Police & Fire Archives - Page 5 of 63 - Wednesday Journal

Illinois State Police investigating Oak Park officer’s self-inflicted shooting

by Brendan Heffernan March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Oak Park police make arrest in CTA Blue Line battery, robbery

by Brendan Heffernan March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Oak Park police investigate battery of CTA train conductor

by Brendan Heffernan February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

North Avenue fire followed years of code violations, Oak Park lawsuits

by Brendan Heffernan February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Vacant apartment building burns through the night on Taylor Avenue in Oak Park

by Brendan Heffernan February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

crime scene do not cross signage

Oak Park police investigate $11,000+ art heist

by Brendan Heffernan February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park board approves design direction for Village Hall renovation

by Brendan Heffernan February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Oak Park police bringing back neighborhood beat officers

by Brendan Heffernan February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Oak Park police arrest elderly man wanted for aggravated assault

by Brendan Heffernan February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

A line of police department vehicles slowly moves down South Stony Island Avenue during the funeral procession for Det. Allan Reddins on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.

Oak Park major crimes moving through county courts

by Brendan Heffernan February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

That 70s houseAugust 7, 2026
When 820 Ashland was built in 1971 in River Forest, it stood in stark contrast to its neighbors: large, traditional-style homes built in… Read more: That 70s house
Forest Civic Center to be turned over to villageAugust 6, 2026
The Board of Managers of the River Forest Civic Center Authority voted unanimously Aug. 4 to dissolve the entity and turn over… Read more: Forest Civic Center to be turned over to village
Bomb threat at West Suburban Medical Center determined to be unfounded August 6, 2026
West Suburban Medical Center received a bomb threat early Wednesday morning that was determined to be unfounded, according to the Village of… Read more: Bomb threat at West Suburban Medical Center determined to be unfounded
Bern Wheel, 96, welcomed 14 Vietnamese boat people to Oak Park homeAugust 5, 2026
Bernard Francis “Bern” Wheel of Oak Park, Illinois died July 16, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1929, in Burlington, Vermont to Irene Abair and Alfred Wheel. His… Read more: Bern Wheel, 96, welcomed 14 Vietnamese boat people to Oak Park home
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