Germaine Caprio, Author at Wednesday Journal

A singing sendoff

by Germaine Caprio August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

When my parents dropped us off at college they sang … literally. My sister and I chose to be roommates and when we got to campus, we found out our dorm room was in a basement. The walls were cinder block and there was one window high up near the ceiling where the only thing […]

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A story I can’t shake

by Germaine Caprio December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Opinion

Earth Day, more than a day but a way of life

by Germaine Caprio April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

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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