Kara Jackson, the Oak Park and River Forest High School graduate who was named National Youth Poet Laureate earlier this year, now has a book of poems out titled Bloodstone Cowboy.

There's a giant black pineapple that's been growing in Oak Park for the last several months, right next door to the main post office on Lake Street.

The YMCA's commitment to America is to raise new generations of change makers who are capable of creating the kinds of communities we all want to live in.

Y-Kids, and Camp Magellan summer camp are helping children cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behavior, better health and educational achievement.

Meet Oak Parker Kara Jackson and hear her read from her just-published poetry chapbook, Bloodstone Cowboy. Jackson is a 2018 graduate of OPRF High School and will be attending Smith College in...

Art Dans La Rue  Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2 to 9 p.m., Downtown Oak Park: Savor French food, wine, music, dance and all things authentically European.

Shopping at local retailers during the holidays is like visiting with loved ones, or joining a party of old friends. Olive and Well owners and team members take a quick moment for a festive photo...

Sometimes the only way to pick the perfect gift is to create it yourself. Check out these Oak Park area locations and create your own masterpiece for yourself or your loved one this holiday. 

Episode three: 'There is no pain that compares to the struggle'

The library at Forest Park Middle School hosted a staff potluck lunch with "Body by Bacon" as the theme.

See how Chef Pedro creates the well-known Po'Phils N'awlins Gumbo, as well as their creamy Lobster Roll.

The Scratch Burger has a lot going for it: bleu cheese (always so good with beef), arugula (the leaf's pepperiness balances juicy beef), red onion (somewhat sweeter than yellow and more complementary...

No culture has embraced potatoes as the Irish have, and they frequently seem to prepare them in the best possible way: fried.

Hephzibah's 2017 Heart of Gold Ball was an evening of gratitude and glowing tributes for Executive Director, Mary Anne Brown.

Over 180 women attended the Women in Leadership Conference at Riveredge Hospital on October 26th.

The IWS Children's Clinic meets critical health needs for area children without access to care. 

Now is the time to make a difference in your community!

Bring the whole family to Dole Branch on the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 25. "First-Look Friday" offers a preview of the library's new Multicultural Collection, a musical performance by...

Gather your team and join us on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Main Library for a lively, social evening of mind-bending collaborative (and competitive) fun ... cracking the Kettlestrings' Code!

On Sunday, 2/25, at 2 PM, the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra will perform a free concert at the River Forest Public Library, 725 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL. This event is open to all ages.

Beginning December 18, 2017 and running through February 28, 2018, the Library will be offering winter reading programs for all ages. Similar to the summer programs, participants can read and log...

Integration allows a community to turn diversity into an asset.

Because he has grown up here, my son takes for granted that the kids surrounding himwill be from diverse backgrounds. I think a lot of us parents take this for granted as well.

Yes, August is just about here.  So get out and do some of the fun events you may have missed this summer. 

Here's a recap of all the "Fourth of July" things to do in our area.  Pick a couple!

After five terrific years, Chamber Executive Director Cathy Yen is leaving to take a new position in the nonprofit world as Director of Operations for Beat The Streets Chicago.

Businesses close for reasons usually related to profitability.  While tempting to assign blame or to suggest mismanagement or an unfriendly business environment, cost structure is usually the...

I never go to disaster movies: they're all special effects and stock characters. That said, I've been watching one from my window for the last several days and I'm absolutely riveted. 

To have a "crush" on someone: when a person of either sex who attracts and holds your attention, who you'd go out of your way to read about in the paper, watch on TV or generally "be in their...

Did you know April is Grilled Cheese Month? Here is my take on this lunchtime classic.

Learn about the next generation of farmers and ranchers in the new documentary "Farmland" by award-winning filmmaker James Moll.

Really?

Over 'improper conduct' allegations

A brand new café has opened at the Harlem Ave Metra Station in Berwyn's Depot District. 1890 Café's (7135 W Windsor Ave) vision is to establish a community staple through top quality...

On Monday, October 6th, Salzman is throwing her first all-day Founding Moms Conference at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. 

Many parents, unfortunately, seem to think that their children can handle M-rated video games. Nothing can be further from reality.