local elections Archives - Wednesday Journal

Shrubtown: Triumph of democracy

by Marc Stopeck April 1, 2025March 31, 2025

Shrubtown: Get out the vote

by Marc Stopeck March 11, 2025March 10, 2025

Donna Gayden speaks to Oak Park's village board

Local Government

Next elected officials in Oak Park will get a raise

by Luzane Draughon October 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Shrubtown: A stark presidential divide

by Marc Stopeck September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

In 1991, ‘Broadview 6’ prosecutor committed misconduct, later reinstatedMay 26, 2026
William Hogan Jr., the lead prosecutor on the recently dismissed Broadview 6 case, was found to have engaged in serious… Read more: In 1991, ‘Broadview 6’ prosecutor committed misconduct, later reinstated
Shrubtown: CompensationMay 26, 2026
Former ‘Broadview 6’ lead prosecutor fired as defense launches bid for sanctionsMay 26, 2026
Fallout from the unraveling of the government’s high-profile case against Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw and the rest of the… Read more: Former ‘Broadview 6’ lead prosecutor fired as defense launches bid for sanctions
Back-to-back WSC Silver titles for OPRF boys volleyball May 26, 2026
Whenever Oak Park and River Forest High School boys’ volleyball senior Matthew Proskey goes back to serve, it’s something to behold. His serves are rockets, making it difficult for opponents to… Read more: Back-to-back WSC Silver titles for OPRF boys volleyball
Veronica Tabet, 67May 26, 2026
Veronica Josephine Tabet, 67, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her four children, on May 23, 2026. Born on… Read more: Veronica Tabet, 67