Vicki Scaman, Author at Wednesday Journal

The future begins right here, with us

by Vicki Scaman February 10, 2026February 12, 2026

The following statement was delivered by Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman at the Feb. 8 Vigil for Solidarity with the People of Minneapolis, held outside First United Church of Oak Park: You have brought us together today, with an intentional message of solidarity because something is deeply wrong, and Oak Park refuses to look […]

Our journey forward

by Vicki Scaman April 8, 2025April 8, 2025

What it takes to be village president

by Vicki Scaman March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Letters To The Editor, Opinion

National Gun Violence Awareness Day

by Vicki Scaman and Christina M. Waters June 4, 2024June 4, 2024

Oak Park Village Hall

What is next for village hall?

by Vicki Scaman July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

Letters To The Editor

Restore local government tax revenue fund

by Catherine Adduci, Katrina Thompson and Vicki Scaman May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Letters To The Editor

These candidates are ready to serve

by Vicki Scaman March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Cory Wesley will ably fill the trustee vacancy

by Vicki Scaman October 11, 2022October 11, 2022

Defund the police? Not a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question

by Vicki Scaman January 26, 2021February 11, 2021

Hearing concerns, sharing resources, reaching out

by Vicki Scaman March 21, 2017February 10, 2021

Police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Home Ave. developmentJune 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