Jim Taglia, Author at Wednesday Journal

Don’t take a flyer on the ‘Flyer’

by Jim Taglia September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed “O’Hare Flyer,” a high‑speed passenger rail service currently in preliminary planning stages. Over the past several weeks, our neighbors in River Forest have raised numerous concerns about the project, and I share many of the issues highlighted by President Cathy Adduci, the River Forest Board […]

Letters To The Editor

Your voice still matters

by Jim Taglia July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Letters To The Editor

Boykin is right for this moment

by Anan Abu-Taleb and Jim Taglia March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

One Views

Committed to progress and hard work

by Jim Taglia March 28, 2023March 28, 2023

One Views

Public safety comes first in gas station debate

by Jim Taglia August 23, 2022August 23, 2022

Letters To The Editor

Clarifying the police oversight process

by Jim Taglia June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

Opinion

Building consensus to move the village forward

by Jim Taglia March 19, 2019February 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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