Mark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations
Mark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations.
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OPRF’s Kaden Garland isn’t just a state champion. He tops his father too. ‘What’s more to come’ at USC?
Garland, whose father won a national title in the shot put in 1993, now has...
![Commencement was recently held for the more than 1,100 students graduating this spring semester from Triton College, with a special ceremony also held for nursing students. Officials announced in a news release that the two–year college, located in River Grove, held its 58th commencement ceremony on May 18 “to honor the academic accomplishments of its graduating class of 2024.” Two days before, there was a nurse pinning event. The completion ceremony for participants of the Workforce Equity Initiative took place May 20. “A total of 1,100 Triton College students graduated in May and, combined with graduates from August and December, […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/53742021544_c5accc35c6_k.jpg?w=132 "Commencement was recently held for the more than 1,100 students graduating this spring semester from Triton College, with a special ceremony also held for nursing students. Officials announced in a news release that the two–year college, located in River Grove, held its 58th commencement ceremony on May 18 “to honor the academic accomplishments of its graduating class of 2024.” Two days before, there was a nurse pinning event. The completion ceremony for participants of the Workforce Equity Initiative took place May 20. “A total of 1,100 Triton College students graduated in May and, combined with graduates from August and December, […]")
Triton College honors ‘commitment and perseverance’ of Class of 2024 graduates
Commencement was recently held for the more than 1,100 students graduating this spring semester from...
Things to do June 6-12 in Pioneer Press and Doings suburbs
Here are some other events occurring the week of June 6-12 in Doings and Pioneer...
![As the school year winds down, Oak Park-River Forest High School is marking the end of its 150th anniversary celebration with a “Community Block Party” Sunday at the school in Oak Park. “The purpose [of the block party] is twofold: celebrate the community for all its support of the high school and showcase some of our students,” Oak Park-River Forest High School District 200 spokeswoman Karin Sullivan told Pioneer Press. OPRFHS is the lone school in the district. The three-hour block party is set to take place at the Mall, located on the west side of the campus, and is […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PPN-L-oak-OPRFHS-block-party-14.jpg?w=132 "As the school year winds down, Oak Park-River Forest High School is marking the end of its 150th anniversary celebration with a “Community Block Party” Sunday at the school in Oak Park. “The purpose [of the block party] is twofold: celebrate the community for all its support of the high school and showcase some of our students,” Oak Park-River Forest High School District 200 spokeswoman Karin Sullivan told Pioneer Press. OPRFHS is the lone school in the district. The three-hour block party is set to take place at the Mall, located on the west side of the campus, and is […]")
Oak Park-River Forest High School ‘Block Party’ leaves attendees asking for repeat next year, officials say
As the school year winds down, Oak Park-River Forest High School is marking the end...
![Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer. Along with commemorative ceremonies to honor fall military personnel, pools open for the season. A Memorial Day ceremony is set from 11 a.m. Monday at the Peace Triumphant Memorial in Scoville Park, officials announced on the village of Oak Park website. According to the website, the program will include remarks from Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and Village President Vicki Scaman. The police department Honor Guard Unit will also be present for the ceremony, the website states. Not only will Oak Park host a ceremony, its splash pads […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2018/05/29/PGCU67R2BNGHBEFOMA2F36RYRI.jpg?w=135 "Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer. Along with commemorative ceremonies to honor fall military personnel, pools open for the season. A Memorial Day ceremony is set from 11 a.m. Monday at the Peace Triumphant Memorial in Scoville Park, officials announced on the village of Oak Park website. According to the website, the program will include remarks from Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and Village President Vicki Scaman. The police department Honor Guard Unit will also be present for the ceremony, the website states. Not only will Oak Park host a ceremony, its splash pads […]")
Oak Park mayor Scaman, Senate President Harmon to speak at Memorial Day ceremony
Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer. Along with commemorative ceremonies to...
![Memorial Day weekend is considered the the unofficial start of summer, and Elmwood Park and Franklin Park are bringing in the season in a few ways. In addition to events that commemorate the nation’s fallen military, including memorial services in Franklin Park and other area towns, like Oak Park, pools are set to open. Franklin Park The annual Memorial Day observance is at 11 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Monument, west of Village Hall, officials announced on the village website. “The event, co-sponsored with the American Legion Post 974, will pay tribute to our deceased Franklin Park veterans from all […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/05/26/INMWVOXLCFFCXBVYVVXABTM2RY.jpg?w=135 "Memorial Day weekend is considered the the unofficial start of summer, and Elmwood Park and Franklin Park are bringing in the season in a few ways. In addition to events that commemorate the nation’s fallen military, including memorial services in Franklin Park and other area towns, like Oak Park, pools are set to open. Franklin Park The annual Memorial Day observance is at 11 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Monument, west of Village Hall, officials announced on the village website. “The event, co-sponsored with the American Legion Post 974, will pay tribute to our deceased Franklin Park veterans from all […]")
Pools open, veteran commemorative service planned Memorial Day weekend in Franklin Park, Elmwood Park
Memorial Day weekend is considered the the unofficial start of summer, and Elmwood Park and...
Summer festival time has arrived in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana
Summer is here and festival season is heating up. Here’s a handy guide to area...
![The Oak Park farmers market opens Saturday for the season, with the return of repeat vendors and first-time welcome for one who will be selling wild-caught salmon, according to a village news release announcing the market’s opening. As usual, the market will have more than two dozen vendors and various activities throughout the season, which is set to run in the parking lot of Pilgrim Church on Saturdays – rain or shine – through Oct. 26. Organizers describe the Oak Park farmers market as a “producers-only marketplace” featuring fresh produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods, breads, flowers, honey and grains […]](https://www.chicagotribune.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/06/02/IQX4OVZXUVFYBJTWWAQONBCTOE.jpg?w=135 "The Oak Park farmers market opens Saturday for the season, with the return of repeat vendors and first-time welcome for one who will be selling wild-caught salmon, according to a village news release announcing the market’s opening. As usual, the market will have more than two dozen vendors and various activities throughout the season, which is set to run in the parking lot of Pilgrim Church on Saturdays – rain or shine – through Oct. 26. Organizers describe the Oak Park farmers market as a “producers-only marketplace” featuring fresh produce, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods, breads, flowers, honey and grains […]")
Wild-caught salmon vendor joining the Oak Park famers market. Season opens Saturday.
The Oak Park farmers market opens Saturday for the season, with the return of repeat...
For these Chicago moms, college scholarships for their kids meant a scholarship for them too: ‘It’s never too late’
A rising number of parents are attending college at the same time as their children...