Lisa Cisneros

Ridgewood High School juniors Emily Kmiotek, left, Isabella Baran and Katelyn Hamden stand alongside their Special Olympics exhibit at the history fair.

Ridgewood High School taps ‘Breaking Barriers’ as its history fair theme

February 10, 2020 at 7:58 p.m.

Popular topics for exhibits at the 6th annual Ridgewood High School history fair included advancements in medicine and science, women's suffrage and reproductive rights, and breaking racial barriers through music....

Hollywood glamour comes to library for Oscars screening party

January 17, 2020 at 5:07 p.m.

Film fans and Academy Award aficionados looking for a fun way to watch the Oscars this year can head to the Eisenhower Public Library in Harwood Heights. The library will...

Triton College professor nominated for a Grammy at ceremony Jan. 26

January 17, 2020 at 9:17 p.m.

While an estimated 19 million people are watching the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards from the comfort of their homes Jan. 26, Triton College music professor Peter Jermihov will be attending...

Arnold Winslow said he was first in line to purchase legal marijuana when he arrived in Elmwood Park on foot from Northlake at 2:30 a.m. Sunnyside Dispensary on Grand Avenue began sales at 6 a.m.

Elmwood Park cannabis shop opens; customers say clean product justifies higher prices

January 2, 2020 at 1:56 p.m.

As more than 250 people waited in the dark before the 6 a.m. opening of Elmwood Park's Sunnyside Dispensary, an employee opened a door to say something. "Happy New Year!...

Dalal El-Barbarawi gave the student commencement speech during her graduation ceremony from Roosevelt University on Dec. 13.

Personal experience drives activism of Roosevelt University commencement speaker

December 31, 2019 at 12:30 a.m.

Dalal El-Barbarawi seized her platform as commencement speaker at her recent Roosevelt University graduation to advocate for Palestinians and for protecting "the vulnerable of our world" against injustice. The 4.0...

Tracie Pausa, a music teacher at North Elementary School, watches as student Aiden McGovern, 10, hangs an ornament on the holiday tree at Franklin Park's Winterfest.

Nostalgic tree lighting delights Franklin Park residents

December 9, 2019 at 9:35 p.m.

Holiday cheer was in full force as a few hundred community members bundled up to walk through Franklin Park's own winter wonderland at the Hammill Square Gazebo for the annual...

Candidates for U.S. citizenship recite the Oath of Allegiance before officially becoming citizens at a naturalization ceremony at West Leyden High School Monday.

Newcomers from 34 nations become Americans at naturalization ceremony

December 4, 2019 at 10:52 p.m.

Carissa Sheffler's voice was barely audible saying "Congratulations to our new citizens," as thunderous applause erupted from the crowded West Leyden High School auditorium. Sheffler, chief of staff for the...

Funerals to honor Lake Michigan drowning victims from Franklin Park, River Grove

November 25, 2019 at 2:51 p.m.

Funeral services for Antonio "Tony" Lemon, 21, of River Grove and Joseph "Joey" Ramos, 22, of Franklin Park are scheduled to be held Monday Nov. 25 and Tuesday Nov. 26,...

A variety of art glass, mother of pearl and silver coated mirror add to the clarity and iridescence of the nature scenes in the terrazzo floor at the Franklin Park Community Center. The zinc divider strips that separate the blocks of water and sand were bent and shaped by hand.

Art project at Franklin Park Community Center designed to be memorable

November 18, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

A terrazzo floor depicting "a magical place to immerse yourself in nature" has been unveiled at the Franklin Park Community Center. Visitors were invited to see the 1,800-square foot floor,...

Air Force National Guard Lt. Col. Bryan Miller plays "Taps" at the Veterans Day observance in Franklin Park. Miller is also the Music Department Chair at Leyden High School District 212.

Franklin Park adds nine names to its Veterans Memorial at ceremonies Monday

November 12, 2019 at 6:16 p.m.

Five stone pillars create an impressive memorial on Franklin Park's Belmont Avenue. Each pillar represents a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and...

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