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The evening of Nov. 3, a blue wave swept across the country. Districts across the United States voted strongly for Democrats, resulting in a party majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate for the first time in 16 years.
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Danny K. Davis introduced Congressman-elect La Shawn K. Ford before Ford delivered his victory speech on Nov. 3, 2026.
Oak Park voters made their voices known Tuesday regarding that often contentious question by approving an advisory referendum by a margin of over 30 percentage points.
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For much of Chicago’s West Side, La Shawn Ford will be the first new congressman in nearly 30 years.
Hundreds of people celebrated Ford’s victory at XS Tennis Village on Chicago’s South Side. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cong. Danny Davis congratulated Ford.
State Rep. Camille Lilly and U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis were among the elected officials in attendance at La Shawn K. Ford's election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Some early voters said they were told they must present an ID. oakpark.com/2026/11/03/oak-p…
Election Day yard signs supporting opposing sides of Oak Park’s advisory referendum stand outside Hatch School at 4:45 p.m.
Oak Park Neighbors United: Nobody won, and Oak Park lost oakpark.com/2026/11/03/nobod…
A car crashed into an Oak Park Fire Department engine Tuesday morning on Madison Street, according to the Village of Oak Park spokesperson.
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Fenwick’s Gamboa, Brunick return to 3A state as individual qualifiers
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Despite being a considerable underdog, the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team felt it would put forth a competitive effort against the top seed in the IHSA Class 8A state playoffs, Lincoln-Way East.
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Jake Thies becomes Friars’ all-time touchdown leader
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The Oak Park and River Forest High School girls volleyball team won the IHSA Class 4A OPRF Regional championship.
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A police report was filed last night regarding the incident. oakpark.com/2026/11/02/oak-p…
