The family of Austin resident Pierre Shelton has filed a lawsuit against the Oak Park Police Department, claiming that a police chase of a motorist on March 9 resulted in a car crash that killed Shelton and his girlfriend, Joy Tyus.

Oak Park and River Forest High School Principal Nate Rouse announced today that he has resigned from his position, effective June 30

For those paying attention, Thomas Gary, 49, is no new name in Oak Park.

Now he's one of 11 candidates running for the Oak Park Board of Trustees in the municipal election set for April 2.

The River Forest Historic Preservation Commission voted to deny a certificate of appropriateness for demolition of a historic home on March 14, delaying teardown by just a week amid strong neighbor outcry.