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Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha, was celebrated at the Oak Park home of Preeti Motwani. The 10-day observance involves decorations, prayers, and food, blending devotion with community gathering. The family hosted over 100 guests to share this part of Indian culture.
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The village government's DEI office hosted a panel discussion on local zoning history to provide context for proposed changes. Experts covered over 100 years of zoning, discussing its origins as both a public safety tool and one capable of exclusion. The event featured local historians and experts.
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Oak Park Neighbors United has formed to argue against a referendum question concerning state investment bans on businesses boycotting Israel. The group states the referendum is discriminatory and divisive, suggesting it distracts from local issues like housing and healthcare.
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