John Phelan, Author at Wednesday Journal

Why D200 needs Mellman & Gertz

by John Phelan March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

The District 200 school board needs Nate Mellman and Josh Gertz for the very reason it doesn’t want them: to provide viewpoint diversity to board discussions. The board deals with critical community issues and reaching sound decisions requires vigorous debate. What are the goals of detracking and are they being achieved? Should it be continued? […]

Cortese, Isenberg and Mackey for D90

by John Phelan March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

OPRF needs objective measures

by John Phelan September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

Opinion

We are not enemies, but brothers and sisters

by John Phelan October 28, 2020February 10, 2021

Opinion

More facts needed before changing frosh curriculum

by John Phelan October 1, 2019February 10, 2021

Opinion

Join the forward-thinking generations that came before

by John Phelan September 20, 2016February 10, 2021

Opinion

A call to action for Stephen Jackson

by John Phelan November 10, 2015February 10, 2021

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

My friend Peter Traczyk

by John Phelan February 17, 2015February 10, 2021

Opinion

Thanks for the opportunity to serve D200

by John Phelan November 25, 2014February 10, 2021

Opinion

Phelan: Labor relations background will serve OPRF well

by John Phelan March 29, 2011February 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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