Wendy Greenhouse, Author at Wednesday Journal

Let neighbors show you how

by Wendy Greenhouse September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Do I insulate my house first and then install heat pump HVAC — or the other way around? Who should I trust to install rooftop solar? If I switch to an induction stove, will I have to replace all my cookware? I want to get off fossil fuels, but where to start?! Wish you could […]

Letters To The Editor

A sustainability touchdown for D200

by Wendy Greenhouse June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Letters To The Editor

Community solar is solar for all

by Wendy Greenhouse August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

Grab your green while going green

by Wendy Greenhouse July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

One solution leads to another

by Wendy Greenhouse June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

Clean Energy Open Houses: the wrap

by Wendy Greenhouse April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

Vote Vicki on sustainability

by Mike Trenary and Wendy Greenhouse March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

Clean energy on view

by Wendy Greenhouse March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Letters To The Editor

Reducing your climate footprint

by Wendy Greenhouse January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

Letters To The Editor

Got questions? Consult a climate coach

by Wendy Greenhouse August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

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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