The July 9 article, “No village hall construction talk scheduled yet for Oak Park board,” refers to the proposed site for a new police station as merely “a patch of grass south of the existing village hall parking lot.” In fact, this space is one of the few public parks in east Oak Park. Minimizing its importance overlooks the vital role it plays in the lives of neighborhood children. Wednesday Journal should acknowledge the significance of this park and advocate for decisions that support the well-being of east Oak Park children.
Richard Willis
Oak Park