police & fire Archives - Page 3 of 9 - Wednesday Journal

Child injured in West Side shooting transported to hospital by Oak Park ambulance

by Brendan Heffernan February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Oak Park police make arrests for aggravated assaults

by Brendan Heffernan February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park purchases electric semi-truck, hybrid police cars

by Brendan Heffernan January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Burglars’ bomb at Oak Park restaurant causes $18k in damage

by Brendan Heffernan January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Local Government

Oak Park plan for ‘quick take’ of U.S. Bank branch moves forward

by Brendan Heffernan January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

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Oak Park police arrest juvenile on gun charge

by Brendan Heffernan January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Woman arrested for child endangerment and DUI in Oak Park

by Brendan Heffernan January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

crime scene do not cross signage

Oak Park man arrested on multiple counts of battery, aggravated assault

by Brendan Heffernan December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Will County man arrested on Oak Park sexual abuse charge

by Brendan Heffernan December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

crime scene do not cross signage

Oak Park police arrest Chicago man on aggravated assault charge

by Brendan Heffernan December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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
Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban HospitalJune 10, 2026
Over 50 community members gathered in the Columbus Park Refectory Tuesday morning, calling for the reopening of West Suburban Medical… Read more: Faith leaders call for reopening of West Suburban Hospital