Last year, when the future of the Wednesday Journal was uncertain, you stepped up. You and your fellow readers helped ...

On June 24, River Forest released an application to develop 10 parcels on Madison Street, including the demolished historic landmark, Lutheran Child & Family Services, and two lots zoned Single Family ...

It is with a heavy heart that we share that our dear friend and neighbor, Fred Natkevi, died at Loyola Medical Center last week. He was never alone — Stephanie Simmons, Becki Zobel and Doug Zobel sat ...

Village of River Forest might be considering buying or leasing the River Forest Civic Center building located at 8020 W.

The village’s Oak Park Energy Navigator (OPEN) program, launched in March, has been met by an overwhelming response from residents. For owners of Oak Park condominiums and smaller multi-unit buildings ...

Come sit with neighbors to learn about the transformative work of United Power for Action and Justice. Come share a bit about where you yearn to see change in our city and our country.  On June 17, ...

John G. Frick, 66, of Oak Park, died on April 2, 2026. Born in St. Charles on Feb. 22, 1960, he worked as a pharmacist for ...

For nearly 50 years, Heritage House has been an important component of the village of Oak Park’s affordable senior housing. During its early years, Heritage House provided racially diverse, decent, ...

The WJ coverage of the West Suburban Hospital (WSH) mess has seemed to me just a bit odd. Always we see a photo (often the same one) of WSH’s CEO, Manoj Prasad, looking perplexed. If he’s quoted at ...

Now Ramel, who graduated from Trinity High School last month, is preparing for the next phase as she will play collegiately ...

Investigation continues after Oak Park police officer shot and killed Christian Wallace during a May 31 traffic stop ...

We got to talk about this birthday party of yours, America. July 4th, as holidays go, is fine. That being said: I think at 250 years old it’s high time for America to outgrow throwing itself the same ...