Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest
3 days ago · Weekly newspaper from Growing Community Media serving Oak Park and River Forest. We build community through independent, nonpartisan journalism.
Oak Park police officer dies in shooting - Wednesday Journal
7 hours ago · An Oak Park police officer died Friday after a shootout on the 800 block of Lake Street. Det. Allan Reddins, 40, was killed by an armed offender, authorities said. He was sworn into service in Oak ...
Three things fast - Wednesday Journal
3 days ago · Good to see headway on plans to renovate Oak Park’s village hall and construct an entirely new police station on the campus at Madison and Lombard. The village board has approved an ...
OP trustees to boost sustainability fund by $500K more
4 days ago · In a push to meet goals set in the Climate Ready Oak Park plan, Oak Park trustees indicated they would support adding $500,000 from the fund balance to the sustainability fund for fiscal year 2025.
Community - Wednesday Journal
Nov 15, 2024 · Wednesday Journal. A hyperlocal news site committed to in-depth reporting on issues concerning Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois.
OPRF boys basketball, on the way back - Wednesday Journal
3 days ago · Usually a strong program in Chicago’s west suburbs, the Oak Park and River Forest High School boys basketball team has struggled the past two seasons, with just nine victories in each.
Oak Park River Forest Museum returns to its roots with chili cook off
Nov 22, 2024 · On Dec. 5, the Oak Park River Forest Museum will be going back to its roots as a firehouse with a community chili cook-off featuring the culinary efforts of the Oak Park and River Forest firehouses.
Long-time Oak Parkers share why they love OP as it turns 122
Jan 19, 2024 · The Village of Oak Park has long drawn in residents for its community spirit, beautiful architecture and other amenities. Now, the village will celebrate its 122 nd birthday Jan. 25. On that date ...
Oak Park approves expansion of overnight on-street parking
Apr 15, 2024 · In a 6-1 vote Thursday night, Oak Park’s Village Board of Trustees approved the transportation commission’s unanimous recommendation to expand overnight, on-street parking in zones Y1 and Y2.
Oak Park one year into its climate action plan
Jul 25, 2023 · The village of Oak Park is one year into “Climate Ready Oak Park,” a comprehensive and long-term action plan to address the global climate crisis. To mark the anniversary, the village and ...