Kathy Capone, Author at Wednesday Journal

ACL’s stretched resources

by Kathy Capone July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Several times a week I see a post on Facebook regarding a stray or lost animal, with the postscript that the animal has been taken to Oak Park’s Animal Care League. This is very good news for the animal and the people concerned for its welfare. It will be housed, fed, health needs will be […]

Opinion

Should WJ print disinformation?

by Kathy Capone October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

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‘No-Kill’ shelter not what OP needs

by Kathy Capone March 8, 2005February 11, 2021

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Foot the bill that will save lives

by Kathy Capone and One View February 8, 2005February 11, 2021

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Life and death decisions

by Kathy Capone December 21, 2004February 11, 2021

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Spot’s story

by Kathy Capone December 1, 2004February 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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