John Stanger, Author at Wednesday Journal

Living in antiquity

by John Stanger September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

My great aunt Jane was not only a collector of antiques but also a student of this field. Jane and her husband lived in a huge apartment on Oak Street a half block east of Michigan Avenue. Jane had inherited a great deal of money from her father, so she could easily afford this costly […]

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Those buggy days of summer

by John Stanger August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

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To have freedom, we have to give up some freedom

by John Stanger July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

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To have freedom, we have to give up some freedom

by John Stanger July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

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The ornery birds of my youth

by John Stanger June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

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Remembering the home teams

by John Stanger March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

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Our TV world of the 1950s

by John Stanger February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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A voice from the back

by John Stanger January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

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Fritz and Pete, friends for life

by John Stanger December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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The homeroom experience at OPRF

by John Stanger November 4, 2025November 4, 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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