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The $40 million aquatic center. I don't care what grade you're in. This splash pad is costing me $350 a year so start splashing!

Jacqueline “Jackie” Riedl, 90, of Oak Park, died peacefully on Feb. 15, 2026. Born on Dec. 12, 1935, in Lewiston, Maine, to Rosario and Lauretta Dionne, she grew up with her sisters Monique (deceased) ...

John Miller, 64, of Oak Park, formerly of Forest Park, died peacefully at home on Feb. 3, 2026, preceded by his wife, Kimberly; his parents, John and Mary-Bernadine; and his eldest sister, Katie. His ...

Robert William Panton M.D., 64, died after a valiant 10-month struggle with pancreatic cancer on Feb. 22, 2026. Born on March 20, 1961, he grew up in the Chicago metropolitan area and graduated from ...