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As homeowners in the Ridgeland Historic District who have appeared before the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) twice since 2017, we’re delighted to…
National Public Health Week was April 6-12. Smoking cigarettes causes cancer. Second-hand smoke does, too. Most people read this and think, “Duh.…
In recent weeks, River Forest village staff, trustees, and president have responded to resident concerns about the proposed Madison/Ashland development in letters…
In addition to Michael Mitchell Jr.’s letter, “Pay more, get less?” [Viewpoints, March 25], I would like to share the history of…
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Today we invoke the language of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On April 3, 1967, at Riverside Church in New York City, Dr. King preached a message opposing the war in Vietnam. In April of 2026, we…
Counter to the claim made by the Park District of Oak Park (PDOP), its Community Recreation Center (CRC) is not net zero energy certified, the finding confirmed in an email from International Living Future Institute (ILFI) (1). It’s the independent…
Episode 5 of a 12-part series on village housing as it relates to diversity and equity: In the early decades of the 20th century, Jews seeking to live in Oak Park faced similar obstacles as African Americans. Housing shortages in…
With the closing of The Book Table in January 2025 after 22 years, many in Oak Park were deeply saddened. Fortunately, two independent bookstores have recently opened: The Book Loft at 1047 Lake St., www.thebookloftoakpark.com, is located in part of…
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Well, here’s a change at Wednesday Journal that we’ve talked about for a couple of…
We’ve long respected the hard work and active visibility of State Rep. La Shawn Ford. Over nearly…
Misguided. Daft. Inept. Disingenuous. Or a glorious expression of democracy at work? Just what was…
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