Answer Book 2026 Archives - Wednesday Journal

Letter from the OP-RF Chamber

by Melissa Mallinson August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Welcome to the Answer Book, your companion for everything Oak Park and River Forest have to offer. Every year, this community reminds us why we hold on so tightly to what makes it special. Our neighborhood businesses, the ones we’ve watched grow, the ones that know our names, are worth elevating. Our passion for all […]

Arts

Make your own kind of music

by Jackie Pisano August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

Features

The cultural and educational splendors in our backyard

by Jackie Pisano August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

Oak Park Eats

Everyone can cook

by Risé Sanders-Weir August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

Arts

Sculpture Walk 2026

by Wednesday Journal August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

Features

What makes a neighborhood

by Jackie Pisano August 20, 2026August 21, 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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