The potential on-street extension of the Des Plaines River Trail through River Forest was the focus of a recent meeting that drew a strong community turn out including bicyclists that have a particular interest in the project. Organizers said that about 50 people attended the open house on Oct. 1, held to gather feedback regarding […] The post Discussion on River Trail in River Forest draws interest  appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more

An investigation into fair housing practices of some Oak Park’s biggest housing providers showed evidence of discrimination in their rental processes.  The investigation largely focused on whether those housing providers violated county, state or federal fair housing laws by discriminating against applicants based on income or criminal history. One incident involved racial discrimination.  Investigators found […] The post Discriminatory practices found among Oak Park’s biggest housing providers, report shows  appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more

Are you ready to binge on chocolate treats, sour gummy worms and candy corn this fall? Grab your costumes and get ready for Oak Park’s official Halloween trick-or-treating hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.  The village encourages households wanting to participate to turn on their lights and post a sign letting […] The post Spooky season is among us: How to celebrate Halloween in Oak Park  appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more

Open House Chicago returns to the Chicago area on Oct.19 and 20. The free, public festival produced by the Chicago Architecture Center offers behind-the-scenes access to architecturally, historically and culturally significant sites throughout the Chicago area. The weekend also includes more than 40 events, programs, demonstrations, talks and art performances. Adam Rubin, director of public […] The post Open house Chicago: A weekend of architecture and culture appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more

The work Oak Park residents have waited for over six years is underway – construction for the Pete’s Fresh Market at 640-728 Madison St. The Oak Park village board approved a 16-month extension in a 5-1 vote for the grocery store during its July 30 meeting. The Pete’s developers have requested other extensions before then, […] The post Check it out: Pete’s Fresh Market is under construction appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more

River Forest staff members were able to treat 287 of the village’s 306 parkway ash trees against the invasive emerald ash borer over the summer, using a $7,650 grant from the Morton Arboretum Chicago Region Trees Initiative to cover the majority of the cost. Seth Jansen, management analyst, said village staff members did not treat […] The post River Forest fights emerald ash borer appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more

Each season, high school football players look forward to their annual Homecoming game. They see it as an opportunity to put on a show in front of not only their classmates and families, but also all the alumni who return to campus. On Sept. 27, Fenwick High School was scheduled to play its Homecoming game […] The post Fenwick football gains forfeit victory appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more

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The election is a mere month away. No one knows which way it will go, least of all the pundits and pollsters. The pundits worship at the altar of polls, even though the polling results are topsy-turvy. One day Trump is ahead in the swing states. The next day it’s Harris. The one report I […] The post The two sides, with one month left  appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more

This is the moment, Oak Park. The first leaves are beginning to fall. And perhaps you have heard that if a leaf falls in your yard, it may not, under any circumstances be raked into the street. You must take that leaf, and each one of its compatriots, and put it into a brown paper […] The post Sneaking up on leaves  appeared first on Wednesday Journal ..read more