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Members of the Kiwanis International organization officially recognized the recently formed Norridge/Harwood Heights chapter.

‘You’re giving back to people’: Norridge/Harwood Heights branch of Kiwanis International makes its debut

May 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Several guests quickly piled into a reserved dining room at RoccoVino's Italian Restaurant in Harwood Heights on Feb. 24. As they weaved their way through to find an open spot...

Franklin Park Village President Barrett Pedersen.

Franklin Park working toward $14 million road reconstruction plan: ‘This is such a monumental project’

May 11, 2019 at 4:51 a.m.

Plans for a $14 million road reconstruction project in Franklin Park 's Reuter subdivision are set to move forward, as soon as the village of Franklin Park can get approval...

‘Swing Into Kindness’: Boy, 8, inspires effort to bring wheelchair swing to park in Franklin Park

May 11, 2019 at 4:51 a.m.

Getting around in a wheelchair hasn't meant that 8-year-old Anthony Alfano can't have fun. The Melrose Park boy's parents, Deanna and Tony Alfano, are known for creating elaborate Halloween costumes,...

Hester Junior High students Angel Morales (left), who plays young Simba, and Allan Cos, who plays Zazu, rehearse a scene from "Lion King Jr." The production for Lion King, Jr. is to take place on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

‘It’s a beautiful production’: Hester Junior High prepares for ‘Lion King’

May 11, 2019 at 4:51 a.m.

An army of students packed Hester Junior High School's gym at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 13. Quickly, they took off their winter coats and backpacks, creating a huge pile in...

The Rev. Sally Iberg spent the last seven years at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Oak Park. On Jan. 21, 2018 many of Iberg's congregants and colleagues joined her at Pilgrim, as she celebrated her retirement.

‘She has been a great model’: Colleagues, friends gather to mark Pilgrim pastor’s retirement

May 8, 2019 at 5:13 p.m.

Those closest to the Rev. Sally Iberg call her a leader. Armed with God's messages of love and unity, Iberg found herself at home at Pilgrim Congregational Church in Oak...

‘A really good feeling’: Guerin’s dance team enjoys the journey

May 24, 2019 at 3:24 a.m.

Guerin College Prep dance coach Maggie Ewig saw Ed Sheeran's song, "Castle on the Hill," as the perfect platform on which to build her team's routine. Piecing together her dancers'...

Franklin Park adds $5 administration fee on bills to cover costs for garbage, water and sewer services

May 11, 2019 at 4:50 a.m.

Franklin Park residents and business owners can expect to see a new monthly charge on their public services bills, to cover costs for garbage, water and sewer services. A $5...

Leyden renovation projects starting to take shape

May 11, 2019 at 4:50 a.m.

Major construction projects at East Leyden and West Leyden high schools are ongoing, and the school district's superintendent, Nick Polyak, last week provided an update at the School District 212...

Julie Lezon and her granddaughter, Lily, work together on an arts and crafts project the Norridge Park District's Itty Bitty New Year party held Dec. 29.

New Year’s party: Norridge Park District helps families celebrate

May 9, 2019 at 6:59 p.m.

Julie Lezon wasted no time getting her hands dirty with glue and glitter, as she helped her granddaughter, Lily, piece together an art project fit for the New Year. As...

Bart Saminski (left) and Gissel Aguilera were named winners of West Leyden's Christmas card contest. The two art students were among five chosen.

Season’s greetings: West Leyden students excel in school’s Christmas card contest

May 11, 2019 at 4:50 a.m.

Amberlie Diener describes her artwork as clean and neat, and she typically leans toward using pencils to guide her drawings. But a still-life drawing exercise in an art class forced...

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