Dale Jones, Author at Wednesday Journal

Why the Oilily property is ideal for a River Forest rec center

by Dale Jones November 24, 2009February 11, 2021

This is the second in a series of three letters from the River Forest Park District Board of Commissioners to our taxpayers of River Forest, explaining our reasoning for the plans to purchase and develop the Oilily property, 103 Forest, as a park district recreation center.

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Why River Forest needs a new rec center

by Dale Jones and One View October 6, 2009February 11, 2021

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Here are the real facts on lighting Keystone West

by Dale Jones and One View November 15, 2005February 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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