Forest Park News

Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood will present a 70-minute dramatic reading from her new novel, "The Year of the Flood," backed by a troupe of actors and a choir, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.

Two Berwyn men were arrested earlier this week in relation to a series of burglaries, one of which occurred in Western Springs.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009 The CTA Lake Street elevated line rapid transit yard in west suburban Forest Park Illinois.

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Some scientists fear that once the Large Hadron Collider, that 17-mile racetrack for subatomic particles buried deep beneath the mountains of Switzerland and France, really gets going, it may create a black hole that will swallow the Earth.

How Tony Vincent became a comedian isn't funny. But, judging by the reaction of audiences at his shows, people are glad the Oak Park funny man is doing stand-up comedy.

The Illinois Senate moved to undercut the powers of Cook County Board President Todd Stroger by voting to lower the threshold for county commissioners to override his veto.

In 2002, the world was horrified when 38-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped while on assignment in Pakistan.

SYCAMORE – Two men have been charged with robbing a third man early Sunday morning in DeKalb.

The city starts its annual leaf pick-up program Monday. Whether the service continues next year could become a budget issue in coming weeks.

Everyone will have fun, indoors and out, at the free Family Fireside Halloween, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct.

Ald. Robert Fioretti, a freshman alderman, might jump into the 7th District race.

Four Chicago area mystery writers will share insights to how Edgar Allan Poe has helped influence and shape their own writing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.

One of the most comprehensive tests of smart meter technology in the nation, this pilot will assess how technology can improve service, help customers make more informed decisions about energy use and contribute to lower energy costs and reduced carbon emissions.

Legendary performer Andy Williams will present his new autobiography, "Moon River and Me," in a program at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct.

All this month, Rush Oak Park hospital is performing free mammogram screenings from women of three western suburbs.

The following incidents were listed among official reports of the Oak Park Police Department.

The good news is that deterioration of Scoville Park's World War I Memorial isn't as bad as originally feared.

Like so many of us, Michael Farney was captivated by the infamous "Christmas Lights Gone Wild" viral video that swept the world a few years ago.

There's a lot that goes on before our beloved candy hits the store shelves. The same is true with Candy Blog, though it probably looks like all I do is play with candy, take photos of candy and of course eat candy.