Erika Eckart, Author at Wednesday Journal

Educational equity is more important than ever

Dear Dr. Carol Kelley and members of the District 97 Board of Education…

Summer indulgence at the Taste of Elmwood ParkJuly 28, 2026
Still going strong in its 41st edition, the Taste of Elmwood Park lays out a family feast of delicious bites… Read more: Summer indulgence at the Taste of Elmwood Park
Remembering AndrewJuly 28, 2026
Andrew Joseph Zeh, age 11, was the youngest of five children spread across 14 years. As an explanation for his… Read more: Remembering Andrew
Tom Pohl, 73July 28, 2026
Thomas J. Pohl, 73, died on May 20 after a long illness. He grew up in Oak Park with his… Read more: Tom Pohl, 73
Bonnie von Ebers, 67July 28, 2026
Bonnie Jean von Ebers (nee Laper), 67, of Oak Park, died peacefully on July 19, 2026. She spent her final… Read more: Bonnie von Ebers, 67
Pam Hyde, 78July 28, 2026
Pamela Elaine Regan Hyde, 78, of Oak Park, died on July 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born… Read more: Pam Hyde, 78