George Parry, Author at Wednesday Journal

No evidence to support Pat O’Brien’s rant

by George Parry and One View May 5, 2009February 11, 2021

In 2005, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich infamously asked his powerful father-in-law if he possessed “testicular virility.” In 2009, outgoing River Forest Trustee Pat O’Brien made the declaration that Wednesday Journal editor Dan Haley was missing the same manhood standard. [Dan Haley’s got no balls, Viewpoints, April 22]

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Rigas acknowledging that Paris ties are toxic to his campaign

by George Parry and One View March 17, 2009February 11, 2021

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River Forest voters deserve better

by George Parry and One View February 17, 2009February 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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