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Laurie Christofano, Realtor | RE/MAX In The Village

Your next chapter, made simple. Buying or selling a home isn’t just about real estate, it’s about your life. Maybe your house feels too big now that the kids are grown. Maybe you’re craving less yardwork and more freedom. Or maybe you need more room for your busy, growing family. Whatever your “why,” I’m here to make the move easier, less stressful, and more rewarding. Since 2007, I’ve guided hundreds of Chicago-area buyers and sellers through one of life’s biggest transitions. My clients count on me for: ✨ Clear guidance at every step so you’re never left guessing. ✨ Smart strategies that get results, from creating buzz before your listing goes live to negotiating the strongest offers. ✨ Local know-how, with deep roots in Oak Park, Elmwood Park, River Forest, and across the near west suburbs. ✨ Options that fit your lifestyle, whether that’s a condo with zero maintenance, a ranch with no stairs, or the perfect family home in a welcoming neighborhood. When we work together, my focus is simple: your goals, your peace of mind, and your next chapter. 📞 630-248-1976 📧 laurie@OPRFhomesforsale.com 🌐 OPRFhomesforsale.com 🏡 RE/MAX In The Village | Chicago + Suburbs

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Discover Oak Park’s Hidden Gem – A living world of beauty

Oak Park Conservatory

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites. Free and open to the public, the Conservatory offers visitors a lush escape into nature with three distinct indoor showrooms — the Mediterranean Room, Tropical Room, and Desert Room — each showcasing a diverse collection of plants from around the world. Outside, the urban gardens continue the experience with native Illinois landscapes featured in the Elsie Jacobsen Discovery Garden and Rubinstein Garden. Sweeps of prairie grasses and native blooms welcome you at the entrance, inviting you to slow down and explore this hidden oasis in the heart of the village. Owned and operated by the Park District of Oak Park, the Conservatory provides year-round opportunities to connect with nature through programs, events, and community initiatives. Highlights include: • Seasonal Events: Enjoy festive gatherings throughout the year such as the Candlelight Walk, Shamrock Scavenger Hunt, and Halloween Fright at Night. • Plant &amp; Garden Markets: Shop a variety of seasonal plant sales, including the Winter Seed Sale, Valentine’s Market, Spring Plant Sale, Perennial Pollinator Sale, Succulent &amp; Cacti Sale, Fall Mum &amp; Bulb Sale, and Winter Greens Market. • Private Event Rentals: Celebrate life’s milestones surrounded by natural beauty. The Conservatory is available for weddings, showers, graduations, birthday parties, memorial services, and other special occasions. • Educational Programs: Participate in a variety of hands-on programs for all ages — from adult gardening workshops to free early childhood nature programs that inspire young explorers. Whether you’re a lifelong plant lover or simply seeking a moment of calm, the Oak Park Conservatory offers a space to reconnect with nature, beauty, and community — right in your own backyard.

Located in historic Oak Park, Illinois, the Oak Park Conservatory is a treasured landmark and one of the community’s top three historical sites....

<a href="https://www.forestpark.net/dfp/starting-tonight-9-17-9pm-cta-performing-maintenance-work-upon-the-row-bridge-that-spans-over-des-plaines-ave-nb-sb-single-lane-closure-notice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Village of Forest Park:</a> 2021-09-17 Starting Tonight (9/17) @ 9PM! CTA performing maintenance work upon the ROW bridge that spans over Des Plaines Ave…. Northbound &amp; Southbound Single Lane Closure Notice… It is recommended that area motorists utilize alternate routes while the temporary lane closures are in effect. <img data-src="https://www.forestpark.net/dfp/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CTA-work-Sept-17-thru-19-285x300.jpg" data-sizes data-srcset />  <hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.forestpark.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Village of Forest Park</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.forestpark.net/dfp/starting-tonight-9-17-9pm-cta-performing-maintenance-work-upon-the-row-bridge-that-spans-over-des-plaines-ave-nb-sb-single-lane-closure-notice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the Village of Forest Park:</a>

2021-09-17 Starting Tonight (9/17) @ 9PM! CTA performing maintenance work upon the ROW bridge that spans over Des Plaines Ave…. Northbound &amp; Southbound Single Lane Closure Notice…

It is recommended that area motorists utilize alternate routes while the temporary lane closures are in effect. <img data-src="https://www.forestpark.net/dfp/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CTA-work-Sept-17-thru-19-285x300.jpg" data-sizes data-srcset />

<hr />This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.forestpark.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Village of Forest Park</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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It is recommended that area motorists utilize alternate routes while the temporary lane closures are in effect.

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