OPCAN Archives - Wednesday Journal

Homes

Concerned about climate? Volunteers tell how to retool your home

by Lacey Sikora September 24, 2026September 25, 2026

Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) will hold an open house tour in Oak Park on Oct. 4.

Local Government

Oak Park approves $500k for residential energy savings program

by Brendan Heffernan February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Pictured: Don Harmon, the Senate State President.

Local Government

State, local leaders talk energy reform at OPCAN summit

by Brendan Heffernan February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Homes

Oak Park Climate Action Network’s latest open house highlights sustainability

by Lacey Sikora April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Homes

Oak Park climate group hosts two clean energy open houses

by Lacey Sikora February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

News

OPCAN asks village to help market climate coaching

by Luzane Draughon October 14, 2024October 25, 2024

Will OPRF go geothermal as athletic fields are dug up?

by Bob Skolnik/Contributing Reporter August 30, 2022August 31, 2022

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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