🌱 Student Hit By Car + Oak Parker Wins 'Dancing With The Stars'

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Here are the top stories today in Oak Park-River Forest:

1. A Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School student was struck by a vehicle while walking to school Monday morning near Washington Boulevard and Home Avenue. The child, whose parent was present, refused medical treatment and appeared to be in good condition, a village spokesperson said. (Wednesday Journal)

2. A pedestrian on Roosevelt Road was struck in the face by four paint balls fired from a passing vehicle, according to the latest Oak Park Police Department crime report. The incident occurred last weekend in the 6700 block of Roosevelt. (VOP)

3. Oak Park native Iman Shumpert won the "Dancing with the Stars" mirrorball trophy Monday night. The OPRF High School graduate is the first NBA player ever to make it to the show's finale. He and his pro partner Daniella Karagach earned an 80/80 for their final two performances. (ET)

4. The Fenwick High School’s boys cross country team won the Class 2A state championship last week in Peoria. “It’s the team’s first state title and the first in boys cross country in the storied history of the Chicago Catholic League,” the Pioneer Press reports. (Paid source: Oak Leaves)

5. Oak Park River Forest High School held a signing day ceremony this week for its senior athletes committing to play sports at universities next fall. Seven students signed letters of intent to play on campuses in Denver, New Orleans, Seattle and more. (Wednesday Journal)

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Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Virtual Chair Yoga with Oak Park Public Library. (Noon)
• Middle School Makers with River Forest Public Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Make Thanksgiving table place cards at Elmwood Park Public Library. (4 p.m.)
• “Oak Park: State of the Environment” is presented by Michael Iverson. (6:30 p.m.)
• “House of Gucci” opens at Lake Theatre. (7 p.m.)

Oak Park-River Forest Patch Notebook

• District 209 parents and employees are seeking mental health and emotional support solutions for students after a Proviso Math and Science Academy student died by suicide this month. (Forest Park Review)
• Riveredge Hospital is collecting new and gently used winter clothing through Jan. 31 at nine drop-off locations, including Oak Park Township. (FPPL)
• The Village of Oak Park is seeking qualified applicants for 16 open positions, including police officer, legal secretary and civil engineer. (VOP)
• Share Food Share Love Food Pantry will move from its space in the basement of Faith Lutheran Church to a warehouse on Brookfield Avenue. (Landmark)

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That's the news for Nov. 23! See you tomorrow for more OPRF stories.

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