OPRF Archives - Wednesday Journal

OPRF varsity volleyball players block against Montini Catholic.

OPRF girls volleyball rolls past Montini

by Melvin Tate September 29, 2026September 29, 2026

After a slow start to the season, the OPRF girls volleyball team has found its rhythm and rattled off victories in four consecutive matches.

OPRF votes against adding any student bus service

by Bob Skolnik September 28, 2026September 29, 2026

Bikes are lined in a row chained to an orange bike rack.

E-mobility causes concern for local school districts, police

by Gregg Voss September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Late PACE buses push OPRF parents to launch petition for busing

by Bob Skolnik September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

OPRF field hockey on solid ground

by Melvin Tate September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

News

Oak Park turns out for OPRF-Fenwick football rivalry

by Gregg Voss September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Once again, OPRF pushes pool, gym opening back

by Bob Skolnik August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Stegemann focuses on one-on-one physical therapy care and internal team building

by Gregg Voss August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Girls volleyball ready to spike the competition

by Melvin Tate August 24, 2026August 27, 2026

OPRF flag football looks to the next chapter

by Gregg Voss August 24, 2026August 24, 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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