Ken Trainor, Author at Wednesday Journal - Page 2 of 177

Odysseus and the long way home

by Ken Trainor August 18, 2026August 21, 2026

The balm of roadside wildflowers

by Ken Trainor August 11, 2026August 11, 2026

My non-rational beliefs

by Ken Trainor July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Paying attention to your life

by Ken Trainor July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight

by Ken Trainor July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

When high summer holds the earth

by Ken Trainor July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

On this day …

by Ken Trainor June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

A bicentennial rosebush

by Ken Trainor June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Free enough to feel free

by Ken Trainor June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Tyler at the bat

by Ken Trainor June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

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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