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Melissa Elsmo
Cautious, not optimistic, as Oak Park eateries reopen dining rooms
Rise in COVID-19 elsewhere worries restaurants here Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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Melissa Elsmo
Former Blue Max to become Lathrop House Café
'A sort of homecoming' for Scratch's Patrick O'Brien Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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M. Maxham
Hot dog pop-up brings back a taste of Smokey Joel's
Vienna beef franks served outside Scratch Kitchen Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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After long hiatus, Brookfield eatery back in business
Burger Antics waited until Phase 4 hit to reopen its doors Read more
Jul 8, 2020
Melissa Elsmo
Rethinking Gaetano's
Longtime Forest Park restaurant transforming into a gourmet Italian market Read more
Jul 1, 2020
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Popify Pops are perfect pandemic fare
Hyper-local artisan popsicles are available by porch drop and block drop Read more
Jul 1, 2020
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Smokin M's back in business after fire
BBQ joint adjusts to reopening during COVID Read more
Jun 24, 2020
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Cat goes Live!
Young cookbook author garners national attention for her fundraising efforts Read more
Jun 22, 2020
Melissa Elsmo
Food pantry has a critical need for canned goods
Beyond Hunger calls on the community to help stock their shelves Read more
Jun 17, 2020
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Counter Coffee launches Black Lives Matter Blend
Portion of proceeds will be donated to the Black Lives Matter Movement Read more
Jun 17, 2020
Lourdes Nicholls
It took a while, but Oak Park Ave. eateries finally get patio
Oak Park Brewing, George’s welcome back customers Read more
Jun 17, 2020
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Officials respond to restaurant safety concerns
Complaints should be directed to biz owners or the village Read more
Jun 11, 2020
Emma Elsmo
Spilt Milk grows from pie-maker to feeding folks in tough days
Makes kids lunches, builds grocery boxes Read more
Jun 10, 2020
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Restaurants finally open, suddenly closed
Worries over looting shutter patios in Oak Park, Forest Park, Riverside and Brookfield Read more
Jun 3, 2020
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Farmers Market different but still ‘the happy place’
COVID-19 changed the market but didn’t steal its soul Read more
Jun 3, 2020
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With pop-up restaurant foiled, 8th grader made COVID cookbook
Children’s School student’s cookbook raises $4K for Beyond Hunger Read more
Jun 3, 2020
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Outdoor dining on Oak Park’s agenda. Could open Friday
Proposal would close streets, parking to expand restaurant options Read more
May 27, 2020
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Al fresco dining by the end of the month?
Village working to stay safe while helping businesses succeed Read more
May 27, 2020
Melissa Elsmo
Wine by the bottle. Served at the curb
Anfora Wine Merchants opens on Marion Street Read more
May 27, 2020
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Exploring What's Good - Farmers Market
How the pre-ordering app for Oak Park Farmers Market works Read more
May 27, 2020
Lourdes Nicholls
What's open/what's closed?
Keeping track of the shifting restaurant landscape during COVID-19 Read more
May 25, 2020
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Both chambers pass cocktails-to-go measure
Governor’s signature still needed Read more
May 25, 2020
