Columns Archives - Page 42 of 250 - Wednesday Journal

Zombie Dad sets a spell on the porch

by John Rice July 16, 2019February 10, 2021

Who owns the public space?

by Linda Francis July 16, 2019February 10, 2021

Background on the busing issue

by Harriet Hausman July 9, 2019February 10, 2021

A plea to the Wright Trust

by Douglas Gilbert July 9, 2019February 10, 2021

The beginning of the end of political polarity

by John Hubbuch July 9, 2019

About those property tax bills …

by Ali ElSaffar July 9, 2019February 10, 2021

Responsibility for correcting racism’s effects

by Tom Holmes July 2, 2019

Acts of conspicuous courage are hard to forget

by John Stanger July 2, 2019February 10, 2021

Do more, but also do different

by Marc Blesoff July 2, 2019February 10, 2021

Reconciling the realms of freedom and necessity

by Ken Trainor June 25, 2019

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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