Past Feature Stories




 

Diagon Alley - in Oak Park A Big Hit and No Spilled Cauldrons.
Story and photos....
45-Year Tradition on Hold for Concert Preceding July 4th Fireworks
Mosquitos and Your Health and Some things
the Village Needs to Do.
The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Announces
Bike to Work Week 2003
On Friday, June 6, 2003, Ms. Diane Fisher-Post,
was Let Go and Oak Park will Suffer. Editorial
Comments from Edward Vincent
New signs on the walls of each Elementary School
in Oak Park.
3rd Annual Walking To Honor Walkathon And Arts Festival
Sunday, June 22, 2003"MISS SAIGON" at the Oriental Theatre
from June 10 - 22
"Highly Recommended" OPJ
Chicago Symphony Orchestra..the end of a Great
Season for the CSO.
Elaine Stritch at the Shubert from June 10th
-June 15th  Highly Recommended OPJ
Trojan Women at Goodman..a Big Hit
"Almost Salinas" Opens to a Standing Ovation
in Oak Park (Three Stars out of Five) at the Lake.
King o’ the Moon by Tom Dudzick
Mercury Theatre, 3745 N. Southport until
Sunday, May 25.
"Highly recommended" OPJ
"In The Blood", written by Susan-lori Parks
playing at Circle Theatre
 "Great acting, and wonderful sets. This will
be a good play to come and see, even though
I'm not crazy about the script.". OPJ
Free Reader's Theatre Now Showing, April 13, 2003  7:00 pm
“The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window” by Lorraine Hansberry
May 18, 2003  7:00 pm, “The Laramie Project”
"The Winter's Tale" at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
plays through June 1, 2003. "Highly Recommended" OPJ
“Children of Eden”, playing at Village Players in
Oak Park runs until June 1st.
"DAMES AT SEA" March 19-May 25, 2003
Drury Lane Oakbrook
"Very entertaining, lots of good singing and dancing" OPJ
King o’ the Moon by Tom Dudzick
Mercury Theatre, 3745 N. Southport until
Sunday, May 25.
"Highly recommended" OPJ
“GEM OF THE OCEAN”at the Goodman
Plays through Saturday, May 24, 2003
"Highly recommended" OPJ
Carb Day at the Brickyard, and no one has
Carbs anymore. but there was a lot of fun....
Marlboro Team Penske Continues Their
Dominance at The Brickyard
Robby Gordon has a busy "Carb Day" at
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Famous Door Theatre Presents Midwest Premiere of the
Cider House Rules
"This is a thrilling drama which is both topical and timeless"
"Highly Recommended" OPJ
Nine Drivers Qualify on "Bump Day" 33 Car Field
Now Set For 87th Indy 500
May 18, 2003 Carpenter Makes Indy History
Sunday by Winning Freedom 100
Oak Park Area Arts Council Announces
Jazzin’ Oak Park, A Scholarship Benefit
Sunday, May 18th, Brooks Middle School
Poetry Festival Scheduled for National Poetry Month
"Agrippina"runs until May 10th at Chicago Opera Theater
playing at the Athenueum.  Buy Your tickets now...
"Highly recommended" OPJ
Trustee Ray Johnson Thanks Voters
Nancy Fong Has Her Art Displayed at the Oak Park
Hospital for March and April of 2003
“Sixty Second Painters” Rob Charter One Bank.
Oak Park Area Arts Council Welcomes New Board
Members and Says Goodbye to Board Members
ELECTION RESULTS FOR OAK PARK AND
FOREST PARK
Independent Party wishes the Winners Well.
Oak Park Area Arts Council Announces Recipients
of ArtsFunds 2003
New Car Reviews
2003 VW Beetle Convertible
2003 Honda Accord EX
2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Library Construction Update.  It looks Great.
Union 705 of the Teamsters Likes Its Contract with
Oak Park but not Management Behavior
Teamsters File Unfair Labor Practice Charges
Against Village of Oak Park
Whistle Blowers Mom's Garage with Village Property
Alleged to be Stored on the inside and outside of building.
"A Lovely Sunday For Creve Coeur" By Tennessee Williams
at Village Players running through April 6th 2003.
Highly Recommended OPJ
The Secret Garden” at Circle Theatre runs until
April 13, 2003 Highly Recommended OPJ
New Car Reviews
Cadillac Seville with XM Satellite Radio
2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet
2003 BMW Z4
"A Lovely Sunday For Creve Coeur" By Tennessee Williams at Village Players running through April 6th 2003.
Highly Recommended OPJ
Protesters and Supporters Gather at the Federal Plaza in Chicago March 22, 2003
Of Mice & Men Premieres in Milwaukee at the
FLORENTINE OPERA..
"Wonderful Job" OPJ
Committee Passes Harmon Bill to Create Illinois Early Learning Council
Steppenwolf Now Showing; “Wedding Band”
runs through March 30, 2003.Highly Recommended OPJ
The Oak Park Architectural League Sends a letter to
Michael Chen About Problems with Whiteco's Design
George Bush and Saddam Hussein recently
ordered the same $975 handmade shoes from Milan, Italy
Luna Negra Dance Theater PrimaVera Comes
to Brooks Middle School on April 4 and 5.
