David Kim

Reporter · Oak Park, IL

David has five years of reporting experience with the Oak Park Oak Leaves, where he covered various local community initiatives. He graduated from Northern Illinois University and is dedicated to keeping the public informed about the issues that matter most to residents.

2 stories from David Kim in Oak Park

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Oak Park Police prepare for a safe Halloween weekend

Last year, the “Teen Takeover” of Downtown Oak Park on Halloween evening shook the village and other surrounding communities, with lasting impacts still being discussed today. Hundreds of teens gathered on Lake Street. They were later dispersed by officers from Oak Park and multiple other police...

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Oak Park proposes steep property tax levy increase

The Oak Park village government’s 2027 proposed budget has been issued and it includes a whopping 7.94% hike in the village’s percentage of local property taxes. The staff proposal is based on goals set by the village board. The board and its finance committee will now host a series of public...

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