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Visit Oak Park Area, Illinois - Summer in Oak Park
Visit Oak Park Area, Illinois - Summer in Oak Park
Top Things to Do in the Oak Park Area This Summer.
The Pleasant District Association is a membership, volunteer-based organization committed to promot
Formerly The South Marion Association, The Pleasant District is a volunteer-driven organization representing businesses on South Marion Street, just south of downtown Oak Park. The Pleasant District is easily accessible by car, bike and the CTA, and a wonderful place for great food, fine antiques, spa services, jewelry and more. In June 2011, a $5.4 million dollar renovation of South Marion Street
Formerly The South Marion Association, The Pleasant District is a volunteer-driven organization representing businesses on South Marion Street, just south of downtown Oak Park. The Pleasant District is easily accessible by car, bike and the CTA, and a wonderful place for great food, fine antiques, spa services, jewelry and more. In June 2011, a $5.4 million dollar renovation of South Marion Street
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Visit Oak Park Area, Illinois - Summer in Oak Park
Top Things to Do in the Oak Park Area This Summer.
National Historic Preservation Month Photo Contest
Post pictures to your Twitter, Instagram, and pages using to be entered into the contest. Weekly winners will get a Preservation Prize Pack!
Way to go Pleasant Home Foundation!
It is the gateway to the Midwest, after all.
The 10 Best Places In Illinois To Go On An Unforgettable Picnic
It's picnic season in Illinois! Seize the summer by dining outside in any of Illinois' most beautiful places.
This spring is FULL of unique events at Pleasant Home Foundation. Some are even FREE - check 'em out!
http://pleasanthome.org/program-a-events
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Thanks Visit Oak Park and Chicagoland for the mention!
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Wild Onion & Two Brothers Voted in Top 16 Post Round 2!
CHICAGOLAND, IL The Hop Review is excited for the return of the Readers' Choice Chicago Brewery Bracket, and this year is bigger and better than ever with 64 breweries from the city and surrounding suburbs battling for the crown. The Suburbs  region is easily the most competetive, as 120+
South Blvd & Harlem about 5pm. Not a great way to start the weekend!
Jeanette Andrews is transforming magic into a contemporary art form
The self-styled “experiential illusionist” is in the midst of the most ambitious trick of her young career.
What're you doing on March 3? How about enjoying some FREE jazz and special food deals at Jazz Thaw in Oak Park?!
Join us to say "Farewell" to Loretta Daly, of the Village of Oak Park, Illinois, on February 23.
You're invited to Loretta's Out-A-Here!! - Click here to RSVP
The snow emergency parking rules will be in effect at 10 p.m., Fri., Feb. 8, 2018 until further notice. Do not park on designated snow routes. Follow the odd/even parking rule on all other streets. Visit www.oak-park.us/snow or call 708.358.7669 for more details.
A measurable snowfall means the Emergency Snow Removal Parking Plan goes into effect. After a two-inch snowfall, the Public Works Department may announce the following parking rules, seven days a week, including holidays:
Pleasant Home is proud to present renowned Storyteller Megan Wells on February 16th. Megan infuses characters with living souls, and delivers the experience with delicious theatrical timing. "Megan Wells is both intimate and epic in equal measure."
http://meganwells.com/about-megan.html
http://pleasanthome.org/program-a-events/megan-wells
The signal at Washington & Wisconsin (Marion) is up and running! Drive carefully folks!
So sad to lose an Oak Park icon who loved being in Oak Park because people just let him be! Rest in peace John Mahoney!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-john-mahoney-steppenwolf-frasier-actor-dead-photos-20180205-photogallery.html
The actor John Mahoney, a longtime Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble member and a performer known to millions for his work on the NBC sitcom "Frasier," died Sunday at the age of 77.
ALERT! Street closure on South Boulevard between Harlem Ave & Marion St starting February 12, lasting about 10 days.
Please remember to frequent our Pleasant District businesses on South Blvd - Wild Onion Tied House, La Bella Pasteria and Oak Park Jewelers.
For the first time ever, the Oak Park Area is celebrating its dynamic theater scene with Oak Park Theater Month! Presented by Visit Oak Park, the inaugural event takes place throughout the month of February 2018.