" This is one of the best Dance companies in the
Midwest...Highly Recommended" OPJ
Parks Are Becoming A Village (Board) Priority By David Gullo
Village of Oak Park Throws Taxpayer Dollars
to the Wind according to Carl Gallman, Directing
Business Representative IAM District 8
Oak Park Park Board Commissioner Writes on
Working Together to Finish Barrie Park
OPIV Endorses Gullo, Kindler and Philion for Park District
"Development" is a major issue in the campaign for
Village Trustee. Statement from the OPEN Party
Concerned Oak Park Residents File Suit to Block Construction of OPRFHS Garage Update the Court Rejected
the Case
Park Board President Prepares to Leave Office
and Makes Endorsements for the Voters to Consider
Letter in Support of Dist 200 Slate
OPIV Endorses Burke, Klapman and Patchak-Layman for District 97 Board
Letter to the Editor:  Supporting The Independent
candidate:John Troelstrup
Thursday, March 20th, 45 people gather to pray
and hear speeches at a Peace rally in Oak Park
March 16, 2003 Anti-War Rally in Chicago "What
If They Threw a War and Nobody Showed Up? "
Les Golden Proposes Chess Boards for the Skate Board Park
League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest
Hosts Candidates Forum at Village Hall reported March 11
Barbara Fernandez is Running for Dist 200
but has not paid her Property Tax.
America Has 2,630 Religions
Man Arrested with Monkeys in Pants
OPIV Responds to Barbara Furlong Letter
Independent Party of Oak Park Offers Some
New Issues
OPEN Party declines invitation to seek the
endorsementof the Oak Park Independent Voters (OPIV)
Golden Believes Park District Can Be Used
as Sociological Force in Oak Park
A Response by the Independent Party of Oak Park to
a Concerned Citizen.  March 10, 2003
OPIV Endorses Nyberg and Pastors for District 200
Board - Greenwald-Ranney–Fernandez Slate Declines
to Participate -
The Independent Party Calls for creation of a
501(c)(3) to acquire Barrie Area Property
INDEPENDENT PARTY RESPONSE TO
OAKPARKJOURNAL.COM ENDORSEMENTS
Oak Park Independent Voters Interview
Candidates for Oak Park Village Board
OAK PARK JOURNAL ENDORSED
CANDIDATES FOR APRIL 1, 2003
OPIV Endorses Milstein and Troelstrup
- Two Slates Do Not Participate in Endorsement
Process -
Open Party Candidates Offer Questions Online
The Citizens Alliance Releases Positions for
Platform.
"Little Shop of Horrors" until March 9th at Drury Lane Oakbrook  is a
another show worth seeing.  OPJ
Monster Creepy Crawlies has Huge Insects at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
through March 9, 2003.   The Kids will love it. OPJ
Nissan Murano SUV 2003,  by Cordell Koland
Lyric Opera of Chicago "UN BALLO IN MASCHERA"
The Masked Ball, by Giuseppe Verdi, Plays until
March 22nd (Many dates are selling out fast...) Highly Recommended OPJ
OPIV Announces Endorsement Meetings
- Sessions Open to the Public -
2003 Volvo S60AWD Review
2003 Lincoln Navigator
2003 BMW 540i Sport Wagon
Bobbie Raymond Opens Art Display at  Village
Hall.  Show will run until the end of April.
Ellen Holleman 2003 Joseph. R. Shapiro Award
Independent Party Candidates Carolyn Hodge-West,
Mas Takiguchi and Bill Higgins Tour site of Barrie
Park remediation, February 10, 2003
Open Party Candidates Share Their Concerns on Barrie Park
March 16, 2003.  A Political Fair.at OPRFHS free
OPIV Announces Endorsement Meetings
- Sessions Open to the Public - TODAY 1:30 pm
Click Here for DETAILS on Saturday Endorsement
Morton Arboretum exposes the fun from Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport, IL. A call of the wild….
To all teachers, scout leaders, & budding veterinarians!
Architects in Action 2002 Service Award Winners Ms. Melissa
Bogusch of Oak Park wins Award of Outstanding Young Architect
Independent Party of Oak Park Announces Series of
Meetings to listen to the Concerns of all Citizens.
Senator Don Harmon is a Sponsor that Helps Pass a
Senior Citizen Prescription Drug Discount Program Act.
State Senator Harmon is working to improve Government.
Senator Don Harmon is named Vice-President of the Judiciary.
Barry Greenwald, Yasmin  Ranney, and
Barbara Fernandez have been endorsed for
the District 200 Board by the District 200
Community Caucus.
Responsible Economic Development-Citizens of Oak Park
REDCOOP has planned an Interesting Political Event for the town.
Forest Park Elections Has Success for
the Mayor's Slate.  A Comfortable Win
Political Endorsement and Commentary from the
Oak Park Journal for the Mayor Anthony Calderone
Slate.
