Lynn Kamenitsa, Author at Wednesday Journal

What a master plan is and is not

by Mike Poirier and Lynn Kamenitsa October 23, 2018February 10, 2021

As the Imagine OPRF Work Group prepares to present the District 200 Board of Education with a facilities master plan for Oak Park and River Forest High School, we want to help residents understand what a master plan is and is not, and what it would mean for D200 to adopt the Imagine plan.

Opinion

A plan for investing in OPRF’s future

by Mike Poirier and Lynn Kamenitsa September 11, 2018February 10, 2021

Opinion

Public financing needs much public discussion

by Lynn Kamenitsa July 15, 2014February 10, 2021

Archive, Opinion

Plans should be based on reality, not fantasy

by Lynn Kamenitsa and One View November 29, 2005February 11, 2021

Archive, Opinion

Traffic management is the key to revitalizing downtown

by Lynn Kamenitsa and One View September 27, 2005February 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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