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.

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. 

The Twittersphere was chirping with talk of Foodie Fest 2014 over the weekend. From tacos on Friday to margaritas on Saturday and a beer flight too, locals let the world know just how much they were...

The Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce is heading up Foodie Fest, a two week festival of food offerings from 53 area restaurants February 18- March 4.  It's not all dinner and many of...

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.

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 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!

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 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 [February 2, 2015], is the term "colored people" is not only outdated but also carries...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...

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.

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...

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.

Bob finds a new entry into religion

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

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...

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.

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...

This weekend's garage sales.

This weekend's garage sales.

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.