Pete's Fresh Market Archives - Wednesday Journal

People pack in for Pete’s Market grand opening

by Sydney Lovan August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

The long-awaited opening day for the new Pete’s Fresh Market finally arrived and it drew a large crowd of customers to Oak Park Avenue and Madison Street. People lined up around the block early Wednesday morning, Aug. 19, to check out what it had to offer. Suzen Riley and Stephanie Townsend were two of the first people […]

News

Pete’s Market sign is up but still no opening date

by Sydney Lovan June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Local Government

Opening day still not set for new Pete’s Fresh Market

by Brendan Heffernan May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Business & Development

No date set for Pete’s Fresh Market opening, village says

by Brendan Heffernan January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Business & Development

Pete’s Fresh Market to start constructing shell of building

by Luzane Draughon December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

News

Pete’s seeks artist for temporary construction mural

by Luzane Draughon October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Business & Development

Check it out: Pete’s Fresh Market is under construction

by Luzane Draughon October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

News

OP trustees approve a 16-month extension for Pete’s

by Luzane Draughon August 1, 2024August 5, 2024

News

Still waiting for Pete’s Fresh Market? Take a number

by Luzane Draughon July 18, 2024July 22, 2024

Shrubtown

Shrubtown: Relativity

by Marc Stopeck June 18, 2024June 17, 2024

Review of Wallace shooting shifts to state’s attorney September 4, 2026
An Illinois State Police investigation of an officer involved shooting in Oak Park on May 31 has concluded. The results of the investigation have been turned over to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for its prosecutorial review, Wednesday Journal has confirmed.
At Home Avenue, Oak Park plans ‘a statement’ with new bridgeSeptember 3, 2026
The plan to rebuild the pedestrian bridge over the Ike at Home Avenue took a major step ahead Sept. 1 when Oak Park’s village board chose one of three architectural designs and approved the broad financial obligations the project will require.
History of zoning will be topic of planned panel discussionSeptember 3, 2026
As it continues its community engagement process related to overhauling Oak Park’s single-family zoning policies, the village board on Sept. 1 approved a plan to host a panel of experts to discuss the history of zoning in the village.
Cakes Take Center Stage in Sugar Fixé’s New Era September 3, 2026
As Sugar Fixé Pâtisserie completes its first year under new ownership, the French bakery at 119 N. Marion St. in Oak Park… Read more: Cakes Take Center Stage in Sugar Fixé’s New Era
Fall real estate market underway – for better and worseSeptember 3, 2026
Schools are back in session and while meteorological summer has a few days left, in the real estate world, the fall market has begun. Local Realtors weigh in on what to expect this fall.

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