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Michael Romain
Staff Reporter
Email: michael@oakpark.com
Latest News Articles
Lincoln parents start petition after another principal leaves
The parents of students at Lincoln Elementary, 1111 S. Grove Ave., have launched a Change.org petition in the wake of the mid-year departure of the school's latest principal.
A space they can call their own
On the second floor of the Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church, 405 Euclid Ave. in Oak Park, there are five deftly decorated multipurpose rooms named for iconic people of color.
Area Rotary Clubs talk 'Just Mercy', honor Karen Daniel
On Feb. 22, the Rotary Clubs of Maywood, Proviso Township, Cicero, Stickney, Berwyn and Oak Park-River Forest hosted a screening of the new movie "Just Mercy" followed by a panel discussion on a flawed criminal justice system.
Lawmaker says she never wanted to ban self-pumped gas
State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly (78th) has been doing damage control ever since announcing her proposed Gas Station Attendant Act earlier this month.
Latest Blogs
Oak Park native up for TV award
The College Television Awards have helped launched the careers of industry professionals who have landed jobs on shows like "The Simpsons," "America's Got Talent," "60 Minutes" and "Empire."
Oak Park resident a Golden Apple finalist
An Oak Park resident is a finalist for the 2020 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership. Tamara Witzl is the principal at Telpochcalli Community Fine Arts School in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.
Former OPRF teacher mourned
The Oak Park and River Forest High School community is mourning the death of former teacher Kevin McCarron, who died Feb. 20 due to complications from cancer.
Oak Park schools take Polar Plunge
For the last seven years, Lyons Township has raised the most funds from the annual Polar Plunge in Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics.
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