Jim Parks, Author at Wednesday Journal

Letters To The Editor

Tell them: he’s not fit for office

by Jim Parks September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

After reading Heather Cox Richardson this morning, I decided to write to my senators and representative, urging them to speak up about Trump’s unfitness. I give my consent to you to copy, paste and/or modify my message below if you are so inclined, changing the name for your own rep. You can do all three […]

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

Time for the Spring Music Festival

by Jim Parks April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

Letters To The Editor

Dialogue on values

by Jim Parks February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

When You Don’t Know Where to Start, Start With UsSeptember 16, 2026
Sometimes the hardest part of asking for help is simply knowing where to begin. Maybe you are helping a parent… Read more: When You Don’t Know Where to Start, Start With Us
First United: Faith and Connection for All AgesSeptember 16, 2026
First United Church of Oak Park is a union church of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the United Church of… Read more: First United: Faith and Connection for All Ages
Print Edition: September 16, 2026September 16, 2026
Memorial Mass for Patrick NewtonSeptember 15, 2026
Patrick Newton, 67, died on July 8, 2026. His obituary ran on Aug. 5. A funeral Mass will be celebrated… Read more: Memorial Mass for Patrick Newton
Rev. Jerry Broccolo, 87September 15, 2026
Rev. Gerard T. Broccolo, 87, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and former pastor of Ascension Parish in Oak… Read more: Rev. Jerry Broccolo, 87

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