Joan Meister, Author at Wednesday Journal

Post office: shovel your sidewalks!

by Joan Meister January 12, 2022January 12, 2022

Why — after receiving a reminder sent to all residents from the village of Oak Park that all sidewalks should be shoveled — did the main post office neglect to shovel sidewalks and stairs along the entire Lake Street side? Trying to walk on this side of the building, with two entrances and the disability […]

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Armed and warmed

by Joan Meister February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

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One judge’s tale of a very long election day

by Joan Meister and One View May 30, 2006February 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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