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Soccer teams unite to Run Tough for Owen

Fenwick’s Ethan Briggs, Owen Petrzelka’s cousin, connects Friars and Huskies

by Melvin Tate September 27, 2021September 27, 2021

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A memorial to the victims of deadly force

by Michele Dybal September 27, 2021September 27, 2021

CRIME

Cop shoots vehicle during ‘rowdy’ funeral procession

Thursday afternoon on Roosevelt Road

by Stacey Sheridan September 24, 2021September 24, 2021

homes

Oak Park Plan Commission poised to recommend accessory dwelling units

Group will vote on recommendation at an Oct. 7 public hearing

by Lacey Sikora September 24, 2021September 23, 2021

news

River Forest District 90 nears 100% COVID vaccination rate

97.2% of elementary school district’s faculty and staff fully vaccinated

by F. Amanda Tugade September 23, 2021September 24, 2021

NEWS

Oak Park sees 60 new COVID cases

COVID-19 cases still high in Oak Park as weather changes

by Stacey Sheridan September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

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Kent’s big night highlights Fenwick’s depth

by Melvin Tate September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

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New affordable housing development opens in Oak Park

by Lacey Sikora September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

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Big Week | Sept. 22-29

by WEDNESDAY JOURNAL STAFF September 21, 2021September 17, 2021

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Rev. John Gambro, 92

Roger French, 74

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Shrubtown May 12

by Marc Stopeck May 11, 2021May 11, 2021

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Print Edition: September 22

by Wednesday Journal September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

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From cutting hair to being there

by F. Amanda Tugade September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

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Acting locally on climate

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

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Equinox = Balance

by Ken Trainor September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

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Outdoor dining spaces are needed

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

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Missing our faiths in secular space

by Rich Kordesh September 21, 2021September 21, 2021

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