Ali ElSaffar Speaks Out on Rushed TIF Vote
Thursday, 01/23/03 6:00PM, Citizens Alliance
Headquarters Grand Opening
The Independent Party of Oak Park announces the
third in its series of  Public Forums which will be
held on Saturday, February 22.
"Little Shop of Horrors" until March 9th at Drury Lane Oakbrook  is a another show worth seeing.  OPJ
"PERSONAL EFFECTS" at Circle Theatre  runs
untilFebruary 23rd "Edgy and interesting" OPJ
Monster Creepy Crawlies has Huge Insects at the
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
through March 9, 2003.   The Kids will love it. OPJ
"Just So Stories"  presented by the Open Door Repertory Company
Partenope at the Lyric until March 6th Highly Recommended OPJ
The Film Society at Fermilab Presents:
 ==> Safar e Ghandeir (Kandahar) <==
[Iran/France (2001), 85 min.
Dir: Mohsen Makhmalbaf]
Showing Friday March 7, 2003, 8pm.
Police Chief is Called Back to Duty by Carl Swenson
Updated Information, February 15, 2003
"PERSONAL EFFECTS" at Circle Theatre  runs  through February 23rd:  "Edgy and interesting" OPJ
Village Players Theater presents "To Kill A Mockingbird" playing until February 9th, 2003
Highly Recommended OPJBook Review of Delphinus Chronicles
The John G. Shedd Aquarium Celebrates National Children's Dental Health Month
A Spotlight on another Oak Park business.
Under The Ginkgo Tree… a bed and breakfast.
"Julius Caesar" December 7, 2002 through
February 23, 2003 at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
"One of the Years Best" OPJ
“THE ROSE TATTOO,” by Tennessee Williams, Plays until  February 15, 2003 at the Goodman Theatre
Highly Recommended OPJ
Bernie Dowling Hosts Steppenwolf to come to
Oak Park and thank Oak Park Residents
Email Spammer Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine
African-Americans Celebrate February..what about Hispanics?
Artful Object 2002, the People, the Photos, the Event.
"The Exonerated" starring Brian Dennehy and Marlo Thomas is now Showing at the Shubert
unitl February 16, 2003  "This is powerful play that should be seen by all".  OPJ
Gold Jewelry from Greece to be Exhibited at the Chicago Cultural Center on Valentine's Day Weekend.
“THE ROSE TATTOO,” by Tennessee Williams, Plays until  February 15, 2003 at the Goodman Theatre
Highly Recommended OPJ
Village Players Theater presents "To Kill A Mockingbird" playing until February 9th, 2003
Highly Recommended OPJ
"The Exonerated" starring Brian Dennehy and Marlo Thomas is now Showing at the Shubert
unitl February 16, 2003  "This is powerful play that should be seen by all".  OPJ
Volunteers are needed to Help the Homeless most of the time, not just during the Holidays.
Oak Park Village Clerk Sandra Sokol brings History and Past Presidents in a Display at Village Hall.
Oak Park's Don Harmon Takes Office
Brookfield Zoo Bids “Bon Voyage” to Two Popular Bears Eddy and Tiguak Polar Bears Are Heading to Canada
Bobbie Raymond Larson designed a series of five notecards to raise funds for
the New OPRFHS Alumni Association"Very nice" OPJ
Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold auditions for classically trained singers in all voice categories
Oak Park Hosts Reader’s Digest National “Word Power Challenge” at
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, Nick Walters from Alton, Illinois
Wins State Championship.
Figure Drawing Sessions Resume at the Oak Park Art League
Village TV Programs Win Three National Awards
Citizens Alliance Press Announcement Concerning Police Chief Rick Tanksley.
"The Tale of the Allergist's Wife" is an intellectual tour de Force of drama and laughs
JANUARY 14 - 26, 2003
THAÏS until January 26th, 2003 at the Lyric Opera
"A wonderful production with top notch talent at every turn" OPJ
Steppenwolf Now Showing; “ I Just Stopped By to See the Manuntil January 19th,
"One of the Best Plays of the Year"  OPJChicago Bulls Annouce 25-Member All-Star Reading Team
District 97 Begins Its Year with Goals, Focused Direction and a Whole Lot of Laughs
Paddington Bear Enjoys Christmas in the Marshall Field's Windows for 2002
An Adult Rat scampers down the sidewalk on Oak Park Avenue.
Galen Gockel Issues Statement on his Negative Vote on Housing
Proposal
The Museum of Science and Industry has Christmas Around the World, the Titanic,
and the World's Best Train Layout..newly constructed.
Andrew Hosseini, a recent OPRFHS Graduate is Charged with " indecent solicitation of a child"
and possession of marijuana.
Recently Oak Park was selected as one of the Best Places to Live
Battlefield Band review by Ed Vincent
Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs Fetch $71,000.00
Welcome to Frances Grace Harmon
Ex-VMA President Chosen for Slate Refuses VMA Endorsement
and Defects to Another Slate?
"A Christmas Carol" comes to Goodman Theatre "Do Not Miss This SHOW" OPJ
Morton Arboretum Awarded $1 Million Grant for New Visitor Center
Captain of Police Force in Florida Shoots Himself in the Foot during Annual Pistol
Exame, will have to take test again after foot heals.
