March 29, 2018 will be a day Scott Foster never forgets. After turning in a typical work day as an accountant at Golub Capital, the 36-year-old Oak Park resident spent his evening improbably making...

Basketball fans around the area know that, prior to becoming the boys head basketball coach at Fenwick High School, Rick Malnati excelled as the head coach at his high school alma mater, New Trier.

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.

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. 

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.

A grocery designed with local residents in mind

Together, we'll get rid of litter and weeds and spruce up our neighborhood.

Sarah and Susan own The Center for Serenity and want to help you put calmness and serenity into your life.

European Living is owned by Mark Sokolowski who employs 2 people and he's proud to bring you the some of the best of European goods.

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 short answer to the question posed in Jim Bowman's blog post, "People of color OK, colored people not?" [February 2, 2015], is the term "colored people" is not only outdated but also carries...

The recent blizzard, which started Saturday and subsided Monday morning, brought more than 19 inches of snow to the Chicago area, the Chicago Tribune reported. The blizzard was Chicago's fifth...

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. 

OPRF Parent Groups, the Student Council and the OPRF Community Foundation are sponsoring a D200 candidate forum. Come learn about the candidates vying for the 4 open seats on our Board of Education.

Statement from Barb Langer, candidate in the race for District 200 Board of Education.

Just How Was This Decision Made?

My Florida Vacation

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.

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

I recently went to go see the highly anticipated MLK movie, "Selma". I have to say, the cruelty Martin Luther King Jr. and his followers endured during the Civil Rights Movement in...

In this post, I discuss what has caused the lack of diversity in AP/honors courses at Oak Park & River Forest High School.

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...

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!

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.

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...

Bob finds a new entry into religion

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