News
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Jacquinete Baldwin
Change is afoot at Blue Max
The Forest Park coffee shop suddenly closed this week Read more
May 22, 2019
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Green up, Oak Park
Oak Park Board of Trustees approves sustainability measures Read more
May 22, 2019
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Alexa Rogals
Spring has sprung! The Farmers Market is open
Wild Alaska fish, knife sharpening and free rides for seniors new this year Read more
May 22, 2019
Shanel Romain/Contributor
Twisted Cookie employee of the day
Barrett Patrick won the opportunity to play entrepreneur for a day at Twisted Cookie on May 11. Read more
May 14, 2019
Alexa Rogals
Oak Park's 'Tomato Lady'
Lissa Dysart's passion has turned into a cottage industry Read more
May 8, 2019
via WJ archives
In Memoriam: Lou Cardone, longtime Onion Roll owner
Former owner of the Onion Roll (1984-2014), died peacefully at home on May 3, 2019 with his wife Judy by his side. Read more
May 7, 2019
Timothy Inklebarger
Mancini's is back
New owner to take the helm at longtime Oak Park restaurant Read more
May 1, 2019
Courtesy Facebook
Chicago’s Best showcases Exit Strategy
Episode airs on April 28 Read more
Apr 23, 2019
Alexa Rogals
Almost. One Lake brewpub nearly ready to open
Oak Park entrepreneurs rehab old bank at Lake and Austin Read more
Apr 22, 2019
By Timothy Inklebarger
Bar Louie joins string of closures downtown
It’s been on the rental market since at least February, so it was no surprise when Bar Louie restaurant shut its doors for good on March 31. Read more
Apr 17, 2019
Tony's Restaurant re-opens at Ogden and Prairie
Despite delays, diners rushing back Read more
Apr 16, 2019
Submitted photo
Charlie’s Restaurant to reopen
Nearly a year after a fire tore through its interior, Charlie’s Restaurant will soon be back in business on April 24 Read more
Apr 16, 2019
‘A garden is a future’
For Oak Park resident and new business owner Daniel Price, growing your own food at home is about more than just digging in the dirt and, perhaps, saving a little money. Read more
Apr 10, 2019
Bob Uphues
Riverside Restaurant owners announce they're retiring
Stanga family closing Bohemian eatery on April 19 after 37-year run Read more
Apr 9, 2019
Courtesy Facebook
Keeping up as business catches on
Mama Kat’s Sweets bakes Jurassic Park, bowling and Valentines cookies and cakes Read more
Apr 9, 2019
Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea headed to District House
Look out Starbucks, there’s about to be a new bean purveyor in town … and right across the street. Read more
Apr 1, 2019
Photo by Brittany LaClear
Oak Park’s Second City
The Oak Park Arts District on Harrison Street is gaining a reputation as a place for live comedy, due to the creators of Joak Park, a two-hour show that features improv comedians from around Chicago. Read more
Mar 29, 2019
Prairie Bread Kitchen to close
It’s been a 24-year run for the bakery and lunch spot on North Marion Street, but the owner of Prairie Bread Kitchen said he is closing up shop sometime shortly after Easter. Read more
Mar 22, 2019
Chicken and Waffles and ... booze
Oak Park got a little boozier earlier this month when the Oak Park Board of Trustees approved liquor licenses for two more restaurants Read more
Mar 14, 2019
Happy Pi Day!
It’s arguably the most highly celebrated irrational number, approximately equal to 3.14159 and it is a homonym for one of the most delicious things in the world. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
Alexa Rogals
Local cop opens BBQ joint in Brookfield
Popular farmers market vendor to openbrick-and-mortar spot Read more
Mar 12, 2019
Madison Street lands a new Mexican restaurant
Chirrion will open in a space that has been empty since Forest Perk closed in May Read more
Mar 12, 2019
