Viewpoints Guidelines
The Viewpoints section exists to foster thoughtful community conversation, informed debate, and respectful civic dialogue. Strong local journalism depends on a wide range of community voices, and we welcome submissions from readers across the communities we serve. We encourage writers to be concise. Letters to the editor should generally not exceed 350 words. Longer opinion…
Criteria for candidate submissions to Viewpoints
We accept commentary from political candidates in Oak Park and River Forest as well as organizers of ballot measures in those communities. Here is what we accept: Policy statements that explain a candidate’s stance on local issues. This includes concrete solutions to problems and honest assessments of challenges the community faces when a candidate takes…
Comment Policy
Wednesday Journal aims to inform and engage our readers in the happenings in our neighborhoods. On social media, we seek to create a place for our neighbors to share information, ask questions and engage in civil discussions. We review all comments on social media and reserve the right to delete or disable comments at any…