Margaret Korinek, Author at Wednesday Journal

Slacktivism and social media

by Margaret Korinek July 29, 2020February 10, 2021

Is the act of posting Black Lives Matter content on social media just a lazy form of activism?

America: A tale of two cities

by Margaret Korinek June 3, 2020February 10, 2021

Ten things high school taught me

by Margaret Korinek May 28, 2020February 10, 2021

Quarantine Prom and lessons learned

by Margaret Korinek May 27, 2020February 10, 2021

What ever happened to Oak Park’s Miss America?

by Margaret Korinek May 13, 2020February 10, 2021

Making the most of your quarantine

by Margaret Korinek April 22, 2020February 10, 2021

Why I’m grateful for my classmates every day

by Margaret Korinek April 17, 2020February 10, 2021

River Forest President Adduci meets Pope Leo XIV April 6, 2026
Once in a while, the actual event exceeds intense anticipation. For River Forest Village President Cathy Adduci and a practicing Catholic, that… Read more: River Forest President Adduci meets Pope Leo XIV
PCC moves urgent care program out of West Sub April 6, 2026
PCC Community Wellness Center is moving its Wellness and Urgent Care Center out of the now-shuttered West Suburban Medical Center… Read more: PCC moves urgent care program out of West Sub
Massive fire at Maywood pallet factory creates visible smoke in Forest Park, River Forest and Oak ParkApril 4, 2026
A large and smoky fire erupted Saturday afternoon at a pallet factory in Maywood. Fire departments from across the near… Read more: Massive fire at Maywood pallet factory creates visible smoke in Forest Park, River Forest and Oak Park
Driver fatally shoots themselves after crashing into Pace bus in Oak Park April 3, 2026
A driver fatally shot himself after crashing into a Pace bus in Oak Park, leaving more than a dozen others injured. The incident occurred at the… Read more: Driver fatally shoots themselves after crashing into Pace bus in Oak Park
Village will study impact of Historic Districts on local development April 2, 2026
Oak Park staff will study the impact that Oak Park’s historic districts have on construction in connection with village leaders push to encourage more… Read more: Village will study impact of Historic Districts on local development