ANDREA MIKENAS, Author at Wednesday Journal

She’s got wheels

by ANDREA MIKENAS December 22, 2009February 11, 2021

Web Extra! SlideshowBorn with a form of cerebral palsy, Christine Compasio can rarely walk. In a wheelchair, she can dance. This holiday season, the 19-year-old Oak Parker is doing a lot of dancing. Compasio is in the opening party scene of the Joffrey Ballet’s Nutcracker.

Archive, Features

One tiny room, many tiny buildings

by ANDREA MIKENAS December 8, 2009February 11, 2021

The T in LGBT

by ANDREA MIKENAS and Helen Karakoudas October 13, 2009February 11, 2021

Just the right amount of help

by ANDREA MIKENAS September 29, 2009February 11, 2021

Thoughtful play preps kids for learning

by ANDREA MIKENAS September 29, 2009February 11, 2021

Archive, Features

Rebuilt. Retooled. Recycled art.

by ANDREA MIKENAS September 8, 2009February 11, 2021

Investigation into mass car break-ins at Avenue Parking Garage still ongoing October 2, 2026
Oak Park’s Avenue Parking Garage was hit hard by car break-ins in early September, in connection with even more burglarized vehicles at the University of Illinois Chicago campus.
‘Broadview Six’ defense team celebrates judge’s push for fact-finding in trial misconduct October 2, 2026
U.S. District Judge April Perry heard arguments on Oct. 1 and pressed for more answers from U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office about possible wrongdoings in the original case brought against the “Broadview Six” earlier this year and potential cover-up efforts to conceal the misconduct.
Oak Park Neighbors United opposes referendum question October 1, 2026
While a state appellate court considers an appeal of an overruled objection of an advisory referendum question for the Nov. 3 village ballot, a new group has sprung up to provide arguments why Oak Park village community members should vote no.
Oak Park’s DEI office hosted calmest conversation on zoning so far October 1, 2026
The village government’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion facilitated a panel discussion on the history of local zoning on Monday, Sept. 28, to give context around the proposed changes to single-family zoning.
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