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Ben was Wednesday Journal's crime, parks, and River Forest reporter, until he kept bugging us enough to promote him. Now he's managing two of Wednesday Journal's sister papers in the city, Chicago Journal and Skyline.

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Oak Park resident Jim Andrews shuts down Felony Franks

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson June 12, 2012

Oak Park resident Jim Andrews opened a hot dog stand on the West Side of Chicago in 2009 to give ex-offenders a place to work. But now, after almost three years of ups and downs, Andrews had to call it quits. His restaurant, Felony Franks, ceased operation a week ago Monday.

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Another Barbara’s Bookstore closes

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson January 17, 2012January 29, 2021
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Smoky haze in Oak Park coming from Northern Minnesota wildfire near Boundary Waters

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson September 13, 2011
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Fifth woman attacked in series of Oak Park robberies

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson April 29, 2011
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After 25 years in River Forest, Annie’s Beef will close on Saturday

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson January 25, 2011January 29, 2021
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Injured River Forest cop nets $3M settlement

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson January 11, 2011January 29, 2021
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River Forest school superintendent leaving for Winnetka

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson January 7, 2011January 29, 2021
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River Forest public works chief battles summer storms

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson January 4, 2011
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River Forest president moves village board past deadlock

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson January 4, 2011January 27, 2021
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Former River Forest boss gets new gig

Avatar photo by Ben Meyerson December 29, 2010

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