Visit Oak Park is proud to present the inaugural celebration of the Oak Park Area's world-class theatrical offerings.
For the first time ever, the Oak Park Area is celebrating its dynamic theater scene with Oak Park Theater Month! Presented by Visit Oak Park, the inaugural event takes place throughout the month of February 2018.
http://www.visitoakpark.com/oak-park-theater-month
Visit Oak Park is proud to present the inaugural celebration of the Oak Park Area's world-class theatrical offerings.
Thank you to all of the restaurants who donated food & drinks for our Annual Meeting last night at Pleasant Home Foundation. We enjoyed collaborating with the Hemingway District Business Association and greatly appreciated Anthony Clark giving some of his time to speak.
Also thanks to Village of Oak Park, Illinois representatives in attendance: Mayor Anan Abu-Taleb, Trustee Deno J. Andrews, Cara Pavlicek, Tammie Grossman, Loretta Daly, and Vicki Scaman.
Donating restaurants:
Barclay's American Grille, Poor Phil's, Serenitea Cafe and Boutique, Wild Onion Tied House, La Bella Pasteria, Winberie's Oak Park Restaurant and Bar, Hamburger Mary's Oak Park, Cucina Paradiso, Spilt Milk, Maya Del Sol
Pleasant District Business Association is teaming up with the Hemingway District Business Association for our Annual Meeting TOMORROW, Thursday Jan. 18 from 5-7pm. Located at beautiful Pleasant Home Foundation with lots of food and drinks from our local restaurants and pubs as well as updates from our districts. RSVP to [email protected].
55 Best Small Towns to Visit on a Road Trip of America [2018]
Many Americans have spent time traveling to large metropolitan cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles and, while these cities are great, you can miss out on experiencing a major portion of the country if you only spend time in big cities. The small towns of America are another excellent reas...
Urban Local Made - All Things Artisan at the Oak Park Visitors Center
Shop a curated collection of artwork, gifts, and functional objects from local artists at the Oak Park Visitors Center.
Oak Park on Tap - Beer Parlour & Pub Crawl is coming to the Pleasant District next Friday, Nov. 17! Four local craft breweries & four area pubs are participating - enjoy some great beer, beautiful historic Pleasant Home, and a brisk walk down Madison St all for one great cause!
Visit Oak Park, Illinois - Calendar of Events: Petite Boutique Holiday Market at Pleasant Home
The Oak Park Area offers a wide range of events throughout the year. To view a list of events in our area, select a month below or check out one of this month upcoming events!
Help Save the Historic Tax Credit - National Trust for Historic Preservation
Join us in urging lawmakers--in both the House and Senate--to include the historic tax credit in final reform legislation.
Thanks to the Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce for the delightful blog post highlighting our new & improved "Oak Park on Tap" Beer Tasting Parlour & Pub Crawl!
Pleasant Home Foundation is partnering with Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce and the Pleasant District - tickets on sale at:
http://pleasanthome.org/program-a-events/oak-park-on-tap
“Oak Park on Tap” illustrates how far we have come since being a dry Village in 1973. Less than fifty years ago, going out for a beer was something you did in Forest Park or Berwyn. Now there are t…
– Hi there! Visit Oak Park here, representing Visit Oak Park and its 18 neighboring communities in Chicago’s Near West suburbs. We’re taking over Enjoy Illinois’ Facebook to showcase the latest and greatest in our charming collection of historically significant communities. Here’s a peek at what makes us special, through the eyes of our biggest fans:
http://www.instagram.com/visitoakpark
25 REASONS TO JOIN THE CHAMBER
#1 - We have the scissors - and we know how to wield them!
Thanks Janice Moskoff for being our model.
6 shows for Edgar Allan Poe Theatrical Production at Pleasant Home Foundation!
Only 4 seats left for opening night! Buy your tickets now or your opportunity to attend will be....Nevermore!
http://pleasanthome.org/program-a-events/edgar-allan-poe-reading
Construction on South & Harlem is moving right along. If you'd like to sign up for regular construction updates PLUS learn about fun things going on in the Pleasant District, contact Heidi at [email protected] to get on the list!
New projects are under development throughout the community.
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