Luzane Draughon

2 months ago | forestparkreview.com | Jessica Mordacq |Luzane Draughon

Voting is one way Forest Park residents can make their voices heard and enact change on the local level during April 2025 municipal elections. This year’s election takes place April 1, or voters can get out early to cast a ballot in March. Residents will choose the outcome of board members for School Districts 91 and 209, and the Park District of Forest Park.

Jan 20, 2025 | forestparkreview.com | Jessica Mordacq |Luzane Draughon

Local weather forecasts predict bitter cold this week, prompting nearby warming centers to jump into action. A cold weather advisory is in effect through noon Monday, starting again from 9 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday. Wind chills as low as 20 to 25 degrees below zero are expected, according to The Weather Channel, which can cause frostbite on exposed skin in only 30 minutes. The Weather Channel advises bundling up when going outside with appropriate clothes, hat and gloves.

Jan 10, 2025 | oakpark.com | Luzane Draughon

The Oak Park Public Library board, working with Koya Partners, is interviewing candidates for executive director in January.

Nov 22, 2024 | forestparkreview.com | Luzane Draughon

A man was shot and killed near Roosevelt Road and Ridgeland Avenue on Friday morning. Oak Park police officers responded after seven shots were reportedly fired around 7 a.m. Friday, according to WGN9. A man with gunshot wounds was pulled from a vehicle.  He was in critical condition and later pronounced dead at Loyola University Medical Center. WGN9 reports that police believe the man was targeted. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Nov 5, 2024 | forestparkreview.com | Jessica Mordacq |Luzane Draughon

Almost 550,000 suburban Cook County voters showed up at the polls or mailed in a ballot ahead of the 2024 general election Nov. 5. This election will determine not only the United States president and vice president for the next four years, but also numerous other federal, state and local elected positions.