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Giulianna Shamie and Sofia Ayuso take the "Grinch" on a tour of the "StoryWalk" at Central Park in Elmwood Park Saturday, December 12, 2020. (Brian O'Mahoney/Pioneer Press)

‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ comes to Elmwood Park as a walk-through activity

December 16, 2020 at 3:33 p.m.

Families can enjoy the classic Dr. Seuss book, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," as they walk around Elmwood Park's Central Park with a new interactive reading exhibit. The exhibit is...

Small businesses on Harlem Avenue encourage patrons to shop local during season that doesn’t ‘feel like the holidays’

December 11, 2020 at 8:57 p.m.

Business owners along Harlem Avenue say they're seeing less traffic because of the COVID-19 pandemic and losing customers to "big box" national retailers who have more resources for online sales...

A worker administers a COVID-19 test at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park of DuPage County on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. A private company that offers "rapid" COVID-19 tests will be holding a drive-thru event Saturday in Elmwood Park.

Company will offer rapid COVID-19 testing at drive-thru event in Elmwood Park

December 8, 2020 at 10:12 p.m.

A private company that offers "rapid" COVID-19 tests will be holding a drive-thru event Saturday in Elmwood Park. The results will be available in about 15 minutes for people who...

East Leyden High School in Franklin Park.

Leyden District 212 proposes 14.4% higher tax levy, but homeowners won’t pay that much

December 9, 2020 at 4:18 p.m.

Leyden High School District 212 is asking for a higher-than-usual increase to its 2020 property tax levy, as officials said it needs to capture tax dollars from decades' worth of...

In this file photo from 2019, North Elementary School first grade teacher Maggie Rahlfs helps her students unpack school supplies from their backpacks. The Franklin Park School District 84 plans to set the 2020 property tax levy at around $21.2 million, an increase of nearly 18% over last year's levy to account for new property in the district. The district plans to abate over $1.2 million in tax revenue this year, which was the case in the previous year as well.

Franklin Park elementary School District 84 increases tax levy

December 10, 2020 at 9:28 p.m.

Franklin Park School District 84 plans to set the 2020 property tax levy at around $21.2 million, an increase of nearly 18% over last year's levy, to account for new...

Four-year-old Daniel Velez and his father Daniel wave to Santa as he drives by on a fire truck during Friday evening's tree lighting event in Elmwood Park, December 4, 2020. (Brian O'Mahoney/Pioneer Press)

Elmwood Park holds annual ‘Holiday Stroll’ event with Santa, tree-lighting and dance

December 8, 2020 at 7:23 p.m.

Elmwood Park held its annual "Holiday Stroll" event Friday, treating residents to dance performances, a socially distant visit with Santa, and Christmas tree lighting at the village's circle park in...

‘Winter Wonderland’ drive-thru events planned for Northlake, Franklin Park area

December 8, 2020 at 6:33 p.m.

Veterans Park District, which includes a portion of Franklin Park, is hosting two holiday "Winter Wonderland" drive-thru events in Northlake and Melrose Park. Residents will be able to enjoy holiday...

Pennoyer School District 79 in Norridge set the 2020 property tax levy at $4.7 million, an increase of nearly 13% over last year's levy to account for new property in the district. Residents who already pay property taxes in the district should expect to see an increase of around 2%, which reflects the rise in the consumer price index, Superintendent Kristin Kopta said.

Pennoyer School district to set property tax levy nearly 13% over last year’s, though residents won’t pay that much

December 8, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.

Pennoyer School District 79 in Norridge plans to set the 2020 property tax levy at $4.7 million, an increase of nearly 13% over last year's levy to account for new...

Santa rides atop a ladder truck during Saturday evening's holiday parade as it makes its way around Franklin Park, Dec. 5, 2020.

Franklin Park holds holiday parade through residential streets

December 7, 2020 at 11:12 p.m.

Residents watched from their yards, porches and windows as Franklin Park brought some holiday cheer to the village with a parade through residential streets on Saturday. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus...

Recreation centers in Elmwood Park and Franklin Park are rolling back their capacity limits and canceling gatherings in their meeting rooms, in line with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Tier 3 mitigation guidelines.

Recreation centers in Elmwood Park and Franklin Park limit capacity, cancel indoor group classes

December 3, 2020 at 3:55 p.m.

Recreation centers in Elmwood Park and Franklin Park are rolling back their capacity limits and canceling gatherings in their meeting rooms, aiming to slow the spread of COVID-19. Under Gov....

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