Bobbie Raymond, Author at Wednesday Journal

Off the back burner

by Bobbie Raymond September 23, 2014February 10, 2021

In this, my 75th year of life, I decided to finish some projects that have been “on the back burner” for a while. It’s been a wonderful year of working with friends in Oak Park to write and perform a one-act play, and to complete writing two books for children, one of which has just been released.

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Housing Center protects our housing diversity

by Bobbie Raymond November 13, 2012February 10, 2021

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Webcast of Park National hearing a must-see

by Bobbie Raymond and One View February 2, 2010February 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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