Peg Strobel, Author at Wednesday Journal

Poverty is very much with us, but we can eradicate it

by Peg Strobel and Tom Broderick April 23, 2013February 10, 2021

Bad news: The Heartland Alliance produced a 2011 Report on Illinois Poverty, which states that nearly 1 in 3 Illinoisans are poor or low income. The 2010 Federal Poverty Threshold indicates a family of four with an income less than $22,314 lives in poverty. A family of four making $44,628 is low income.

Archive, Opinion

A call to save community banking

by Bill Barclay and Peg Strobel December 8, 2009February 11, 2021

Police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Home Ave. development June 15, 2026
The Oak Park Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism that included antisemitic language and imagery. The vandalism occurred at the… Read more: Police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Home Ave. development
Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizesJune 12, 2026
It’s a sign that summer has finally returned when the Garden Walk comes to town. The walk, sponsored by the… Read more: Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizes
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