Some Cartoons for the Holidays, hope and worry.
Weapons Inspector in Iraq,  working for UN is an S/M Deviant
Village Citizens’ Alliance Has a Press Release
10 Year Old Boy Eaten by Snake
The World Famous Rockettes are Starring in their last Show Celebrating Christmas.
 They May not be back for many years. Rosemont, November 29 - December 29
read the review
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is Hosting the
Return of the Titanic  through January 2003
Skate Park Approved by the Oak Park Park District
Pearls is still at the Field Museum until  January 5, 2003. "A Great Show" OPJ
Cathy Rigby stars as ‘THE CAT IN THE HAT’ at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in
 “SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL”December 10 - 22, 2002
Hispanic workers to be evicted after X-Mas to make room for Habitat for
Humanity buildings
Grossology Returns to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Drury Lane Oakbrook Now Showing "Annie" until December 31, 2002
" A Good Show for the Family" OPJ
The human interest side of 42nd is even deeper than the story on stage.
Facing Homelessness is a community wide mask making project
created in collaboration of West Suburban P.A.D.S.  Auction to be soon....
GEORGE W. BUSH, LIBERAL  Sometimes Right-Wing Doesn’t Mean Conservative
Santa and the Rockettes Come to Oak Park
52 Year Old Man Turns His Home into a Marijuana Bong
STOMP is at the Shubert..." a fun show" OPJ
A New Business Comes to Downtown Oak Park..and we wish the
best for the Yassin Family and their "Subway"
Homelessness Awareness Month Comes to West Suburban Cook County
Some Homeless Refuse Apartments Because They don't like the floor plan.
WalMart in Forest Park is looking for Holiday Workers
Battlefield Band, from Scotland Play Saturday, November 23, 2002. 8pm Fermi Lab
The Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show at McCormick Place January 1-5, 2003 show.
Six Young folks Are Ready for the Chicago Weather...forget the showers for a week
and compete  Survive Chicago's Winter, 2003  Read their Story
Last Day is Today, Monday, Dec 23 to Find Christmas Yule at the CSO
P.T. Anderson Fumbles A Big Screen Kiss Punch-Drunk Love (Two Stars)
The Emperor's Club  (three Stars) Opens Friday, reviewed by Cole Smithey
"42nd Street" at the Oriental Ford Theatre in Chicago from November 19
until December 8, 2002 "Do Not Miss This SHOW" OPJ
"the Ring" reviewed by Cole Smithey.
the CherryOrchard runs through December 8th 2002  "A nice job" OPJ
DIE WALKÜRE, at Lyric Opera, performed until Dec 6, 2002
"The music and song are fit for Valhalla" OPJ
Flu and Pneumococcal Shot Clinics Scheduled
"Barbara Mullarky" is Heard on the United States House Floor.
OPERATHON 2002 Raises $319,662 to Benefit  Lyric Opera of Chicago's
 Education and Outreach Programs
Leading Insurance Information Provider Renews Village High Rating
Oak Park Middle Schools Celebrated
A Room Full of residents have come to meet with the hope
of winning some seats as Trustees in the Village of Oak Park...the VCA meets.
The Independent Voters of Oak Park Held a candidate forum
On the evening of Wednesday 16, 2002
Some Ideas for Greener Towns and Cleaner Air
Two Chorale Groups Perform at Methodist Church on Dec 7, in Oak Park
Spirits in the Making: A Puppet Workshop for Families Dec. 7 at Dole Library and it's Free
Tale of the Tombstones Sunday, October 20th at Forest Home Cemetery
Maple Park Last Month Went to the Dogs
September 29, 2002  Volkswagen Beetle Destroys Concrete Lamp Post on South Boulevard
The Oak Park Society of Model Engineers  Invites You to its 2002 Open House November 16, 2002
Speeches by Oak Park Officials on September 11, 2002
Lyric Opera  Preview Lecture Series Sondheim Speaks!! On Sweeney Todd
and his life in musical theater Thurs. Nov. 14, 7 - 8 p.m.
Redcoop Has a Meeting at the Pilgrim Church, as new and prospective Members Discuss Topics for Oak Park.
“Loves Labor’s Lost” runs through November 17, 2002
"Highly Recommended"  Oak Park Journal
Authors Rick Kogan and Maurice Possley Present “Everybody Pays:
Two Men, One Murder and the Price of Truth” Program Nov. 7
Groucho, brought back to life at Fermi, by the talented Mr. Frank Ferrante Opening Season Looks Great at Fermi...
B.A.D.G.E. keep it going!  It just makes cents (& dollars).
Lyric Opera Opens "SUSANNAH", and runs until October 29th.
"Bring a smile to the Lyric, and bring a friend. Highly recommended" OPJ
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA & PAGLIACCI" at Lyric, runs through October 26
"A wonderful production of art and life with some of the world's best talent." OPJ
Master Juggler Mike Vondruska Entertains School-age Children Nov. 11
Have Breakfast with Belugas, Eat with Whales at Shedd Aquarium, Nov. 9
Groucho Appears in Barrington.....
