Cook County Archives - Page 7 of 12 - Wednesday Journal

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Housing and Homelessness in Oak Park

‘Unseen and overlooked’: How Oak Park houses people without homes

by Luzane Draughon March 6, 2024March 5, 2024

car on fire at McDonald's

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Car ablaze at McDonald’s

by Luzane Draughon February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Congressman Danny Davis and Faith Julian at the Julian home

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Rep. Danny Davis, supporters push to preserve Percy Julian home

by Luzane Draughon February 23, 2024February 27, 2024

election voting booth

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What to know about the 2024 primary races in Cook County

by Luzane Draughon February 22, 2024February 28, 2024

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Housing Forward will renovate The Write Inn with $1M from Oak Park

by Luzane Draughon February 6, 2024February 7, 2024

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Oak Park physician found guilty of defrauding state out of $1.2M

by Luzane Draughon February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

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Oak Parker Dawn Gonzalez appointed Cook County Circuit Court Judge

by Luzane Draughon January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

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Armed robbery results in motor vehicle theft

by Luzane Draughon January 16, 2024January 16, 2024

River Forest Village Hall

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River Forest to issue $600K bond

by Robert J. Lifka January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

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Oak Park extends migrants’ stay, acquires more funds for help

by Luzane Draughon January 2, 2024January 2, 2024

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
Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban HospitalJune 10, 2026
Over 50 community members gathered in the Columbus Park Refectory Tuesday morning, calling for the reopening of West Suburban Medical… Read more: Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban Hospital