John Lynch; Executive Director of the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (OPEDC), joins Dan Moroney on this episode of Common Ground Oak Park to discuss economic development in Oak Park.  John has led the OPEDC since 2015 and his tenure has been marked by unprecedented development throughout Oak Park.  The pros and cons of this development is discussed, along with what are some future development opportunities in the community.  Highlight video from this podcast can be seen on the Common Ground Oak Park <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/commongroundoakpark/?modal=admin_todo_tour">Facebook Page</a> & <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Tmih69peMdNHj2sGUWkKw?view_as=subscriber">YouTube Channel</a>.

Jackie Reed: Westside Health Authority

Common Ground Oak Park is the platform for long form discussions of issues in Oak Park, IL.  Each episode aims to explore topics and people in the community at a more in depth level than can be provided anywhere else.  Host Dan Moroney seeks to find truth and common ground through interviews, discussions and Direct Messages to listeners.  Common Ground Oak Park aims to honestly discuss topics in a way that accepts that people of goodwill can have differing opinions.  Through the free and honest exchange of ideas, pathways forward can be identified that will lead to a better Oak Park.