Maryann Pisano

Shout Out: Ryan Pattison, football and girls’ basketball coach at Guerin Prep

January 28, 2020 at 1:04 a.m.

Ryan Pattison is the head girls' basketball coach and head football coach at Guerin College Prep. He said he feels "sad" and "hopeless" since the school has announced its decision...

Shout Out: Robbie Boyte, college student studying 3D design

January 20, 2020 at 11:07 p.m.

Robbie Boyte of River Grove is a senior at University of Iowa. Boyte was home for the holidays and said he enjoyed spending time with his family. Where did you...

After he was sworn in as River Grove's fire chief at the Jan. 2 village board meeting, Sean Flynn poses for a photo with his wife Kristy Flynn.

River Grove promotes Flynn to fire chief

January 6, 2020 at 10:09 p.m.

The deputy who was beside the retired chief of the River Grove Fire Department for 20 years has been sworn in as the new chief. "I'm very humbled," said Sean...

‘Biggest Winner’ weight loss contest to begin at Veterans Park District

January 3, 2020 at 10:00 p.m.

Those with New Year's resolutions to get fit and lose weight might find what they're looking for in a group challenge. Veterans Park District will be hosting a Biggest Winner...

Amanda Nolan, a teacher at Ridgewood High School, grew up in Elmwood Park and Rosemont and attended East Leyden High School.

Shout out: Amanda Nolan, Ridgewood High School teacher who attended Leyden high schools

January 3, 2020 at 7:19 p.m.

Amanda Nolan is a teacher at Ridgewood High School. She has been teaching there since 2011 and said she "loves the students and families." Where did you grow up and...

Shout Out: Michael Neri, runs special events company

December 31, 2019 at 8:33 p.m.

Michael Neri of Chicago is the owner of 606 Events. He helps plan many special events for the Village of Elmwood Park. Where did you grow up and go to...

Shout Out: Jim Crubaugh, worked his way up from summer job to general manager

December 30, 2019 at 10:03 p.m.

Jim Crubaugh is the general manager of Ziebart, located at 3020 N. Mannheim Road in Franklin Park. He said he loves his job because of the customers and people in...

Jeff Weiner, former River Grove trustee, longtime community leader, dies

December 23, 2019 at 5:00 a.m.

Jeffrey S. Weiner Sr., a River Grove village trustee, a former school board member and a leader in many other local organizations, passed away on Dec. 18 at age 70....

Leyden students make, sell ornaments to fund Christmas stockings for homeless teens

December 19, 2019 at 6:26 p.m.

Students in the BRIDGE program in Leyden High School District 212 spread a lot of holiday cheer this Christmas season, according to BRIDGE program teacher Kristen Navar. For the second...

Shout Out: Mel Doerr, gives psychic readings, teaches classes and consults

December 26, 2019 at 10:44 p.m.

Mel Doerr provides psychic readings for individuals in the Chicago area and teaches classes at the Infinity Foundation. He told us that in 1986 he received a certificate of appreciation...

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