Oak Park food scene Archives - Wednesday Journal

Coffee comes and goes and grows

by Risé Sanders-Weir April 1, 2025April 4, 2025

Welcome to Small Bites! This is the debut of a monthly column that will chew into timely tidbits, tastes and trends at restaurants and food businesses in the area. Keeping you abreast of more happenings than we can feature in articles. We invite chefs, restauranteurs and readers to send us your tips, questions and news […]

News

Dim Sum and then some

by Risé Sanders-Weir December 20, 2024December 20, 2024

Police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Home Ave. development June 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