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Workers install solar panels on Trinity High School in River Forest. (Samuel Morales/Ailey Solar Electric)

Solar project at Trinity High School ties into wider church mission of environmental justice, president says

October 23, 2026 at 10:37 a.m.

Trinity High School's $1.5 million solar panel project ties into a wider church mission focused on environmental justice, officials said.

Mike Gift speaks during the Oak Park Plan Commission hearing at Oak Park and River Forest High School Oct. 15, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park residents question affordability of homes during hearing on proposed zoning changes

October 18, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

Oak Park community members raised concerns about affordability of homes and traffic under proposed changes to village zoning laws.

Senior Jackson Young, 18, fills out his ballot during an early voting event on Oct. 15, 2026, at Oak Park and River Forest High School. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘Teen Takeover for Democracy’ draws election officials to Oak Park and River Forest High School

October 16, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon visited Oak Park and River Forest High School to encourage student election judges and early voting.

A student interacts with the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System at Oak Park and River Forest High School on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park and River Forest High School students get hands-on experience with robot surgical device

October 14, 2026 at 5:04 a.m.

Oak Park and River Forest High School students had a unique opportunity to interact with a robotic surgery device from Loyola University.

Passengers board a Pace bus as a CTA Green Line train pulls in near the intersection of Harlem and South Boulevard in Oak Park, Friday, June 20, 2025. Students at Oak Park and River Forest High School who don't have a ride to school will have to continue to rely on public transportation after the School District 200 board renewed an expeption from a rule requiring them to provide school bus services. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Despite petition, Oak Park and River Forest High School renews school bus exemption

October 12, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.

School buses are too expensive, board tells Oak Park and River Forest High students who rely on public transportation to get to class.

Police seek info in I-290 shooting that closed westbound lanes Thursday night

October 9, 2026 at 12:59 p.m.

Illinois State Police closed lanes on I-290 Thursday night after responding to an alleged highway shootout.

Oak Park Fire Chief JT Terry discusses responding to CTA emergencies in the village during a Village Board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 in Oak Park. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

Oak Park to seek reimbursement for emergency services along CTA Blue and Green lines

October 5, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and Rosemont entered into an agreement to seek payment from the CTA for emergency responses.

A meeting to discuss the potential impact of the proposed O'Hare Flyer high-speed train drew heated debate Thursday, Oct. 1 at Proviso Math and Science Academy in Forest Park. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

O’Hare Flyer’s potential impact on west suburbs debated at Forest Park meeting

October 5, 2026 at 12:56 p.m.

Community members gathered to learn more about the O'Hare Flyer which is in talks to have a stop in Forest Park.

Holly Spurlock, member of the Oak Park School District 97 board, listens to students from Abraham Lincoln Elementary School ask the board for more recess time during a meeting on Sept. 22, 2026. (Cam'ron Hardy/Pioneer Press)

District 97 students petition School Board: Bring back recess

October 5, 2026 at 11:58 a.m.

Students requested the return of their daily 15-minute physical education activity after it was reduced because of new school curriculums.

Fenwick High School evacuated after fire in parking garage in Oak Park

September 28, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

Fenwick High School was evacuated after a fire occurred on the third floor of a parking garage. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time, officials said.

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