A new program meant to help people experiencing mental health crisis is now open to patients in Oak Park thanks to the village government’s support.

NAMI Metro Suburban and the village of Oak Park cut the ribbon on a new “living room” mental health...

Oak Park police are investigating the reported sexual assault of a child in the village. 

A juvenile Oak Park resident was standing in the 700 block of Lake Street on April 6 when a man rode up on a bicycle and sexually assaulted them, according to police. The suspect then fled on his bicycle, according to police.

The suspect is wanted on ...

Editor’s note: The meeting will happen at the Oak Park Library’s Dole Branch. A previous version of this article listed an incorrect location. Wednesday Journal regrets the error.

Oak Park residents will take part in an obscure direct democracy process this week, with a question about boycotting, sanctioning and divestin...

Looking at a 2-6 record to begin the spring, it would be easy for one to deduce that the Oak Park and River Forest High School varsity boys lacrosse team is in for a tough season. But head coach Dan Ganschow thinks the Huskies have performed better than the record shows, and he’s confident about a turnaround occurring sooner than later.

“Early in the season, we ha...

James Hamilton Walwark Jr., 92, a resident of Oak Park for over 50 years, died peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Norridge, with his daughter, Alison, by his side. Born at home in Edwardsville on Sept. 15, 1933 to James Hamilton Walwark Sr. and Gladys Anna Mae Miller Walwark.

Raised in Belleville, he graduated in 1951 from Belleville Township High School where he ...