🌱 Juvenile Assaults Officer + Fenwick High School Buys Priory Campus

Hello, hello. I'm Helen Eckhard and I'm filling in for your usual curator today. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with clearing. High: 71 Low: 59.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Oak Park-River Forest today:

1. A male juvenile was arrested after allegedly assaulting an Oak Park police officer last month. Officials say the juvenile swung his arm at an officer who approached him while walking near the 200 block of North Harvey Avenue on May 23. The juvenile was then processed at the Oak Park police station before being released to a parent. (Wednesday Journal)
2. Officials with Fenwick High School say the school has officially closed on the purchase of Priory Campus. The seven-acre parcel of land was formerly owned by Dominican University and sold for $7.5 million. School officials met Tuesday, May 31, to discuss plans for how the high school will use the new property. (Wednesday Journal)
3. Looking for a new home in the Oak Park-River Forest Area? Available listings include a vintage two-bedroom condominium near the heart of Oak Park and a historic seven-bedroom home on Clinton Avenue. See the full roundup of homes on the market from your local Patch. (Oak Park-River Forest Patch)

Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Teen Services At Oak Park Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Evening Book Club At River Forest Public Library (7:00 PM)
• Citizen Involvement Commission At Village Of Oak Park (Virtual) (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The grand reopening and ribbon cutting for Pleasant Home is happening tomorrow, Jun. 2! Stop by at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the return of tours for the public. (OPRF Chamber of Commerce)
• Want to learn about the family-fun events, activities, and tours happening in Oak Park and nearby communities? Sign up for the Visit Oak Park newsletter at the link. (Facebook)
• The Villages of Oak Park and River Forest are partnering with the Oak Park-River Forest Chamber of Commerce to offer free six-month memberships for all new business licenses. Your membership will automatically be activated about two weeks after you have received your new business license. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.