Jan Arnold, Author at Wednesday Journal

A big thank-you to the parks’ summer staff

by Jan Arnold August 24, 2021August 24, 2021

As executive director of the Park District of Oak Park, I reflect upon the past 18 months and think about the numerous summer staff who served the residents of Oak Park under conditions that none of us could have imagined in 2019. Our staff rose to the occasion and provided amazing, fun, safe and supportive […]

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Parks, libraries, and building community

by Jan Arnold and David Seleb June 18, 2019February 10, 2021

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Why we aren’t combining headquarters with District 97

by Jan Arnold November 25, 2014February 10, 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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