Brent Borgerson, Author at Wednesday Journal

Best place to retire? How about Oak Park?

by Brent Borgerson May 22, 2012February 11, 2021

I’m a bit too young to retire but plenty old enough to seriously think about it. As David Pope put it so well in Wednesday Journal recently, Oak Park is a great place to raise a family. Yes, Oak Park is a great place for raising kids, but the children have grown and left home.

Opinion

Find your favorite fountain in Oak Park

by Brent Borgerson July 19, 2011February 11, 2021

Police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Home Ave. developmentJune 15, 2026
The Oak Park Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism that included antisemitic language and imagery. The vandalism occurred at the… Read more: Police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Home Ave. development
Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizesJune 12, 2026
It’s a sign that summer has finally returned when the Garden Walk comes to town. The walk, sponsored by the… Read more: Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizes
As final elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Sub campus June 11, 2026
West Suburban Medical Center’s entire Oak Park campus was closed Thursday by Oak Park building officials as the final functioning elevator in the complex failed. Firefighters were… Read more: As final elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Sub campus
River Forest township taking names for next supervisor June 11, 2026
If you’ve ever wanted to be the top elected official in River Forest Township now is the time to apply for the… Read more: River Forest township taking names for next supervisor
Roosevelt Rd. bar closed by Berwyn after repeated issuesJune 10, 2026
A Berwyn bar with a years-long history of complaints from both Berwyn and Oak Park residents was ordered closed on… Read more: Roosevelt Rd. bar closed by Berwyn after repeated issues