Columns Archives - Page 22 of 250 - Wednesday Journal

Anti-ageism should partner with anti-racism

by Marc Blesoff June 30, 2020February 10, 2021

Racism: where the past is present

by Jack Crowe June 30, 2020February 10, 2021

A review of ‘public safety’ is needed

by Brian Straw June 30, 2020February 10, 2021

Unfair taxes contribute to racism

by Alan Taylor June 30, 2020February 10, 2021

DACA ruling is good news, but more is needed

by Donna Carroll June 30, 2020February 10, 2021

Protesters were peaceful, Trump was not

by Harriet Hausman June 24, 2020February 10, 2021

Racism: where the past is present

by Jack Crowe June 24, 2020February 10, 2021

Local news beats national news any day

by John Hubbuch June 24, 2020

It’s time to defund the Oak Park police

by Arti Walker-Peddakotla June 18, 2020February 10, 2021

Peeling back the layers of racial bias

by Rich Kordesh June 18, 2020February 10, 2021

Police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Home Ave. developmentJune 15, 2026
The Oak Park Police Department is investigating an act of vandalism that included antisemitic language and imagery. The vandalism occurred at the… Read more: Police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Home Ave. development
Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizesJune 12, 2026
It’s a sign that summer has finally returned when the Garden Walk comes to town. The walk, sponsored by the… Read more: Garden Walk offers access to local gardens of all sizes
As final elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Sub campus June 11, 2026
West Suburban Medical Center’s entire Oak Park campus was closed Thursday by Oak Park building officials as the final functioning elevator in the complex failed. Firefighters were… Read more: As final elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Sub campus
River Forest township taking names for next supervisor June 11, 2026
If you’ve ever wanted to be the top elected official in River Forest Township now is the time to apply for the… Read more: River Forest township taking names for next supervisor
Roosevelt Rd. bar closed by Berwyn after repeated issuesJune 10, 2026
A Berwyn bar with a years-long history of complaints from both Berwyn and Oak Park residents was ordered closed on… Read more: Roosevelt Rd. bar closed by Berwyn after repeated issues