Columns Archives - Page 14 of 250 - Wednesday Journal

Smart-city technology in Oak Park: promise vs. privacy

by David Baker September 16, 2020February 10, 2021

Lifelong dancing … and learning

by Janine Katonah September 16, 2020February 10, 2021

Remembering Louise Varnes: Oak Park’s heart and soul

by Jerry Delaney and Dan Lauber September 16, 2020February 10, 2021

The Domino effect of wielding privilege

by Linda Francis September 16, 2020

School traditions in the time of COVID

by Jeanne Martinez September 16, 2020February 10, 2021

Columns, Opinion

Our virtual unreality

by Michael Romain September 16, 2020February 15, 2021

Tired of being tired and wired

by Mary Kay O'Grady September 9, 2020

My bout with COVID-19: Stupid gets as stupid does

by Bill Dwyer September 9, 2020February 10, 2021

What is the solution?

by Cheryl Lynn Tomblin September 9, 2020February 10, 2021

What’s in a name?

by Harriet Hausman September 9, 2020February 10, 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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