climate ready oak park Archives - Wednesday Journal

Homes

Concerned about climate? Volunteers tell how to retool your home

by Lacey Sikora September 24, 2026September 25, 2026

Oak Park Climate Action Network (OPCAN) will hold an open house tour in Oak Park on Oct. 4.

Business & Development

Federal court upholds Oak Park ordinance on all-electric new buildings

by Sydney Lovan August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park seeking resident feedback on biodiversity plan

by Brendan Heffernan May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park program looks to help residents save money, energy

by Brendan Heffernan April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park approves $500k for residential energy savings program

by Brendan Heffernan February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park ahead of peers on recycling, composting

by Brendan Heffernan January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Students biking to school at Willard Elementary.

Local Government

Proposed bike lanes on Harvard Street where vision meets the road

by Brendan Heffernan June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Homes

Oak Park climate group hosts two clean energy open houses

by Lacey Sikora February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Local Government

Oak Park approves Vision Zero to improve pedestrian safety

by Luzane Draughon February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

News

Oak Park expects to receive $500K for youth climate program

by Luzane Draughon January 31, 2025February 3, 2025

OPRF’s Stein takes third in girls state tennisOctober 26, 2026
Following a quarterfinal appearance in 2024, then a fourth-place finish last year, Oak Park and River Forest High School senior Lucy Stein wanted to end her high school tennis… Read more: OPRF’s Stein takes third in girls state tennis
OPRF, Fenwick cross country teams seek state berthsOctober 26, 2026
Oak Park and River Forest High School girls cross country runner Abby Denneen is enjoying a great freshman season with help from senior Emily Jones. “For… Read more: OPRF, Fenwick cross country teams seek state berths
OPRF girls go back-to-back in WSC SilverOctober 26, 2026
OPRF volleyball claimed a share of the West Suburban Conference Silver Division championship with a Senior Night win over Glenbard West, giving the Huskies back-to-back conference titles as they prepare for the postseason.
Federal parolee who threatened RF library staff avoids more jail timeOctober 26, 2026
Ronald Haddad, Jr., the federal felon convicted in state court last year of criminal trespass to the River Forest library, avoided more jail time last week.
New transit agency pushes alternative to O’Hare Flyer October 26, 2026
The Northern Illinois Transit Agency, NITA, hosted an open house at Union Station Oct. 14, both to answer questions and to gather public input.

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