The best of the best, just west of the rest. Regularly listed as a top place to live, don’t let room for growing families and good schools fool you. Wary of big box stores and mindful of diversity and inclusion, Oak Park isn’t just another suburb. This mini-city has a committed, active citizenry, great public spaces and excellent dining, shopping and culture too. And, yes, that architect's houses.
A long-time local favorite, recently reimagined.
For book lovers of any age.
The grand dame of Oak Park's record stores, Val's Halla has everything you could possibly want in a music shop. Vintage vinyl, new finds, live music, a great origin story, an Elvis bathroom and Val herself, full of stories and some serious moxie.
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