Why haven’t we repealed the death penalty? After it was reinstated in Illinois in 1977, 20 human beings who were condemned to die by our judicial system were found to be innocent. We kill in the name of justice because we can.
Posted inNews
With tax bills come questions
Most Oak Park and River Forest residents got the second installment of their 2009 property tax bills over the weekend.
Posted inObituaries
Lawrence Hansen, 69, Joyce Foundation vice president
Lawrence N. Hansen, vice president of the Joyce Foundation in Chicago since 1994 and former aide to former Vice President Walter Mondale and U.S. Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III, died of cancer at his home in River Forest on Nov. 15, 2010. He was 69.
Posted inLetters To The Editor, Opinion
Thanks to trick-or-treaters collecting for PADS
We want to publicly thank the young philanthropists of the blocks 900 and 1000 South East Avenue who went trick-or-treating for West Suburban PADS!
Posted inSports
Fenwick football faces Brother Rice in CCL title game
The Fenwick football team will face Brother Rice at Toyota Park for the Chicago Catholic League Championship game on Friday (Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.).
Posted inLetters To The Editor, Opinion
State Rep. Yarbrough grateful for voter support
I wish to sincerely thank you for your support and overwhelming vote of confidence in the Nov. 2 general election. Although it was predicted to be one of the lowest turnouts, you proved the pundits and pollsters dead wrong!
Posted inNews
We want your best fall foliage shot
Submit your photos of this year’s fall colors and they just might appear in the Nov. 24 issue of Wednesday Journal. There’s also a chance to win a fabulous prize!
Posted inLetters To The Editor, Opinion
Barwin only creative when it comes to spending
I found the article about “Village manager asks for too much money, says trustee” to be a very interesting read [News, Nov. 3]. It’s especially interesting given that Village Manager Tom Barwin recently informed area private schools they would have to fund the $26,000 needed to provide crossing guards to ensure that the children arrive safely.
Posted inLetters To The Editor, Opinion
Thank you, Lake Theatre, for election help
The League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest wishes to extend a sincere note of appreciation to Classic Cinema’s Lake Theatre for use of its marquee for an important public service announcement in the days leading up to Election Day.
Posted inLetters To The Editor, Opinion
Vaccine referendum was ‘irresponsible’
The most recent election included a referendum in regards to vaccines [Oak Park not taking action on vaccine referendum, OakPark.com, Nov. 3]. It was written in such a manner as to imply that vaccines are not safe and may be “toxic.”