“The Wild Party” runs until October 27th, at Circle Theatre
“Red Dragon” and the D.C. Sniper
Judge James T. Ryan Should Not be Retained..says Everyone.
Vote YES, Punch 425 for Open Planning Referendum designed by Redcoop.
Endorsements for State and Local Offices by the Oak Park Journal
Oak Park Council on International Affairs 39th ANNUAL SCHOOL TO SCHOOL BENEFIT DINNER ON NOVEMBER 6, 2002
October 29, 2002 League of Women's Voters Debate
Oak Park and River Forest High School Student Dies Shooting Hoops
George Maniates is appointed to lead the Literacy Volunteers
of Western Cook County
“Travel Alone” Expert Shares Advice Oct. 26 at Dole Branch Library
Candidate Golden Charges Cook County with Ballot Tampering
Steppenwolf Theatre Company opened the Traffic series with an evening
of music and storytelling with David Cale, David Clement, and Steppenwolf ensemble
member Jim True-Frost A Great Show OPJ
Les Golden clarifies some issues for our readers
The Independent Voters of Oak Park Held a candidate forum
On the evening of Wednesday 16, 2002
Attorneys from DuPage Don't Like the Actions of Birkett.
"Illinois Voices: An Anthology of Twentieth-Century Poetry" Editor/Poet G. E. Murray
Reads at Dole Branch Library Oct. 24 7:30pm Our Interview with the Author.
First United Church Celebrates 20th Anniversary
of Casavant Pipe Organ with Free Concert Oct. 26  @ 7 pm TONIGHT
Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens Traffic series with an
evening of music and storytelling ...Monday, October 21, 2002
Public Works Director F. Joseph Euclide to Retire
effective November 1.
Candidate Golden Charges Cook County with Ballot Tampering
Les Golden Press Release 1..Restaurant Park/tourist center proposal for
Holley Court parking lot
Les Golden Press Release 2
Local Artist, Will Dun, Displays His Artwork at Oak Park  Village Hall Gallery
Juliet Christensen has Work on Display at Oak Park Hospital
Your Interesting Home finds Could Get Your story on Television
Village of Oak Park Special Upcoming Meetings
“THE MALE INTELLECT: an oxymoron?” will play at The Shubert Theatre
from October 8 - 13, 2002. "Robert Dubac, a one man show of many men.
Funny, talented, well written, and executed with laughs."Oak Park Journal
Deborah Graham Wins the Democratic Primary
for the 78th Illinois Representative District.
Dole Learning Center Grand Opening had Great Weather and Lots
of Fun for all.  September 14, 2002
Black and White Dialogue Hosts Two Important
Women, Dorothy Reid and Deborah Graham
River North Chicago Dance Company Has Its
Debut at Ravinia
District 97 Begins Its Year with Goals, Focused Direction
and a Whole Lot of Laughs
Forest Park remembers… a salute to 9/11
September 11, 2002 Was as Varied As Oak Park Itself.
Village Player's Opening Play, "Crimes of the Heart"
a Big Hit, Highly Recommended OPJ
Mosquito Abatement District, Schedules Spraying
9 p.m. to midnight  tonight or the following nights depending on
weather.
SCOVILLE PARK CEREMONY OF REMEMBRANCE
September 11, 2002  Photos and story coming soon...
Oak Park’s Fire Department Holds 911 Ceremony, Story and photos.
All of Chicago Turns out for the Concert in Grant Park and the Bulls
have not Won Another Ring.....  "Bravo Lyric" OPJ
Have Look at the Lincoln Blackwood 2002
Sam Hornish wins by inches at Chicagoland .. Closest finish in IRL History!!
No Fire Found on Alarm at 1025 Randolph Street.
REDCOOP Referendum launched with 4,035 signatures
ARCA Time Trials at Chicagoland Speedway, Sept. 6, 2002
This Weekend the Races are in Joliet...at the Chicagoland Speedway
Saturday, September 07  ReadyHosting.com 200 Race ARCA
Sunday, September 08  Delphi Indy 300 and the  Infiniti Pro Series 100
SPORTSMAN’S PARK, Cicero, Il. is Ending Business this Season.
Come and say good bye with some Special Events.
Local Republican Press Release on Sept 8th Picnic
2003 Saturn LW300 Wagon review by Cordell Koland
Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Art Institute of Chicago to present
A Shameful Sight: Censors and the Arts, Sept 28th
Lynn Ann Bematowicz of Local Circle Theater Renown is
Awarded Prestigious Appointment with the Goodman Theatre.
Fermilab re-opens to visitors
FERMILAB ARTS SERIES OPENS THE 2002-2003 SEASON WITH
An Evening With Groucho, Saturday, September 21, 2002 -
ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE'S AIDA returns to its Premiere city,Chicago
AUGUST 21- SEPTEMBER 8,2002  Well worth seeing OPJ
AN EXPERT’S OVERVIEW OF PROGRESSIVE SLOTS  By John G. Brokopp

A Rumor that Past District 97 School Board Member Richard White is to

Be Honored for his Service to the Board.
