Shape Oak Park proposed zoning changes have been at the forefront of community conversations for months, with large amounts of public input at various government meetings.
In an effort to gain more insight into where public opinions stand today, Wednesday Journal is asking any and all Oak Park residents to share their thoughts with our survey.
Viewpoints
Voting Yes for the children of Palestine
I am voting Yes because the children of Palestine have heard too many No’s.
Antisemitism is shameful
The law in question – part of the Illinois Pension Code – governs investments by Illinois Pension Funds. Proponents are pitching this as a free speech initiative.
Oak Park abhors injustice
Over 10 years ago, the Illinois General Assembly unanimously voted to ban our state pension systems from investing in any company that boycotts Israel.
West Sub’s adaptive reuse?
We were driving slowly up Austin Boulevard today in a slow line of traffic.
A quarter-century of LemonAid impact
Thank you to the Oak Park and River Forest communities for your support of last month’s 25th annual 9-11 LemonAid charity fundraising event on the 700 block of Bonnie Brae in River Forest.
And what do you think? We want to know!
One Views
Everyone deserves to feel like they belong
Most of us chose Oak Park for the same reason: everyone can feel like they belong here.
Zoning belongs on ballot, pension policy does not
This summer I fought to give Oak Park voters an advisory referendum on the proposed abolishment of single-family zoning in Oak Park, a decision that could have a profound impact on our community for generations.
Voting and not voting
The good news is that, in multiple states, political parties and other organizations are waging voter registration campaigns and have signed up many new voters.
Deportations are hitting record levels
In a recent conversation about our work for the Migrant Ministry, a young woman overhearing us responded, “What?! People are still being deported?!
Shrubtown: Wastewater
We are proud to offer our neighbors a place to share their viewpoints. Help us keep the conversation going.
Columns
Be kind, please rewind
Vincent Gay
For those of us who remember the days of Blockbuster Video, we also remember the slogan: “Be Kind, Please Rewind.”
Why I vote
By Ken Trainor
I’ve never not voted. As a citizen, I believe it’s the least I can do. It’s what I owe and what I’m owed.
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