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Shrubtown: Outside the mega-construction box

OPALGA+ remakes identity as Out With Purpose brandingJune 9, 2026
The Oak Park area’s pioneering local lesbian and gay association, OPALGA+, has sparked conversation within its community as the organization… Read more: OPALGA+ remakes identity as Out With Purpose branding
In the garden of eatin’June 9, 2026
When Pompei opened a new location in Elmwood Park last September at 22 W. Conti Parkway, it was a perfect… Read more: In the garden of eatin’
Shrubtown: 2026: A Parking OdysseyJune 9, 2026
Thank you, and goodbye for now June 9, 2026
I have had the great privilege to cover Oak Park for Wednesday Journal full time since February of last year.… Read more: Thank you, and goodbye for now
Life after ‘Broadview 6’ begins for Oak Park’s Brian Straw June 9, 2026
Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw learned that he would not have to stand trial on federal criminal charges when U.S. Northern… Read more: Life after ‘Broadview 6’ begins for Oak Park’s Brian Straw