Elizabeth O’Brien, Author at Wednesday Journal

Thanks for traffic-calming measures

by Elizabeth O’Brien May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Recently, two letters complained about the village’s efforts to make streets safer for us all. I don’t own a car! Therefore, I walk miles around our streets every day. Here’s a snapshot of what I have observed: May 14: I was walking my grandson to Pilgrim preschool. He pushed the pedestrian button to let us […]

Vote No on the Home Avenue development

by Elizabeth O’Brien November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

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
Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban HospitalJune 10, 2026
Over 50 community members gathered in the Columbus Park Refectory Tuesday morning, calling for the reopening of West Suburban Medical… Read more: Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban Hospital
Oak Park withholding bodycam footage of police shooting at request of state policeJune 10, 2026
In response to multiple Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and inquiries from media outlets including Wednesday Journal, the village… Read more: Oak Park withholding bodycam footage of police shooting at request of state police