Community Coverage

Oak Park resident assaulted by teens on Halloween November 2, 2026
Oak Park police said Monday afternoon they were unable to confirm or comment on the matter because Crimmins had not come to the police station to file a police report.
Wednesday Journal’s guide to Oak Park Election Night November 2, 2026
Midterm elections are almost upon us, and early voting is quickly coming to a close at 5 p.m. on Monday. The polls will reopen on Election Day, Nov. 3 at 6 a.m., here is what you need to know:
Shrubtown: Just in time for the holidaysNovember 2, 2026
DOJ declines judge’s ‘request’ for info on possible wrongdoing in Broadview 6 case November 1, 2026
Oak Park Village Trustee Brian Straw was one of six Chicago area political activists arrested and charged a year ago.
Teen crowd grew on Halloween but police say it remained ‘calm’ November 1, 2026
with pre-planning and a notable police presence from Harlem to eventually Austin Boulevard, Oak Park police said Sunday there were no arrests made, no damage and no notable incidents.