Our Views, Author at Wednesday Journal

Siding with Anthony Clark

by Our Views January 26, 2021February 10, 2021

Anthony Clark was blocked Monday from the April ballot for Oak Park village trustee. The action came as the three-person local election board met to consider a challenge made to Clark’s candidacy brought by an Oak Park resident best known for filing just such challenges.

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Advocating for Roosevelt Road

by Our Views December 23, 2019February 10, 2021

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Barbara Furlong

by Our Views October 9, 2017February 10, 2021

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Defending students from Trump

by Our Views February 28, 2017February 10, 2021

‘Broadview Six’ defense team celebrates judge’s push for fact-finding in trial misconduct October 2, 2026
U.S. District Judge April Perry heard arguments on Oct. 1 and pressed for more answers from U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office about possible wrongdoings in the original case brought against the “Broadview Six” earlier this year and potential cover-up efforts to conceal the misconduct.
Oak Park Neighbors United opposes referendum question October 1, 2026
While a state appellate court considers an appeal of an overruled objection of an advisory referendum question for the Nov. 3 village ballot, a new group has sprung up to provide arguments why Oak Park village community members should vote no.
Oak Park’s DEI office hosted calmest conversation on zoning so far October 1, 2026
The village government’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion facilitated a panel discussion on the history of local zoning on Monday, Sept. 28, to give context around the proposed changes to single-family zoning.
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Newsman by day, music man by nightOctober 1, 2026
When the cameras stop rolling and the news packages have aired, Paris Schutz finds joy in a whole new way of connecting with people: creating music.