Oak Park Journal, Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Sheila Hudson began working for the Village of Oak Park on March, 14, 2011. Hudson was an administrative appeals clerk in the Adjudication Department. The Village learned of her criminal behavior on Friday, June 6, 2014.

Christine Steyer Wins National Award for Singing.

A Self Professed Gypsy, Mr. Leo Ely, 56-years old of the 8200 block of W. 87th Place in Hickory Hills, was arrested by River Forest Detectives. Leo must have forgot to have his palm read before his hands were cuffed.

A Zion man suspected of committing three Waukegan bank robberies has been arrested and charged in connection with one of those robberies.

Senator Don Harmon and the new law to address mental health care shortage Gives psychologists limited prescription authority.

Les Golden Inks Agreement to Write for Fifth Gambling Magazine Oak Park Resident Internationally Recognized Blackjack Expert

Suspected Terrorist Leader in Libya Captured and brought into Custody by U.S. Special forces and other news.

Five Major Museums Choose the American Art That Will Pop Up on Billboards and Signs Across the Country in Art Everywhere US, Starting August 4. The Art Institute Has Some of the Top Chosen Art.

Michael Arendorff is Appointed District 97 New Director of Technology.

Oak Park Police Welcome Two New Commanders.

Ryan Hunter-Reay beats Helio Castroneves and becomes first AMERICAN to win the Indy 500 in 7 Years.

Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist was at the Morton Arboretum for a Wonderful Event on May 15.

Simon Pagenaud Wins the Grand Prix of Indianapolis

UPDATED>Residential Fire Completely Guts one House and might have totaled the Adjacent Homes.

Shirley Cameron, 47-years old of the 200 block of North Keeler in Chicago, was arrested by River Forest Police Detectives.

Senators Lightford and Harmon announce funding for Maple Park upgrades

Breast Cancer in Young Women

Illinois State Senator Don Harmon hosted a community forum at the Oak Park Public Library on Monday night to engage with constituents about his Fair Tax proposal.

State Senator Don Harmon reacts to the governor’s budget proposal.

Illinois Poison Center rescue plan passes Senate committee with Support of Senator Don Harmon.

A Visit to Big Run Wolf Ranch, a great local adventure.

CUBS 2014 Regular Season TV Schedule

The Hidden Life of Wolves the
Next National Geographic Live at the Goodman
Jim and Jamie Dutcher
Filmmakers + Wildlife Activists
Mon, Apr 7, 2014, 7 p.m. review coming....

Harmon responds to President Obama’s call for increased infrastructure investment

Review of Spirit of the Wild
"Some of the most beautiful and adventurous photos you will ever see." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
Paul Nicklen, Wildlife Photojournalist

Fatal Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated with Locally Acquired Dengue Virus Infection — New Mexico and Texas, 2012

Oak Park Resident Craig Bryan Charged with First Degree Murder.

Prevalence and Indicators of Viral Suppression Among Persons with Diagnosed HIV Infection Retained in Care — Georgia, 2010

Hamad Hafiz Almarri, a 31 year old Oak Park man is charged with Disorderly Conduct Arrest---Case #13-7605.

Updated October 5th
Blue Line Ghost Train Finds Persons in Error, not Ghosts.

Bears hold on, Beat Giants 27-21…get back on winning track.

The Best View of Chicago is from the Skydeck at the Willis Tower.

Matt Kenseth Wins the Geico 400 NASCAR Race at the Chicagoland Speedway.

Village of Oak Park President Anan Abu-Taleb and Oak Park Village Trustee Robert Tucker listen to residents at the Library.

Suspected Chicago gang member shot in Oak Park

River Forest Police are Exonerated and Residents Say
it is a Great Town.

Investigational malaria vaccine found safe and protective

Voyage 1 Comes Near to Interstellar Space

Labor Department Awards $29 Million in Grants to Help Veterans

Jeremy Seaton, 20, of Lombard and Christopher Lukes, 22, of Bellwood. Arrested for Burglary in River Forest.

Reay Shines bright, wins Second straight Milwaukee IndyFest

Marco Andretti Claims the Pole for the Start of the Milwaukee
IndyFest Race

Brother and Sister from The Anderson Family Have Been Arrested and Charged with Attempted First Degree Murder in Oak Park

Where is the Safest Place to Eat in Oak Park?

WEST SIDE STORY AT THE ORIENTAL FOR ONLY A WEEK. Highly Recommended.

