Oak Park Archives - Page 2 of 199 - Wednesday Journal

Homes

Homes news you can use

by Lacey Sikora August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

Arts

Make your own kind of music

by Jackie Pisano August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

The cultural and educational splendors in our backyard

by Jackie Pisano August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

Everyone can cook

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

Local libraries lean into technology while keeping community focus

by Hector Cervantes August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

Arts

Sculpture Walk 2026

by Wednesday Journal August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

What makes a neighborhood

by Jackie Pisano August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

135 years of heritage

by Jackie Pisano August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

36 hours in Oak Park and River Forest

by Sydney Lovan August 20, 2026August 21, 2026

News

People pack in for Pete’s Market grand opening

by Sydney Lovan August 19, 2026August 19, 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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