What's the relationship between Ms. Trapani, our Village Board President

and the Trapani Construction Company who Built the New CVS Pharmacy.
Lyric Opera 2002 / 2003 Season and ticket sales begin
Ravinia, Reviews, Comments, and thoughts
WONDER WORKS, A CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN OAK PARK, NAMES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Long-shuttered children’s museum plans to reopen this fall
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO NAMES
NEW DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Linda Steele Appointed to Crucial Position
Village of Oak Park
Water Quality Report and Conservation Tips
Reducing Heat Stress in Your Garden
Chihuly in the Park: A Garden of Glass
Photographed at Night: A Second Visit
is required to see the vibrant colors in
the dark. Now staying until September 8th
Photos from some Village Player's Children's shows
The Perseid Meteor Shower is Back!!!
SPORTSMAN’S PARK’S SUMMER SIMULCAST SEASON
Until SEPT 6  TWO $5,000 HANDICAPPING CONTESTS, DOUBLE POINTS
ON ARLINGTON PARK  EXTRA SIGNALS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Have Concerns about the Ike Expansion?
Other Transportation Woes?
Garden Walk 2002, Saturday, July 13 was great have a look.
Forest Park's Garden walk was grand and looking good.
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Oak Park's Festival Theatre for 2002
SYMPHONY CENTER CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF THE 2002-2003
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON WITH
THE SIXTH ANNUAL MARSHALL FIELD’S DAY OF MUSIC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 FROM 2:00 P.M. UNTIL MIDNIGHT
All events are free of charge.  No tickets are required.
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Oak Park's Festival Theatre for 2002
"Bomb-itty of Errors " June 20-September 1
at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater
"Bring the kids and have some fun, the performance is bright and energetic." OPJ
"It was a wonderful evening filled with Art and good spirits". OPJ  review coming...
FREE! Stars of Lyric Opera at Grant Park
Sunday, September 8, 7:30 P.M. Petrillo Music Shell
REVIEW
Special September 10th Election for the Democratic Primary
of the 78th State House Seat Has Been Called Off.
If you don’t have a garden of your own to enjoy, or if you
want some new ideas.
One Man Dies in Illinois from West Nile Virus..others still sick.
A Huge Accident in Forest Park Stops
Traffic for Miles.
August 5, 2002 the Historic Elm at 126 South Euclid Is Brought Down After Weeks and
Weeks of Crossed Signals
Dead Crow Update...Editorial
West Nile Virus in Oak Park
Doug Deuchler Knocks'em Dead from Stage
Kevin Harvick Wins True Value IROC Championship...
Dale Jarrett Captures the Victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
World Premiere, Pre-Broadway!
"Movin' Out" through September 1 at the Shubert Theater
Highly Recommended OPJ
Congressman Danny K. Davis Opens West Suburban Office
Grand Opening  Wednesday, August 7   4-6 PM
Attempted Child Abduction at the Oak Park Public Library
and No Felony Charges are Filed Against the Apprehended Culprit
Lost, stray and abused animals find refuge at
The Forest Park Ark
Haven’t Got Enough of Garden Walks?
Review of John Fournier’s July 19, 2002 Performance
 at Wise Fool’s Pub in Chicago, Illinois
If You Have not Replaced Your LP (Liquid Propane
used on grills..etc )Tank Yet Now is the Time and a
Local Hardware, Dressel's Ace Can Do it for Half the Price
Bristol Renaissance Faire, it’s all happening… at the Faire
The Wizard of Oz is at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
Recommended for children and adults...OPJ
"Aven'U Boys" at Circle Theatre. 'Highly Recommeded' OPJ
Mosquito Abatement District to Spray in Oak Park
from 9 p.m. to midnight this coming Monday, Aug. 19.
PLEASE CLOSE YOUR WINDOWS THIS EVENING
Big Bugs aren't Creepy Crawly! Visit the Insect Safari
at Brookfield Zoo this weekend.  They are only here 2 days.....
Ravinia, Sunday, Aug 18th Admission starts at only $10. And remember,
children 10 and under get in FREE!
Ann Monaco 57 years young, loved Oak Park, loved Music,
loved People.
A Woman in a state of Unrest Chases Patrons
from the Metra Station
Sunday, July 28, 2002 at around 6:30 am, an unidentified
White Female Jogger is killed by a Van.  The Woman has now
been identified.
Cordell Koland reviews the 2002 Mercedes S500 and the 2002 BMW X5
Doug Deuchler The well known
Critic for the Wednesday Journal
Performed last Evening...July 25, Thursday
"A wonderful Job by Doug, as always...story to follow" OPJ
Members of the Lyric Opera Center for American Artists
to Perform Free Concerts in Grant Park, Sat., Aug. 3 (7:30 p.m.)
and Sun., Aug. 4 (6:30 p.m.)
