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Oak Park, Ill., is located in Cook County just west of the Chicago border. In 1837, Joseph Kettlestrings, a native of England, bought 172 acres of land in the area. The town became known as Oak Park in 1871 after first being called Oak Ridge, and the "Village of Oak Park" came into being in 1902. Its population in the 2003 census was 50,824. Famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright built his home in Oak Park in 1889, and many of his buildings still exist throughout the suburb. Oak Park is also the birthplace of writer Ernest Hemingway. Read more about Oak Park, IL
Oak Park, Ill., is located in Cook County just west of the Chicago border. In 1837, Joseph Kettlestrings, a native of England, bought 172 acres of land in the area. The town became known as Oak Park in 1871 after first being called Oak Ridge, and the "Village of Oak Park" came into being in 1902. Its population in the 2003 census was 50,824. Famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright built his home in Oak Park in 1889, and many of his buildings still exist throughout the suburb. Oak Park is also the birthplace of writer Ernest Hemingway. Read more about Oak Park, IL
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Homeless candidate seeking court help to get back on ballot
Special to the TribuneLawyers for a homeless man running for village trustee in Oak Park filed suit Thursday asking a Cook County judge to reverse a decision to remove his name from the April 7 ballot because he has no address. The village's electoral board, in a 2-1 vote...Tags: Justice System, Local Elections, Lawyers, Ray Johnson, Voting
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Bankruptcies
Chapter 7 Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include: Ormond Bar-B-Q Inc. doing business as Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 782 S. Yonge St., Port Orange. Filed: Feb. 9....Tags: North Carolina, Bankruptcy, Ocoee, Exxon Mobil Corporation, New Smyrna Beach
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No board seat for Oak Park homeless man, opponents say
Attorneys for a homeless man running for a seat on the Oak Park Village Board said Friday that objections to their client's candidacy were incomplete and invalid. Daniel Fore filed nominating petitions to have his name placed on the ballot for village...Tags: Voting
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Cook County officials want to move public health offices out of Oak Park to save money
Special to the TribuneThe administrative offices of the Cook County Department of Public Health have been in downtown Oak Park since 1992, and village officials want them to remain there. But the county, which is looking to trim expenses, is considering moving the offices...Tags: Sean McDermott, Hospitals and Clinics, Health Organizations, Cook County Board, Todd H. Stroger
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T.C. Boyle discusses 'The Women'
"We are both architects in a way. We both deal with structure, we are both artists, and we are both egomaniacs. I have worn a cape. There is where we end." With this, T.C. Boyle cocked one of his circumflex eyebrows and addressed a glass of Moscato that...Tags: Architecture, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Bars and Clubs, Hybrid Vehicles, Dining and Drinking
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The Wright stuff
Dining@LargeYesterday we headed for Oak Park, Il., the suburb of Chicago that has the largest number of architect Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residences in the world, Wright's own first house and studio, and the birthplace and museum of writer Ernest Hemingway.......Tags: Maryland, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ernest Hemingway
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Awards keep coming for Dunigan, Shumpert
Tribune reportFarragut's Michael Dunigan and Oak Park's Iman Shumpert have added another national honor to their resumes. Dunigan, a 6-10 center headed to Oregon, and Shumpert, a 6-4 guard who will play at Georgia Tech, were named third-team Parade All-Americans....Tags: Festive Event, Oregon, Madison Square Garden
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Design a kitchen that works for you
Special to the TribuneWhen planning a new kitchen, where do you start? There are cabinets and countertops to select, appliances to peruse and plenty of decisions about layout and space planning. How much space do you need? What type of cabinet configuration do you want? Would...Tags: Government, House and Home, National Government, Budgets and Budgeting, Orland Park
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Check area schools before signing on the dotted line
Chicago Tribune reporterProspective buyers are expected to ask their real estate agents a laundry list of questions when they tour a property or neighborhood, and one of the most common deals with the quality of the schools. It's a valid question, particularly for families that...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Chicago Real Estate, Government, Property, Examinations
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Loyola journalism student dies in drive-by
Tribune reportersThe fatal shooting of a Loyola University Chicago journalism student as she drove her car on Chicago's South Side Sunday night may be connected to another shooting the same evening in which two people are being questioned, authorities said. Ishma...Tags: Englewood, Newspaper and Magazine, Fuller Park, Murder, River Forest
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Crumpets, castles and criminals
Special to the TribuneAcross the Pond Vacations has come up with a tour of Britain that provides an appealing mix of structure and independence. "Land of Mysteries and Monarchs" starts with three nights in London, jam-packed with activities that take in the sites, including...Tags: Stratford, Murder, FBI, Frank Lloyd Wright, Wisconsin
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World of change in winemaking
Chicago Tribune criticChicagoans are thirsty. Whether it's an $8 glass of 2006 Brooks Riesling from Oregon raised in a toast at Webster's Wine Bar in Lincoln Park, a $15 bottle of French ros� named the "Pink Criquet" and tossed back on an Oak Park porch, or a $2,125 bottle...Tags: Music, Chicago Weather, Magnificent Mile, California, Central Connecticut State University
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