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The racial wealth gap and the roads less traveled

by Michael Romain September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

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Cook County Clerk calls on veterans to be election workers

by Michael Romain September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

Vote like your life depends on it

by Michael Romain September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

West Siders talk going fishing in Columbus Park’s Lagoon

by Michael Romain and Shanel Romain September 21, 2022September 21, 2022

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Austin apartment building explosion injures at least 8

by Shanel Romain, Michael Romain and Block Club Chicago Staff September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

The crown, and elite capture

by Michael Romain September 14, 2022September 14, 2022

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Oak Park man notches prestigious fellowship

by Michael Romain September 7, 2022September 7, 2022

This Labor Day, let’s think about actual labor

by Michael Romain August 30, 2022August 30, 2022

The problem of the 21st century

by Michael Romain August 23, 2022August 26, 2022

Filling the gap between the rich and the rest

by Michael Romain August 16, 2022August 16, 2022

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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