Wednesday Journal

10/10/2025

A popular nationwide coffee shop chain has targeted a defunct fast-food site in Oak Park as its potential first Cook County location

Oak Park’s Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a proposal from Dutch Bros for 316 Madison at its next meeting Oct. 8

10/09/2025

Join cellist Christopher Ferrer and pianist Cacie Miller for an afternoon of classical music this Sunday, October 12, at United Lutheran Church in Oak Park.

The second Sunday of every month for the rest of the year will feature a free 3 PM concert! This Sunday is the Ferrer Miller Duo.

10/09/2025

Enter Aging in Communities, a village government commission that works to advise to address the evolving needs and interests in Oak Park’s ever-rising demographic

Oak Park aging efforts are leading national awareness. The village’s Aging in Communities commission and Yale’s Dr. Becca Levy are studying age beliefs and health.

10/08/2025

The Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 Board of Education was named one of 42 in the state to earn the Illinois Association of School Boards’ 2025 School Board Governance Recognition

OPRF District 200 earned the Illinois Association of School Boards’ 2025 Governance Recognition for leadership, transparency, and fiscal stewardship.

10/08/2025

R.I.P.

10/08/2025

Juan Muñoz, an Oak Parker who serves as an Oak Park Township Trustee, was detained by ICE Friday as he took part in a protest at the immigration detention center in Broadview

Juan Muñoz, an Oak Parker who serves as an Oak Park Township Trustee, was detained by ICE Friday as he took part in a protest at the immigration detention center in Broadview.

10/07/2025

Ross Gay, author of four acclaimed poetry collections and bestselling essay collections, is as beloved for his warmth and humor as for his extraordinary craft.

Visit Parmer Hall Atrium at Dominican University on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for this special evening. Gay will share selections from his work and offer reflections that linger long after the last line is read.

For tickets please visit: dominicanuniversity.vbotickets.com/event/The_Annual_Caesar_and_Patricia_Tabet_Poetry_Reading_Ross_Gay/169464

10/07/2025

BREAKING: The owners of Buzz Café confirmed they will cease operations at the restaurant on Oct. 18. Kribi Coffee Air Roastery purchased the decades-old eatery in 2023 but now they say they want to focus on their more coffee-forward business ventures.

The owners of Buzz Café confirmed they will cease operations at the restaurant on Oct. 18. Kribi Coffee Air Roastery purchased the decades-old eatery in 2023 but now they say they want to focus on their more coffee-forward business ventures.  Jacques Shalo opened Kribi six years ago with a locatio...

10/03/2025

After working for five months without an agreement, River Forest public works employees have a new three-year contract with the village

After working for five months without an agreement, River Forest public works employees have a new three-year contract with the village.

10/01/2025

BREAKING: Judge Gabriel A. Fuentes ordered Wednesday Oct. 1 that Ivery be granted pretrial release without the house arrest restrictions federal prosecutors had requested. Fuentes said that federal pretrial release office who evaluated Ivery’s case determined he was “among the lowest risks it had ever seen.”

Ivery, who has an intellectual disability, was released from custody to await trial after support from Village President and OPRF student

10/01/2025

Get ready for Halloween

10/01/2025

NEWS ALERT: In the criminal complaint against Ivery, it says that Ivery “explained his disappointment that ICE agents were disrespectful towards the Broadview Police Department and veterans, which was his basis for attending the protest.”

Paul Ivery, an Oak Park resident, is currently being held in federal custody on charges of felony assault of a federal officer at a protest.