Marcus Johnson

Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL

A lifelong Oak Park resident and sports enthusiast, Marcus has two years of experience covering local high school sports for the Oak Park River Forest Leaves. He graduated from Illinois State University and is dedicated to shining a light on the achievements of youth athletes.

2 stories from Marcus Johnson in Oak Park

Health

Support for emergency shelter from village budgeted at $575,000

The Village of Oak Park plans to provide $575,000 to Housing Forward for the operation of the Anderson Emergency Shelter in 2027, according to Kevin Bueso, the village’s finance chief. “Housing Forward values its longstanding partnership with the Village of Oak Park and its continued commitment to...

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Real Estate

OPRF ‘recaptures’ past tax dollars citing special ed costs

The Oak Park and River Forest High School board voted 6-1 last week to approve a tentative tax levy of a little over $90.5 million which represents a 4.01% increase over last year. The board will hold a public hearing on the tax levy at its Dec. 3 meeting and is expected to approve the levy later...

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