Brian Lantz, Author at Wednesday Journal

Address the unhoused before winter arrives

by Brian Lantz November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Dear Metra Board: Obviously, no one wants responsibility for the conditions at the Oak Park Metra/CTA stop. The denial seems quite typical. As I mentioned previously, I have witnessed the mentally ill menace Metra riders at the entrances to this public area. I received a note from the village, as follows: “We continue to be […]

Reject increased density on Home Avenue

by Brian Lantz November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Opinion

OPRF and IMAGINE are out of touch with reality

by Brian Lantz October 23, 2018February 10, 2021

Opinion

D200 has funds it needs for pool

by Brian Lantz November 22, 2016February 10, 2021

Opinion

Is it time for a Tax Czar?

by Brian Lantz April 5, 2016February 10, 2021

Opinion

Questions on pension reform in Illinois

by Brian Lantz July 24, 2012February 11, 2021

Opinion

Oak Park Township senior center seems frivolous

by Brian Lantz March 1, 2011February 11, 2021

Archive, Opinion

YMCA neighborhood should be protected, not exploited

by Brian Lantz and One View July 10, 2007February 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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