oak park fire department Archives - Wednesday Journal

Deputy Chief Kevin Fadden stands next to an American flag disposal box built by a Scout outside of Oak Park Fire Department Station 1.

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With a Scout’s help, fire department sets up flag disposal boxes

by Sydney Lovan October 27, 2026October 27, 2026

The Oak Park Fire Department installed the first official United States flag drop boxes for proper disposal with the help of a Scout from Troop 2.

Oak Park police and fire department vehicles at the Harlem CTA green line station

Oak Park joins CTA reimbursement pact for first responder services

by Sydney Lovan October 6, 2026October 6, 2026

Smoke billowing from a parking garage at Fenwick High School.

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Fenwick students evacuated due to parking garage fire

by Sydney Lovan September 28, 2026October 1, 2026

Three first responders stand next to a fire truck that is hanging a large American flag from its ladder outside of the Oak Park Fire Department.

Oak Park first responders gather to honor the lives lost on 9/11

by Sydney Lovan September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

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Legal action on burned North Avenue apartment building ongoing

by Lillian Ali August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Burned out North Ave. apartment building still standing amid legal delays

by Brendan Heffernan May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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Play It Again dedicates batting cages to Eddie Sitzman

by Jessica Mordacq March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

North Avenue fire followed years of code violations, Oak Park lawsuits

by Brendan Heffernan February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Housing and Homelessness in Oak Park

After one year, ECHO services grow with police, fire, resident referrals

by Brendan Heffernan February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Village and union studies find Oak Park firefighter shortage

by Brendan Heffernan September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Fenwick soccer takes regional titleOctober 27, 2026
Monday afternoon in an IHSA Class 2A Ridgewood Sectional semifinal, the Fenwick High School boys soccer team shut out Chicago… Read more: Fenwick soccer takes regional title
Makerspace at OPRF named for Andrea Hall, field hockey playerOctober 27, 2026
The Makerspace at Oak Park and River Forest High School has been named after Andrea Hall, a member of the OPRF Class of 1981.
Oak Park Dia De Los Muertos rises in the face of fear for a day of joy and celebration October 27, 2026
Oak Park's Dia De Los Muertos event is back and better than ever. It will be held on Nov. 1 at Scoville Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mary Catherine Amato, 96 October 27, 2026
Mary Catherine Amato (nee Murphy), 96, died on Oct. 16, 2026 in Oak Park, where she was a resident since… Read more: Mary Catherine Amato, 96
Beatrice Schejbal, 85 October 27, 2026
Beatrice L. Schejbal, nee Bouchonville, 85, died on Oct. 23, 2026 in Oak Park. Born on March 17, 1941 in… Read more: Beatrice Schejbal, 85

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