Ken Trainor Archives - Page 2 of 56 - Wednesday Journal

Columns, Opinion

Where ‘Me’ meets ‘We,’ a better country awaits

by Ken Trainor January 6, 2021February 10, 2021

Columns, Opinion

Four questions to ask each day

by Ken Trainor December 30, 2020February 10, 2021

Columns, Opinion

Have yourself a merry, grown-up Christmas

by Ken Trainor December 23, 2020February 11, 2021

Columns, Opinion

Even now, much to be thankful for

by Ken Trainor December 16, 2020February 11, 2021

Columns, Opinion

An apology, and then some

by Ken Trainor December 7, 2020February 11, 2021

Columns, Opinion

Adding one more crisis to the mix

by Ken Trainor December 2, 2020February 11, 2021

Columns, Opinion

The neverending search for meaning

by Ken Trainor November 25, 2020February 11, 2021

Columns, Opinion

The Age of Reason … and lack thereof

by Ken Trainor November 18, 2020February 11, 2021

Columns, Opinion

Democracy stages a comeback

by Ken Trainor November 11, 2020February 11, 2021

Columns, Opinion

Halloween heaven, just in time

by Ken Trainor November 4, 2020February 12, 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.
Shape the news. Take our reader surveyOctober 1, 2026
We expect this survey to take 5 minutes to complete, and all feedback is collected anonymously.

We'll send a verification code to %EMAIL%.