Wilson to give away over $450K in gas and groceries across Chicago this weekend

Nearly half a million dollars in gas and groceries will be available this weekend as part of the latest giveaway from Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson.

After reported ICE visit, Oak Park neighbors launch 'whistle brigade' for alerts

A quiet weekend food drive in Oak Park took an alarming turn Saturday morning when residents reported seeing ICE agents in tactical gear near the 800 block of North Elmwood, prompting families and children to leave the area.

Chicago area communities bar ICE from using public property
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Several Chicago area communities are criticizing federal immigration operations and barring agents from using public property for their operations.

Would you try spooky Halloween candy? Inside Candycopia’s Fright Flight Challenge | ChicagoNOW
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This Halloween, Oak Park candy shop Candycopia is daring customers to try spooky, out-of-the-box sweets in its Fright Flight Candy Challenge. We joined in on the fun to see how brave our taste buds really are.

Young philanthropists honored with award
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A 7 and 9-year-old were honored for their efforts to support children in need. Ava and Sienna Blanco have been leading community drives for coats and books and donating them to the Oak Park/River Forest Infant Welfare Society (OPRF IWS). Last night, they became the youngest receipts ever of the organization's Angel Award.

Suburban Chicago official detained at anti-ICE protest in Broadview
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The Oak Park Township Trustee who was arrested in Broadview said he was held for 12 hours and wasn?t allowed to contact a lawyer. He was released without charges.

Chicago area high school removes bathroom doors to prevent vaping, fighting

A suburban high school removed the exterior doors from some of its bathrooms to prevent “inappropriate activities" like vaping and fighting.

Foraging tours in suburban Oak Park with Dave Odd
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Have you ever walked around your neighborhood and wondered if you can eat out there? Dave Odd can help with that.

Ball python gets loose on CTA train

A pet ball python named Lucius escaped from his pirate-costumed owner on a CTA Green Line train.

Wonder Bubbles and Foam Fun Fest at Oak Park children's museum
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It's a fun activities for kids and families, the Wonder Bubbles and Foam Fun Fest at the Wonder Works Children's Museum out in Oak Park.

No relief: Transferred patients still without AC at second Chicago hospital, families say

Patients transferred out of Weiss Memorial Hospital due to a prolonged air conditioning outage were moved to another facility — one that, according to families, also lacks functioning A/C.

Meet the couple behind the Daniel and Georgia Podcast
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A local podcasting couple is celebrating over a decade together, and their 100th episode with a live podcast event this Sunday in Oak Park.

Schoolhouse Kitchen teaches families how to make yummy treats
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With Father's Day almost here, why not learn how to make one of his favorite desserts with the whole family at Schoolhouse Kitchen and Studio around the Chicago area.