George Bailey, Author at Wednesday Journal

Support for Chibuike Enyia

by George Bailey March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Smart, energetic public service epitomized Chibuike Enyia’s first term as trustee. Like many Oak Parkers, his story is a migrant story too. His parents relocated from Nigeria to Oak Park when Chibi was young. Raised and grown to maturity here, he unapologetically and proudly proclaims his love of the Oak Park community and is eager […]

Vicki’s priorities are right for Oak Park

by George Bailey March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

Write in Schaafsma for D200

by George Bailey February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

One Views

Dr. Gerald Clay’s impact on Oak Park

by George Bailey November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

Opinion

Creating a blackface learning lab

by George Bailey November 14, 2017February 10, 2021

Features, News

FitzGerald’s hosts an evening of blues therapy

by George Bailey October 11, 2016February 10, 2021

Archive, Opinion

This Dennis is no menace?#34;He was the hero of tax day

by George Bailey and One View May 3, 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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