Park District of Oak Park Archives - Wednesday Journal

A Fall Fest sign sits in the street next to Rehm Park.

News

Oak Park parks welcome autumn with annual Fall Fest

by Sydney Lovan September 29, 2026September 30, 2026

Fall Fest took over Rehm Park and the Oak Park Conservatory for an afternoon filled with family fun.

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RV crashes through fence near youth camp at Holmes School

by Sydney Lovan August 12, 2026August 12, 2026

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Parks and mental health board pair up at Community Recreation Center

by Jackie Pisano May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Conceptual perspective for Longfellow Park.

Local Government

Construction starts on Longfellow Park, including new pickle ball courts

by Brendan Heffernan March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

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Park leaders make case for indoor pool at Ridgeland Common

by Bob Skolnik/Contributing Reporter January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Park’s chief says pool referendum is no surprise

by Bob Skolnik January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

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River Forest matches Oak Park on EV charging rates

by Robert J. Lifka August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Local Government

Park district’s Lindgren gets top parks job in Wilmette

by Brendan Heffernan July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

News

District 97 summer school relies on innovation

by Gregg Voss July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

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Seniors on the move

by HOPE BAKER June 20, 2025June 13, 2025

Oak Park resident assaulted by teens on Halloween November 2, 2026
Oak Park police said Monday afternoon they were unable to confirm or comment on the matter because Crimmins had not come to the police station to file a police report.
Wednesday Journal’s guide to Oak Park Election Night November 2, 2026
Midterm elections are almost upon us, and early voting is quickly coming to a close at 5 p.m. on Monday. The polls will reopen on Election Day, Nov. 3 at 6 a.m., here is what you need to know:
Shrubtown: Just in time for the holidaysNovember 2, 2026
DOJ declines judge’s ‘request’ for info on possible wrongdoing in Broadview 6 case November 1, 2026
Oak Park Village Trustee Brian Straw was one of six Chicago area political activists arrested and charged a year ago.
Teen crowd grew on Halloween but police say it remained ‘calm’ November 1, 2026
with pre-planning and a notable police presence from Harlem to eventually Austin Boulevard, Oak Park police said Sunday there were no arrests made, no damage and no notable incidents.

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