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While everyone listens to music, only a fraction of people can actually play an instrument. Whether you’re a total beginner to music or someone hoping to brush up on your old skills, Oak Park has a brick-and-mortar music school for everyone. School of Rock Oak Park 219 Lake St., Oak Park(708) 298-0002schoolofrock.com/locations/oakpark Since 2013, School […] The post Make your own kind of music…
Oak Park’s District 97 elementary schools will have an operating surplus this year but an overall deficit budget according to the tentative budget presented at the Aug. 11 school board meeting. The $5 million in capital improvements, much of it spent on new roofs put on this summer at Percy Julian and Gwendolyn Brooks middle […] The post Balancing the budget will get harder for D97 schools…
Oak Park and River Forest High School has jumped an impressive 10 spots to 24th in the state of Illinois in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of public high schools. The rankings were released Aug. 18. The U.S. News rankings are calculated using five factors that include College Readiness, College Curriculum Breadth, State […] The post OPRF jumps 10 spots in U.S. News annual rankings…
The former Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church at 832 N. Leclaire, previously occupied by St. Mark International Christian Church until more than a decade ago, may have a buyer. Commercial real estate agent Fermin Perez of Century 21 Circle said Monday that the church, which has been vacant for years and is pocked […] The post Vacant Austin church has potential nonprofit buyer appeared…
From historic gems to interactive spots, the Oak Park and River Forest area is rife with a unique lineup of museums for visitors of all ages. Wonder Works Children’s Museum 6445 North Ave., Oak Park(708) 383-4815wonder-works.org Open since 2002, Wonder Works Children’s Museum is a nonprofit dedicated to changing the lives of local youth through […] The post The cultural and educational splendors…
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Whether you grew up in the kitchen or eating meals that came out of the frozen food section of the grocery store, there’s no time like the present to learn how to cook, cook better or cook adventurously. Here are three opportunities to stretch your skills. Austin resident Roberto Pérez teaches at Washburne Culinary & […] The post Everyone can cook appeared first on Wednesday Journal .
Oak Park and River Forest libraries are expanding digital services and technology access as they adapt to a more connected world. Barbara Fitzgerald, manager of collection services, and Juanita Harrell, manager of adult services discussed how the Oak Park Public Library is adapting to a more digital world. Fitzgerald discussed the library’s mission remains the […] The post Local libraries lean…
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Oak Park and River Forest are two suburbs known for their close-knit communities, picturesque streets and dedication to preserving old-fashioned, neighborhood feels. Oak Park boasts over 54,000 residents, and River Forest is home to nearly 12,000 residents. Alongside supporting residential needs, the villages also prioritize advocating for strong, hyperlocal businesses. Distinctly unique, Oak Park…
