Local Government Archives - Wednesday Journal

From left to right: Brian Straw, Kat Abughazaleh, Michael Rabbitt and Andre Martin pose for a photo outside of the Broadview ICE Facility on Sept. 25, 2026.

Prayer and protest one year after Broadview Six

by Sydney Lovan September 25, 2026September 26, 2026

Over 30 people gathered outside of the Broadview ICE detention facility this Friday marking one year since the events that led to the infamous “Broadview Six” prosecution.

Construction barriers sit throughout the street and curb blocking an uncut ramp.

News

Curb still without ramp at Forest and Augusta in Oak Park raises accessibility concerns

by Sydney Lovan September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

The Oak Park Village Hall sign stands in front of the building.

Local Government

Oak Park appointing task force on zoning and affordable housing goals

by Sydney Lovan September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Local Government

Mellman, Morrissey plan independent River Forest trustee runs

by Gregg Voss September 21, 2026September 22, 2026

A sign with directions to the Park(ing) Day event stands on the sidewalk in front of a "road closed" barrier.

News

Oak Park hosts children Art and Play for Park(ing) Day

by Sydney Lovan September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Rob Sproule stands at a podium and speaks to the village board in village hall.

Local Government

Oak Park creates pricing tiers to reduce water use

by Sydney Lovan September 17, 2026September 19, 2026

Kevin Bueso turns to Kevin Jackson to speak at the board desk in Village Hall.

Local Government

With goal of full funding, new payment model for fire pension explored by Finance Committee

by Sydney Lovan September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

The Oak Park village board sits behind the large half-circle desk in village hall during a meeting.

Local Government

Petition for Right of Recall process makes progress

by Sydney Lovan September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

People stand in small groups talking in the background while a poster for Shape Oak Park's story stands in the foreground.

Business & Development

Tensions high at first zoning meeting, misinformation rampant online

by Sydney Lovan September 15, 2026September 17, 2026

Local Government

O’Hare Flyer gets strong no from River Forest village board

by Bob Skolnik September 15, 2026September 16, 2026

CTA train derailment at Green Line Harlem stop leaves three injuredSeptember 26, 2026
Oak Park Police Officers observed a CTA train derail at the Green Line stop on South Harlem Avenue earlier this afternoon, according to the Village of Oak Park.
Berwyn orders shutdown of Flock camerasSeptember 25, 2026
Mayor Robert J. Lovero of Berwyn issued an executive order this week calling for the suspension of the city police’s use of Flock cameras and the prohibition of city employees accessing the network of stored Flock data.
Prayer and protest one year after Broadview Six September 25, 2026
Over 30 people gathered outside of the Broadview ICE detention facility this Friday marking one year since the events that led to the infamous "Broadview Six" prosecution.
Property transfers for August 2026September 25, 2026
The following property transfers were reported by the Cook County Clerk from August 2026. Where addresses appear incomplete, for instance where a unit number appears missing, that information was not provided by the clerk.
River Forest poised to take over Community Center ownershipSeptember 24, 2026
River Forest’s village board is expected to vote Monday evening to take over ownership and control of the River Forest Civic Center building at 8020 Madison St.