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In this file photo from 2018, kindergarten teacher Sarah Mueller works with Sophia Hester during class at North School in Franklin Park.

Franklin Park schools preparing for in-person classes this fall

June 14, 2021 at 11:10 p.m.

Franklin Park school districts are preparing for a school year that—hopefully—resembles pre-pandemic times. The Illinois State Board of Education passed a resolution in May for the forthcoming school year that...

Elmwood Park's village hall, also called the municipal building.

Elmwood Park purchases lot near Metra station, hopes to see it developed

June 15, 2021 at 12:18 p.m.

Elmwood Park has purchased the vacant lot at 7505 W. Grand Avenue from Pan American Bank and Trust. The vacant lot has been home to several businesses, including a Brown's...

Community photo in Park Ridge, 9/20/13
Welcome sign

User Upload Caption: The city of Park Ridge's sign in Illinois.
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Park Ridge roiled in controversy over behind-the-scenes communications on affordable housing

June 9, 2021 at 2:52 p.m.

How the Park Ridge City Council interacts with advisory boards is under scrutiny following accusations of inappropriate communications involving the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. At the Monday City Council...

In this file photo from February 2020, Norridge Police Chief Dave Disselhorst (middle) listens during a Youth Mental Health First Aid course at Union Ridge School in Harwood Heights. Disselhorst has retired and Norridge is seeking a new police chief. (Mark Ukena/Pioneer Press)

Norridge seeks new police chief; applications due June 18

June 8, 2021 at 8:02 p.m.

Norridge is searching for a new police chief following the retirement April 30 of David Disselhorst. "He did a great job while he was here," Norridge Mayor Daniel Tannhauser said....

Arbert Aquino assists a fellow student with their cap before the Elmwood Park high school graduation, Sunday, June 6, 2021. | Kevin Tanaka/Pioneer Press

Elmwood Park High School students prefer to avoid pandemic topic at outdoor graduation

June 7, 2021 at 5:42 p.m.

After a year of challenges, the Elmwood Park High School class of 2021 finished the year with an outdoor ceremony Sunday in sweltering temperatures. "In a year when change was...

In this 2017 photo,Taqueria El Toreo serves tacos during the The Taste of Elmwood Park.

‘Taste of Elmwood Park,’ July 4th parade returning this summer

June 8, 2021 at 9:26 p.m.

The Taste of Elmwood Park, and a July 4th parade and fireworks, are back. Village officials announced that the four-day Taste festival, a highlight of the year in the suburb,...

File photo of Gringo and Blondie, an Elmwood Park restaurant specializing in Mexican street food.

Elmwood Park restaurants adapted to survive tough pandemic business conditions

May 28, 2021 at 5:27 p.m.

Restaurants have had to innovate to survive in the past 14 months during the pandemic. With Illinois set to lift all COVID-19 capacity restrictions on June 11, local Elmwood Park...

East Leyden graduating senior Amanda Le during Wednesday's graduation ceremony held at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, May 19, 2021. Le has been the school's student representative to the Leyden High School District 212 Board of Education. (Brian O'Mahoney/Pioneer Press)

Prepped for the ‘real world,’ East, West Leyden students graduate at Allstate Arena

May 25, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

East and West Leyden High School students reflected on a turbulent year filled with perseverance during graduation ceremonies held at the Allstate Arena. The large venue allowed each high school...

In this file photo from January, Principal Matthew Lerner gives a thumbs up to students standing in their social distancing spot at Elmwood Elementary School in Elmwood Park. The school expects students to attend in person in Fall 2021. | Kevin Tanaka/Pioneer Press

‘Back to school’ in August will mean in-person in Elmwood Park District 401

May 25, 2021 at 4:54 a.m.

Students are expected to return to five full days of in-person learning next year, according to District 401 officials. District 401 Superintendent Leah Gauthier said the latest information from state...

Leyden’s graduating seniors get a celebration, parade

May 18, 2021 at 9:59 p.m.

After a year of adversity and cancellations, a prom-like celebration for graduating seniors returned to East and West Leyden High Schools this week. Each of the schools put its newly-renovated...

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