Cory Wesley, Author at Wednesday Journal

Oak Park’s missing middle

by Cory Wesley September 22, 2026September 23, 2026

Oak Park passed its first zoning ordinance in 1921 and made race-based housing segregation a key part of its culture from then until passing the Fair Housing Ordinance in 1968. This includes hiring Harland Bartholomew to rewrite our zoning code in 1946. Bartholomew was one of the fathers of “Urban Renewal” or “Negro Removal” as […]

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Serving and making an impact in Oak Park

by Cory Wesley March 28, 2023March 28, 2023

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This is racially insensitive

by Cory Wesley January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

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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