A coalition of construction groups and natural gas companies are taking the Village of Oak Park, Illinois, to court over the west Chicago suburb's ban on natural gas. In 2023, Oak Park passed the ...

Leaders in Oak Park, Illinois, want to crack down on products made from hemp that contain THC. Currently, the minimum age for buying marijuana in Illinois is 21. But there is a legal loophole going ...

From afar, many view Oak Park as a place of racial harmony where integration and equity are strong community values. But a recent 66-page racial equity assessment commissioned by the village of Oak ...

Also, don’t miss The International Gem & Jewelry Show - Rosemont, IL (February 2026) on the Oak Park Patch calendar ...

If you’re considering a move to Oak Park, IL, or planning a visit to this charming village just west of Chicago, safety is likely at the top of your mind because it is so close to the notorious west ...