Police & Fire Archives - Page 6 of 64 - Wednesday Journal

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

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

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

Child injured in West Side shooting transported to hospital by Oak Park ambulance

by Brendan Heffernan February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Housing and Homelessness in Oak Park

After one year, ECHO services grow with police, fire, resident referrals

by Brendan Heffernan February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Oak Park police make arrests for aggravated assaults

by Brendan Heffernan February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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.
Concerned about climate? Volunteers tell how to retool your home September 24, 2026
Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) will hold an open house tour in Oak Park on Oct. 4.
E-mobility causes concern for local school districts, policeSeptember 24, 2026
The afterward of Oak Park and River Forest High School’s homecoming football game Sept. 18 was a study in e-mobility.
Late PACE buses push OPRF parents to launch petition for busingSeptember 24, 2026
In less than a week 270 people have signed a Change.org petition asking the school board at Oak Park and River Forest High School not to approve an application for a waiver that allows the school not to provide free bus transportation to and from school.
Curb still without ramp at Forest and Augusta in Oak Park raises accessibility concerns September 24, 2026
A curb cut at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Augusta Street was missed during realignment, and residents on the street are concerned for the accessibility obstacle it poses.

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