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre and Circle Theater Take Top Honors at the 40th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards Ceremony in Chicago

Senate overwhelmingly rejects House Pension Legislation

Illinois Senate approves marijuana for medical uses

Brookfield Zoo Heading Back to the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods Dinosaurs Alive! Exhibit Returns, Featuring 24 Life-Size, Animatronic Prehistoric Creatures
through October 27, 2013

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2013 Oak Park Election Results in Contested Races

Which Local Movie Theater is the Better Buy for your buck?

River Forest Police Announce the Arrest of Kenneth W. Merrills for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault.

Combined Force Makes Arrests in Helmand Province.

Surgeon General launches campaign on walking and walkable communities. Oak Park is a good example.

Now Showing at the Oriental TheatreCombined Force Makes Arrests in Helmand Province.
Save on Gas and Save Money..Now.

Bank Robbers Have a New Website to Track Their Events.

Pristine Seas – Chicago National Geographic Presentation.
It was a fanatastic talk, very informative. review coming..
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Meijer Pharmacy, in the Meijer Foods Stores is offering a host of free RX drugs for the asking

Jerrmon Davis 18-years from Oak Park Arrested with a Gun.

OPED On Reducing School Violence.

Sensory Storytimes for Kids Now Offer Exploration Stations at Oak Park Public Library

Vital Signs: HIV Infection, Testing, and Risk Behaviors Among Youths — United States

Stanley Mark Rozkocha of 7420 W. Belmont in Chicago, has been charged with one (1) count of Theft.

The Chevy VOLT and Free Charging Stations and the Science Fiction of Selling the Cars (things are getting better now).

David M. Sokol, Professor Emeritus of Art History at University of Illinois at Chicago, the founder and long time director of the UIC Museum Studies Program, was appointed to the Board of the Illinois State Museum and confirmed by the State Senate on April 26th

Oak Park Renaissance Man "Les Golden" has been written by biographer Jordan Naoum and published by Duc Publishing.

Local Family Celebrates Black History Month with a Family Celebration of Coming North. Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson tells the story of Mass Black Migrations to the North beginning in 1915.

Some Oak Park Ballfields are Dangerous to People's Health.

Go the F**K to Sleep
★★★★
"Beautifully illustrated with dreamlike images telling a story of Vulgar and shameful delight with laughs and crudeness at every turn ."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

In A Pig’s Eye
an adventure with Dr. Barry Abrams
★★★★
"Going kosher with gore and horror."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Contemporary Shrug design , Tube Sweater Instructions for knitting
by Jini Coolidge

A Water Park in the Dells for Good Clean Fun !!!
Sincerity Rules the Roost @ Kalahari. by Paul McKenna

Karel Čapek (April 23, 1930 - January 14, 2013) a hero has died.

Former Oak Park District 97 Superintendent Dies.

Flying Tennis Balls, a short story by Dr. Barry Abrams
★★★★
"A fun story of love, sports, and animals."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan
author Michael R. Federspiel
"Few Americans have had a greater impact on the emotions and attitudes of the American people than Ernest Hemingway. . .He almost singlehandedly transformed the literature and the ways of thought of men and women in every country in the world." – President John F. Kennedy, 1961

★★★★
"Highly recommended. A beautiful book having wonderful photos,research, and lots of fascinating history."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc

Ray Chen's CD Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn Violin Concertos
★★★★
"Ray Chen, the new violin sensation is one of the top artists alive today with
a Stradivari, having a spirit with talent for the music we all love. His works
from Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn are on par with the best ever performed."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

SEQUENCES AND SOLAR SYSTEMS Gambling Advice from a Star, by Les Golden

13th Annual Horace Mann Elementary School PTO Variety Show, Home of the Mustangs and a lot of children with talent.

“Inside/Out” Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
"It was a fun idea, brought to life by some incredible dancers and choreographers, showcased in a treasure of the world."

"I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced."
"The story is well written and the tale is haunting. The facts are a slap on the face of all decent people, and a punch to the perpetrators."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Sweat, Science, and Field Work With Some of the Tops in Field Makes the University of Illinois Archaeology Summer Digs Some of the Best.

Disability Pride Parade in Chicago Featuring Dancers from Oak Park's Momenta Wheelchair Dance Troupe and Chris Lenzo.

Compost Happens......Worms Eat MyGarbage
By Mary Appelhof
reviewed by Erica du Lac