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“Each of these tents has several Oak Brook resident volunteers, who spearheaded obtaining entertainment and food vendors...
10/09/2025

“Each of these tents has several Oak Brook resident volunteers, who spearheaded obtaining entertainment and food vendors from their cultures as well as deciding how they will showcase their cultures,” said Netasha Scarpiniti.

The Oak Brook International Festival features entertainment, cultural exhibits and food vendors showcasing cultures around the world.

“Tommy was a master of his craft and passionate about the fire service,” Oak Brook Fire Chief Kevin Fleege said. “Tommy ...
13/02/2024

“Tommy was a master of his craft and passionate about the fire service,” Oak Brook Fire Chief Kevin Fleege said. “Tommy was always there when you needed someone, no matter what the request. Tommy was a bright light around the firehouse and his presence always brought about an infectious laughter.”

The Oak Brook Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, with the passing Friday of firefighter/paramedic Tom Sinclair. Serving in that capacity for the village for nearly eight years,…

“Pursuits are inherently dangerous, and we train our officers to carefully assess the risks and benefits before initiati...
30/01/2024

“Pursuits are inherently dangerous, and we train our officers to carefully assess the risks and benefits before initiating one,” Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.

A Chicago man, who is a convicted felon is charged with being an armed habitual criminal after leading police on high speed chase, authorities said.

“The labor agreement reached is largely attributable to improved relationships and trust rebuilding as the village and o...
30/01/2024

“The labor agreement reached is largely attributable to improved relationships and trust rebuilding as the village and our fire staff work more collaboratively to improve efficiency, response times, and outcomes,” Village Manager Greg Summers said. “While there will always be differences between the Village Board and unionized staff, this contract reflects the balance of each side’s needs, without added burden on village finances.”

A new contract between Oak Brook and the firefighters union calls for salaries for firefighter/paramedics to be adjusted by 3.5% annually throughout its term, while also maintaining the village’s management rights to appropriately staff the department.

“Belcaster leads by example, he’s one of the most hard working coaches I’ve ever seen,” Olasupo Akande, a senior on the ...
24/01/2024

“Belcaster leads by example, he’s one of the most hard working coaches I’ve ever seen,” Olasupo Akande, a senior on the Hinsdale South varsity boys basketball team, said to the school board. “He stays up late at night watching film on teams that we play weeks in advance, and allows us to stay in the gym after practice when most coaches would go home to their family.”

Hinsdale District 86 Tuesday voted against removing the head coach of Hinsdale Sough High School's varsity boys basketball team.

“With the new year, our mission to protect DuPage County businesses and patrons remains the same,” DuPage County State’s...
18/01/2024

“With the new year, our mission to protect DuPage County businesses and patrons remains the same,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement. “Contrary to popular belief, retail theft is not a victimless crime and has a far-reaching effect on the entire community."

Incidents at Oak Brook businesses accounted for seven of the 21 arrests made in DuPage County during the first two weeks of 2024 for retail theft.

“More and more, students are required to complete service hours for scholastic or extracurricular obligations,” Hubbell ...
16/01/2024

“More and more, students are required to complete service hours for scholastic or extracurricular obligations,” Hubbell Hinkhouse, the library’s circulation services supervisor, said. “We created this program to provide that opportunity to our students in a friendly, educational, and professional space.”

Oak Brook Public Library’s Teen Volunteer Program has been a win-win for both the library and the participants.

“I am honored and excited to be selected as the new superintendent for District 86,” Michael Lach said. “There is tremen...
11/01/2024

“I am honored and excited to be selected as the new superintendent for District 86,” Michael Lach said. “There is tremendous capacity and opportunity here, and I have deep respect for the history and reputation of Hinsdale Township High School District 86.”

During a special meeting on Jan. 10, the board revealed Michael Lach would assume District 86′s highest administrative role beginning July 1, under a three-year contract with a starting annual salary of $255,000.

“We continue to monitor the migrant bus situation and are prepared to make any changes that may be necessary as the situ...
05/01/2024

“We continue to monitor the migrant bus situation and are prepared to make any changes that may be necessary as the situation evolves,” Oak Brook Village President Larry Herman said.

Village officials have contingency plans in place and are prepared to take any necessary and legal actions to implement permissible regulations to minimize the impact of illegal migration in Oak Brook.

“As someone who grew up in Oak Brook and raised my own family there, having Larry Herman, who has been by my side for ev...
02/01/2024

“As someone who grew up in Oak Brook and raised my own family there, having Larry Herman, who has been by my side for every major life event, officiate the wedding of my son and my daughter-in-law at the Village Hall was especially meaningful,” Andy Roth said.

Oak Brook Village President Larry Herman put on a different hat Saturday Dec. 23 when he officiated a wedding in the Village Hall boardroom.

“His office was available before he arrived, but it wasn’t painted and pictures weren’t hung until later,” Deputy Police...
26/12/2023

“His office was available before he arrived, but it wasn’t painted and pictures weren’t hung until later,” Deputy Police Chief Reid Foltyniewicz said. “We converted a storage room into his office. We thought it would be fun and functional to provide all his equipment, including his food, pictures, bed, etc. We decided this before he arrived.”

Thanks to a painting job by Butler Junior High art teacher Nina Angelillo, Bandit, Oak Brook's most famous police officer, is settled in to what certainly is the most brightly-painted office in the building.

“Voters sent a message to the village,” Village Manager Greg Summers said. “The village took that charge seriously and s...
18/12/2023

“Voters sent a message to the village,” Village Manager Greg Summers said. “The village took that charge seriously and set about redefining the business model, finding a way to continue the tradition of the Bath and Tennis Club, while also ensuring a profitable operation with no costs to the village.”

The Village of Oak Brook has signed a contract with Chic Chef Catering to handle all of the catering at the Bath and Tennis Club, which is booked often for weddings and other events.

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