A family-friendly festival in the heart of Oak Park brought neighbors together this weekend and for many, it meant far more than music and food.
Hosted by the Oak Park Neighborhood Association, Saturday’s event featured live music, local vendors, and activities for all ages. Community members said gatherings like this help showcase the neighborhood’s resilience and ongoing progress.
“This community event is really special to me because, being six generations into Oak Park, I was born and raised here,” said Lugenia Whiteside, an Oak Park resident. “To see the community being restored with such positive things really feels good.”…