# baum realty group (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover baum realty group. Page: Feed: --- ## [Homes news you can use](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/21/homes-news-you-can-use/) _2026-08-21 · Lacey Sikora · Wednesday Journal_ Wright Trust names new president The end of summer is proving to be a busy time for news on the housing side of Oak Park. After a nation-wide search, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust announced its new president and CEO. Chris Taylor will take the reins at the trust in mid-October. He comes to the trust with \[…\] The post Homes news you can use appeared first on Wednesday Journal . ## [The 2026 Answer Book is here](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/21/2026-answer-book/) _2026-08-21 · Wednesday Journal · Wednesday Journal_ Thanks for reading this year’s Wednesday Journal Answer Book — we’re happy to have you here! The Answer Book shares a lot of the little details that help you get to know Oak Park and River Forest. Whether it’s government offices, libraries, park districts or local businesses, we’ve got the details you need to get the information you want about your hometown. This year, we delve \[…\] The post The… ## [Once a year, we have all the answers](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/21/once-a-year-we-have-all-the-answers/) _2026-08-21 · Lacey Sikora · Wednesday Journal_ Thanks for reading this year’s Wednesday Journal Answer Book — we’re happy to have you here! The Answer Book shares a lot of the little details that help you get to know Oak Park and River Forest. Whether it’s government offices, libraries, park districts or local businesses, we’ve got the details you need to get the information you want about your hometown. This year, we delve \[…\] The post Once a… ## [Letter from the OP-RF Chamber](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/21/letter-from-the-op-rf-chamber-of-commerce-executive-director/) _2026-08-21 · Melissa Mallinson · Wednesday Journal_ Welcome to the Answer Book, your companion for everything Oak Park and River Forest have to offer. Every year, this community reminds us why we hold on so tightly to what makes it special. Our neighborhood businesses, the ones we’ve watched grow, the ones that know our names, are worth elevating. Our passion for all \[…\] The post Letter from the OP-RF Chamber appeared first on Wednesday Journal . ## [Make your own kind of music](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/make-your-own-kind-of-music/) _2026-08-20 · Jackie Pisano · Wednesday Journal_ 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… ## [Balancing the budget will get harder for D97 schools](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/balancing-budget-d97-schools/) _2026-08-20 · Bob Skolnik · Wednesday Journal_ 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… ## [OPRF jumps 10 spots in U.S. News annual rankings](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/oprf-jumps-spots-in-annual-rankings/) _2026-08-20 · Bob Skolnik · Wednesday Journal_ 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… ## [Vacant Austin church has potential nonprofit buyer](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/vacant-austin-church-potential-nonprofit-buyer/) _2026-08-20 · Gregg Voss · Wednesday Journal_ 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… ## [The cultural and educational splendors in our backyard](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/the-cultural-splendors-in-our-backyard/) _2026-08-20 · Jackie Pisano · Wednesday Journal_ 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… ## [Create Your Own Shrubtown Cartoon](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/create-your-own-shrubtown-cartoon/) _2026-08-20 · Marc Stopeck · Wednesday Journal_ The post Create Your Own Shrubtown Cartoon appeared first on Wednesday Journal . ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hTs1Kngyz6ak) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Everyone can cook](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/everyone-can-cook/) _2026-08-20 · Risé Sanders-Weir · Wednesday Journal_ 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 . ## [Local libraries lean into technology while keeping community focus](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/local-libraries-lean-into-technology/) _2026-08-20 · Hector Cervantes · 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… ## [Sculpture Walk 2026](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/sculpture-walk-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Wednesday Journal · Wednesday Journal_ The post Sculpture Walk 2026 appeared first on Wednesday Journal . ## [What makes a neighborhood](https://www.oakpark.com/2026/08/20/what-makes-a-neighborhood/) _2026-08-20 · Jackie Pisano · Wednesday Journal_ 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…