Oak Park village board Archives - Page 5 of 20 - Wednesday Journal

Local Government

Aiming to cut building emissions, Oak Park enlists U. of I’s help

by Brendan Heffernan May 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Local Government

Burned out, Susan Buchanan resigns from Oak Park village board

by Brendan Heffernan May 12, 2025May 12, 2025

Local Government

Frustrations boil in Scaman vs. Parakkat president’s race

by Brendan Heffernan March 25, 2025March 26, 2025

Business & Development

Oak Park’s light touch on food trucks may get stricter

by Brendan Heffernan March 25, 2025March 25, 2025

Delta-8

News

Board weighs in on new hemp and kratom ordinance

by Brendan Heffernan March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

Kevin Jackson

News

Oak Park village manager gets a raise to $261,500

by Luzane Draughon February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

News

Oak Park approves $250K in funding for OPRF Chamber initiatives

by Luzane Draughon February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Local Government

Oak Park approves Vision Zero to improve pedestrian safety

by Luzane Draughon February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

2025 Local Election

Chronically low, local voter turnout concerns candidates

by Luzane Draughon February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

News

Oak Park to consider age restriction for some THC sales

by Luzane Draughon February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

Tudor Revival near Frank Lloyd Wright studioJuly 31, 2026
Designer Rachel Alcorn knows Oak Park. Now based in Glen Ellyn, she began her career during the decade that she… Read more: Tudor Revival near Frank Lloyd Wright studio
For Chris Welch, is past prologue?July 30, 2026
On Nov. 12, 2001, young Hillside attorney Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in as a new member of the Proviso… Read more: For Chris Welch, is past prologue?
Planning for new north fire station OKd by Oak Park board July 30, 2026
Plans for a new Fire Station 2, or the North Station, are underway after a vote by Oak Park’s village… Read more: Planning for new north fire station OKd by Oak Park board
OPRF cross-country hosting third annual Night of MilesJuly 29, 2026
The Oak Park and River Forest High School cross-country programs are inviting the community to participate in their third annual… Read more: OPRF cross-country hosting third annual Night of Miles
Oak Park moves forward with single-family zoning discussionJuly 29, 2026
In a marathon of a meeting that lasted past 1 a.m. Wednesday, Oak Park’s village board unanimously referred a consultant’s… Read more: Oak Park moves forward with single-family zoning discussion