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Dan was one of the three founders of Wednesday Journal in 1980. He’s still here as its four flags – Wednesday Journal, Austin Weekly News, Forest Park Review and Riverside-Brookfield Landmark – make the switch to the nonprofit model of Growing Community Media. He sees independent community journalism as the glue that makes a neighborhood vital.

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River Forest couple with expired visas deported to Slovakia 

Avatar photo by Dan Haley September 24, 2025September 25, 2025
Posted inBusiness & Development

QuikTrip makes its case for Mohr Concrete site on Sept. 11 

Avatar photo by Dan Haley September 2, 2025September 2, 2025
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After 44 years, Wednesday Journal leaves bricks and mortar behind 

Avatar photo by Dan Haley August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
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West Sub in financial crisis, says owner on same day Weiss is closed 

Avatar photo by Dan Haley August 8, 2025August 8, 2025
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With West Sub in trouble, Rep. Ford wants accountability, communication

Avatar photo by Dan Haley July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
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Weiss, West Sub’s sister, loses federal Medicare reimbursement 

Avatar photo by Dan Haley July 26, 2025July 26, 2025
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As Ford plans state house exit, open seat draws early bids

Avatar photo by Dan Haley July 22, 2025July 22, 2025
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Calling All Journal Carriers

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West Sub claims it replaced HVAC in 2024 for $1 million 

Avatar photo by Dan Haley July 8, 2025July 8, 2025
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West Sub closes obstetric and neonatal units without notice  

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