Citizen Hearing is Held by Redcoop to Discuss
the Proposed Opening of Two Drug Rehab Homes
in Oak Park THE REQUEST HAS BEEN CANCELED
Proposed Opening of Two Drug Rehab Homes
in Oak Park  OUR VOTE IS NO THANK YOU
Dorothy Reid holding events to retire costs of state rep fight
SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC COMES TO
SYMPHONY CENTER ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 9
AND SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
“Murder Americana: The People vs. Lizzie Borden”
by Harry McEwan....Highly Recommeded  OPJ
Galileo Galilei at the Goodman Closes on August 4 is a wonderful show.
Highly recommended by the OPJ
July is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Avenue hosts  Art Fest and Sidewalk Sale
Friday, July 12 thru Sunday, July 14
2002 Mini Cooper S, by Cordell Koland
2002 Saab 9-5 SportWagon, by Cordell Koland
July 1, 2002
Parts of the Oak Park train network are shut down and
some roads are closed.
Are you in Property Tax Shock?
Oak Park Township Assessor Ali ElSaffar is more
than happy to assist you in your appeals.
Graham praises court for decision to call special election in
78th House District
Deborah Graham and Dorothy Reid Will have a Special
Election to Decide the outcome of a new Democratic Primary
River Forest Park District’s Des Plaines River Canoe Trip
Was a BIG Success
Short Shakespeare! A Midsummer Night’s Dream,  scheduled to run through August 17.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children  Highly Recommended OPJ
 It is expected that lawn tickets will sell out during the coming weeks
for the following events:
The Doobie Brothers - July 31
Tony Bennett - August 16
Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett - Sept 1
Ravinia.org
"Bomb-itty of Errors " June 20-September 1
at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater
"Bring the kids and have some fun, the performance is bright and energetic." OPJ
Forest Park's Festival in the Streets a Big
Hit on the Second Day
Les Golden is running for State Rep against
either Dorothy Reid or Deborah Graham
Vehicle Sticker Sales, Renewals Underway
More Indy 500 News and Photos
Chevrolet Wins Indy 500 Pole in Return to Brickyard
The Winner is Kevin Harvick!!!!
Dale Earnhardt, Jr & his crew discuss race car setup & changes
before qualifying on Friday at the  the Chicagoland Speedway
in Joliet
Oak Park Journal photo by Dan Peters
This Coming Weekend in Joliet at the Chicagoland Speedway
Friday, July 12  SAM'S CLUB Pole Day
Saturday, July 13 Tropicana Twister 300
       True Value     IROC Racing Series
Sunday, July 14    Tropicana 400
Friday, July 12, 2002...This Evening
THE WORLD COMES TO RAVINIA FOR INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
The cultures of many lands will be explored prior to CSO concert
July 10, 2002 This Evening
STEP ON HOUSE a for Profit Drug Rehab House looks
to come to Oak Park at Two locations...Redcoop is
holding a meeting this Evening to hear your views.
May 29, 2002 Town Hall Meeting with
Congressman Danny Davis.   How did It Go?
Addressing Housing Affordability , commentary
by John Lukehart
Top Regional State Transportation Official to Discuss Proposed
Ike Expansion Plan
CASTRONEVES WINS 86TH INDIANAPOLIS 500;
FIRST REPEAT SINCE 1970-71
Race Day Sunday at Indy
The 500 Gets Ready
Local Family has Faith in Catholic Education
Steppenwolf Now Showing; The Garage at Steppenwolf presents
 Love & Sin: A Solo Experience, Regular performances run
June 20-23, June 27-30, and July 5-7, 2002. "Worth the visit....and the $10.00" OPJ
"Sexaholic..A Love Story"
by John Leguizamo  JUNE 18 - 30, 2002
"the TEMPEST" Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
March 29-June 16, 2002
"highly recommended...a wonderful production !!"
“STRIPPED ” by Stephen Clark, at Circle Theatre
RUNS May 8-June 16 " Well done.."OPJ
 3 More Employees from the Water Department
Loose their JOBS (that makes 6 in a short time)
ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE CELEBRATES THIS JUNE
AS ADOPT A SHELTER CAT MONTH
A Soldier for Peace Comes to Oak Park
and River Forest High School
Artists’ Work on Display at
Forest Park National Bank
Oak Park Festival Theatre looking to get
through financial troubles
Drunken Driver Tries To Run House Down
Steppenwolf Now Showing;“The Dazzle
by Richard Greenberg, directed by David Cromer
Dates: through Sunday, June 9, 2002.  Highly Recommeded
Cordell Koland Reviews the 2003 Infiniti G35
River Forest Police find Woman Dead
Literacy Volunteers trains tutors
May 28, 30 and June 1
Mara Tapp Interviewed Jamaica Kincaid at Barbara's
Bookstore in Oak Park at 7:30 pm on
Thursday, May 9, 2002     Report and story now added.
Mann School Geography Bee has a Globe  22 feet in
diameter and filled with air.....
"Oak Park is in good shape regarding low income housing"
Oak Park Conservatory Plant Sale
Fundraiser 2002 was a Big Success and the
Cardinals were reunited.
