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Nature Yoga to close
It was more than just a yoga place – you could get waffles there, too – but Nature Yoga Sanctuary in the Oak Park Arts District will be doing its last sun salutation on Dec. 16. more
Dec 6, 2018
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New Mexican restaurant welcomes seafood lovers
Forest Park residents may have noticed a new aroma wafting out of the former home of Skrine Chops, 7230 Madison St. more
Nov 13, 2018
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Alexa Rogals
Healy’s Westside hits the market
After more than two decades in Forest Park, Healy’s Westside is available for lease, according to a video @properties real estate agency uploaded to YouTube on Aug. 31. more
Nov 13, 2018
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Five Guys in Oak Park to close
Five Guys restaurant, with its free peanuts and red-and-white checkered décor, has announced that it will close its Oak Park location – the first in Illinois – on Nov. 19. more
Nov 12, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Chicago's Best visits Twisted Cookie
The Chicago's Best TV show visited Forest Park again on Nov. 1, filming Twisted Cookie as part of a cookie crawl to be aired in the coming weeks. more
Nov 7, 2018
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Oak Park Arts District is at full capacity
It has been decades in the making, but the Oak Park Arts District is coming into its own. more
Nov 7, 2018
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Newcity: Amy's Wine House 'Best Harmonica Hangout'
Newcity Chicago magazine ventured outside the city's borders for its annual "Best of Chicago" list this year and has named Amy's Wine House the "Best Harmonica Hangout." more
Nov 2, 2018
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Austin restaurant to be featured on TV show
It was lights, camera and culinary action at Chef Daddy’s restaurant, 5944 W. Lake St, near on Oct. 9 as filming for an upcoming episode of Chicago’s Best got underway. The show airs on WGN-TV on Sundays at 10 p.m. more
Oct 22, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Cactus Grill opens on Harlem
After more than 20 years working in the restaurant industry, husband and wife Nadia and Roque Mondragon have opened Cactus Grill, with the aim of serving authentic Mexican food that appeals to the masses. more
Oct 16, 2018
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Oak Park board approves three liquor licenses
Oak Parkers will have three new places to wet their whistle in the village, following the Oak Park Board of Trustees’ approval of three new liquor licenses. more
Oct 10, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Ed’s Way to hit the highway?
Forest Park grocery anchor is on the market more
Oct 10, 2018
Altiro closes, property in foreclosure
It’s been about a month since the Latin fusion restaurant Altiro — where the once-beloved Erik’s Deli was previously located at 107 N. Oak Park Ave. — closed its doors. more
Oct 8, 2018
Berwyn Brew Fest
Tickets are on sale now for Berwyn's fifth annual craft beer festival. more
Oct 1, 2018
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You're Invited: Oak Park Market Grand Opening
New grocery store set to open in the North Avenue District on Thursday more
Oct 1, 2018
Alexa Rogals
New BBQ restaurant opens on Madison
Two years ago Greg Stinton finished first in the village’s annual Ribfest, giving him the confidence he needed to start smoking ribs full-time. more
Sep 25, 2018
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Oberweis to stay in Oak Park
Oak Park just came close to losing Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store at 124 N. Oak Park Ave., but president and CEO Joe Oberweis said the company was able to come to an agreement with the building owner on a new lease. more
Sep 21, 2018
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Two Brothers closes in Oak Park
It’s been a short run for Two Brothers Social Tap restaurant, which closed its doors for the last time on Wednesday, Sept. 19. more
Sep 20, 2018
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Cajun Boil & Bar headed to Pleasant District
Oak Parkers will soon get a taste of the bayou with a new restaurant coming to the Pleasant District that offers crab legs, crawfish – even fried alligator. more
Sep 20, 2018
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Squeaky clean kitchens
Oak Park Health Department honors ten local eateries for cleanliness more
Sep 19, 2018
Alexa Rogals
International-style buffet opens on Roosevelt
Harvest 365 Restaurant and Fresh Grill opened on Sept 12, an international buffet named for the notion that "God provides harvest 365 days a year," as well as the restaurant's goal of providing fresh food daily. more
Sep 19, 2018
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After more than 40 years, Starship on the market
After 41 years, Starship Restaurant & Catering is on the market, although owner Paul McKenna stressed this isn't the end of the enterprise. more
Sep 19, 2018
Alexa Rogals
Madison Street businesses cut use of plastic straws
Move to cut plastic consumption makes planet more sustainable more
Sep 19, 2018
Mulata gets liquor license
Mulata, the forthcoming restaurant from the owner of the former Taste of Brazil restaurant, is poised to open and now will have alcohol to serve. more
Sep 11, 2018
