stopeck Archives - Page 2 of 8 - Wednesday Journal

Shrubtown: A bridge too far?

by Marc Stopeck April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Shrubtown: Critical condition

by Marc Stopeck March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Shrubtown: In a galaxy far, far away

by Marc Stopeck March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Shrubtown: Choose wisely

by Marc Stopeck March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Shrubtown: Blue wave

by Marc Stopeck February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Shrubtown: In plain sight

by Marc Stopeck February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Shrubtown: Just take it

by Marc Stopeck January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Shrubtown: Forever

by Marc Stopeck January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Shrubtown: Haunting

by Marc Stopeck January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Shrubtown: Not guilty

by Marc Stopeck December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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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