Oak Park's May Madness for 2002
May Madness photos and news
Oak Park's 22nd Annual Ethnic Fest Photos
FAMILY SERVICE SPRING FUNDRAISER HONORS
LOCAL BANKING COMMUNITY
Tear gas in Halls Calls the Fire Department
to RESCORP building
Four New Car Reviews, the new MINI Cooper, Jaguar X
Type, BMW 530i, and the Mercedes-Benz G500  by Cordell Koland
Bring your dancing shoes and swing dance to Glenn Miller,
Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and much, much more.
May 18th at the Oak Park Arms...
Ideas for the Eisenhower
After the Tragedy Strikes…
The Bill Adam’s Memorial Walkathon on June 23, at Lindberg Park
(Marion & LeMoyne) in Oak Park. The fees are$25.00 for an adult and $15.00
for children. A Walkathon goodie bag and T-shirt will be given to each entrant.
The Primary Youth Initiative of the NAACP,
celebrating its 25th year this July 2002 Has Local Kids
as Award Winners
The World Space Congress 2002
10-19 October 2002 Houston, Texas
Fermilab Arts Series presents
Carol Wincenc, Flute and Nancy Allen, Harp
Progressive dinner provides plus for P.A.D.S.
Thanks to Local Restaurants and Citizens
World Premiere of  “HOLLYWOOD ARMS,”
by Carrie Hamilton and Carol Burnett
Directed by Harold Prince
 Playing through June 1, 2002
"A Wonderful Show Destined for Great Things" OPJ
We welcome Cordell Koland to our contributing writers.
Weekly Car reviews by a man who loves Cars.
VW Jetta Wagon
by Cordell Koland
Another Oak Parker taking steps to run for state representative
The Forest Park Fire Department and
Molly Malones Hosts the New York City, Engine Company 55.
The Florentine Opera in Milwaukee still has Opera, until June
"Der Rosen Kavalier"
Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 7:00pm, Friday, May 31, 2002 at 7:00pm
Sunday, June 2, 2002, at 4:00pm
Forest Park Enters the Iron Age, with Strikes.
Drury Lane Oakbrook Now
Showing "Anything Goes" by Cole Porter
Until May 26th
"highly recommended...dancing and songs you'll love."
LAST DAY OF SHOW THIS SUNDAY.......
Florentine Opera, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Der Rosenkavalier,by Richard Strauss
Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 7:00pm
Friday, May 31, 2002 at 7:00pm
Sunday, June 2, 2002 at 4:00pm
Celebrate A Day in Our Village
The 29th annual A Day in Our Village festival is set for 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.,
Free swimming also will be offered from 1 – 4 p.m. at Rehm Pool.
For more information call 358.5409.
 Flower Show will be held at Oak Park’s historic
Conservatory on June 1 and 2.
Oak Park's Day in Our Village
is set for Sunday, June 2 this year!
Congressman Danny K. Davis, Holds Town Meeting
Wednesday, May 29, 2002
"Fiddler on the Roof"
MAY 7 - MAY 19, 2002 at the Oriental Theatre Ford Center
for the Performing Arts.  "Highly Recommended" OPJ
Mostly Music Presents, Sheridan Chamber Players Presents
Chamber Music for Children Outdoor garden champagne reception with
the artists following the concert. Saturday, May 11th,2002   3:00pm
Mostly Music Presents, Sheridan Chamber Players Presents
Chamber Music for Children Outdoor garden champagne reception with
the artists following the concert. Saturday, May 11th,2002   3:00pm
REDCOOP presents Development & Taxes:
Nightmares or Sweet Dreams? Oak Park Arms, May 15, 2002
"CONTACT" at the Oriental Theatre
WINNER OF THE 2000 TONY AWARD FOR BEST
MUSICAL through Sunday, May 5, 2002.
"This show is going to be here long enough to see
it twice, but I would get my tickets early."
Onobo, Bonobo, Fee Fi Fonobo...Bonobo
Great Apes and other thrills at the Milwaukee
County Zoo
For Oak Park auto dealers, one more down
and two to go
REDCOOP over the next
three months will hold public meetings
Park District Chops 6 Trees Down and Plants
12 in Their Place
Local Oak Park, Actor, Director, Producer,
teacher, and talented film star  Eduardo Von Sternenfels
is directing " NO EXIT"
Local members and workers for the Oak Park
Coalition for Truth and Justice outside the Post Office
Progress & Poverty Course offered in Oak Park
WEST SUBURBAN ACCESS NEWS ASSOCIATION
 Joins the Donate A Phone Program
Steppenwolf Now Showing;
THE ROYAL FAMILY
Dates: Runs through April 26, 2001
"You will want to see this twice..." OPJ
Do Black Patent Leather shoes Really
Reflect Up? runs every Friday, Saturday & most Sundays
through May 5th 2002. This is a wonderful show and a success for all
those involved.  There is humour, deep thought, nice dancing, songs, and
peaceful resolutions.
A Symposium at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee for
Der Rosenkavalier.
Those Who Excel has been rescheduled for May 8
Oak Park Public Library -
the start of a new beginning.
“A Piece of Bone”by Aline Lathrop
at Circle Theatre...  well done.
A new Non-Profit organization has been formed to
Assist People with Disabilities
A Symposium at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee for
Der Rosenkavalier.
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