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Court Records Show Federal Felony Charges Against La Shawn K. Ford Were Dismissed in 2014 As voters approach the Illinois Democratic primary on March 17, court records show federal felony charges against La Shawn K. Ford were dismissed in 2014.

Court Records Show Federal Felony Charges Against La Shawn K. Ford Were Dismissed in 2014

Pastors Endorse La Shawn K. Ford at Englewood Press Conference Nearly 100 people gathered at the Englewood Center as pastors endorsed La Shawn K. Ford during a significant press conference on Saturday.

Pastors Endorse La Shawn K. Ford at Englewood Press Conference

Property transfers for December 2025 - Wednesday Journal The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk  from December 2025. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was...

Property transfers for December 2025

Two architecturally notable homes hit the market - Wednesday Journal Two architecturally notable homes hit the market. Mother and son real estate partners list pair of historic homes

Two architecturally notable homes hit the market

Defense probes Trump influence after charges dropped for two of ‘Broadview 6’  - Wednesday Journal Oak Park Village Trustee Brian Straw will go to trial on conspiracy charges, but he is no longer part of a so-called “Broadview Six.” 

Defense probes Trump influence after charges dropped for two of ‘Broadview 6’

Ford campaign warns crypto funded PAC to cease and desist ‘defamatory’ ads  - Wednesday Journal A lawyer for 7th Congressional candidate La Shawn K. Ford sent a cease-and-desist order to a crypto currency funded PAC March 10.

Ford campaign warns crypto funded PAC to cease and desist 'defamatory' ads

Lemont chess team competes at state finals for 29th straight year

Oak Park gives $70k to charities who refused federal grants - Wednesday Journal Three local nonprofits chose not to accept new federal immigration rule for Community Development Block Grant funds

Oak Park gives $70k to charities who refused federal grants

Oak Park plan for eliminating single-family zoning comes into focus  - Wednesday Journal Oak Park village trustees had feedback for the team of consultants tasked with helping eliminate single-family zoning from the village’s code

Oak Park plan for eliminating single-family zoning comes into focus

Ford campaign warns crypto funded PAC to cease and desist ‘defamatory’ ads  - Wednesday Journal A lawyer for 7th Congressional candidate La Shawn K. Ford sent a cease-and-desist order to a crypto currency funded PAC March 10.

Ford campaign warns crypto funded PAC to cease and desist ‘defamatory’ ads

Beyond Hunger gets final approval for North Ave. HQ - Wednesday Journal Beyond Hunger will base operations out of vacant grocery store at 6209 W. North Ave. after final approval from Oak Park

Beyond Hunger gets final approval for North Ave. HQ

P. Rae Easley runs in 7th District Republican primary  - Wednesday Journal P. Rae Easley, a lifelong Chicagoan and policy expert, is running as a Republican for Illinois’ 7th Congressional District.

P. Rae Easley runs in 7th District Republican primary

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7th Congressional District Primary Candidates

Park Jr. High Hosts 'Cool School' Polar Plunge, Raising $25K For Special Olympics In its inaugural year, the school surpassed expectations. The school set a fundraising goal of $3,000.

Park Jr. High Hosts 'Cool School' Polar Plunge, Raising $25K For Special Olympics

Brookfield officials highlight development and business - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Community members flocked to Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Thursday, March 5, for Brookfield’s inaugural State of the Village address.

Brookfield officials highlight development and business

Riverside could regulate outdoor dining standards - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Riverside officials could move to regulate outdoor dining within the village more stringently, especially barriers.

Riverside could regulate outdoor dining standards

Brookfield’s library promotes civic discourse - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Brookfield's library is asking community members to take One Small Step toward understanding each other and the history of civic engagement.

Brookfield’s library promotes civic discourse

Turtle Park playground work makes progress - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Riverside officials reviewed an update on the renovations proposed to come to Turtle Park. The work should be completed this year.

Turtle Park playground work makes progress

A new sign is coming to Harlem and Longcommon - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Riverside approved an agreement to install a new gateway sign on private property at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Longcommon Road.

A new sign is coming to Harlem and Longcommon

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Erratic, drunk driver arrested - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Brookfield police arrested a 28-year-old Berwyn drunk driver on Feb. 28 after the man was observed speeding and driving erratically.

Erratic, drunk driver arrested

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Eggsperience spans the globe - Wednesday Journal Eggsperience spans the globe. This local chain’s Elmwood Park location at 16 Conti Parkway has a menu that spans the globe while bringing fresh, hearty and delicious dishes to your table. 

Eggsperience spans the globe

LTHS poms team makes history with second place at 3A state   - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark LTHS poms team makes history with second place at 3A state. Lions add to first state trophy with fifth in debut at UDA nationals

LTHS poms team makes history with second place at 3A state

LTHS boys gymnasts improving for themselves and team   - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark LTHS boys gymnasts improving for themselves and team. Seniors Carr, Michaelson hope Lions continue state-qualifying tradition

LTHS boys gymnasts improving for themselves and team

New coach Headley brings ‘bite’ to RBHS boys lacrosse   - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark New coach Headley brings ‘bite’ to RBHS boys lacrosse. Maryland native takes over program coming off first sectional victory.

New coach Headley brings ‘bite’ to RBHS boys lacrosse

Political signage - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Has anyone else noticed the growing forest of political signs around Brookfield? In particular, along Grand Avenue and Broadway thoroughfares. This display is normally confined to times closer to elections...

Political signage

Political signage - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Has anyone else noticed the growing forest of political signs around Brookfield? In particular, along Grand Avenue and Broadway thoroughfares. This display is normally confined to times closer to elections...

Political signage

David Lewis, 84 - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark David E. Lewis, 84, of Riverside, died on Feb. 13, 2026. Following his 1963 graduation from Valparaiso Technical Institute, he was employed as a versatile sound man by Universal Recording Corporation...

David Lewis, 84

Patricia Ann Seno, 82 - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark Patricia Ann Seno, 82, died on March 1, 2026. She was the mother of Larry (Pamela) and William McCullagh, Sherry (late Michael) Schumacher, Carol and Michael (Diana) Michon; grandmother of Ryan, Dillon...

Patricia Ann Seno, 82