Crain's Chicago Business named award-winning journalist Ann Dwyer as the first woman editor in the publication's 41-year history on Jan. 17.

FitzGerald's Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt Rd., is holding a fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, for a man seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident on Nov. 8.

On Episode 9 of Live from Luo's, Brett McNeil and Bob Uphues interview Jason Smith, co-owner of The Book Table, the "fiercely independent" bookstore that's called downtown Oak Park home since 2003.

On Episode 8 of Live from Luo's, Brett McNeil and Bob Uphues interview Doc Mack, the whiz behind the ever-expanding Galloping Ghost brand in Brookfield. 

When Cynthia Brito's daughter was a student at Percy Julian Middle School, it was standard practice for winners of academic awards in Spanish class to be awarded with the opportunity to wear a...

Throughout the Starz documentary series America to Me, Telicia Moore was a ubiquitous, determined presence in the halls, classrooms and offices of Oak Park and River Forest High School. She had to...

The weekend in sports with reporter and editor Marty Farmer.

Shopping and business blogger Sarah Corbin talks about where one can go around town for the best last-minute gifts this holiday season.

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.

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.

Volta String Quartet Sunday, Jan. 27, 3 to 4 p.m., Compound Yellow:  Hear Schubert's Cello Quintet, written near the end of his life in 1828. 

Lula Washington Dance Theatre Saturday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Dominican University: See a mix of African, modern, ballet and hip-hop that explores social and humanitarian...

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. 

Fritos are "the original corn chip." It says so on the bag. They were certainly the first corn chip I ever had. Fritos are more than just a snack, however; they have become an ingredient

Molletes are simply a bolillo, a small Mexican roll, cut in half, with some of the breading scooped out and replaced with black beans topped with cheese. National Bean Day is January 6. We celebrate...

My biggest what-to-plant-now-and-next influencer has been the four season landscaping of Millennium Park's Lurie Garden

Urban Nature at Columbus Park

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

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...

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...

Bob finds a new entry into religion

Bob climbed the career ladder at AT&T but not without some challenges.

Your guide to local holiday treasures!

Education and Enrichment Opportunities

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. 

An afternoon stroll to the book store became a remarkable sky show in Oak Park this afternoon. 

Welcome back to another installment of This Old Journal. Today we'll get our first look at the floor plan that our interior designer Kellie Scott - owner of Divine Consign in Oak Park - created for...

Work continues on our community room renovation. The painting is well underway and our interior designer Kellie Scott is working on a floor plan and furniture selection for the space.

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!