween is such a fun holiday for kids (and adults too apparently)—you get to stay up late, play dress up and get more free candy than at any other time during the year. Unfortunat...
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The Neighborhood Files
Historical Society Brings Cemetery Stories Alive on Sunday
Stories from the past will come alive this weekend, thanks to the Oak Park and River Forest Historical Society this weekend on Sunday, Oct. 21 in Forest Park. The Tale of the Tombsto...
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Local Connections
Oak Park and River Forest Adults Spent a Combined $154,000 on Halloween Last Year
American's spent $512.1 million dollars on adult Halloween costumes last year. Yes, you read that correctly. That number comes from Crain's Chicago Business and their recently releas...
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Local Connections
Where to Get a Flu Shot in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park
Already this season, the Oak Park Department of Public Health has provided about 260 flu vaccinations, which, staffmembers said, is actually kind of slow this year. According to the ...
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Volunteers in the News
Volunteers Needed for Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Races
Slots in the 36th Frank Lloyd Wright Races may be closed, but organizers still need volunteers to come out and make it a great experience for runners. Volunteers can: Packet pic...
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The Neighborhood Files
Girl Scouts to Lead One-Day Drive for Local Food Pantries
Girl power will be unharnessed Saturday Oct. 27 as scouts from all over the area will be taking part in a massive one-day drive benefitting area food pantries. As many as 500 girls o...