Alex V. Hernandez

Franklin Park opts out of county’s minimum wage ordinance

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

Franklin Park trustees recently passed a measure that will exempt the village from Cook County's living wage ordinance. Last year, the Cook County Board passed an ordinance to increase the...

Andrew Axtell of the Indianapolis Intensity moves to score in an exhibition quiddich game at Hinkley Park on June 17.

Quidditch showcase: Teams meet for exhibition in Park Ridge

May 23, 2019 at 9:47 a.m.

Hinkley Park was host to an exhibition match between two quidditch teams on Saturday. Jeffery Siwek, who is from Park Ridge, was dressed in the bright orange and yellow jersey...

A new Starbucks location has opened in Franklin Park.

New Starbucks location opens in Franklin Park

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

People looking to beat the heat with a caffeine fix can now order a nitro cold brew at the new Starbucks in Franklin Park. The establishment celebrated its grand opening...

Police: Two charged with attacking teen, stealing phone in Northlake

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

Two teenagers from Chicago are facing criminal charges connected to a robbery that happened last month in Northlake. A 15-year-old was riding his bicycle near the intersection of Roberta and...

Franklin Park homes damaged in fire

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

A fire damaged two homes in Franklin Park late Saturday morning. Franklin Park Fire Chief William Brehm says no injuries were reported and that while the fire happened during a...

Miriam Soto and her sister Hilda (right) are at the front of a line of people walking across the side of a Union Pacific heritage locomotive from 1983.

Trains help keep Franklin Park fest on track

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

Train enthusiasts braved the heat on Saturday to tour trains lined up right next to Franklin Park's Metra station. "Ever since I was 2 or 3 years old, my grandma...

‘A showpiece’: Northlake playground upgraded

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

Northlake has a new playground at Millennium Park that's more inclusive to children who have special needs. "Well, the equipment there was in need of some upgrade to begin with,"...

Members of the band EZFM perform soft rock classics at Franklin Park Fest in 2016.

Trains, music and more: Franklin Park Fest ready to go

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

This year's Franklin Park Fest will include trains, live music and a special event to celebrate the village's 125th anniversary. Jazz will be the theme the first day of the...

Police reports: TV, computers stolen from Franklin Park home

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

The following items were taken from the Franklin Park and Northlake police departments' reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Franklin Park Burglary *A...

Franklin Park police investigating thefts at car rental businesses

May 11, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

Franklin Park police officials are investigating theft reports at car rental businesses in the area, including an incident last month involving a high-speed pursuit on Mannheim Road. Over the past...

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